Measuring and Managing Greenhouse Gas Emissions
With climate change becoming one of the most pressing challenges of our time, businesses are under increasing pressure to monitor, manage, and reduce their greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. ISO 14064:2018 Certification provides a globally recognized framework that helps organizations quantify and report their carbon footprint accurately. By adopting this standard, companies demonstrate their commitment to sustainability, regulatory compliance, and global climate goals.
ISO 14064:2018 is an international standard that focuses on greenhouse gas (GHG) accounting and verification. Published by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO), it provides guidance for organizations to quantify, monitor, report, and verify GHG emissions and removals.
The ISO 14064 standard is divided into three parts:
ISO 14064-1:2018 – Guidance for organizations to quantify and report GHG emissions and removals.
ISO 14064-2:2018 – Guidance for projects aimed at GHG reduction or removal enhancements.
ISO 14064-3:2018 – Guidance for validation and verification of GHG statements.
Implementing ISO 14064:2018 brings a wide range of benefits:
Helps organizations align with global climate initiatives like the Paris Agreement.
Provides a credible method for carbon footprint measurement and reporting.
Facilitates participation in carbon markets and offsetting schemes.
Enhances transparency and trust with regulators, investors, and customers.
Reduces risks of non-compliance and greenwashing claims.
Organizations of any size and sector that want to measure, report, and verify their greenhouse gas emissions can benefit, especially those with sustainability goals or regulatory obligations.
ISO 14064 provides the framework for accurate GHG measurement, which is the first step toward achieving and verifying carbon neutrality.
No, it is voluntary, but many governments, investors, and customers expect transparent carbon reporting from businesses.
ISO 14001 covers general environmental management systems, while ISO 14064 specifically addresses GHG emissions accounting and verification.
Certification is generally valid for three years, with annual audits or verifications.
Yes. ISO 14064 supports Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) reporting by providing credible carbon footprint data.
Energy, manufacturing, aviation, transportation, agriculture, and large corporates with high emissions footprints benefit significantly.
Costs vary based on organization size, complexity, and scope of GHG reporting. Expenses usually include data collection, consulting, audits, and verification fees.
Yes. ISO 14064 allows organizations to account for Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions, depending on the chosen reporting boundaries.
Evaluating your current system against ISO 14064 requirements
Creating policies, manuals, and SOPs aligned with the standard
Awareness, Internal Auditor, and implementation workshops for your team
Practical guidance to roll out QMS processes effectively
Mock audits and readiness checks before the certification body arrives
Helping you align ISO 14064 with other standards for efficiency
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Gap analysis and roadmap creation
Drafting and aligning QMS documentation
Deploying processes with staff engagement
Training, mock audits, and management review
Assisting during external certification audits