The Organization
A2V Carbon is a joint-stock company incorporated in Quebec and registered with the Registrar of Enterprises under Quebec Enterprise Number (NEQ) 1181670853.
Legal Status
A2V Carbon is responsible for the validation or verification opinions it issues based on the information examined. The organizations evaluated remain responsible for the accuracy and completeness of the declarations and information they provide.
If, during an assignment, information provided appears to be inaccurate, incomplete, or incompatible with applicable requirements, A2V Carbon may suspend or discontinue work, in accordance with applicable rules and contractual conditions.
Mission
A2V Carbon’s mission is to conduct independent validation and verification activities of information related to greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. The organization operates as an independent third party to evaluate the compliance, consistency, and reliability of the information examined, in light of applicable requirements. A2V Carbon thus contributes to strengthening the credibility of climate data, the transparency of declarations, and stakeholder confidence, within applicable regulatory and voluntary frameworks.
Scope of Activity
A2V Carbon exclusively conducts validation and verification activities of information related to greenhouse gas emissions. The organization does not carry out any consulting, strategic support, project design, or methodology development activities on behalf of the organizations being evaluated. Validation and verification activities may cover:
- GHG emissions declarations and inventories at the organizational level
- Projects or activities related to emission reduction, avoidance, or sequestration
- Different emission scopes, according to the requirements of the applicable reference framework.
A2V Carbon’s scope of intervention is defined and governed by applicable normative, regulatory, or programmatic requirements, as well as by the accreditation framework in force.
Internal Organization and Governance
A2V Carbon's internal organization is based on a clear distribution of roles and responsibilities, as well as functional separation of planning, execution, review, and decision-making activities. This organization aims to ensure the impartiality, quality, and consistency of validation and verification activities carried out by the organization, in accordance with applicable requirements.
Governance Principles
A2V Carbon's governance is structured to ensure: Key roles are defined to avoid any conflict of interest situation and to ensure that the opinions issued are based exclusively on objective and verifiable elements.
- Control of validation and verification processes
- Independence of decisions rendered
- Prevention of conflicts of interest
- Traceability of responsibilities and decisions.
Key roles are defined to avoid any conflict of interest situation and to ensure that the opinions issued are based exclusively on objective and verifiable elements.
A2V Carbon conducts validation and verification activities of information related to greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, as an independent third party, according to documented, structured, and controlled processes.
Organization of Functions
The internal organization distinguishes the following functions in particular:
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Work planning
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Execution of validation and verification activities
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Independent review of work performed
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Internal decision and issuance of opinions.
These functions are performed independently of each other, according to defined and documented procedures.
Organization Chart
The organization chart below illustrates A2V Carbon's organizational structure and the distribution of roles within the organization.
Work in progress
A2V Carbon relies on documented internal procedures to ensure that persons involved in validation and verification activities have appropriate competencies and are subject to regular monitoring and evaluation. Within the organization's current structure, certain functions may be performed by the same person, without compromising the functional separation of responsibilities or the impartiality of decisions.
Impartiality and Quality Guarantee
The organizational and governance arrangements put in place make it possible to:
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Ensure the objectivity of evaluations conducted
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Ensure the quality and consistency of work
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Prevent any undue influence on validation and verification decisions
These provisions are part of an overall approach to compliance with requirements applicable to validation and verification bodies.
