Accreditation
Accredited. Independent. Trusted.
Green Sky is an independent, Standards Council of Canada (SCC) accredited Validation and Verification Body (VVB) providing greenhouse gas (GHG) validation and verification in Canada and internationally.
Our accreditation confirms that all work is performed with recognized technical competence, impartiality, and adherence to ISO standards, ensuring that emissions data and climate-related claims are credible, defensible, and accepted by regulators and carbon markets.
Where We Are Authorized to Work
Green Sky is accredited to perform validation and verification across a wide range of Canadian, North American, and international programs.
Canada
- Federal greenhouse gas reporting programs
- Alberta TIER
- British Columbia OBPS
- Saskatchewan OBPS
- Ontario EPS
- Clean Fuel Regulations (CFR)
International & Voluntary Carbon Market
Verra – Verified Carbon Standard (VCS) (VVB ID: 075)
International & Voluntary Carbon Market
Verra – Verified Carbon Standard (VCS) (VVB ID: 075)
This broad program coverage allows Green Sky to support organizations operating across multiple jurisdictions with a consistent, accredited approach.
*1 Green Sky is a SOCIALCARBON® registered Validation and Verification Body, providing independent third party validation and verification services in accordance with the SOCIALCARBON® Requirements as part of robust monitoring, reporting, and verification (MRV) frameworks.
Standards Council of Canada (SCC) Accreditation
Green Sky Sustainability Consulting Inc. is accredited by the Standards Council of Canada (SCC) as a Validation and Verification Body (VVB).
SCC File Number: 07017
Our accreditation is maintained in accordance with:
- ISO 14065:2020
- ISO 17029:2019
- ISO 14066
- Applicable program-specific requirements
Under this accreditation, Green Sky is authorized to:
- Validate greenhouse gas (GHG) projects prior to implementation
- Verify emission reductions after project implementation
- Verify organizational GHG inventories for regulatory compliance
What This Means for Clients
Accreditation is not just a designation – it directly impacts whether your project or reporting will be accepted.
Working with an SCC-accredited VVB ensures:
- Regulatory acceptance of verification reports
- Eligibility for carbon credits and compliance instruments
- Independent, third-party assurance aligned with ISO standards
- Reduced risk of audit findings or rejected submissions
For organizations operating in regulated environments or participating in carbon markets, accredited verification is essential.
What is a Validation and Verification Body (VVB)?
A Validation and Verification Body (VVB) such as Green Sky is an independent, accredited third party responsible for assessing greenhouse gas (GHG) claims.
This includes confirming that:
- Emission reductions are real and measurable
- Data and methodologies are accurate and compliant
- Projects meet the requirements of applicable programs
VVBs play a critical role in maintaining the integrity of carbon markets, regulatory systems, and climate disclosures.
Accreditation
Scope of Accreditation
Green Sky’s accreditation covers a broad range of GHG project and inventory sectors. This scope enables us to verify complex projects across multiple industries with confidence and consistency. These include:
Fuel combustion emission reductions
Industrial process emissions and fugitive sources
Oil & Gas extraction, Production & Refining including Petrochemicals
Land use, agriculture, and forestry
Carbon capture and storage (CCS)
Waste handling and disposal
Confidence Built on Standards
Green Sky delivers third-party GHG validation and verification services backed by recognized accreditation, global standards, and real-world regulatory experience.
Whether supporting compliance reporting, carbon credit generation, or climate disclosures, our work ensures that every claim is credible, transparent, and defensible.
Enabling Climate Action. Empowering People. Building a Better World – for All.
