Greenhouse Gas (GHG) verification and validation

ISO 14064-1

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What are ISO 14064-1 Requirements (Verification)?

ISO 14064-1 is the international Standard for the quantification and reporting of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and removals. It is part of the ISO 14060 family of Standards supporting organisations in providing clarity and consistency for quantifying, monitoring, reporting, validating and verifying GHG emissions and removals and carbon neutrality.

ISO 14064-1 provides a structured framework for organisations to quantify and report their greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and removals. Once an organisation has established its carbon footprint, the Standard encourages a hierarchy of actions to reduce both direct and indirect emissions and enhance GHG removals across operations and the value chain.

This process is documented in a GHG inventory and managed through a continual improvement approach, supporting long-term emissions reduction and minimising reliance on offsetting.

Verification to ISO 14064-1 demonstrates your organisation’s commitment to credible climate action and provides trusted evidence of your environmental performance, forming a strong foundation on the journey to net zero.

How it can make a difference to your organisation

Credible carbon footprint reporting

ISO 14064-1 provides a robust framework for quantifying and reporting greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and removals. This ensures your carbon footprint data is accurate, transparent and aligned with international Standards

Improved Environmental Performance

By identifying major sources of emissions, organisations can implement targeted reduction strategies. This leads to improved energy efficiency, lower resource consumption and reduced environmental impact

Strategic Climate Action Planning

The Standard supports the development of a GHG inventory and emissions reduction roadmap. This enables organisations to set measurable targets and track progress toward net zero or carbon neutrality goals

Regulatory and Legislative Compliance

ISO 14064-1 helps organisations align with current and emerging environmental regulations. It supports proactive compliance and reduces the risk of penalties or reputational damage

Enhanced Reputation and Market Advantage

Certification demonstrates your commitment to sustainability and climate responsibility. It strengthens your brand image and appeals to environmentally conscious clients, partners and investors

Foundation for Carbon Neutrality Verification

ISO 14064-1 serves as a stepping stone to ISO 14068-1, which verifies carbon neutrality. It enables organisations to document their emissions and removals in a way that supports credible offsetting and long-term climate goals

Our Process

Carbon Footprint Assessment

Measure your organisation’s GHG emissions and removals using ISO 14064-1 guidelines

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Gap Analysis & Action Planning

Identify improvement areas and create a tailored emissions reduction plan

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Implementation and Monitoring

Put your plan into action and track progress through regular data updates

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Verification & Certification

Undergo independent verification to confirm compliance and gain certification

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Why choose Teamwork IMS?

Experienced Professionals

Teamwork IMS is a leading provider of Compliance and Sustainability solutions to a wide range of business sectors worldwide. Our solutions support compliance, expedite ISO certification, promote sustainability and drive improvement initiatives. Our team includes professionals with recognised qualifications including MBCI, GDPR, ISEP, ESOS Lead Assessor, ISO Lead Auditor, CMIOSH, CISSP and PCI QSA.

Multi-disciplinary team

Our knowledge and experience across a broad base of management and technical Standards make us uniquely equipped to help organisations to comply with sustainability requirements and integrate these with existing management systems to achieve significant savings and efficiencies.

Part of your business

The continued success of both the project delivery and maintenance phases of our Compliance and Sustainability programmes is built on two key principles:

– The exceptional insight of our consultants, who consistently go beyond the Standards and services to identify, define, and align with the core business drivers that truly matter to our clients
– Our unique ability to integrate effortlessly with our clients’ teams, fostering collaboration and trust, and becoming a valued extension of their operations

Global Credentials

Our consultants have developed and successfully led UKAS accredited ISO and other Standards-based and sustainability improvement programmes for private and public-sector organisations across an international client base.

How can Teamwork help?

Whether you’re building your first GHG inventory or refining an existing carbon management strategy, Teamwork is here to support you every step of the way.

We take the time to understand your business drivers and sustainability goals, whether you’re aiming to reduce emissions, align with SBTi targets, or embed carbon management into a broader ESG framework. Our tailored approach ensures your GHG reporting is both strategic and actionable, fully aligned with ISO 14064-1 requirements.

By following ISO 14064-1, your organisation gains a credible foundation for climate action, enabling transparent reporting and meaningful emissions reductions that support your journey to net zero.

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Frequently asked questions

What is ISO 14064-1 and why is it important?

ISO 14064-1 is an international Standard that provides guidance for quantifying and reporting greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and removals at the organisational level. It helps businesses measure their carbon footprint accurately and transparently, which is essential for sustainability reporting, regulatory compliance and climate action.

Who is ISO 14064-1 applicable to?

ISO 14064-1 is suitable for any organisation – regardless of size, sector, or location that wants to:

Understand its GHG emissions
Improve environmental performance
Report emissions to stakeholders or regulators
Align with climate-related frameworks like the GHG Protocol or CDP

What are the key steps involved in implementing ISO 14064-1?

The main steps include:

Defining organisational boundaries and emission scopes
Identifying and quantifying GHG sources and sinks
Calculating emissions using recognised methodologies
Documenting and reporting findings
(Optionally) verifying the report using ISO 14064-3

Is a certificate issued?

Certification for ISO 14064, which verifies an organisation’s greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reporting, is issued by independent, accredited verification bodies. These organizations conduct audits and assessments to ensure compliance with the Standard. In the UK, these bodies are typically accredited by UKAS (United Kingdom Accreditation Service).