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Empowering Trust through Third-Party Verification · ISO 14064 · ISO 14065

Verification that holds up. Assurance the market can build on.

EDAT is an independent verification and validation body delivering ISO-aligned GHG assurance, ESG report verification, and carbon market support to operators, regulators, and project developers.

Why the market trusts EDAT

Standards-built. Independently reviewed. Defensible.

We exist to give regulators, investors, and stakeholders the confidence to trust the numbers — and to give operators the rigour they need to defend them.

ISO 14064 & 14065 Alignment

Every engagement is built on the ISO 14060 series — 14064-1, -2, -3, 14065, 14066, 14067 — and ISO/IEC 17029, the standards that define credible GHG verification and validation worldwide.

Built for Regulatory Complexity

Our work navigates IPCC inventory methodologies, Article 6 cooperative approaches, EU CBAM disclosures, ISSB and IFRS S2 reporting, and national MRV regimes — translating regulatory pressure into defensible evidence.

Independent, Defensible Opinions

Impartiality is structural, not promised. Every assurance opinion is independently reviewed before issue, in line with ISO 14065 and ISO/IEC 17029 — so clients and markets can rely on what we say.

Our Services

Verification, validation, audit, and training to global standards

From GHG verification to carbon market support — we cover the full assurance lifecycle for organisations of every size.

GHG Verification

In an era where transparency is essential, EDAT's GHG verification helps organisations build trust by ensuring the accuracy of their emissions data against ISO 14064-3 and ISAE 3410 — delivering limited or reasonable assurance opinions for Scope 1, 2, and 3.

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GHG Validation

With carbon credits playing a critical role in sustainability, our validation ensures carbon offset projects meet industry-recognised standards such as VCS and Gold Standard — guaranteeing the credibility of projected GHG reduction claims before a single credit is issued.

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ESG Assurance

Investors and regulators increasingly demand accountability in sustainability reporting. Our ESG assurance validates disclosures against GRI, SASB, TCFD, and ISSB/IFRS S2 — ensuring transparency, credibility, and compliance with evolving reporting requirements.

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Voluntary Carbon Market

Organisations and consumers demand truthful sustainability claims. EDAT verifies product carbon footprints and certifies claims such as 'carbon neutral' and 'net zero' — preventing greenwashing and ensuring compliance with ISO 14067 and applicable labelling standards.

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Sustainable Finance

We conduct independent sustainability audits and supplier assessments to ensure companies and their supply chains adhere to environmental and social responsibility standards — identifying gaps, mitigating risks, and strengthening sustainability performance.

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Training & Capacity Building

Empower your teams with customised training on ESG reporting, voluntary carbon markets, regulatory compliance, and sustainable finance best practices — delivered by practising verifiers, not generalists.

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Industries We Serve

GHG assurance across Africa's key sectors

Energy & Power
Oil & Gas
Manufacturing
Agriculture & Forestry
Waste Management
Mining & Extractives
Financial Services
Real Estate & Buildings
Transport & Logistics
Power Generation
Water & Utilities
Energy & Power
Oil & Gas
Manufacturing
Agriculture & Forestry
Waste Management
Mining & Extractives
Financial Services
Real Estate & Buildings
Transport & Logistics
Power Generation
Water & Utilities

Standards We Work With

ISO 14064-1
ISO 14064-2
ISO 14064-3
ISO 14065
ISO 14066
ISO 14067
ISO/IEC 17029
GHG Protocol
IPCC Guidelines
Paris Agreement Article 6
Verra VCS
Gold Standard
ISAE 3410
ISO 14064-1
ISO 14064-2
ISO 14064-3
ISO 14065
ISO 14066
ISO 14067
ISO/IEC 17029
GHG Protocol
IPCC Guidelines
Paris Agreement Article 6
Verra VCS
Gold Standard
ISAE 3410
Our Process

A seven-stage verification and validation process

Structured, risk-based, and aligned with ISO 14064-3 — every engagement follows the same rigorous pathway from scope to signed opinion.

01

Pre-Engagement

Establishes the scope, objectives, and conditions of the verification or validation, ensuring mutual understanding and agreement between the client and the verification body.

02

Strategic Analysis

Evaluates the broader context, including the organisation's activities and sector-specific considerations, to guide the verification or validation approach.

03

Risk Assessment

Identifies and prioritises potential sources of error or misstatement in the GHG data, focusing efforts on areas with the greatest impact on accuracy.

04

Evidence-Gathering & Sampling

Collects data, documents, and other information relevant to the GHG statement, applying sampling methods to verify the reliability of reported figures.

05

Site Visits

Conducts on-location inspections and interviews to confirm that reported operations and processes match actual practices and documentation based on project requirement and assurance level.

06

Verification / Validation Review

Analyses all collected information and compares it against criteria to determine whether the GHG statement meets specified requirements.

07

Opinion Issuance

Delivers a formal conclusion, stating whether the verified or validated GHG information is accurate, complete, and conforms to the applicable standards.

ISO 14065
Aligned Operations
7-Stage
Verification Process
100%
Independently Reviewed
Multi-Standard
Accreditation Pathway

Ready to turn your climate data into a credible commitment?

Tell us about your project. We will scope a verification or validation engagement that fits your standard, timeline, and intended users.