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Course 102

Corporate GHG Inventory Verification: Applying ISO 14064-3 to the GHG Protocol

Verifying Scope 1, 2 and 3 corporate inventories against the GHG Protocol suite: materiality, risk assessment, evidence gathering and opinion types.

Verifying Scope 1, 2 and 3 corporate inventories against the GHG Protocol suite: materiality, risk assessment, evidence gathering and opinion types.

  • 7 modules · 18 lessons
  • ~5.5 h of video
  • Case study
7 modules · 18 lessons · ~5.5 h video

What is corporate GHG inventory verification?

An independent check of a company’s reported Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions against the GHG Protocol, carried out under ISO 14064-3. The verifier sets materiality, assesses risk, gathers evidence and issues an opinion on whether the inventory is fairly stated.

ISO 14064-3:2019 is sold separately

The standard is copyrighted and isn’t included in the course fee. Buy your own copy from ISO or your national standards body before you start. The GHG Protocol Corporate Standard, Scope 2 Guidance and Scope 3 Standard are free to download from the GHG Protocol website.

What you’ll learn

  • Set overall materiality, performance materiality and AMPT thresholds
  • Design risk-based verification plans from inherent and control risk
  • Verify Scope 1 sources, including flaring and venting
  • Verify Scope 2 location-based and market-based reporting
  • Verify all 15 Scope 3 categories and their data quality
  • Evaluate GHG information systems and internal controls
  • Assure claims and narrative in a GHG report, not just the numbers
  • Draft integrated verification reports with the right opinion type
  • Compare ISSA 5000 with ISO 14064-3 and choose the right standard

Syllabus

GHG Protocol references shown per lesson
Module 1 · Materiality Framework & Risk-Based Verification Planning · 2 lessons
  1. 1.1 Materiality, Performance Materiality & Risk-Based Planning27 min
  2. 1.2 Verification Risk and Risk-Based Planning22 min
Module 2 · Verification Procedures — Evidence, Site Visits & Data Systems · 1 lesson
  1. 2.1 Evidence Gathering, Site Visits & GHG Data Systems27 min
Module 3 · Verifying Scope 1 Emissions Against GHG Protocol · 3 lessons
  1. 3.1 Scope 1 Boundary & Organizational Consolidation21 min
  2. 3.2 Verifying Stationary & Mobile Combustion24 min
  3. 3.3 Verifying Process Emissions & Fugitive Sources19 min
Module 4 · Verifying Scope 2 Emissions Against GHG Protocol Scope 2 Guidance · 3 lessons
  1. 4.1 Scope 2 Boundary & Dual Reporting Requirements21 min
  2. 4.2 Location-Based Method Verification24 min
  3. 4.3 Market-Based Method & Scope 2 Quality Criteria19 min
Module 5 · Verifying Scope 3 Emissions Against GHG Protocol Scope 3 Standard · 4 lessons
  1. 5.1 Scope 3 Inventory Boundary & Category Completeness13 min
  2. 5.2 Verifying Upstream Scope 3 (Categories 1–8)16 min
  3. 5.3 Verifying Downstream Scope 3 (Categories 9–15)14 min
  4. 5.4 Scope 3 Data Quality, Uncertainty & Assurance Challenges7 min
Module 6 · Integrated Company-Wide Verification & Reporting · 3 lessons
  1. 6.1 Cross-Scope Consistency Checks13 min
  2. 6.2 Assurance Over Qualitative Disclosures and Claims15 min
  3. 6.3 Final Verification Reporting & Professional Development12 min
Module 7 · ISSA 5000 & Assurance Standards Comparison · 2 lessons
  1. 7.1 ISSA 5000 Overview & Key Requirements15 min
  2. 7.2 ISSA 5000 vs. ISO 14064-3: Comparison & Application19 min
Case study · NorthfieldPlan, test and form an opinion on a full FY2025 inventory, with downloadable case pack and workbooks

Who it’s for

Verification team members and team leads on corporate or voluntary inventory engagements, such as CDP responses and sustainability disclosures.

Before you start

Course 101 or equivalent working knowledge of ISO 14064-3:2019. You’ll need your own copy of ISO 14064-3:2019 and the GHG Protocol Corporate Standard suite. Familiarity with ISSA 5000 helps.

How you’re assessed

Module quizzes
One at the end of each module
Unlimited attempts
Final assessment
20 questions · pass 70%
Up to 3 attempts
Final exam deadline
90 days
To take the final, counted from your last lesson
Instructor

Minxing Si, Ph.D., P.Eng.

A licensed professional engineer with over 15 years of experience in greenhouse gas assurance and verification. Minxing is a Certified Lead Verifier under the Clean Fuel Regulations (CFR) and California’s Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS), has completed more than 500 GHG-related projects, and holds a Ph.D. in Environmental Engineering.

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Your certificate

Certificate of Attainment

For passing the final assessment. Issued by KeeWee Solutions Inc. with a unique number, the full course title and the Exemplar Global RTP badge.

Certificate of Attendance

If you sit the final but don’t pass within three attempts. Confirms attendance only and isn’t accepted for personnel certification.

Course 102 FAQ

Do I need Course 101 first?

Not if you already have working knowledge of ISO 14064-3:2019. Otherwise, start with Course 101, or buy both as the Full Program for $750 USD.

Are the standards included?

No. Buy your own copy of ISO 14064-3:2019. The GHG Protocol Corporate Standard, Scope 2 Guidance and Scope 3 Standard are free to download from the GHG Protocol website.

Does it cover ISSA 5000?

Yes. Module 7 explains ISSA 5000, compares it with ISO 14064-3, and shows how to choose the right standard for an engagement.

What is corporate GHG inventory verification?

An independent check of a company’s reported Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions against the GHG Protocol, carried out under ISO 14064-3. The verifier sets materiality, assesses risk, gathers evidence and issues an opinion on whether the inventory is fairly stated.

ISO 14064-3:2019 is sold separately

The standard is copyrighted and isn’t included in the course fee. Buy your own copy from ISO or your national standards body before you start. The GHG Protocol Corporate Standard, Scope 2 Guidance and Scope 3 Standard are free to download from the GHG Protocol website.

Syllabus

Module 1 · Materiality Framework & Risk-Based Verification Planning
  1. 1.1 Materiality, Performance Materiality & Risk-Based Planning
  2. 1.2 Verification Risk and Risk-Based Planning
Module 2 · Verification Procedures — Evidence, Site Visits & Data Systems
  1. 2.1 Evidence Gathering, Site Visits & GHG Data Systems
Module 3 · Verifying Scope 1 Emissions Against GHG Protocol
  1. 3.1 Scope 1 Boundary & Organizational Consolidation
  2. 3.2 Verifying Stationary & Mobile Combustion
  3. 3.3 Verifying Process Emissions & Fugitive Sources
Module 4 · Verifying Scope 2 Emissions Against GHG Protocol Scope 2 Guidance
  1. 4.1 Scope 2 Boundary & Dual Reporting Requirements
  2. 4.2 Location-Based Method Verification
  3. 4.3 Market-Based Method & Scope 2 Quality Criteria
Module 5 · Verifying Scope 3 Emissions Against GHG Protocol Scope 3 Standard
  1. 5.1 Scope 3 Inventory Boundary & Category Completeness
  2. 5.2 Verifying Upstream Scope 3 (Categories 1–8)
  3. 5.3 Verifying Downstream Scope 3 (Categories 9–15)
  4. 5.4 Scope 3 Data Quality, Uncertainty & Assurance Challenges
Module 6 · Integrated Company-Wide Verification & Reporting
  1. 6.1 Cross-Scope Consistency Checks
  2. 6.2 Assurance Over Qualitative Disclosures and Claims
  3. 6.3 Final Verification Reporting & Professional Development
Module 7 · ISSA 5000 & Assurance Standards Comparison
  1. 7.1 ISSA 5000 Overview & Key Requirements
  2. 7.2 ISSA 5000 vs. ISO 14064-3: Comparison & Application

How you’re assessed

  • Module quizzes, unlimited attempts
  • 20-question final, pass 70%
  • 3 attempts within 90 days

Instructor

Minxing Si, Ph.D., P.Eng.
Lead verifier, ISO 14064-3
Also available

Course 101: ISO 14064-3 GHG Verification Fundamentals

The standard, the engagement process and the risk-based approach · $350 USD
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$600USD · one-time