The ISO 14064-1 represents a standard concerning the recording and reporting of greenhouse gas emissions from activities implemented by any organization, regardless of the size or type of activity. This standard belongs to the ISO 14064 family, which also includes parts 2 and 3.

ISO 14064-1 provides guiding principles and requirements for the collection and recording of information related to greenhouse gas emissions. Within the framework of the standard, guidelines are included for identifying the operational and organizational boundaries of the report, as well as methods for calculating emissions.

The purpose of ISO 14064-1 is to provide a reference point for organizations wishing to report their emissions and ensure the comparability and reliability of their statements. By conforming to the standard, organizations enhance the transparency of their environmental performance and contribute to the global effort to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

QMSCERT, a 100% Greek certification body with international presence in Europe, Asia, and Africa, is an accredited body for the verification of greenhouse gas emissions based on the requirements of ELOT EN ISO 14065:2013, Executive EU Regulation 2018/2067 (replacing Regulation 600/2012), and voluntary programs for quantifying and reporting greenhouse gas emissions according to ISO 14064-1, with accreditation number 1289. It is a recognized body according to joint decisions F.01.2/56790/DPP1828/31.5.2016 by the Ministers and Deputy Ministers of Economy, Development, and Tourism with protocol number 37354-08-04-2022.

What are the certification benefits?

The main benefits of calculating and certifying the carbon footprint are as follows:

  • Calculation of an organization’s carbon footprint (base year) and the potential for reduction.
  • Improvement of the company’s environmental performance.
  • Improvement of the organization, inventory, and logistics of the company.
  • Energy saving and improvement of energy performance.
  • Reduction of fixed costs.
  • Improvement of the company’s environmental image.
  • Improvement of environmental awareness.
  • Highlighting the company’s corporate social responsibility and improving its corporate image.
  • Expansion with the possibility of entering new markets.
  • Acquisition of an environmental statement.
  • Coverage of any legislative requirements such as the National Climate Law.
Audit Information & ExpectationsApplication Form
F-2132F-2503, Annex H