Carbon & water footprint assurance
DNV provides trusted carbon and water footprint assessment and assurance to support climate action, resource stewardship, and ESG reporting across industries.
Challenges in carbon & water verification
Organizations in sectors such as automotive, food & beverage, healthcare, aquaculture, medical, and rail are under mounting pressure to quantify and reduce their environmental impact. As regulatory frameworks like the CSRD and EU Taxonomy advance, carbon and water data are becoming foundational to ESG disclosures.
Beyond compliance, customers, investors, and supply chain partners are calling for verified environmental performance. Water is discussed as the “next carbon,” and businesses must navigate both footprints to build stakeholder trust, enhance resilience, and future-proof operations.
How our footprint assurance services support you
DNV’s Carbon & water footprint advisory and assurance service helps you measure, validate, and communicate your organization’s environmental footprint with precision and transparency. Whether you are quantifying your carbon emissions across Scope 1, 2, and 3, or assessing your water usage, withdrawal, and harvesting efforts, we support you through:
- GHG emissions inventory development (based on GHG Protocol, ISO 14064).
- Scope 1, 2, and 3 carbon footprint calculation.
- Verification and assurance of carbon and water footprint data.
- Water balance and rainwater harvesting potential assessments.
- Water Credit assessment and verification (including post-construction outcomes).
- Advisory on footprint reduction strategies and Net Zero alignment.
- Support for ESG disclosure frameworks (e.g. CDP, CSRD, GRI, SASB).
Product carbon footprint verification (ISO 14067), an ISO standard focused on product-level carbon verification, aligned with the broader life cycle assessment principles outlined in ISO 14040, which also cover wider product environmental footprints. Whether at the company or product level, we provide independent third-party assurance to ensure your footprint disclosures are accurate, complete, and credible, supporting defensible, science-based decisions.
Trusted experts in carbon & water assurance
DNV is a globally trusted independent assurance provider with deep technical, sector, and ESG expertise. Our credibility ensures that your carbon and water reporting withstand scrutiny, from regulatory bodies to investors and customers.
Through science-backed analysis and clear communication, we help organizations operationalize sustainability, improve reporting quality, and achieve verified progress toward Net Zero and responsible resource use. Our digital tools and experienced consultants deliver actionable insights and robust documentation.
Benefits of our footprint assurance services
- Increased stakeholder trust in your ESG reporting and performance.
- Compliance with mandatory disclosure requirements (CSRD, EU Taxonomy, etc.).
- Verified data that supports internal decision-making and decarbonization planning.
- Enhanced understanding of rainwater harvesting performance and potential.
- Stronger positioning in responsible sourcing and procurement programs.
- Support for climate and water stewardship goals across your value chain.
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