Why Verified GHG Data Matters
Corporate emissions reporting is under more scrutiny than ever. Regulators, investors, customers, and even employees expect companies to back up climate claims with hard data. Unverified numbers are no longer enough — they open the door to accusations of greenwashing, damaged reputations, and potential regulatory penalties.
That’s where third-party GHG verification comes in. By engaging an independent verifier, you ensure your emissions reporting is credible, defensible, and aligned with leading standards.
At GreenCircle, our GHG Verification service provides Limited Assurance for Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. This approach balances rigor with efficiency, giving you an assurance statement that regulators and stakeholders can trust — without the unnecessary cost and burden of a Reasonable Assurance audit.
Verification isn’t just about compliance. It demonstrates transparency, builds stakeholder confidence, and positions your brand as a leader in sustainability. Verified data also makes future disclosures and audits smoother, reducing risk and preparing your organization for the fast-changing regulatory environment.
The takeaway: verified emissions aren’t just “nice to have” anymore — they’re becoming essential. If your business is ready to prove its climate commitments with credible data, connect with GreenCircle today to start your verification journey.
Written by Sara Risley, Certification Officer, GreenCircle Certified
About Sara
Sara brings over 15 years of experience in product certification and regulatory compliance. Before joining GreenCircle, she served as the Vice President of Certification at Green Seal, where she led the certification department for two years. Prior to that, she led NSF International's food product certification division, overseeing independent verification for food labels and packaging claims such as Organic and Non-GMO certifications. Additionally, she spent five years as the technical operations lead at NSF International, managing ANSI-accredited standards for commercial food equipment, food contact materials, and water filters.
