What is ISO 14064: 2018?
ISO 14064 provides a set of tools for industry and government to develop programs to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. It also helps organizations work on emissions trading schemes.
Obtaining ISO 14064 will increase your credibility in the market and show your commitment to better environmental friendliness.
The ISO 14064 standard consists of three parts:
Section 1 – Specifies the requirements for the design and development of greenhouse gas inventories at the level of the organization or institution
Section 2 – Determines the details of the requirements for reviewing, monitoring and reporting emission reductions and increases emissions from greenhouse gas projects.
Section 3 – Provides requirements and guidelines for the validation and verification of greenhouse gas emissions
By obtaining ISO 14064 and implementing ISO 14064, you will achieve the following:
- Promote stability, transparency and credibility in greenhouse gas emissions determination, monitoring, reporting and mitigation
- Identify and manage liabilities, assets and risks
- Facilitate trade in greenhouse gas benefits or credits
- Support the design, development and implementation of projects or programs that are comparable and compatible with greenhouse gases
- Develop strong internal mechanisms for measuring, managing and reporting greenhouse gas emissions
- Build trust between stakeholders
- Facilitate the development and implementation of organizations’ greenhouse gas management strategies and programs in the future
- Provide the ability to track performance and progress in reducing greenhouse gas emissions or increasing greenhouse gas emissions
For which organizations is ISO 14064 suitable?
ISO 14064 is suitable for any organization of any size, especially those with higher energy consumption. This is especially true for organizations that want to comment on their environmental principles and potentially want to offset their carbon footprint.
What are the other benefits of obtaining ISO 14064?
- Reduce costs through energy efficiency
- Better business position and public relations
- Improve corporate social responsibility