IAF MD Appln 17011 GHGVV 09072014

MD14: 2014 International Accreditation Forum, Inc.
IAF Mandatory Document
Application of ISO/IEC 17011

in Greenhouse Gas Validation and
Verification (ISO 14065:2013)
Issue 1
(IAF MD 14: 2014)
Issued: 09 June 2014 Application Date: 09 June 2015 IAF MD14: 2014 Issue 1
© International Accreditation Forum, Inc. 2014

IAF MD14: 2014 International Accreditation Forum, Inc.
Issue 1 Application of ISO/IEC 17011 Page 2 of 15

in Greenhouse Gas Validation and Verification (ISO 14065)
The International Accreditation Forum, Inc. (IAF) details criteria for the accreditation of bodies
that provide conformity assessment services, and such accreditation facilitates trade and
reduces demands for multiple conformity assessment activities.
Accreditation reduces risk for business and its customers by assuring that accredited
Conformity Assessment Bodies (CABs) are competent to carry out the work they undertake
within their scope of accreditation. Accreditation Bodies (ABs) that are members of IAF and the
CABs they accredit are required to comply with appropriate international standards and the
applicable IAF application documents for the consistent application of those standards.
ABs that are signatories to the IAF Multilateral Recognition Arrangement (MLA) are evaluated
regularly by an appointed team of peers to provide confidence in the operation of their
accreditation programs. The structure and scope of the IAF MLA is detailed in IAF PR 4 -
Structure of IAF MLA and Endorsed Normative Documents.
The IAF MLA is structured in five levels: Level 1 specifies mandatory criteria that apply to all
ABs, ISO/IEC 17011. The combination of a Level 2 activity(ies) and the corresponding Level 3
normative document(s) is called the main scope of the MLA, and the combination of Level 4 (if
applicable) and Level 5 relevant normative documents is called a sub-scope of the MLA.
 The main scope of the MLA includes activities e.g. product certification and associated
mandatory documents e.g. ISO/IEC 17065. The attestations made by CABs at the main
scope level are considered to be equally reliable.
 The sub scope of the MLA includes conformity assessment requirements e.g. ISO 9001
and scheme specific requirements, where applicable, e.g. ISO TS 22003. The
attestations made by CABs at the sub scope level are considered to be equivalent.
The IAF MLA delivers the confidence needed for market acceptance of conformity assessment
outcomes. An attestation issued, within the scope of the IAF MLA, by a body that is accredited
by an IAF MLA signatory AB can be recognized worldwide, thereby facilitating international
trade.
Issue No 1
Prepared by: IAF Technical Committee
Approved by: IAF Members Date: 26 February 2014
Issue Date: 09 June 2014 Application Date: 09 June 2015
Name for Enquiries: Elva Nilsen, IAF Corporate Secretary

Phone: +1 613 454-8159
Email: [email protected]
Issue Date: 09 June 2014 Application Date: 09 June 2015 IAF MD14: 2014 Issue 1


INTRODUCTION TO IAF MANDATORY DOCUMENTS
The term “should” is used in this document to indicate recognised means of

meeting the requirements of the standard. An Accreditation Body (AB) can meet
these in an equivalent way. The term “shall” is used in this document to indicate
those provisions which, reflecting the requirements of the relevant standard, are
mandatory.


TABLE OF CONTENTS
0. INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................................................ 5
1. SCOPE................................................................................................................................................. 5
2. NORMATIVE REFERENCES .......................................................................................................... 6
3. TERMS AND DEFINITION ............................................................................................................... 6
4. ACCREDITATION BODY.................................................................................................................. 6
5. MANAGEMENT .................................................................................................................................. 6
6. HUMAN RESOURCES...................................................................................................................... 7
7. ACCREDITATION PROCESS.......................................................................................................... 7
Annex A Scope of Accreditation (Informative) ....................................................................................... 9
Annex B Required Additional Knowledge and Skills for Accreditation Personnel Involved with
the Application of ISO 14065 Activities (Normative) ........................................................................... 12


This document shall be read in conjunction with ISO/IEC 17011:2004 and IAF/ILAC-
A5:11/2013.
Application of ISO/IEC 17011:2004. All clauses of ISO/IEC 17011:2004 continue to

apply and this document provides additional criteria to that standard. This mandatory
document is exclusively for accreditation of bodies applying ISO 14065:2013.
0. INTRODUCTION
ISO/IEC 17011 is an International Standard that sets out the requirements for bodies
operating accreditation systems for Conformity Assessment Bodies.
The objective of this document is to enable Accreditation Bodies to harmonize their

application of ISO/IEC 17011 for the accreditation of validation and verification bodies to
ISO 14065.
ISO 14065 and the corresponding IAF MD 6 are program neutral documents and
therefore Accreditation Bodies and peer evaluations may refer to specific GHG program
as normative requirements.
This document provides normative criteria on the application of ISO/IEC 17011 for the
accreditation of validation and verification bodies to ISO 14065.
This document follows the structure of ISO/IEC 17011. IAF normative criteria are
identified by the letters” “MD” followed with a reference number that incorporates the
related requirements clause in ISO/IEC 17011. In all cases, a reference in the text of
this document to "clause XXX" refers to a clause in ISO/IEC 17011, unless otherwise
specified.
1. SCOPE
This document specifies normative criteria for Accreditation Bodies assessing and
accrediting GHG validation and verification bodies to ISO 14065, in addition to the
requirements contained within ISO/IEC 17011. It is also appropriate as a requirements
document for the peer evaluation process for the IAF Multilateral Recognition
Arrangement (MLA) among Accreditation Bodies.


2. NORMATIVE REFERENCES
For the purposes of this document, the normative references given in ISO/IEC 17011
and the following apply. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For un-
dated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any
amendments) applies.
ISO/IEC 17011:2004 Conformity Assessment – general requirements for accreditation

bodies accrediting conformity assessment bodies
ISO 14065: 2013 Greenhouse gases: Requirements for greenhouse gas validation and
verification bodies for use in accreditation or other forms of recognition
ISO 14064-3: 2006 Greenhouse gases: Specification with guidance for the validation or
verification of greenhouse gas assertions
ISO 14066: 2011 Greenhouse gases: Competence requirements for greenhouse gas
validation teams and verification teams
IAF/ILAC A5:11/ 2013 IAF/ILAC Multi-Lateral Mutual Recognition Arrangements

(Arrangements): Application of ISO/IEC 17011:2004
IAF MD6: 2014 IAF Mandatory Document for the Application of ISO 14065:2013
3. TERMS AND DEFINITION
4. ACCREDITATION BODY
5. MANAGEMENT


6. HUMAN RESOURCES
MD 6.2.1 Annex B specifies the type of knowledge and skills that an Accreditation
Body shall define for specific function, if not defined by the specific scheme.
7. ACCREDITATION PROCESS
7.1 Accreditation criteria and information
MD 7.1.1 Accreditation criteria shall be in accordance with ISO 14065 and any
additional programme requirements where they exist.
MD 7.1.2(b) In greenhouse gas validation and verification, the Accreditation Body shall
categorise the sector, for the purpose of scoping, an example can be found in Annex A.
These sectors have been categorised on the basis of risk such as:
 The typical magnitude of emissions per facility, which correlates with

potential financial liability of material misstatement within a regulated
emissions trading system.
 Potential process emission, which typically correlates with increased
complexity of emissions calculation methodology.
 Potential for non CO2 emissions (CH4, N20, etc.), typically correlates with
increased complexity of emissions calculation methodology.
 Credibility (source), and application of emission factors.
7.5 Preparation for Assessment
MD 7.5.7 Validation and verification bodies’ accreditation
In greenhouse gas validation and verification, the Note to clause 7.5.7 should also
include the following:
 Initial approval of validation and verification personnel or control of their

training.
 On-going monitoring of validation and verification personnel.
 Planning and conducting of validation and verification in accordance with

GHG program requirement.


 Independent review and approval of the internal documentation completed

during the validation or verification engagement and the
validation/verification statement (opinion).
7.7 On-site Assessment
MD 7.7.3 Greenhouse gas validation and verification accreditation
In selecting witnessing of validation and verification activities, the Accreditation Body

shall consider the risks associated with the sectors covered under the scope of
accreditation.
Note: Annex A provides the scopes of accreditation that may be applicable for GHG
emissions verification and GHG project validation.
The Accreditation Body should document the policy for the analysis and/or rationale
used for selecting validation or verification activities to be witnessed. The witness
programme should cover the scope of accreditation and be in accordance with GHG
program and be consistent with national legal requirements, regulations, or other
relevant authority that may stipulate level of witnessing. When deviating from this policy
the justification should be documented.
Due to the nature and possible prolonged timescales to complete a verification activity,
the Accreditation Body should recognise that a witness visit may provide only a limited
demonstration of the verification team competence and process. Therefore the
rationale should also consider the timing of a witness visit and the aspects to be
witnessed to include pre data verification activities such as:
 Confirmation of sources, boundaries.

 Assessment of the control environment.
In addition a review of all internal documentation for an engagement and the final
statement with the lead GHG verifier or independent reviewer can offer the opportunity
for the V/VB to demonstrate the output from all the V/VB processes and the resolution
of any issues identified by the team.
7.9 Decision-making and Granting Accreditation
MD 7.9.4. The accreditation certificate shall indicate the scope of accreditation and
clearly specify the sector. Examples of included activities are shown in Annex A.
The accreditation certificate can also include the GHG program, where relevant, and
sectors as defined in the GHG program.


Annex A
Scope of Accreditation
(Informative)
Greenhouse Gas Validation and Verification
Table 1.1 Organization Verification
Sector Examples of included activities

Power Generation and Electric Power  Transmission of electricity
Transactions  Generation of bulk electric power
 Transmissions from generating facilities to
distribution centers and/or distribution to end users
 Renewable energy systems
Purchased electricity, steam
General Manufacturing (physical or  Manufacturing – Electric and electronics equipment,
chemical transformation of materials or industrial machinery
substances into new products)  Manufacturing – Food processing
 Note: Civil engineering, e.g. construction, will cover
under this sector
Oil and Gas Exploration, Extraction,  Conventional exploration and production
Production and Refining, and pipeline  Oil sands and heavy oil upgrading
distribution, including Petrochemicals  Coal bed methane production
 Gas processing plants
 Gas well completions
 Transportation and distribution
 Natural gas storage and LNG operations
 Crude oil transportation
 Refining
 Petrochemical manufacturing
 Emissions from process vents in oil and gas
treatment
 Process emissions (e.g. glycol dehydration, acid gas
removal/sulpher recovery, hydrogen production, fluid
catalytic cracker (FCC) catalyst regeneration)
 Venting emissions (e.g. vessel loading, tank storage
and flashing, and venting of associated gas)
 Fugitive emissions (e.g. leaks from equipment and
piping components)
 Non-routine events (e.g. gas releases during
planned pipeline and equipment maintenance,
releases from unplanned events)
Metals Production  Production of processing of ferrous metals
 Production of secondary aluminium
 Processing of non-ferrous metals, including


Sector Examples of included activities

production of alloys
 Production of coke
 Metal ore roasting or sintering, including pelletisation
 Production of pig iron or steel including continuous
casting
Aluminum Production  Primary aluminium
Mining and Mineral Production  Production of cement clinker and production of lime
or calcinations of dolomite or magnetite
 Glass and ceramic, mineral wool
Pulp, Paper and Print
Chemical Production  Production of carbon black
 Production of ammonia
 Production of bulk organic chemicals by cracking,
reforming, partial or full oxidation or by similar
processes
 Production of hydrogen and synthesis gas by
reforming or partial oxidation
 Production of soda ash and sodium bicarbonate
 Production of nitric acid
 Production of adipic acid
 Production of glyoxal and glyoxylic acid
Carbon Capture Storage  Capture and transport of GHG by pipelines for
geological storage
 Geological storage of GHG in a storage site
Transport  Aviation
 Other transportation
Waste handling and disposal  Water and waste water treatment
 Landfill and Composting Facilities
Agriculture, Forestry and Other Land Use
(AFOLU)
General  Building Services/facilities management
 Education
 Hospital
 Others


Table 1.2 Project Validation and Verification
Sector Example of included activities

Energy Industries Thermal energy generation from fossil fuels and biomass
(renewable/non-renewable including thermal electricity from solar
sources) Energy generation from renewable energy sources
Electricity distribution
Energy Distribution
Heat distribution
Energy Demand Energy demand
Cement sector
Aluminum
Manufacturing Industries
Iron and steel
Refinery
Chemical Industry Chemical process industries
Construction Construction
Transport Transport
Mining and mineral processes, excluding oil and gas industry,
Mining/Mineral Production coal mine methane recovery and use
Oil and gas industry, coal mine methane recovery and use
Metal Production Metal production
Mining and mineral processes, excluding oil and gas industry,
Fugitive Emissions from Fuels coal mine methane recovery and use
( solid, oil and gas)
Oil and gas industry, coal mine methane recovery and use
Fugitive Emissions from
Chemical process industries
Production and Consumption of
Halocarbons and Sulphur
GHG capture and destruction
Hexafluoride
Solvents Use Chemical process industries
Waste handling and disposal
Waste Handling and Disposal
Animal waste management
Afforestation and Reforestation
Agriculture Agriculture
Carbon Capture and Storage of
Carbon capture and storage of CO2 in geological formations
CO2 in Geological Formations


Annex B
Required Additional Knowledge and Skills for Accreditation Personnel Involved

with the Application of ISO 14065 Activities (Normative)
The following table specifies the additional type of knowledge and skills that an Accreditation
Body shall define for specific functions.
X: the Accreditation body shall define the criteria and depth of knowledge, for each of the
functions which may be carried out by an individual or a group.
Accreditation Functions
Conducting the
Application
Reviewing
Review,
Competence Assessment
Planning Office Witness
Documentation Reports and
Assessments Assessment Assessment
Review Making
and Team Team
Accreditation
Administration
Decisions
of Accreditation
Program
Understanding of the
principles and process
X X X X
of validation and/or
verification
Understanding of
additional GHG
program and/or
regulatory
requirements for the X X X X X
accreditation body and
validation and/or
verification bodies
where applicable
Ability to review and
understand the CAB’s
scope of accreditation
X X
to determine
competence needed
for the assessment


Conducting the
Application
Reviewing
Review,
Review Making
and Team Team
Accreditation
Administration
Decisions
of Accreditation
Program
Understanding of the
CAB’s scope of work
and ability to confirm
that the qualification of X X X
its personnel is
appropriate for that
scope of work
Ability to determine the
appropriate duration of X
assessment
Ability to understand
and assess the
validation and/or
verification team’s
process for conducting
a risk-based
assessment of all GHG
sources, sinks and
reservoirs and
X X X
sampling an
appropriate number of
systems, sources, and
calculation
methodologies to look
for errors or omissions
within the reported
GHG assertion within
that sector.
Ability to identify the
correctness of an
organization’s
geographical
boundaries,
organizational X X X
boundaries, and
reported units (i.e.
equity share,
operational control, or
financial control)


Conducting the
Application
Reviewing
Review,
Review Making
and Team Team
Accreditation
Administration
Decisions
of Accreditation
Program
Understanding of ISO
14064-1 or relevant
X X X X X
GHG program
requirements
14064-2 or relevant
X X X X X
GHG program
requirements
14064-3 or relevant
X X X X X
GHG program
requirements
14065 and ISO 14066
X X X X X
or relevant GHG
program requirements
Understanding of IAF
X X X X X
MD 6
Understanding of this
X
IAF MD
End of IAF Mandatory Document – Application of ISO/IEC 17011 in Greenhouse Gas Validation
and Verification (ISO 14065).


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MD14: 2014 International Accreditation Forum, Inc.

IAF Mandatory Document

Application of ISO/IEC 17011

(IAF MD 14: 2014)

© International Accreditation Forum, Inc. 2014

Issue 1 Application of ISO/IEC 17011 Page 2 of 15

Name for Enquiries: Elva Nilsen, IAF Corporate Secretary

© International Accreditation Forum, Inc. 2014

Issue 1 Application of ISO/IEC 17011 Page 3 of 15

INTRODUCTION TO IAF MANDATORY DOCUMENTS

The term “should” is used in this document to indicate recognised means of

© International Accreditation Forum, Inc. 2014

Issue 1 Application of ISO/IEC 17011 Page 4 of 15

2. NORMATIVE REFERENCES .......................................................................................................... 6

3. TERMS AND DEFINITION ............................................................................................................... 6

Annex A Scope of Accreditation (Informative) ....................................................................................... 9

© International Accreditation Forum, Inc. 2014

Issue 1 Application of ISO/IEC 17011 Page 5 of 15

Application of ISO/IEC 17011:2004. All clauses of ISO/IEC 17011:2004 continue to

The objective of this document is to enable Accreditation Bodies to harmonize their

© International Accreditation Forum, Inc. 2014

Issue 1 Application of ISO/IEC 17011 Page 6 of 15

ISO/IEC 17011:2004 Conformity Assessment – general requirements for accreditation

IAF/ILAC A5:11/ 2013 IAF/ILAC Multi-Lateral Mutual Recognition Arrangements

3. TERMS AND DEFINITION

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7.1 Accreditation criteria and information

 The typical magnitude of emissions per facility, which correlates with

7.5 Preparation for Assessment

MD 7.5.7 Validation and verification bodies’ accreditation

 Initial approval of validation and verification personnel or control of their

 On-going monitoring of validation and verification personnel.

 Planning and conducting of validation and verification in accordance with

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 Independent review and approval of the internal documentation completed

7.7 On-site Assessment

MD 7.7.3 Greenhouse gas validation and verification accreditation

In selecting witnessing of validation and verification activities, the Accreditation Body

 Confirmation of sources, boundaries.

7.9 Decision-making and Granting Accreditation

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Greenhouse Gas Validation and Verification

Table 1.1 Organization Verification

Sector Examples of included activities

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Sector Examples of included activities

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Table 1.2 Project Validation and Verification

Sector Example of included activities

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Required Additional Knowledge and Skills for Accreditation Personnel Involved

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