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Accredited Carbon and GHG Verification Services

Tell us which program you report under, and we’ll confirm the scope, timeline and next steps for your verification.

SCC Accredited VVB CARB Accredited VB ISO 14065:2020

Accredited under ISO/IEC 17029:2019 and ISO 14065:2020 by the Standards Council of Canada.

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What Do You Need Verified?

Choose your program and we’ll fill it in on the quote form for you.

Federal

Output-Based Pricing System (OBPS)

Large industrial facilities reporting emissions under Canada’s federal carbon pricing system.

Federal

Clean Fuel Regulations (CFR)

Fuel producers, importers and credit creators reporting carbon intensity and credits.

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Federal

Offset Credit System

Project developers generating federal offset credits under an ECCC protocol.

Alberta

Alberta TIER

Facilities reporting under Alberta’s Technology Innovation and Emissions Reduction Regulation.

British Columbia

BC Reporting and Control Regulations

Operations reporting under BC’s Greenhouse Gas Emission Reporting or Control Regulation.

Ontario

Ontario EPS and O. Reg. 390/18

Ontario facilities reporting emissions or covered by the Emissions Performance Standards.

Quebec

Quebec Reporting and Cap-and-Trade

Emitters under Quebec’s reporting regulation (Q-2, r.15) or cap-and-trade system (Q-2, r.46.1).

Atlantic Canada

Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia

Facilities reporting under NL Regulation 14/17 or Nova Scotia’s GHG Emission Regulations.

Voluntary

CORSIA and Carbon Registries

Inventories and projects under CORSIA, Climate Action Reserve, The Climate Registry or Verra VCS.

Voluntary

B Corp Carbon Footprint

B Corps that need a third-party verified carbon footprint for their certification.

California

CARB and LCFS

LCFS fuel pathway applications, Annual Fuel Pathway Reports and fuel transactions in California.

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Not Sure Which Program Applies?

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What Is Carbon Verification?

Carbon verification, also called GHG or emissions verification, is an independent check of a greenhouse gas statement: an organization’s emissions inventory, a project’s emission reductions, or a product’s carbon footprint. An accredited verifier reviews the data, calculations and controls behind the numbers, then issues an opinion on whether the statement is materially correct and follows the program’s rules.

Standard Carbon verifies to ISO 14064‑3 under accreditation from the Standards Council of Canada, and is a CARB accredited verification body for the Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS) in California.

  • Organization inventoriesFacility and corporate emissions under OBPS, Alberta TIER, provincial reporting and voluntary programs
  • GHG projects and offsetsValidation and verification of emission reduction and removal projects
  • Product carbon footprintsVerification of product-level GHG statements, including fuel carbon intensity under the CFR

Why Independent Verification Matters

An independent verifier checks your numbers against the program’s rules before a regulator or buyer does. That protects you from penalties and restatements, and gives clients and regulators a figure they can rely on.

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Accredited byStandards Council of Canada & CARB
StandardsISO/IEC 17029:2019 & ISO 14065:2020
Verification standardISO 14064‑3
Programs15 Canadian and voluntary programs, plus CARB

How Verification Works

The same five steps for every program, so you always know what comes next.

1

Pre-engagement

We confirm your program, scope and timing, and check there’s no conflict of interest.

2

Engagement

We agree the scope, level of assurance and materiality in a signed agreement.

3

Planning

We review your data, assess where the risks are and build the verification and sampling plan.

4

Execution

We test your data and evidence, visit the site where required, and flag anything that needs fixing.

5

Opinion

We issue the verification statement and report, ready for your regulator or registry.

Free download2027 GHG Verification Deadline CalendarCFR, OBPS, Alberta TIER, Ontario EPS, BC and CARB LCFS deadlines on one page. Get the PDF →

Common Questions about Verification

What’s the Difference Between Verification and Validation?−

Verification checks emissions you’ve already reported: we confirm the historical data is materially correct and conforms to the program’s rules. Validation looks forward: we assess whether the assumptions and methods behind a future claim, such as a project or a reduction target, are reasonable.

How Long Does Verification Take?+

It depends on your program, the size of your operation and how ready your data is. We’ll give you a timeline with your quote. Starting early in the reporting year leaves time to fix any issues before your deadline.

What Do I Need to Send You?+

Your emissions report or inventory, the supporting data, and the program you report under. We’ll confirm the exact list once we’ve scoped your report.

How Much Does Verification Cost?+

Price depends on your program and scope. Tell us about your report and we’ll send you a quote within one business day.

What Is the Difference Between Verification and Assurance?+

The terms are often used interchangeably. Verification is the term used in ISO 14064-3 and in Canadian programs such as OBPS and Alberta TIER; assurance is more common in financial reporting and in disclosure rules such as California’s SB 253. Both mean an independent provider evaluates your GHG statement and issues an opinion at a stated level of assurance, limited or reasonable.

Which Programs Require Third-Party GHG Verification in Canada?+

The federal OBPS, the Clean Fuel Regulations, Alberta TIER, BC’s reporting regulations, Ontario’s EPS and O. Reg. 390/18, Quebec’s reporting and cap-and-trade regulation, and the Newfoundland and Labrador and Nova Scotia programs all require verification by an accredited body for facilities and fuel suppliers that meet their thresholds. Voluntary programs and carbon registries set their own verification rules.

Is Standard Carbon Accredited for ISO 14064-3 Verification?+

Yes. Standard Carbon is accredited under ISO/IEC 17029:2019 and ISO 14065:2020 by the Standards Council of Canada to validate and verify GHG statements in accordance with ISO 14064-3, covering GHG inventories, GHG projects and product carbon footprints. Standard Carbon is also a CARB accredited verification body for the Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS).

Not Sure Which Program Applies to You?+

Tell us your industry and where you operate, and we’ll point you to the right program. Choose “Not sure yet” in the form above.

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All Programs We Verify Under

Standard Carbon offers validation and verification services under these programs, grouped by region.

Federal (Environment and Climate Change Canada)
  • Environment and Climate Change Canada Output-Based Pricing System
  • Environment and Climate Change Canada Clean Fuel Regulations (CFR)
  • Environment and Climate Change Canada Offset Credit System
Alberta
  • Alberta’s technology innovation and emissions reduction regulation
British Columbia
  • British Columbia’s Greenhouse Gas Emission Reporting Regulation
  • British Columbia’s Greenhouse Gas Emission Control Regulation
Ontario
  • Ontario’s Regulation O. Reg. 390/18
Quebec
  • Quebec’s Regulation Q-2, r.15 Reporting Regulation
  • Quebec’s Regulation Q-2, r.46.1 Cap & Trade Regulation
Atlantic Canada
  • Newfoundland and Labrador’s Regulation 14/17
  • Nova Scotia’s Greenhouse Gas Emission Regulations
International and voluntary
  • Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation (CORSIA)
  • Climate Action Reserve
  • The Climate Registry
  • Verra’s Verified Carbon Standard
California (CARB)

Not Sure What You Need?

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