ANSI Accreditation Program for Greenhouse Gas Validation/Verification Bodies
The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) offers an accreditation program for organizations providing third-party validation/verification services for the reduction and removal of greenhouse gases (GHG).
The ANSI Accreditation Program for Greenhouse Gas Validation/Verification Bodies operates according to requirements defined in ISO 14065:2013, Greenhouse gases - Requirements for greenhouse gas validation and verification bodies for use in accreditation or other forms of recognition.
ANSI Accreditation Program Requirements
Related Standards and Protocols
- ISO 14064-1:2006 Greenhouse gases - Part 1: Specification with guidance at the organization level for quantification and reporting of greenhouse gas emissions and removals
- ISO 14064-2:2006 Greenhouse gases - Part 2: Specification with guidance at the project level for quantification, monitoring and reporting of greenhouse gas emission reductions or removal enhancements
- The Greenhouse Gas Protocol Corporate Standard: Provides the accounting framework for organizations preparing a GHG emissions inventory. The GHG Protocol is program neutral and is designed to be compatible with most existing GHG program requirements.
- The Greenhouse Gas Protocol for Project Accounting: Provides a policy-neutral accounting tool for the quantification of climate change mitigation projects.
Applicable GHG Programs
Although ANSI's role is not to recognize or develop standards, schemes or GHG methodologies, ANSI's accreditation program provides validators/verifiers recognition from various organizations, including:
Recommended
ISO 14064 - Greenhouse Gases Package
(it includes ISO 14064-1:2006, ISO 14064-2:2006, ISO 14064-3:2006, ISO 14065:2013 and ISO 14066:2011).
Application Process
Click here for information of how to apply.
Additional Information
Ann Bowles
Director, Environmental Accreditation Programs
American National Standards Institute (ANSI)
1899 L Street NW, 11th Floor
Washington, DC 20036
Tel: 202.331.3620
E-mail: [email protected]
Phillip Mariscal
Coordinator, Environmental Accreditation Programs
American National Standards Institute (ANSI)
1899 L Street NW, 11th Floor
Washington, DC 20036
Tel: 202.331.3637
E-mail: [email protected]
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