In short: ISO 14064-1:2018 specifies principles and requirements for quantifying and reporting greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and removals at organization level. It introduces a category-based approach to indirect emissions.
What changed in the 2018 edition?
- Indirect emissions grouped into categories (energy, transport, products used, products sold and other)
- Clearer requirements for identifying significant indirect emissions
- Updated requirements for GHG inventory management and reporting
How does it relate to the GHG Protocol?
Both are widely used. ISO 14064-1 categories can be mapped to GHG Protocol scopes, allowing consistent reporting.
Why is verification important?
ISO 14064-3 supports independent validation and verification of GHG statements.
Key takeaways
- ISO 14064-1:2018 sets rules for organizational GHG inventories.
- Indirect emissions are now grouped into categories.
- Verification increases credibility.
Frequently asked questions
What is a GHG inventory?
A quantified list of an organization’s greenhouse gas emissions and removals.
Is ISO 14064-1 certifiable?
GHG statements are verified rather than certified.
Which standard covers verification?
ISO 14064-3.