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 Validation and Verification Body (VVB)

DNV is a NABCB-accredited Validation and Verification Body (VVB), authorized to provide independent third-party validation and verification of Greenhouse Gas
(GHG) emissions reduction projects developed under:
• ISO 14064-2
• Leading voluntary carbon market standards such as Verra and Global Carbon Council (GCC)

Additional accreditations:
• ANAB: ISO 14064-1 (corporate GHG inventories)
• Norwegian Accreditation (NA): ISO 14067 (product carbon footprint)
• Accredia (Italy): ISO 14025 for EPD verification

We help organizations achieve accurate, transparent, and audit-ready GHG reporting through:
• Verification of GHG inventories at corporate, product & project levels
• Rigorous audits to ensure compliance with ISO and global standards
• Support for regulatory reporting and voluntary climate initiatives

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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Connect with DNV’s sustainability and GHG verification experts in the Middle East to strengthen your climate disclosures and accelerate your net-zero commitments.