Independent verification
Independent verification is a key feature of Greenhouse Friendly™. The strict requirements for participating in Greenhouse Friendly™ are backed by rigorous independent verification standards that underpin the credibility of the initiative.
Panel of Independent Verifiers
The Panel of Independent Verifiers undertakes independent third-party verification work for all Greenhouse Friendly™ verification activities.
- Download the list - Panel of Independent Verifiers (PDF - 82KB)
At the start of a product/service certification process or abatement project approval process, the Greenhouse Friendly™ Administrator will provide you with a list of Panel members who are qualified for Greenhouse Friendly™ verifications in your industry sector.
Please note that the Department of Climate Change is not expanding the Panel of Independent Verifiers at the present time.
Role of Verifiers
Independent Verifiers ensure that the documentation of applicants and participants are accurate and meet the requirements of Greenhouse Friendly™. For each verification engagement, the selected verifier undertakes a rigorous evaluation of either:
- the Life Cycle Assessment and Emission Monitoring Plan of its product or service, prior to certification
- the Eligibility Statement, Emission/Abatement Study and Project Monitoring Plan for an abatement project, prior to its approval
- the annual report for an already certified Greenhouse Friendly™ product or service
- the abatement claim for an already approved Greenhouse Friendly™ project.
All verification activities are conducted in accordance with an approved verification process and reported in a standard reporting format.
