CO2-verification
CO2 verification enables your company to document emissions – a vital step for compliance, gaining free emission allowances, and joining climate-related initiatives and programs.
The EU’s CO2 emission allowance system requires companies to monitor and report their CO2 emissions. An impartial third party must verify your company’s CO2 reporting no later than 31 March to ensure accuracy and credibility.
CO2 verification is relevant not only to companies in the energy sector, industry, and aviation, but also to other companies interested in improving their climate profile and participating in the EU’s Innovation Fund.
A firm foundation for decision-making and other benefits of CO2 verification
A verified report gives your company a firm foundation for making decisions and optimising its energy and climate initiatives, thereby achieving a stronger market position.
The benefits of CO2 verification include the following:
- Regulatory compliance – Ensure your company complies with the EU’s CO2 emission allowance system and domestic environmental requirements.
- Access to free allowances – Proper documentation can allow your company to apply for free allowances within the current allowance period.
- Greater credibility – A verified CO2 emissions report demonstrates responsibility to government agencies, investors, and partners.
- Optimised climate efforts – Identify and reduce CO2 emissions through improved oversight and strategic energy optimisation.
- Participation in the EU’s Innovation Fund – Receive support for sustainable projects with correctly verified data.
- Improved market position – Verifiable climate reporting can make your company stand out and create new business opportunities.
Read more about the actual CO2 verification process.
Choose an accredited, impartial verifier you can depend on
Once you have decided to pursue CO2 verification, choosing the right partner is crucial. The right partner will ensure a smooth verification process and create real value for your company.
FORCE Certification A/S is accredited by DANAK to conduct CO2 verification for various company and facility types, from small, standard facilities to extensive, complex cogeneration facilities and offshore installations.
At FORCE Certification, we combine our extensive expertise with a practical, business-oriented approach that makes verification efficient and straightforward.
We understand that verification is more than documentation alone – it also means bolstering your competitiveness, optimising workflows, and fostering trust among your customers and partners.
With FORCE Certification, you get:
- Experienced verifiers with industry insight – Our verifiers have real-world experience and a deep understanding of your industry.
- A fixed contact – You will be assigned a dedicated verifier who knows your company and management system.
- Direct communication – With us, there are no intermediaries or booking agents – you speak directly with our verifiers once the agreement is in place.
- A simple verification process – Our deviation management system is user-friendly and straightforward, promoting transparency and efficiency.
- Market access and a competitive advantage – Verification elevates your company’s credibility and opens new business opportunities.
- Clear, fair pricing – With no hidden fees, you will know precisely what you are paying for.
Is this your first time seeking CO2 verification?
To ensure compliance with the EU’s CO2 allowance system requirements, we recommend that you perform a pre-audit on your system before sending in your oversight plans for approval. If you need help to perform this pre-audit, FORCE Certification is available to assist you.
Apply for free allowances and activity level verification
If your company is subject to the EU’s CO2 allowance system, you may be entitled to a certain number of free allowances. In 2024, applications opened for the second portion of the fourth allowance period (2026–2030).
If you are a new company or have had changes that have made your company subject to the allowance system, you can still apply for free allowances for this period.
The basis for the issuance of free allowances (i.e., the activity level) must be verified annually by an accredited verifier. FORCE Certification is accredited by DANAK to conduct activity-level report verification.
Interested in applying for support from the EU’s Innovation Fund?
The European Commission has created an Innovation Fund to support demonstration projects for new, ground-breaking energy technologies at scale in sustainable energy, energy storage, industrial processes, and carbon capture, storage, and usage. Support is offered to sectors regardless of whether they are subject to the quota system (EU ETS).
The Innovation Fund supports innovation in:
- Energy-intensive industry—sectors subject to the quota system (EU ETS)
- Environmentally safe CO2 capture and use (CCU)
- Environmentally safe CO2 capture and geological storage (CCS)
- Innovative production of sustainable energy sources
- Innovative energy storage technologies.
The support awarded depends on the verified level of greenhouse gas emissions. This is determined based on the annual reports that applicants submit in the following years.
FORCE Certification can assist with verifying data in application materials for the EU’s Innovation Fund. While not accredited, this service is based on the same guidelines as CO2 verification. Only verifiers approved to conduct verification within the scope of the EU ETS are used for this purpose.
Fact
FORCE Certification’s DANAK accreditation can be confirmed on the Danish Energy Agency’s and DANAK’s web-sites. On these websites, you can also find references for emission requirements, guides and guidelines related to accreditation, and other resources.
Terms of delivery
See our terms of delivery for certification of management systems
Interested in learning more about CO2 verification?
Schedule a qualified, non-binding meeting to discuss your opportunities in CO2 verification.
