ISO 14064 Greenhouse Gases Verification – Carbonology

ISO 14064 Consultancy is becoming more popular as more and more customers are interested in the green credentials of businesses and use this to make informed buying decisions, which can be facilitated with an ISO 14064 verification. For businesses, having a low carbon strategy clearly demonstrates a commitment to reducing environmental impact as well as having a knock-on effect in reducing business costs.

The key to developing a low-carbon strategy is being able to evaluate the Carbon Footprint of your organisation which can be acquired via an ISO 14064 support plan. Carbon Footprint is a calculation that shows the equivalent carbon generation (in Carbon Dioxide Equivalent (CO2e) of all the activities an organisation undertakes.

We have a specific ISO 14064 subsidiary called Carbonology. Our carbonologists work with you to help you implement the standards required to achieve your ISO 14064 Verification.

Our ISO 14064 consultancy service specifies the principles and requirements for the quantification and reporting of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and removals. It includes requirements for the design, development, management, reporting and verification of an organisation’s GHG inventory.

Part of working towards achieving your ISO 14064 is calculating the carbon footprint of your organisation. Carbon footprints effect every business, there will be some element within your processes that contribute to your carbon footprint.

There are three areas taken into account in calculating a carbon footprint:-

Direct Emissions – Fuels burnt for heating, manufacturing & transport (oil, gas, coal, road fuel)

Indirect Emissions – Emissions from electricity that you consume but that is generated elsewhere

Other Indirect Emissions – Other indirect emissions that you cause but that are not from emission sources that you own, e.g. emissions from your supply chain or from business travel on commercial airlines also to be taken into consideration are subcontractors, buildings, customer use of transport, employees commuting, waste and water

Carbon footprint calculation is an important part of your ISO 14064, and it can be used for other business elements. There are many reasons why an organisation would need to calculate its carbon footprint. Among these are:

• Commercial Influence
• Ethical Reasons
• Financial Gain
• Legislation Compliance
• Management
• Benchmarking

Many organisations are finding it beneficial to calculate their carbon footprint for offsetting purposes and demonstrating their commitment to the environment. In addition, the carbon footprint can point to areas of potential cost-saving where energy consumption may be reduced.

ISO 14064 is particularly relevant to those organisations who wish to make a statement regarding their environmental principles and may potentially wish to offset their carbon footprint. Many organisations choose to invest in ISO 14064 consultancy because of the benefits of support from the consultant and the increased chance of achieving the verification in a shorter length of time.

We are proud to share that clients who have worked with Carbonology and their consultants have achieved a 100% success rate in obtaining their verification.

Even if you are not necessarily looking to make a statement about your environmental principles, Carbon Footprint calculation is relevant to any organisation of any size, especially those where energy consumption is greatest. So, achieving the ISO 14064 verification can be relevant to the majority of businesses in all industries.

By implementing management systems that lead to you achieving the ISO 14064 verification, your business will benefit by:

• Reduced costs through energy efficiency
• Better brand positioning and public relations
• Satisfied employees who are increasingly concerned with environmental issues
• Improved Corporate social responsibility
• Lower Carbon Values for your goods and services

The world is facing a crisis: poverty, hunger, inequality and climate change are just some of the issues we need to address.

In 2015, world leaders came together to create 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDG’s) which aim to tackle these issues, to build a better world by 2030.

ISO 14064 can be used to meet the following goals  

Carbonology is a subsidiary of Blackmores specialising in Environmental Standards.  The unique methodology combines:

• ISO 14064 (Carbon Verification)
• ISO 14068 (Carbon Neutrality)

Rather than paying lip service to the climate emergency, Carbonology provides a proven methodology for implementing systems for sustainable success. This is underpinned by leading global Carbon Standards.

The Carbonology team consists of specialist individuals who combine a wealth of experience in helping businesses, together with innovative thought-leadership in assisting businesses to be Carbon Neutral. Our consultants work with clients from all industries to achieve ISO Standards successfully.

Our ISO 14064 Consultants at Carbonology specialise in helping businesses to implement and maintain ISO 14064 Carbon Verification. We predominantly work within the UK but can also help with international businesses where required.

The elements we specialise in are:

Carbon Footprint Verification – Our ISO 14064 consultants can quantify your current Carbon Footprint, click here for more information.

Carbon Management Footprint Plan – Based on the Carbon Verification, Carbonology can develop a Carbon Management Footprint Plan that includes a declaration of commitment to Carbon Neutrality.

Re-Quantification – Our ISO 14064 Consultants can re-quantify your Carbon Footprint following the implementation of the Carbon Management plan to target any remaining emissions.

Request a quote for Certification – Carbonology can send a request for a quote to 3 UKAS-certified Certification Bodies on your behalf. This is done free of charge on request.

We have a Podcast episode which explains ISO 14064 in more detail, listen Here.

If you need assistance with ISO 14064, get in contact with Carbonology Here