Greenhouse Gas (GHG) verification services (Scope 1, 2 and 3)
Independent third-party verification of your GHG emissions helps build trust and demonstrate climate accountability.
With increasing climate-related disclosure requirements and growing stakeholder pressure, accurate and transparent GHG reporting is more important than ever. Verified GHG inventories help demonstrate that your organization is taking credible action to reduce its carbon footprint and align with international climate goals.
At DNV, we provide third-party GHG verification services as a standalone engagement or as part of your broader sustainability report assurance. We verify greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and removals across scopes 1, 2 and 3. Our independent verification ensures your emissions disclosures are complete, consistent, and aligned with both global frameworks and local compliance requirements.
Why GHG Verification is important
Independent GHG verification delivers several key benefits:
- Ensures accuracy and transparency – Verified data gives stakeholders confidence in your climate-related disclosures.
- Supports compliance and avoids penalties – Helps meet regulatory requirements UAE’s Climate Change Reduction Law or the EU's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM).
- Supports regulatory and investor compliance – Many regional and international disclosure schemes now require or strongly encourage third-party verification.
- Drives credible decarbonization – Verified inventories provide a clear foundation for tracking and reducing emissions across Scopes 1, 2 and 3.
- Unlocks opportunities in green finance and procurement – Verification helps meet supply chain expectations and sustainability-linked investment criteria.
By verifying your GHG emissions, your organization can reduce risk, meet disclosure obligations, and support decarbonization efforts with greater confidence.
How it works: Our GHG verification process and methodology
We conduct independent third-party verification in accordance with internationally recognized standards such as ISO 14064-3, ISAE 3000, ISO 14067 for Product Carbon Footprint, ISO14068 for carbon neutrality claims and regional compliance mechanisms such as UAE’s Climate Change Reduction Law and EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM).
Our process typically includes:
- GHG inventory boundary and scope assessment
- Data validation
- Systems and controls evaluation
- Formal verification report
DNV as Accredited External Auditor in the Middle East
The Middle East is advancing low-carbon strategies with stricter greenhouse gas (GHG) measurement, reporting, and verification (MRV) rules linked to carbon pricing. In the UAE, Federal Decree-Law No. 11 of 2024 requires entities to report emissions, with fines of up to AED 2 million for non-compliance. Large emitters must register under the National Carbon Registry, follow ISO 14064 standards, and undergo third-party verification, while Abu Dhabi’s EAD MRV program sets annual checks for facilities over 25,000 tCO₂e. Regional initiatives such as Saudi Arabia’s GCOM, Qatar’s Global Carbon Council, and Egypt’s VCM are also driving compliance and carbon market development across industries.
DNV is well positioned to support organizations across the Middle East with MRV compliance:
- Accredited to perform third-party GHG verification, particularly under frameworks such as those in the UAE (e.g., MOCCAE/Abu Dhabi MRV regimes).
- Experienced across non-complex industrial sectors, including energy, manufacturing, oil & gas, petrochemicals, semiconductor, etc.
- Solutions are assessment-ready and aligned with UAE's Decree-Law No. 11 (2024), MRV protocols, and ISO 14064 standards.
Helps prepare organizations for carbon credit registration, trading, and offsetting strategies, as regulations and markets evolve.
How DNV supports your decarbonization journey
With over 150 years of experience in assurance and risk management, DNV combines deep technical expertise with a commitment to sustainability. Our global presence and sector-specific knowledge enable us to provide tailored assurance services that meet your unique needs. Our verification services also support global reporting frameworks such as CDP and GRI, helping you remain aligned with investor and market expectations.
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