Our verifiers
carboNZero certification is awarded only after independent verification of the measure, manage and mitigate steps by authorised verifiers. The use of the carboNZero certification marks is also examined during verification.
- Our authorised verifiers are employed by reputable firms, have auditing qualifications and prior experience and proficiency in greenhouse gas emissions measurement, management and mitigation.
- To be authorised, verifiers must complete the carboNZero programme training course, pass an examination and be observed undertaking a verification.
AsureQuality
AsureQuality is a commercial company 100 percent owned by the New Zealand Government. We provide food safety and biosecurity services to the food and primary production sectors. Every day our team of 1700 experts, based at 140 locations throughout Australasia, works alongside customers in over 40 countries worldwide, to assure the safety and quality of food being produced for millions of people. As well as holding approval to audit clients seeking carboNZero certification, we are accredited to ISO Guide 62, 65, 66, 17020, 17025 and IFOAM and certify to BRC and EUREPGAP standards, among others. These accreditations support government-to-government assurances and international market access requirements. As an approved auditor AsureQuality carries out independent third-party audits on behalf of Landcare Research for organisations wanting to demonstrate that they meet the criteria set out by the carboNZero programme. We also provide biosecurity surveillance and response services to assist MAF Biosecurity New Zealand protect against exotic pest and disease incursions; and develop, manufacture and internationally distribute animal health diagnostic products.
Deloitte
Deloitte is a global network of professional advisors across all areas of business and industries with a dedicated team of sustainability and climate change specialists. Our team has significant experience in the development of sustainability and climate change strategies, GHG accounting, and the verification of GHG emissions. Our independent assurance and verification services give you and your stakeholders confidence that reported information is robust and has credibility.
In 2007, Deloitte conducted the carboNZero verification audit for Meridian Energy Limited, a first for the energy sector in New Zealand, and in 2008, our team performed the verification for Westpac’s certification under the Emissions Measurement And Reduction Scheme (CEMARS), a global first for a financial institution. We also perform a number of verifications in the wine sector, travel and tourism sectors, government entities, events and information systems industries. We have worked closely with Landcare Research in the development of their processes and methodology for verification, including the ISO certification process.
Our national team of nine specialists are based in Auckland, Hamilton, Wellington, Christchurch and Dunedin and are experienced carbon accountants and carbon inventory auditors. They combine the best of professional assurance expertise with environmental engineering, sustainable strategy expertise, environment health and safety auditing.
We are actively involved in the World and New Zealand Business Councils for Sustainable Development and have worked with the New Zealand government in an advisory capacity on the ETS and central government carbon measurement schemes. Internally we are committed to improving our sustainability practices by implementing five key initiatives to reduce our carbon emissions footprint, they are: Energy awareness, Waste reduction, Paper use reduction, Travel management and making sustainable Real Estate choices for our office accommodation.
www.greenfox.co.nzGreen Fox
Green Fox Consulting Ltd is a environmental consultancy and auditing firm and was founded in response to regulatory and consumer demands for organisations to adapt and evolve to do business differently. We are located in Auckland, New Zealand and currently have one verifier (Emma McConachy) who conducts carboNZero verifications. Emma has worked in the area of environmental management and sustainability for five years including work as researcher, consultant and verifier. Green Fox has a specific business focus on addressing greenhouse gas measurement, management and mitigation with organisations. Green Fox founder Emma McConachy has worked alongside the carboNZero programme, providing consultancy to carboNZero clients since 2006, and has developed a specialty in this area. At Green Fox we are committed to reducing our own environmental and carbon footprint. Our largest impact is our business travel. We work hard to reduce this wherever we can, by video and phone conferencing and combining business travel to make it more efficient, when working outside our local region we opt for public transport.
Green Fox is a carboNZero certified small enterprise. Our core business is providing verification and consultancy services to clients working to measure and understand their organisations GHG emissions. We think it is important to walk the talk, and offer our clients a quality service in tune with their organisation’s principals. With that in mind, Green Fox is proud to be the first carboNZero approved verification firm to achieve carboNZero certification.
www.prescotthorn.co.nzPrescott Horn
Prescott Horn is a specialist environmental management and sustainability solutions business. The Director Jeska McNicol has fourteen years of experience in delivering environmental management services to businesses including research, consultancy, auditing and certification. This includes a variety of sectors such as printing, plastics, pulp & paper, metal fabrication, food, beverage, service organisations, galvanising, horticulture, retail, accommodation, adventure tourism, communities, waste services, chemicals, light and heavy engineering, and wineries/vineyards. Jeska is a NGERS registered Greenhouse Gas and Energy Auditor, IEMA registered Lead EMS and Environmental Auditor and a Certified Environmental Practitioner. Jeska has good understanding of business processes and the pressures facing organisations to grow their business but do so responsibly. Combine this with having conducted over 70 audits for the carboNZero programme including organisations, events, products and services then Prescott Horn can provide you with a professional and efficient auditing service.
PricewaterhouseCoopers
PricewaterhouseCoopers has extensive experience in providing assurance using internationally recognised methodologies. Coupled with our deep understanding of greenhouse gas emissions accounting and reporting protocols and standards, and carbon management strategies, we are able to provide internationally credible and robust assurance over your greenhouse gas inventory.
PricewaterhouseCoopers has approved carboNZero verifiers in our three main locations of Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch. Our team has experience providing assurance to a diverse range of business and not-for-profit sectors and is part of our global network of climate change experts. We have provided assurance as part of the carboNZero programme for events, organisations and products. Our clients have included Christchurch International Airport, Toyota, Warren and Mahoney, TrustPower and the Department of Conservation.
PricewaterhouseCoopers is committed to demonstrating corporate responsibility. To complement our existing work on minimising our environmental impact we have measured our carbon footprint over the last two years in line with the Ministry for the Environment’s Guidance for voluntary, corporate greenhouse gas reporting, and the Greenhouse Gas Protocol. Additionally, PricewaterhouseCoopers is dedicated to setting and meeting its greenhouse gas reduction plan.
www.verification.co.nz
Verification New Zealand
Verification New Zealand Ltd (VNZ) offers tailor-made audit solutions and pro-active reporting designed to assist organisational improvement. Our goals are specific: we are committed to helping our clients achieve their objectives and a high level of performance and success; and to laying the foundations that will enable them to exceed their own expectations and those of their clients.
Every business is unique in some way. By working closely alongside your business we gain a thorough understanding of your operations and, no matter how diverse or challenging your requirements, help you achieve excellence through audit. Our ability to develop enduring business partnerships is a vital factor in the significant contribution VNZ can make in a modern competitive environment.
