Join Kanwal Shehzadi, GHG Lead Auditor at SGS, for a free expert webinar on July 15, 2025 at 11:00 AM (Dubai time).
As the demand for credible climate action grows, transparency plays a vital role in influencing decisions by investors focused on sustainable investments and reduced environmental impacts—especially GHG emissions. This transparency is best achieved through credible third-party verified GHG data.
Objective
Participants will gain a clear, realistic overview of:
The GHG verification process
- An overview of how greenhouse gas inventories are verified, verification standards and methodologies used in corporate GHG inventory verification
Why is GHG verification important?
- Organizations can benefit from verified GHG emissions data in developing decarbonization roadmaps, setting realistic reduction targets and public disclosure of information
How to prepare GHG inventories for verification (GHG Protocol and ISO 14064-1)?
- GHG inventory reporting: examples of mandatory and optional requirements
Agenda
Introduction to the Verification Process
- Overview of objectives, mandatory and voluntary requirements, scope, importance of GHG verification
Standards, Principles, and Methodology
- Understanding the frameworks (e.g., ISO 14064-3, GHG Protocol, ISO 14064-1, IPCC Guidelines)
Brief overview of verification process idea
- Material issues in the GHG inventory, documents review, site audit, technical review, verification report and statement
Benefits of GHG Verification
- GHG verification helps ensure that climate commitments are real, supports the transition to a low-carbon economy, and promotes a more sustainable future for everyone
How to prepare GHG inventory?
- Typical pitfalls in preparing a GHG inventory or examples of key technical blind spots in GHG inventory preparation
Target Audience
This webinar is ideal for sustainability professionals, ESG leads, compliance and QHSE specialists in sectors such as:
- Chemical and fertilizer industries
- Oil & Gas
- Power generation Companies
- Cement industries
- Packaging Industries
- Iron & Steel Industries
- Textile and Leather
- FMCGs
- Pulp and paper industry
- Construction industry
- Logistics
Companies from other sectors with a strong focus on GHG reporting and reducing their carbon footprint or aligning with international climate frameworks are also encouraged to attend.
About SGS
SGS is the world’s leading Testing, Inspection and Certification company. We operate a network of over 2,500 laboratories and business facilities across 115 countries, supported by a team of 99,500 dedicated professionals. With over 145 years of service excellence, we combine the precision and accuracy that define Swiss companies to help organizations achieve the highest standards of quality, compliance and sustainability.
Our brand promise – when you need to be sure – underscores our commitment to trust, integrity and reliability, enabling businesses to thrive with confidence. We proudly deliver our expert services through the SGS name and trusted specialized brands, including Brightsight, Bluesign, Maine Pointe and Nutrasource.
SGS is publicly traded on the SIX Swiss Exchange under the ticker symbol SGSN (ISIN CH1256740924, Reuters SGSN.S, Bloomberg SGSN:SW).
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