What is ISO 14064?
ISO 14064 is a family of international standards for greenhouse gas (GHG) management. It provides guidance and requirements for quantifying and reporting GHG emissions and removals at the organizational and project levels (Part 1 and 2, respectively), and for the validation and verification of GHG assertions (Part 3).
Why is ISO 14064 important?
ISO 14064 is important because it provides a globally recognized and consistent framework for carbon accounting and verification. This enhances transparency, credibility, and comparability of GHG data across organizations and projects, supporting internal management, external reporting, and participation in carbon markets.
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Part 1 specifies principles and requirements for designing, developing, managing and reporting organization-level GHG inventories. Part 2 specifies principles and requirements for quantifying, monitoring and reporting GHG emission reductions or removal enhancements for projects. Part 3 specifies principles and requirements for verifying GHG assertions.
Both ISO 14064 and the GHG Protocol are widely used standards for carbon accounting. While they share common principles, the GHG Protocol provides more detailed calculation guidance, and ISO 14064 offers a framework for robust verification and assurance.
ISO 14064 is a voluntary standard, but its principles and requirements are often adopted or referenced by regulatory bodies, industry associations, and carbon programs to ensure robust GHG management and reporting.