Regulatory framework & compliance
General principle
Validation and verification activities offered by A2V Carbon operate within a structured reference framework, based on internationally recognized standards and requirements.
This framework aims to structure the methodological approaches, responsibilities, and evaluation procedures applicable to the assignments carried out.
The standards mentioned on this page constitute frameworks used to organize the planning, evaluation, review, and decision-making processes associated with the activities offered.
Standards and Reference Frameworks
Validation and verification activities offered by A2V Carbon are based on recognized standards and frameworks in the field of greenhouse gases (GHG).
Standards Structure
Standards for Validation and Verification Bodies
This standard defines the general principles applicable to bodies conducting validation and verification activities. It sets out requirements relating to impartiality, competence, transparency, and the reliability of evaluation processes.
This standard specifies the requirements applicable to bodies involved in the validation and verification of greenhouse gas information. It defines in particular the principles of organization, governance, competence management, and control of evaluation processes.
Competence Standard
This standard defines the expected competencies of persons participating in validation and verification activities of greenhouse gas information. It covers the technical, methodological, and sector-specific knowledge necessary for conducting evaluations.
Technical Standards for Greenhouse Gases
This standard concerns the quantification and reporting of greenhouse gas emissions and removals at the organizational level. It covers in particular the preparation of carbon inventories and the structuring of emissions data.
This standard applies to projects aimed at reducing, avoiding, or sequestering greenhouse gas emissions. It defines the principles of quantification, monitoring, and documentation of results associated with climate projects.
This standard defines the principles and guidelines applicable to validation and verification activities of greenhouse gas declarations. It covers in particular evaluation approaches, evidence collection, and review procedures for the information examined.
Applicable specific frameworks and requirements
Depending on the nature of the assignments considered, certain validation and verification activities may be conducted taking into account specific requirements from applicable regulatory, voluntary, or programmatic frameworks.
When relevant, these requirements may be taken into account in addition to applicable reference standards and frameworks, according to the scope of the activities concerned.
Compliance management
A2V Carbon relies on documented and structured processes aimed at governing the conduct of validation and verification activities with regard to applicable requirements and frameworks.
These processes contribute in particular to:
- Consistency of assessment methods
- Traceability of work performed
- Consistency and objectivity of opinions issued
- Traceability of review and decision-making processes
The functions of planning, execution, review, and decision-making are organized separately to limit the risks of conflicts of interest and strengthen the objectivity of the conclusions formulated.
Competence, impartiality, and confidentiality
Applicable frameworks provide in particular requirements relating to:
- Competence of persons participating in validation and verification activities
- Independence and impartiality of review and decision-making processes
- Protection of confidential information
- Traceability of responsibilities and decision-making processes
A2V Carbon relies on organizational and documentary provisions aimed at identifying and analyzing risks likely to affect the quality, impartiality, or consistency of validation and verification activities
Public Documentation
In an approach of transparency and documentary clarity, A2V Carbon makes available to the public a set of information relating to its activities, organization, and the principles governing the assignments offered.
This documentation aims to facilitate understanding of the methodological approaches and impartiality commitments promoted by the organization, in compliance with applicable confidentiality requirements.