Third-Party Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Validation and Verification (V/V)

Accurate & Timely Results

In an increasingly climate-conscious world, corporations and industrial facilities are being asked to develop comprehensive GHG emissions reports and strategies for reducing their carbon footprint. Dillon understands the importance of assessing baseline GHG emissions and creating effective reduction plans, especially for large emitters. A third-party GHG verification report from Dillon adds credibility to your reported information, and supports compliance with evolving regulations. Learn how our expert verification services can benefit your organization

As an ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB)-accredited Validation and Verification Body (VVB), Dillon provides third-party GHG validation and verification services under ISO 14064-3 and ISO 14065. Our Accreditation ID is 8896. More details on our credentials can be found here. 

Why use Dillon as your Third-Party GHG Validation/Verification expert?

We are committed to sustainability and accuracy. Our team of experienced validators and verifiers have in-depth knowledge of GHG standards, regulations, and best practices. We provide reliable, quick, and comprehensive third-party GHG validation and/or verification services across Canada and the United States.  

Timeline and Cost

A Dillon GHG validation/verification (V/V) assessment typically includes*:
Project Kickoff and Planning: 2-5 days
Assessment Period: 2-6 weeks
Deliverable Preparation and Delivery: 1-2 weeks

A typical GHG validation/verification assessment by the Dillon team can range from $7,000 to $15,000.* 
More about our process can be found here.

* Verification timelines and pricing depend on the scope, required categories, and number of facility/project locations. Connect with an expert using the form below to get a more accurate estimate.

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Dillon’s Accreditation Details

The Canadian GHG Programs that Dillon can provide validation/verification services to, with our accreditation, include: 

Canadian GHG Programs

  • Alberta Technology Innovation and Emissions Reduction (TIER) Regulation
  • British Columbia GHG Emissions Control Regulation
  • British Columbia GHG Emission Reporting Regulation
  • British Columbia GHG Emission Offset Project Regulation
  • British Columbia Output-Based Pricing System
  • Canada’s Greenhouse Gas Offset Credit System
  • Canada’s Output-Based Pricing System
  • CleanBC Industrial Incentive Program
  • New Brunswick Output-Based Pricing System
  • Newfoundland and Labrador Manage of Greenhouse Gas Act and its regulations
  • Nova Scotia GHG Emission Regulations
  • Nova Scotia Output-Based Pricing System
  • Ontario Emission Performance Standards (O.Reg. 241/19)
  • Ontario GHG Emissions: Quantification, Reporting and Verification (O.Reg. 390/18)
  • Québec Regulation Q-2, r.15: Respecting the mandatory reporting of certain emissions of contaminants into the atmosphere
  • Saskatchewan Output-Based Performance Standards (through The Management and Reduction of Greenhouse Gas Act and GHG Reporting Regulations)

Dillon is also accredited to provide GHG validation and verification of assertions related to GHG emission reductions and removals at the project level in the following sectors:

  • GHG emission reductions from fuel combustion (both validation and verification)
  • GHG emission reductions from industrial processes (non-combustion, chemical reaction, fugitive and other) (both validation and verification)
  • Carbon Capture and Storage (verification only)
  • Livestock (verification only)
  • Waste Handling and Disposal (verification only)
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Dillon’s GHG Validation and Verification Process

Dillon recognizes the need for clients to assess baseline greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and develop effective strategies to reduce their GHG footprint. Our process for GHG validation and verification (V/V) is as follows:
  • Dillon receives a request for GHG validation/verification (V/V) from the website (see the Connect with an Expert form). 
  • Dillon will contact the client for additional/necessary information required for scope understanding, as applicable
  • Dillon will perform a conflict of interest check and submits a proposal to the client that details the scope, criteria, V/V team, proposed schedule, and costs.
  • After contract execution, Dillon coordinates a project kick-off call.
  • Dillon submits a V/V Plan detailing the process, strategic analysis, risk assessment, site visit, schedule, and information requests
  • Dillon reviews all related documentation and raw data for completeness, accuracy, and conformance with the relevant regulation, protocol and/or standards; independently calculates associated emissions for comparison with the client’s calculations; and completes the site visit(s) as necessary.
  • Qualitative and quantitative issues are communicated to the client through an Issues log.
  • Following the resolution and closure of all issues, Dillon drafts a V/V Report, which is reviewed by an internal independent peer reviewer prior to issuance to the client.
  • Dillon’s V/V Report is finalized and submitted to the client following client review and comment
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Appeals and Complaints

Dillon maintains both an appeals and complaints procedure for this service area. Click here to read about both of these procedures.

Confidentiality and Impartiality

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