Methodology & Standards
Our calculations are strictly based on official UK Government standards for trusted reporting.
DESNZ 2025 Factors
We use the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) 2025 Government Greenhouse Gas Conversion Factors for Company Reporting. These factors are updated annually, and our system automatically applies the correct factor for the reporting year.
Source: GOV.UK — Government conversion factors for company reporting
Note on 2026 Factors
The UK Government typically releases updated conversion factors in June of each year. For any data logged for 2026 prior to this release, CarbonVerified uses the 2025 factors as a temporary standard. Reports will dynamically update to 2026 standards once officially published.
GHG Protocol
Our calculation methodology follows the GHG Protocol Corporate Accounting and Reporting Standard.
Audit-Grade Integrity
To maintain the highest level of trust, CarbonVerified strictly prevents the entry of "projected" or future-dated consumption. Every verified report represents actual, recorded data. This ensures your dashboard is an audit-grade record of truth—never a forecast.
Coverage Scope
Direct Emissions
Natural Gas & Company Owned Vehicles (Fuel)
Energy Indirect
Purchased Electricity consumption (kWh)
Other Indirect
Travel, Commuting, Waste, Water & Shipping (T&D)
About Verification
Refers to "Self-Verification" using our software tools. The "Verified" badge indicates that you have successfully completed a data entry cycle and generated a report based on our standardised methodology. It does not imply an on-site audit by our staff.