AAACSE-FCU is committed to providing independent, objective and reliable verification services for greenhouse gas statements and carbon footprint information. Our services are designed to strengthen confidence in climate-related information and support sound environmental, operational and investment decisions.
Our Commitments
- Competence — qualified personnel with appropriate technical knowledge and experience.
- Impartiality — protection from commercial, financial, personal or organizational interests.
- Independence — appropriate separation from activities that could create conflicts of interest.
- Confidentiality — protection of client information and records.
- Transparency — clearly defined criteria, methods and decision processes.
- Consistency — documented procedures and controls.
- Integrity — conclusions based on objective evidence.
- Risk-based assurance — verification effort directed toward areas with the greatest risk of material misstatement.
Evidence-Based Verification :
- Depending on the engagement and risk level, evidence may include document and record review, data-source examination, recalculation, sampling, trend analysis, cross-checking, interviews, assessment of data controls, site visits and remote verification techniques where permitted.
Verification Decision :
- Verification statements are issued only after planned activities have been completed, relevant findings have been evaluated and resolved as applicable, and required review and decision processes have been completed.
Confidentiality :
- The VVB protects information obtained during verification and does not disclose confidential information except where required or permitted by applicable law, regulation, accreditation requirements or the relevant program.
Continual Improvement :
- The VVB periodically reviews processes, complaints, appeals, nonconformities, verification findings and opportunities for improvement.
