Carbon neutrality verification

Confidently achieve and verify carbon neutrality with DNV’s expert guidance on emissions reduction, offsetting, and transparent reporting.

Challenges in climate compliance 

Climate change is the most pressing environmental challenge of our time. With global temperatures already 1°C above pre-industrial levels and increasing, the need to reduce greenhouse gas emissions has never been more urgent. The Paris Agreement calls for limiting global warming to well below 2°C – and preferably 1.5°C – by achieving a balance between emissions and removals by 2050. In response, over 80 countries and countless businesses have committed to reaching net zero emissions. 

Carbon neutrality is a vital step on this path. Organizations are increasingly expected by regulators, investors, and customers to demonstrate transparent action on climate change mitigation. Credible carbon neutrality verification builds trust, protects reputation, and strengthens ESG performance. 

How our carbon verification services support you  

DNV’s Carbon neutrality verification service supports companies in credibly claiming carbon neutrality in line with international best practices. Whether for corporate operations, products, or value chains, we independently verify that emissions have been calculated, reduced, and offset according to accepted standards. 

Our service includes: 

  • Verification of carbon footprint calculations. 
  • Review of Carbon neutrality pathway, carbon neutrality management plan, carbon neutrality report and relevant commitments. 
  • Review of GHG emissions reduction measures and offset strategies. 
  • Assurance of neutrality claims against standards like ISO 14068-1. 
  • Evaluation of offset quality and retirement evidence. 
  • Independent verification statement of carbon neutrality for stakeholder disclosure. 

DNV’s approach is holistic – we look at your full net zero pathway, including energy audits, emission reductions, and offsetting measures. 

What sets our hard-to-abate approach apart

Verified credibility

Independent verification from a globally recognized body, ensuring confidence in the credibility of neutrality claims.

Standards and compliance assurance

Assurance of compliance with international standards (e.g., ISO 14068-1).

Integrated net zero and ESG alignment

Integration with broader net zero and ESG strategies, including SBTi.

Technical depth and energy expertise

Technical depth in both emissions reduction and energy efficiency.

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Trusted experts in hard-to-abate 

DNV is a global leader in assurance and certification, operating in over 100 countries. Our experts bring deep experience in energy auditing, GHG emissions management, and climate strategy. With certified energy auditors and climate specialists on your side, we provide tailored guidance and verification that supports long-term sustainability goals.

We help you build stakeholder trust with credible, transparent carbon neutrality claims grounded in science.  

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Benefits of our carbon verification services 

  • Contribute to your own country’s nationally determined contributions (NDCs) targets. 
  • Strengthen brand trust and transparency in sustainability reporting. 
  • Meet investor, regulatory, and consumer expectations. 
  • Verify carbon neutrality in line with international frameworks. 
  • Identify further opportunities for energy and emissions reductions. 
  • Support your organization’s net zero and ESG commitments. 

I am dedicated to working with our experts to help businesses accelerate responsible and credible decarbonization. This includes facilitating digital, green, safe, and circular transformations by leveraging DNV’s expertise in supply chain management, assurance, traceability, transparency, circularity, human rights, product certification, sustainability & ESG, sustainable finance, verification, assessment, advisory, strategy, business resilience, and risk management

  • Christopher Lilholm
  • Global Head of Sustainability & ESG Services
  • DNV

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