TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS FOR BODIES PROVIDING GREENHOUSE GAS VALIDATION AND VERIFICATION

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Senior Manager: Mpho Phaloane Author: Senior Manager: Elsabe Steyn Date

1 TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS FOR BODIES PROVIDING GREENHOUSE GAS VALIDATION AND VERIFICATION Approved By: Chief Executive Officer: Ron Josias Senior Manager: Mpho Phaloane Author: Senior Manager: Elsabe Steyn Date of Approval: Date of Implementation: SANAS Page 1 of 14

2 CONTENTS 1. Purpose and Scope Definitions and References Background Part 1 Requirements for bodies verifying organisation level greenhouse gas quantification and reporting Purpose Scope Recognised standards Terms and definitions Qualification and Competencies Part 2 Requirements for bodies validating or verifying project level greenhouse gas quantification and reporting Purpose Scope Recognised Standards Competencies Part 3 - Sectoral Scoping Organisational Level Project Level Part 4 - Validations Or Verification Process Recommendations for Accreditation SANAS Page 2 of 14

3 1. Purpose and Scope This Technical Requirement (TR) is consistent with and additional to the requirements of ISO and the IAF Mandatory Document (MD 6) for the application of ISO This Technical Requirement clarifies the requirements of the normative references where required and provides guidance on determining the GHG complexity and sectorial scopes of accreditation for GHG CABs. The two fields of application covered by Parts 1 to 2 of this technical requirement are: Part 1 Requirements for bodies verifying organisation level greenhouse gas quantification and reporting. Part 2 - Requirements for bodies validating or verifying project level greenhouse gas quantification and reporting. 2. Definitions and References ISO/SANS :2006 ISO/SANS 14065:2007 Greenhouse gases Specification with guidance for the validation and verification of greenhouse gas assertions. Greenhouse gases Requirements for greenhouse gas validation and verification bodies for use in accreditation or other forms of recognition. IAF MD 6:2009 Application of ISO/SANS 14065:2007. ISO/SANS 14066:2011 ISO/IEC 17007:2009 SANAS PM01 SANAS A01 Greenhouse gases Competence requirements for greenhouse gas validation and verification teams. Conformity assessment Guidance for drafting normative documents suitable for use for conformity assessment. Policy Manual References, Acronyms and Definitions 3. Background ISO 14065:2007 is an international standard that sets out the requirements for validation and verification bodies that validate or verify project level greenhouse gas (GHG) quantification and reporting, or verify organisation level greenhouse gas quantification and reporting. The International Accreditation Forum (IAF) operates programs for the accreditation of conformity assessment bodies (CABs) that provide conformity assessment services. The following figure is used to illustrate the relationship between ISO 14064, parts 1-3, and ISO SANAS Page 3 of 14

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5 4. Part 1 Requirements for bodies verifying organisation level greenhouse gas quantification and reporting 4.1 Purpose Part 1 is consistent with and additional to the requirements of ISO/SANS and the International Accreditation Forum (IAF) Mandatory Document (MD 6) for the application of ISO/SANS Part 1 clarifies the requirements of the normative references where required and provides guidance on determining the greenhouse gas (GHG) complexity and sectoral scope of accreditation for GHG conformity assessment bodies (CABs). 4.2 Scope Organisation level quantification and reporting is applicable to any organisation that seeks to quantify and report their emissions to international standards. 4.3 Recognised standards ISO/SANS :2006 Greenhouse gases Specification with guidance at the organization level for quantification and reporting of greenhouse gas emissions and removals Other standards recognised by SANAS as satisfying SANAS Policies and ISO/IEC Terms and definitions Scope 1 emission: direct GHG emissions and removals from facilities within its organisational boundaries (ISO/SANS ) Scope 2 emission: energy indirect GHG emissions from the generation of imported electricity, heat or steam consumed by the organisation (ISO/SANS ) Scope 3 emission: other indirect GHG emissions as a consequence of other organisational activities (ISO/SANS ) 4.5 Qualification and Competencies General Confidence and reliance in the Validation and Verification of greenhouse gases (GHG) process by the conformity assessment bodies (CAB) depends on the competence of those conducting the validation and verification within the conformity assessment bodies. Conformity assessment bodies personnel performing validation and verification of GHG must be competent on the basis of the appropriate education, training, skills and related sector scope experience for which the CAB is accredited for. SANAS Page 5 of 14

6 Personnel conducting or performing validation and verification should maintain and improve their knowledge and skills through continuous professional development (CPD) activities, such as training, private study, seminar and conferences. Verifier s and validators must maintain their continuous professional development records which will be assessed by the Lead or Technical assessor during accreditation and surveillance assessment Minimum Qualification i) Minimum qualification for scopes are based on the complexity of sector, taking emission sink quantity, number of sites, emission sources and types of Greenhouse gasses into consideration: Low complexity total of scope 1 and 2 less than 10,000 ton CO2e per year. Medium complexity total of scope 1 and 2 less than 100,000 ton CO2e per year. High complexity total of scope 1 and 2 more than 100,000 ton CO2e per year. ii) iii) If number of sites exceeds 5 and there are more than one source of emissions for scope 2 complexity is increased. If more than just CO 2 in the GHG is accounted for (e.g. methane, Sulphur Hexafluoride, nitrous oxide, HFCs and PFC s) then complexity is increased. Complexity Education Requirements Knowledge and Skills GHG Sector Experience Low Hold at least a minimum Grade 12 Certificate or equivalent. (see note1) SANS 14065; SANS 14063; SANS /2(see note 2); SANS Direct or related more than 1 years. (see note 3) Demonstrated Skills Medium Hold at least a minimum 3 year national diploma or degree in science, engineering, commercial, economics or equivalent. (see note1) SANS 14065; SANS 14063; SANS /2(see note 2); SANS Demonstrated Skills Direct or related more than 1 year (see note 3) High Hold at least a minimum 3 year degree or equivalent in science, engineering, economics. (see note1) SANS 14065; SANS 14063; SANS /2(see note 2); SANS Demonstrated Skills Direct or related more than 3 years. (see note 3) Note1. In some cases, extensive experience in the relevant field of expertise for GHG may be substituted for formal qualification. Note 2. Whichever applicable to scope of accreditation of the conformity assessment body. Note 3. With a minimum of one year in a technical area and three years in a complex technical area. SANAS Page 6 of 14

7 iv) Generic competencies of ISO/SANS 14065, ISO/SANS and ISO/SANS should normally be sufficient to cover low complexity sector specific competencies. v) Generic competencies as per low complexity plus sector specific competencies relevant to the process emissions should be appropriate for medium complexity. vi) Competencies as per medium complexity plus the demonstrated ability to ensure that the team accurately aggregates very large or high complex inventories should be appropriate for high complexity Competence of the Validation and Verification Team Competence of the validation and verification team shall be developed, documented and maintained as per SANS Greenhouse Gases Competence of the Validation and/or Verification teams. In reading IAF MD6 clause A.6.2.2, references to Annex A shall be read to include a normative reference to ISO/SANS Validation or verification process The verification body may only claim accreditation for the scope(s) granted; for low, medium or high complexity sectors in accordance with Part 3 Group 1. SANAS Page 7 of 14

8 5. Part 2 Requirements for bodies validating or verifying project level greenhouse gas quantification and reporting 5.1 Purpose Part 2 is consistent with and additional to the requirements of ISO/SANS and the International Accreditation Forum (IAF) Mandatory Document (MD 6) for the application of ISO/SANS Part 2 clarifies the requirements of the normative references where required and provides guidance on determining the greenhouse gas (GHG) complexity and sectoral scope of accreditation for GHG conformity assessment bodies (CABs). 5.2 Scope Project level quantification and reporting is applicable to project proponents and owners seeking to quantify and report their emission reductions and removal enhancements to GHG programmes or schemes and standards recognised by SANAS. 5.3 Recognised Standards ISO/SANS :2006 Greenhouse gases Specification with guidance at the project level for quantification and reporting of greenhouse gas emission reductions and removal enhancements Other standards recognised by SANAS as satisfying SANAS Policies and ISO/IEC Competencies The V/VB shall demonstrate how personnel have been evaluated and found competent with respect to the normative references and procedures relevant to the scope of the validation or verification activity. In reading IAF MD6 clause A.6.2.2, references to Annex A shall be read to include a normative reference to ISO/SANS General Confidence and reliance in the Validation and Verification of greenhouse gases (GHG) process by the conformity assessment bodies (CAB) depends on the competence of those conducting the validation and verification within the conformity assessment bodies. Conformity assessment bodies personnel performing validation and verification of GHG must be competent on the basis of the appropriate education, training, skills and related sector scope experience for which the CAB is accredited for. Personnel conducting or performing validation and verification should maintain and improve their knowledge and skills through continuous professional development (CPD), such as training, private study, seminars and conferences. Verifier s and validators must maintain their SANAS Page 8 of 14

9 continuous professional development records which will be assessed by the Lead or Technical assessor during accreditation and surveillance assessment Minimum Qualification i) Minimum qualification for scopes are based on the complexity of sector, taking emission sink quantity, number of sites, emission sources and types of Greenhouse gasses into consideration. Low complexity total of scope1 and 2 less than 10,000 ton CO2e per year. Medium complexity total of scope 1 and 2 less than 100,000 ton CO2e per year. High complexity total of scope 1 and 2 more than 100,000 ton CO2e per year. ii) iii) If number of sites exceeds 5 and/or there are more than one source of emissions for scope 2 complexity is increased. If more than just CO 2 is the GHG accounted for (e.g. Methane, Sulphur Hexafluoride, nitrous oxide, HFCs and PFC s) then complexity is increased. Complexity Education Knowledge and Skills GHG Sector Experience Low Hold at least a minimum Grade 12 Certificate or equivalent SANS 14065; SANS 14063; SANS /2(see note 2); SANS Direct or related more than 1 year. (see note 3) Demonstrated Skills Medium Hold at least a minimum 3 year national diploma or degree in science, engineering, economics or equivalent. (see note1) High Hold at least a minimum 3 year national diploma or degree in science, engineering, commercial, economics or equivalent. (see note1) SANS 14065; SANS 14063; SANS /2(see note 2); SANS Demonstrated Skills SANS 14065; SANS 14063; SANS /2(see note 2); SANS Demonstrated Skills Direct or related more than 1year. (see note 3) Direct or related more than 3 years. (see note 3) Note1. In some cases, extensive experience in the relevant field of expertise for GHG may be substituted for formal qualification. Note 2. Whichever applicable to scope of accreditation of the conformity assessment body. Note 3. With a minimum of one year in a technical area and three years in a complex technical area. iv) Generic competencies of ISO/SANS 14065, ISO/SANS and ISO/SANS should normally be sufficient to cover low complexity sector specific competencies. SANAS Page 9 of 14

10 v) Generic competencies as per low complexity plus sector specific competencies relevant to the process emissions should be appropriate for medium complexity. vi) Competencies as per medium complexity plus the demonstrated ability to ensure that the team accurately aggregates very large or high complex inventories should be appropriate for high complexity Competence of the Validation and Verification Team Competence of the validation and verification team shall be developed, documented and maintained as per SANS Greenhouse Gases Competence of the Validation and/or Verification teams. SANAS Page 10 of 14

11 6. Part 3 - Sectoral Scoping 6.1 Organisational Level The Validation and Verification Bodies shall only claim accreditation for the scope of work as granted for low, medium or high complexity sectors in accordance with Group 1 table underneath. Group 1: Organisation verification Sector Energy Subsector Stationary Combustion Mobile Combustion Fugitive Emissions CO2 Transport, Injection and Geological Storage Reference Approach Industrial Processes and Product Use Mineral Industry Emissions Chemical Industry Emissions Metal Industry Emissions Non-Energy Products from Fuels and Solvent Use Electronics Industry Emissions Emissions of Fluorinated Substitutes for Ozone Depleting Substances. Other Product Manufacture and Use Agriculture, Forestry and Other Land Use Forest Land Cropland Grassland Wetland Settlements Other Land Emissions from Livestock and Manure Management N2O Emissions from Managed Soils, and CO2 Emissions from Lime and Urea Application Harvested Wood Products Waste Waste Generation, Composition and Management Data Solid Waste Disposal Biological Treatment of Solid Waste Incineration and Open Burning of Waste Wastewater Treatment and Discharge SANAS Page 11 of 14

12 6.2 Project Level The Validation and Verification Bodies shall only claim accreditation for the scope of work as granted for low, medium or high complexity sectors in accordance with Group 2 table underneath. Group 2: Project validation Project GHG Sector Reduction of Energy related GHG Emissions Processes GHG emissions (non-combustion, chemical reaction and other) Project Type Examples Renewable energy Energy efficiency Fuel switch Liquid fuel transport Chemical Reduction Chemical fugitive emission Flare and venting GHG emissions and removals from Agriculture, Forestry and Land Use (AFOLU) Forestry Agriculture Afforestation and reforestation, revegetation Reduced emission from deforestation and degradation Improved forest management Agricultural land management Animal waste management (CH4 and N2O) Carbon Capture and Storage Carbon sequestration in geological formation GHG emissions from decomposition of waste material or from by-products Waste handling and disposal Landfill gas capture and use Mine Methane Composting SANAS Page 12 of 14

13 7. Part 4 - Validations Or Verification Process The V/VB shall only offer SANAS accredited validations or verifications within the scope of SANAS accreditation in accordance with Part 3 Group 1 or Group 2 as applicable. 7.1 Recommendations for Accreditation Recommendations for accreditation will vary based on: The scope for which the V/VB is applying, How well the V/VB has defined their sector competencies The V/VB s GHG experience; and The V/VB s demonstrated competencies Well defined sectoral competencies Well defined sectoral competencies will include sufficient information to guide the risk assessment and sampling plan including an accurate set of significant process emissions and associated competencies for both medium and high complexity sectors Recommendations for accreditation The following is provided as a guide so applicants can understand the assessment team s considerations. i) V/VB with extensive GHG experience and well-defined sector competencies. Witness at least one successful validation / verification activity. The recommended scope of accreditation would normally include low complexity scopes plus medium complexity scopes after the first successful medium complexity witness and high complexity scopes after the first successful high complexity witnessing. Where a V/VB also has extensive experience in specific medium or high complexity sectors, the recommended scope of accreditation may include those specific medium and high complexity sectors prior to a medium or high complexity witnessing as long as the V/VB provides SANAS with the opportunity to select an appropriate medium and high complexity witness at the first practicable opportunity after accreditation is granted. ii) V/VB with limited GHG experience and well-defined sector competencies Witness at least one successful validation / verification activity. The recommended scope of accreditation will normally be restricted to low complexity with medium or high complexity scopes only granted on a case SANAS Page 13 of 14

14 by case basis until sufficient experience is demonstrated to apply for a wider scope. iii) V/VB with limited GHG experience and poorly defined sector competencies, but adequate generic competencies to support low complexity sectors Witness at least one successful validation / verification activity. The recommended scope of accreditation would normally be restricted to low complexity sectors. iv) GHG sector complexity for witnessing Medium complexity also covers low complexity. Both medium and high complexity should normally be witnessed. High complexity should normally cover large numbers of sites or complex data streams requiring the team leader to accurately aggregate the data. SANAS Page 14 of 14

TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS FOR CERTIFICATION BODIES IN THE FIELD OF ENERGY MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS

TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS FOR CERTIFICATION BODIES IN THE FIELD OF ENERGY MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS Approved By: Chief Executive Officer: Ron Josias Senior Manager: Mpho Phaloane Author: Project Manager: Tumelo