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Validation & Verification

GHG Validation & Verification Services

Independent Scope 1, 2 and 3 greenhouse-gas verification under ISO 14064, CBAM-ready, delivered under GQCL's ISO/IEC 17029 and ISO 14065 accreditation.

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  • ISO/IEC 17029
  • ISO 14065
  • ISO 14064-1
  • ISO 14064-2
  • ISO 14064-3
  • ISO 14066
  • ISO 14067

Overview

Validation & Verification in Iraq, delivered by GCQM

GQCL is accredited as a Validation & Verification Body (VVB) under ISO/IEC 17029 and ISO 14065, delivering trusted GHG verification for inventories, removals and carbon-footprint reporting in compliance with ISO 14064-1, ISO 14064-2, ISO 14064-3 and ISO 14066.

As exclusive agent, GCQM brings this accredited programme to Iraqi ports, oil & gas operators, industrial sites, exporters and logistics companies that need credible carbon data for EU CBAM compliance, ESG reporting, financing and net-zero planning.

Verification is compatible with the GHG Protocol, Bilan Carbone® and other international methodologies, and is delivered under an ISO 14065-accredited management system with ISO 14066 personnel competence.

What this covers

  • Independent Scope 1, 2 and 3 GHG verification under ISO 14064-1
  • Validation of GHG reduction projects and offset claims under ISO 14064-2
  • Product carbon footprint (ISO 14067) verification
  • CBAM-ready verification for exporters of cement, steel, aluminium, fertilisers, hydrogen and electricity to the EU
  • Compatible with GHG Protocol, Bilan Carbone® and national reporting rules

Scope and details

ISO 14064-1

Organisational GHG emissions quantification and reporting: a verification statement confirming that reported emissions are complete, accurate and consistent.

ISO 14064-2

GHG mitigation and offset projects: validation of future reduction claims so that credits and financing can be issued with confidence.

Transparency & alignment

Statements are aligned with Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) under the Paris Agreement, EU CBAM regulations and voluntary carbon markets.

How it works

  1. 1

    Scoping

    Define organisational and operational boundaries, reporting period, methodology and level of assurance.

  2. 2

    Strategic analysis & risk assessment

    Review of activity data sources, emission factors and controls to plan sampling.

  3. 3

    Verification activities

    Site visits, data tracing, recalculation and interviews carried out by an ISO 14066-competent team.

  4. 4

    Independent review & statement

    A reviewer independent of the verification team approves the verification or validation statement.

Questions about this service

What is the difference between validation and verification?
Verification is an independent check that reported historical GHG data is accurate and complete. Validation is an independent assessment that a plan or project's future reduction claims are reasonable and credible.
Why does my company need GHG verification?
It builds trust in climate claims, is required for carbon-neutrality certification, ESG reporting and carbon markets, protects against greenwashing accusations, and is a prerequisite for CBAM compliance when exporting to the EU.
Is the verification statement accepted in Europe?
GQCL's programme conforms to ISO/IEC 17029 and ISO 14065 under EGAC accreditation, which is recognised internationally through IAF and ILAC arrangements.

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