Overview
Validation & Verification in Iraq, delivered by GCQM
GQCL is accredited as a Validation & Verification Body (VVB) under ISO/IEC 17029 and ISO 14065, delivering trusted GHG verification for inventories, removals and carbon-footprint reporting in compliance with ISO 14064-1, ISO 14064-2, ISO 14064-3 and ISO 14066.
As exclusive agent, GCQM brings this accredited programme to Iraqi ports, oil & gas operators, industrial sites, exporters and logistics companies that need credible carbon data for EU CBAM compliance, ESG reporting, financing and net-zero planning.
Verification is compatible with the GHG Protocol, Bilan Carbone® and other international methodologies, and is delivered under an ISO 14065-accredited management system with ISO 14066 personnel competence.
What this covers
- Independent Scope 1, 2 and 3 GHG verification under ISO 14064-1
- Validation of GHG reduction projects and offset claims under ISO 14064-2
- Product carbon footprint (ISO 14067) verification
- CBAM-ready verification for exporters of cement, steel, aluminium, fertilisers, hydrogen and electricity to the EU
- Compatible with GHG Protocol, Bilan Carbone® and national reporting rules
Scope and details
ISO 14064-1
Organisational GHG emissions quantification and reporting: a verification statement confirming that reported emissions are complete, accurate and consistent.
ISO 14064-2
GHG mitigation and offset projects: validation of future reduction claims so that credits and financing can be issued with confidence.
Transparency & alignment
Statements are aligned with Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) under the Paris Agreement, EU CBAM regulations and voluntary carbon markets.
How it works
- 1
Scoping
Define organisational and operational boundaries, reporting period, methodology and level of assurance.
- 2
Strategic analysis & risk assessment
Review of activity data sources, emission factors and controls to plan sampling.
- 3
Verification activities
Site visits, data tracing, recalculation and interviews carried out by an ISO 14066-competent team.
- 4
Independent review & statement
A reviewer independent of the verification team approves the verification or validation statement.
