CLIMATE CHANGE SERVICES

Business Challenge

Climate change is the most critical global environmental issue we face today. Businesses face increasingly complex requirements for identifying and reporting GHG emissions and achieving reduction targets. Stakeholders expect companies to publically reveal their performance with regard to sustainability efforts. Businesses must decide how to respond to growing demand for environmental and social accountability.

Solution

How can we assist with climate change issues?
Clients benefit from our deep knowledge of environmental and sustainability issues as well as our business insight. We have a comprehensive understanding of GHG management and sustainability reporting. At Bureau Veritas, we provide an integrated approach to sustainability challenges.

Our Services Include:

• Greenhouse Gas Strategies - Determining baseline and annual GHG emissioninventories and developing GHG reduction strategies

• Sustainability Planning - Developing sustainability strategies and reports

• Sustainability Assessment - Assurance of sustainability reports

 

What are the benefits of determining my GHG emissions?

• Regulatory compliance

• Accurate reporting to customers, stockholders, and other stakeholders

• Focus your GHG reduction efforts

What are the benefits of sustainability planning and reporting?

• Identify key issues and opportunities for improvement

• Enhance reputation among stakeholders

• Reduce impacts to human health and the environment

• Improve corporate image

• Satisfy shareholder and consumer expectations

• Improve resource efficiency

Why Choose Bureau Veritas?

Technical Expertise
Our experienced multi-disciplinary staff – located in over 60 offices across the nation – offer extensive technical knowledge as well as business savvy, to respond to today’s climate and sustainability challenges.

• LEED™ Accredited Professionals

• Professional Engineers

• Certified Industrial Hygienists

• Certified Safety Professionals

• Certified Hazardous Material Manager

Global Network
Bureau Veritas is present in 140 countries through a network of 1,000 offices and laboratories. Our internal quality systems give us the ability to audit to consistently high standards. Our global presence allows us to provide a seamless delivery of service wherever your business is located.

FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions

• Does third-party assurance add value to my sustainability report?

  In addition to increasing credibility of the information presented, the assurance process is interactive and helps the reporting company discover ways to improve reporting processes as well as identifying potential errors or issues prior to publication.

• What is the most accepted format for a sustainability report?

  Many companies use the Global Reporting Initiative(GRI) protocols.  This format facilitates the triple bottom line reporting which includes environmental, social, and financial performance measurements.