FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 2009-06-22

Standards Council of Canada's Greenhouse Gas Accreditation Program Complements Canada's Offset System for Greenhouse Gases

June 22, 2009, Ottawa, ON – The Standards Council of Canada (SCC)’s Greenhouse Gas Accreditation Program (GHGAP) – developed in partnership with Environment Canada (EC), Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) and the Environmental Careers Organization (ECO Canada) – complements Canada’s “Offset System for Greenhouse Gases: Guide for Verification Bodies” that was recently published in the Canada Gazette for a 60-day comment period.

The overall aim of greenhouse gas (GHG) verification activities is to provide confidence that GHG assertions are accurate  That is what SCC’s GHGAP program delivers through enhanced assessment of the competency of organizations conducting verification activities of GHG emission reduction projects.

Information about Canada’s Offset System for Greenhouse Gases Program can be found at http://www.ec.gc.ca/creditscompensatoires-offsets.  Additional information in relation to “Canada’s Offset System for Greenhouse Gases: Guide for Verification Bodies” can be accessed at http://www.canadagazette.gc.ca/rp-pr/p1/2009/2009-06-13/html/notice-avis-eng.html#d118. To become an accredited GHG verification body recognized under Canada’s Offset system program, please contact SCC’s GHGAP program at /en/programs-services/ghg.

The Standards Council of Canada is a federal Crown corporation with the mandate to promote efficient and effective standardization in Canada with the goal of enhancing Canada’s economic competitiveness and social well-being. SCC is Canada’s representative to the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and is responsible for coordinating Canadian participation in the development of international standards.  It also accredits standards development and conformity assessment organizations.

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