Navigate the complexities of environmental regulations
In a world where environmental concerns are at the forefront of global discussions, understanding and complying with regulatory emissions schemes is paramount for businesses and industries alike. Governmental initiatives are pivotal in shaping how industries manage and mitigate their greenhouse gas emissions.
Whether you're navigating cap-and-trade systems, carbon taxes, or renewable energy mandates, LRQA equips you with the knowledge and tools needed to navigate the complexities of environmental regulations and discover how your businesses can thrive in an era of environmental responsibility.
Our regulatory emission schemes services
Our people are experts and understand that every business is unique. That’s why we partner with you to fully understand your needs and goals and how we can best support you.
LRQA verification
Independent verification of your carbon footprint towards your environmental objectives, enhancing transparency and provide valuable insights to inform critical decisions.
Actionable insight
Our data-driven approach means our expertise in emission regulations is underpinned by extensive analytics, which can be applied to address current and future risks within your operations and supply chain.
Integrated approach
We combine organisation and product verified data to effectively address your organisation's climate change commitments against regulatory emission schemes.
Europe and UK
CBAM
Proposed by the EU the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) aims to establish a fair price on carbon emissions embedded in the production of carbon-intensive goods entering the EU, encouraging cleaner industrial practices in non-EU countries.
The primary objective is to prevent carbon leakage, ensuring that industries within the EU remain competitive while reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD)
The EU’s Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) establishes robust requirements for large and listed companies to disclose their environmental, social and governance (ESG) performance. This directive ensures greater transparency and comparability of sustainability data, enabling stakeholders to make informed decisions.
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Decret Plastique (France)
Discret Plastique is an initiative focused on reducing plastic waste across industries by encouraging responsible production, handling and disposal of plastic materials. The program includes best practices for minimising plastic leakage, advancing a circular economy approach, and supporting a cleaner, more sustainable environment.
EU ETS
Established by the EU, the European Union Emissions Trading is one of the world's largest and most comprehensive systems aimed at reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in the European Union.
The EU ETS is a cornerstone of the EU's efforts to achieve its climate goals, promoting emission reductions, fostering innovation in cleaner technologies, and encouraging a transition to a low-carbon economy, demonstrating the EU's commitment to addressing climate change through market-based mechanisms and regulatory measures.
EU ETS 2
EU ETS 2 expands the existing EU Emissions Trading System to cover additional sectors, including road transport and buildings. This new phase is designed to further drive down emissions across broader sectors, reinforcing the EU’s commitment to achieving net-zero goals by incentivising sustainable practices throughout the economy.
UK ETS
Implemented by the United Kingdom, the United Kingdom Emissions Trading System provides a regulatory emissions scheme designed to address and control greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions within the UK and applies to energy intensive industries, power generation and aviation sectors.
An instrumental part of the EU ETS, the UK scheme aims to provide continuity of emissions trading and protect the competitiveness of UK businesses.
ECM - Environmental Compliance Monitoring
Environmental Compliance Monitoring (ECM) enables companies to monitor and ensure adherence to environmental laws, regulations, and standards. LRQA provides tailored ECM services, helping businesses maintain compliance, avoid regulatory penalties, and demonstrate their commitment to sustainable environmental management.
Americas
TCR - The Climate Registry
The Climate Registry (TCR) provides a standardised reporting framework to measure, verify, and manage greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions across North America. As a recognised TCR verifier, LRQA helps organisations establish credible GHG inventories, supporting their climate action commitments and transparency goals.
USA-CARB
The California Air Resources Board, also referred to as CARB, is the agency responsible for air quality in the California state government.
As one of the first verification bodies accredited by the California Air Resource Board, LRQA is a recognised verifier for the ARB mandatory greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reporting program, and we continue to be one of the most active verification bodies under the ARB program.
US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)
The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is a federal regulatory agency responsible for overseeing and enforcing securities laws in the United States. final stages of drafting their new rule that will require US publicly traded companies to disclose annually how their businesses are assessing, measuring and managing climate-related risks.
Asia
Environmental Disclosure China
China's Environmental Disclosure requirements mandate that companies disclose environmental impact data, covering emissions, resource usage and waste management. These regulations aim to enhance transparency, drive corporate accountability and support China’s national sustainability goals.
EPA - Environmental Protection Administration (Taiwan)
Taiwan’s Environmental Protection Administration (EPA) regulates environmental reporting and GHG emissions management under its Greenhouse Gas Reduction and Management Act. Organisations must disclose emissions and adhere to reduction targets. LRQA helps companies navigate EPA requirements with verification services that ensure data accuracy and regulatory compliance.
K-ETS - Korea Emissions Trading Scheme
Korea’s Emissions Trading Scheme (K-ETS) is Asia’s first national carbon trading system, aiming to reduce GHG emissions across energy-intensive industries. K-ETS incentivises businesses to adopt sustainable practices while complying with regulatory limits. LRQA provides trusted verification and advisory services, helping organisations achieve compliance and optimise their carbon strategies.
NEA - National Environment Agency (Singapore)
The National Environment Agency (NEA) in Singapore oversees environmental policies, including greenhouse gas (GHG) reporting and emissions control. Companies must comply with NEA's regulatory frameworks, including the Carbon Tax Act. LRQA offers verification services to ensure accurate emissions data and compliance with NEA requirements, supporting organisations in managing their environmental impacts.
Why work with us?
Global capability
We’re everywhere you are. With highly qualified auditors worldwide, we can provide a local service, including regulatory emissions schemes, with a globally consistent dedication to excellence.
Flexible delivery
In many cases, our regulatory emissions services can be delivered on-site or remotely using safe and secure technology. By blending face-to-face and digital methodologies we create a service delivery model to best support your needs.
A history of firsts
We were first to receive accreditation to deliver certification services for a range of quality, environmental, and health and safety standards across the globe. And we continue to be instrumental in developing a variety of specific standards across different sectors, including verification services.
Sustainable focus
With over 20,000+ audits carried out every year, including verification, we are one of the world’s largest ESG specialists. We have developed the world’s first end-to-end supply chain ESG due diligence platform, incorporating unique proprietary data that is verified from the ground up.
Château Troplong Mondot obtains GES verification from LRQA
Read the case study detailing LRQA's GES verification for Château Troplong Mondot, where LRQA ensured standards were in line with the environmental cause: IWCA
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