Impartiality, independence and integrity
We understand impartiality and commit to providing impartial and transparent verification services for the certification of greenhouse gas assertions. We manage interests that have influence on impartiality and ensure that our certification activities are objective.
We conduct ongoing risk assessments to identify conflicts of interest which are reviewed by our GM Technical and the Independent Advisory Panel made up of members representing our key interests. Both actual and perceived risks are assessed within a conflict of interests and related parties register. Management actions are implemented to eliminate, manage or minimise conflicts of interest where they exist.
Conflict of interest is further covered through contractually binding agreements to ensure that all our greenhouse gas certification activities are conducted with integrity in an independent and impartial manner. Personnel who are involved in verification and certification activities do not engage in consultancy or technical advice for these clients. We require internal and external personnel to reveal any situation known to them that may expose them or our greenhouse gas certification programme to any conflict of interest.
To provide our clients with confidence in our certification activities, it is essential that our certification decisions are based on objective evidence and that our decisions are not influenced by other interests or other parties.
