OPERATIONAL METHODS AND PROCEDURES
Validation/Verification Process:
General:
URSV has established and maintaines the quality system complying to ISO-14065 Standard, CDM etc including relevant IAF guidelines on validation & verification of GHG assertions. All Validation and Verification activities are done, at minimum, as per ISO-14064-III and ISO-19011. The criteria of Validation and Verification are followed as per the requirement of specific GHG programme; those shall be additional to the above requirements.
- ISO-14064- I,
- ISO-14064- II,
- Validation against Voluntary Carbon Standard Program.
Verification: URSV operate in following Verification Criteria:
- ISO-14064-I,
- ISO-14064-II,
- Verification against Voluntary Carbon Standard Program,
- Verification against CCX Offset Program.
Sectorial Scope: The Sectorial Scopes, in which URSV operates for Validation & Verification, follow the nomenclature, in general, laid down by UNFCCC or else specific-by-specific GHG program. In particular the present competency is demonstrated in the sectorial scopes as defined.
Process of Validation & Verification: The validation and verification process shall include the following process phases:
a. Contract & Pre-engagement
Contract review and Pre engagement for validation/verification are carried out by designated competent person. The activity is performed keeping in mind the requirement for applicable G.H.G programme/standard.
b. Approach & Planning
Approach includes collection of project information, review of collected information and
assessment of nature, scale and complexity. Team selection based on assessment and plan development to achieve validation/verification objective as per agreed criteria and scope.
c. Validation and Verification
This includes onsite assessment, conducting interviews to assess the implementation of project. The activity is carried out in accordance with plan.
d. Review & Issuance of Validation/Verification Statement/Report
This activity includes draft report preparation as per applicable G.H.G programme/standard.
Review of corrective action / preventive action, if any.
Review of report by designated competent person upon satisfactory review issuance of report to responsible party.
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