ISO 14067 and 14064 Auditor/Lead Auditor Course - Carbon Footprint of Product and Organization

This course is aimed at professionals involved in the qualification path as third-party Lead Auditors for the verification and validation of the carbon footprint of products, services, organizations, and projects in GHG inventories, including professionals involved in:

• GHG verification & validation (internal or third‑party)
• Sustainability, ESG, and climate reporting
• LCA and CFP development
• Environmental management and auditing
• Product and process design
• Corporate carbon strategies
• Compliance with ISO 14064‑1/2/3 or ISO 14067 programs
• Carbon accounting for major customers (CDP, EPA, TCR, CARB, procurement programs)

Roles include:

• GHG Auditors & Lead Auditors
• LCA Practitioners
• Carbon Footprint Specialists
• Quality/Environment Managers
• Technical Experts & Engineers
• Consultants and Verifiers
• Corporate ESG/Climate teams

Organizational GHG Inventories and ISO 14064:

• GHG principles & accounting rules
• Definition of organizational boundaries
• Classification of GHG categories
• Quantification of GHG emissions/removals: identifying GHG sources, selecting a quantification approach, developing the model, calculating GHG emissions/removals
• Reporting boundaries: Scope 1, 2, 3
• Significance criteria & Scope 3 screening
• U.S./Canada Scope 2 factors & eGRID subregions
• Mitigation actions (reductions, offsets, etc.)
• Documentation and quality requirements of GHG inventories
• Verification and validation of greenhouse gas (GHG) claims

ISO 14067: Principles, requirements, and guidelines for quantifying and reporting the Carbon Footprint of Products (CFP)

• Regulatory framework and regulations
• Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) according to ISO 14040 and ISO 14044
• Methodology for calculating the Carbon Footprint of products and services
• The Systematic Approach
• CFP verification and validation
• Introduction to ISO 14065: Principles and requirements for bodies validating and verifying environmental information statements
• Introduction to ISO 14066: GHG – Competence requirements for GHG validators and verifiers.

Verification & Auditing (ISO 14064‑3 + ISO 19011)

• ISO 14064‑3 process: planning → evidence → sampling → evaluation
• Materiality thresholds
• Independence, impartiality & competence (ISO 14065/14066)
• Verification statements & findings

Elevate your auditing skills by mastering the principles and requirements of carbon footprint and greenhouse gas (GHG) inventories. Our comprehensive 3-day training course is designed for technicians and inspectors aiming to qualify as third-party auditors for carbon footprint and GHG inventories. This course covers key ISO standards such as 14064-1, 14064-2, and 14067.

Attending this course, participants will gain solid competencies to become qualified and competent auditors in the field of carbon footprint and GHG inventories. You will learn about the requirements of ISO 14064-1, 14064-2, and 14064-3, including other related standards such as ISO/TR 14069. The course will cover methodologies and tools necessary for the implementation of these standards, verification techniques to ensure compliance, and an analysis of the requirements of ISO 14067, which establishes principles, requirements, and guidelines for the quantification and reporting of the Carbon Footprint of Products (CFP) according to international Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) standards (ISO 14040 and ISO 14044). Additionally, you will study ISO 14066 (Competence requirements for greenhouse gas validators and verifiers) and ISO 14065 (Principles and requirements for bodies carrying out the validation and verification of environmental information claims).

• Learn more about the requirements of ISO 14064-1, 14064-2, and 14064-3, including other related standards such as ISO/TR 14069.
• Methodologies and tools necessary for the implementation of these standards.
• Verification techniques to ensure compliance.
• Analysis of the requirements of ISO 14067, which establishes principles, requirements and guidelines for the quantification and reporting of the Carbon Footprint of Products (CFP) according to international Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) standards (ISO 14040 and ISO 14044).
• Further study of ISO 14066 (Competence requirements for greenhouse gas validators and verifiers) and ISO 14065 (Principles and requirements for bodies carrying out the validation and verification of environmental information claims).

By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

1. Apply ISO Standards Correctly

• Interpret and audit the requirements of ISO 14064‑1/2/3, ISO 14067, ISO TR 14069, and LCA standards (ISO 14040/44).
• Assess GHG inventories and carbon footprint studies against international norms for accuracy, transparency, completeness, consistency, and relevance.

2. Quantify GHG Emissions & CFPs

• Model Scope 1, Scope 2 (LB/MB), and Scope 3 categories.
• Calculate organizational GHG emissions using U.S. and Canadian datasets (eGRID, ECCC, TCR).
• Conduct CFP modeling including functional unit definition, system boundaries, cut‑off rules, biogenic carbon, and end‑of‑life impacts.

3. Evaluate LCI Dataset Quality

• Apply the 5 data quality dimensions to assess LCI datasets.
• Select regionally appropriate datasets (USLCI, FLCAC, Athena).
• Evaluate representativeness, transparency, and temporal validity.

4. Perform Verification & Validation (ISO 14064‑3)

• Conduct risk‑based planning, materiality assessment, sampling strategy design.
• Review calculations, evidence, activity data, emission factors, and uncertainty sources.
• Write a conformity verification statement with assurance conclusions.

5. Lead Audits Using ISO 19011 Techniques

• Plan, execute, report, and follow up on GHG/CFP audits.
• Evaluate competence and impartiality (ISO 14066 & ISO 14065).
• Handle complex audit scenarios (JVs, contract manufacturing, market‑based electricity, LUC/dLUC, biogenic flows).

The course is enriched with:

• Numerical U.S.‑based exercises
• Product CFP modeling case studies
• North American electricity & LCI practice
• Market‑based / location‑based Scope 2 activities
• Public EPD, GHG report & verification statement analyses
• Breakout audits, quizzes, and group case assignments

By participating in this training course, you will:

• Develop Competencies: Gain the necessary skills to become a qualified auditor in carbon footprint and GHG inventories.
• Understand Key Standards: Learn the requirements of ISO 14064 and ISO 14067, and related standards.
• Implement Methodologies: Apply methodologies and tools for effective carbon footprint and GHG inventory management.
• Ensure Compliance: Master verification techniques to ensure compliance with international standards.
• Earn Certification: Receive a TÜV SÜD Academy certificate upon successful completion of the course, validating your expertise in carbon footprint and GHG inventories.

• Instructor‑led virtual classroom
• Lectures + discussions
• Group case studies (U.S./Canada examples)
• Real calculation exercises
• Public report analyses (EPDs, CDP, CARB, TCR)
• Quizzes, polls, presentations
• Real audit practice aligned with ISO 19011
• Course delivered by one of TÜV SÜD's leading industry experts
• Small class sizes enhance trainer-delegate relationship
• Receive globally recognised TÜV SÜD certificate upon completion

This is an Instructor-led training in virtual classroom, which means the course is Live Online. Participants will learn through online teaching. Lectures, case studies, group exercises, discussions, problem solving, examples with explanation, assignments and/or quizzes happen in the virtual classroom training.

Participants need to connect to the class from any internet accessible location. Each module is delivered live using webinar technology, creating a virtual classroom learning environment. Live sessions provide you with direct access to the trainer so you can ask questions, understand complex concepts and share ideas with peers. Webcam and microphone are REQUIRED to interact with the instructor and/or other participants.

By performingexercises and group discussions, attendees will develop a hands-onunderstanding that will facilitate the uncovering of true root causes ofproblems and the implementation of meaningful corrective actions to help theorganization improve the procedure of examining and resolving nonconformitiesdiscovered during audits.

The course content and structure are designed by the domain experts from TÜV SÜD. With immense experience and knowledge in the relevant standards, our team of product specialists and technical experts at TÜV SÜD, developed the course content based on current business landscape and market requirements.

Participants complete:

• Daily knowledge checks
• Case study presentations
• Real‑life report reviews
• Final exam administered at the end of the course

Participants will receive:

• A Certificate of Competence, if they pass the final exam.
• A Certificate of Attendance, if they do not pass the exam.

• Basic knowledge of LCA methodology and tools

What are the Key Course Enhancements (New in Updated Version)?

1. New Technical Deep‑Dives

• eGRID subregion mapping & North American electricity factors
• U.S. and Canadian Scope 2 (LB & MB) calculations and REC verification
• North American LCI selection (USLCI, FLCAC, Athena database)
• 5‑dimension LCI quality evaluation (geo/tech/time/completeness/transparency)

2. New Practical Exercises

• U.S. Scope 1 fuel & Scope 2 electricity quantification
• CFP cradle‑to‑gate calculations using NA datasets
• Verification sampling and materiality determination
• Boundary determination case study based on real JV/contract‑manufacturing scenarios

3. New Real‑World Reading Activities

• Participants analyze actual public reports:
• California Cap‑and‑Trade verified compliance statements
• The Climate Registry (CRIS) verified GHG statements
• CDP public disclosure verification attachments
• Public EPDs from environdec.com

4. New Auditing Skills Practice

• Verification planning, risk assessment, and evidence evaluation
• Drafting verification statements (compliant with ISO 14064‑3)
• Impartiality and competence mapping (ISO 14065 & ISO 14066)
• Peer‑review audit presentations