Accredited Validation & Verification Body

SC is committed to achieve the compliance to relevant standards, ISO 14065:2020, and any related updates throughout the business operations all while ensuring compliance with applicable laws, regulations and relevant accreditation body requirements. SC will not state or imply that the validation or verification of an Environmental Information Statement would be simpler, easier, faster, or less expensive if a specified GHG consultancy service/organization were used. SC shall take action when it is made aware of (e.g. via a complaint) inappropriate links with or announcements by any consultancy organization stating or implying that validation/verification would be simpler, easier, faster or less expensive if the validation/verification body were used.

Upon becoming aware of such a situation, SC will initiate an impartiality review, document the findings and actions taken, and notify affected parties as appropriate. All records of such incidents will be retained and reviewed during SC’s internal audits. All SC personnel, internal (including management, verifier, validators, etc.) or external, who may influence validation or verification activities shall act impartially and ethically at all times. Their conduct shall demonstrate compliance with the principles in Clause 4 of ISO 14065, including integrity, objectivity, professional care, confidentiality, and accountability.