Carbon footprint quantification is intended for clients interested in sustainable development in the areas of ecology, economy, politics, and cultural heritage.
Greenhouse Gases – Product Carbon Footprint Quantification
Quantification facilitates the development and implementation of measures to reduce GHG emissions (increase sinks) as well as the monitoring of performance in reducing GHG emissions (increasing sinks).
Validation and verification of products, processes, services, and the carbon footprint of organizations is intended for:
- government and public administration bodies,
- non-profit organizations,
- all types of companies and organizations across industrial sectors.
It also includes verification of emission inventories, i.e., the determination and reporting of greenhouse gas emissions and sinks.
Validation/Verification Agreement
Process Map
The assessment is carried out in accordance with:
- ČSN EN ISO 14067:2022 Greenhouse gases – Carbon footprint of products – Requirements and guidelines for quantification
- ČSN EN ISO 14064-1:2019 Greenhouse gases – Part 1: Specification with guidance at the organization level for quantification and reporting of greenhouse gas emissions and removals
Based on the requirements of the standards:
- ČSN EN ISO/IEC 17029:2020 Conformity assessment – General principles and requirements for validation and verification bodies
- ČSN EN ISO 14065:2020 General principles and requirements for bodies validating and verifying environmental information
- And other normative documents, which we will be happy to provide upon request – please contact us at: office@audiso.cz
Conditions for obtaining the statement:
- Based on the above-mentioned standards, related IAF MD and ČIA o.p.s. directives, and the requirements of current applicable legislation
- The client fills out an application and questionnaire, based on which a contract is prepared
- The client is obligated to follow the procedures of the VVB (Validation and Verification Body); this obligation is confirmed in the agreement with the VVB, which forms an integral part of the contract with the client
The Assessment Process Itself
- The head of the VVB appoints the assessment team, which must be accepted by the client
- The assessment team is bound by confidentiality, impartiality, and ethical principles
- Based on strategic analysis, risk analysis, and process analysis, the assessment planning is determined in the form of a plan and schedule, including planned evidence collection
- The assessment team conducts the assessment at the client's premises, using the following assessment procedures: Interviews, observations, document and record reviews, risk assessments, sampling, checks of data and information systems, supporting processes, process and other analyses, etc.
- During the assessment, the assessment team may identify findings (see findings classification)
- If inaccuracies and nonconformities are identified during the assessment, the assessment team will request additional information. If the additional information does not resolve the inaccuracies and nonconformities, the assessment team cannot conclude the assessment
- If inaccuracies and nonconformities are identified during the assessment that can be resolved (supplemented or corrected), these are marked as resolved. For unresolved findings, the team leader sets a deadline for resolution, according to the plan and schedule. After the resolution of the findings, the assessment may be concluded
- The team leader prepares and completes the validation/verification report and the final record of the validation/verification
- Competent staff review all evidence and information to confirm the statement in the validation/verification report
- Based on the review, the statement may be confirmed and the validation/verification statement issued, or the statement may not be confirmed (no statement issued)
- Along with the issuance of the statement, the client is sent the document "Rules for Using the Validation/Verification Reference and VVB AUDISO Logo," specifying the requirements for using the reference to the VVB in a non-deceptive manner
Classification of findings:
| C | Conformity | compliance with mandatory requirements |
| NC | Nonconformity | or less significant nonconformity, non-compliance with mandatory requirements, which does not have a serious impact on the reported data |
| SN | Significant Nonconformity (or major nonconformity) | nonconformity that has a significant impact on the reported data |
| OfI | Opportunity for Improvement | potential added value aimed at continuously achieving small improvements in process quality |
| I | Inaccuracy | omission or error in the data |
| SI | Significant Inaccuracy | inaccuracy that exceeds the severity level either by itself or in combination with other inaccuracies, and may significantly affect the assessment |
Classification of findings:
The responsible person will review the appropriateness and sufficiency of all evidence, assess all key requirements, and reach the following conclusion:
- Decision to issue an unmodified statement
- Decision to issue a modified statement
- Decision to issue a negative statement
- Decision to refuse to issue a statement
Use of the Statement as a Whole:
The Validation and Verification Body (VVB) issues a valid statement of the client's position, the validity of which can be verified on our website. The verified statement issued by the VVB is understood as a whole and should be treated accordingly by the client. The client is responsible for the formulation of their statement/declaration. The VVB is responsible for the decision regarding the statement of validation/verification.
Use of the VVB Logo and Brand:
The holder of the statement is authorized to:
- Reference the statement of validation/verification in business transactions and all related correspondence
- Present their validation/verification in the scope of the validation/verification report, advertising, and promotional materials
- Indicate a reference to validation/verification in documentation related to validation/verification activities
- The reference to validation/verification may be expressed verbally or by using the aforementioned logo
The holder of the statement must not:
- Use the validation/verification logo or reference to their validation/verification beyond the scope of the statement of validation/verification
- Use the reference to validation/verification in the case of a revision/revocation of the statement of validation/verification (the client must return the original statement) and use the new one in case of a revision
- Use the logo on products and product output documents, or their packaging, especially in a way that could mislead the purchaser into thinking it is a product certification
- Use the logo on test reports, calibration certificates, or inspection reports
The holder of the statement is obligated to:
- Notify VVO AUDISO of any changes in the organization, system, processes, or legal status that could affect the execution of the validation/verification process
- Respond to VVO's requests regarding the correction of identified deficiencies and cooperate in providing all necessary evidence even after the statement has been issued, should new facts emerge that could affect the decision to issue the statement of validation/verification
Appeals and Complaints:
Declaration of Impartiality
WHAT IS CBAM?
(Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism). It is a key instrument of the European Union's climate policy, which aims to prevent carbon leakage and promote the decarbonisation of industry.
WHY USE CBAM?
- To prevent carbon leakage—a situation where companies move production outside the EU to countries with lower environmental standards to avoid CO₂ emission costs.
- To ensure a fair competitive environment—foreign producers should bear similar costs for emissions as producers within the EU.
- To support global emissions reduction—to motivate third countries to take climate action.
WHO IS CBAM INTENDED FOR?
CBAM applies to importers of certain products into the EU, specifically:
- iron
- steel
- aluminium
- cement
- fertilisers
- electricity
- hydrogen
CBAM thus mainly concerns:
- Importers of these products into the EU.
- Producers outside the EU who export these products to the EU.
- European producers, for whom CBAM is intended to ensure a level playing field.
PHASES OF CBAM IMPLEMENTATION:
1. Transitional Period (from October 2023 to the end of 2025)- Importers are obliged to submit reports on the emissions embedded in imported products, but they do not pay for them.
- Importers will have to purchase so-called CBAM certificates to cover the CO₂ emissions contained in the goods.
WHAT AWAITS IMPORTERS?
- Check whether their goods fall under CBAM.
- Register in the CBAM system.
- Start collecting emissions data – contact their suppliers.
- Ensure data verification – by an independent accredited authority.
- Submit quarterly reports
OBLIGATIONS OF IMPORTERS:
- Register in the CBAM system
- Submit regular reports on the carbon footprint of imported goods (quarterly electronic report in the CBAM Transitional Registry system)
- Starting from 2026, purchase CBAM certificates according to the amount of emissions.
- Currently, emissions are not paid for – they are only reported.