Accredited since 2013

EU ETS Verification

Ecoxy is an independent accredited third party for the verification of greenhouse gas emissions under the EU Emissions Trading System. We verify approximately 40 facilities per year and have accreditation under NS-EN ISO 14065:2021 and NS-EN ISO/IEC 17029:2019.

Independent verification you can trust

Businesses subject to EU ETS are required to have their greenhouse gas emissions verified by an independent accredited third party. Ecoxy has been doing this since 2013 and currently verifies around 40 facilities annually – from land-based industry to offshore installations.

We have dual accreditation: both NS-EN ISO 14065:2021 (climate-specific) and NS-EN ISO/IEC 17029:2019 (general validation and verification). In 2025, Ecoxy became the first Norwegian company with extended 17029 accreditation for EU ETS 2 verification.

~40

Facilities verified per year

2013

Accredited since

2

ISO accreditations

Our accreditations

Two international standards provide customers with complete assurance

NS-EN ISO 14065:2021

Climate-specific accreditation for verification and validation of greenhouse gas emissions and information. The basis for EU ETS 1 verification.

Verification of EU ETS reports
Annual reports for quota-obligated emissions
Allocation of free quotas

Accredited since 2013

NS-EN ISO/IEC 17029:2019

General principles and requirements for validation and verification bodies. New accreditation from February 2024 – provides broader coverage than climate-specific standard alone.

Interdisciplinary validation and verification
EU ETS 2 (expansion 2025)
First Norwegian company – EU ETS 2

Accredited Feb. 2024 · Expanded 2025

The verification process

This is how a typical EU ETS verification works at Ecoxy

1. Planning

Ecoxy reviews the facility's monitoring plan (MMP) and previous reports. We clarify scope, deadlines, and any changes.

2. Desk assessment

We thoroughly review the emissions report against primary data sources, calculation methods, and regulatory requirements.

3. On-site visit

Normally once a year per EU ETS requirement. Facilities with less than 25,000 tons of CO₂ can apply for exemption from mandatory visits.

4. Verification report

Ecoxy prepares an accredited verification report with a conclusion on whether the report is "satisfactory" or "unsatisfactory."

What does Ecoxy verify?

The verification confirms that reported emissions are:

Correctly documented and calculated
In accordance with applicable regulations and international standards
Prepared for publication and regulatory control

EU ETS 1 – Quota liable facilities

Annual reports for quota liable CO₂ emissions
Allocation data (free quotas) for existing facilities
New application for free quotas (allocation report)
Offshore oil and gas from 2024

EU ETS 2 – Buildings and transport

From 2025, Ecoxy is the first Norwegian company accredited for verification under EU ETS 2, which applies to emissions from buildings, road transport, and industry not covered by EU ETS 1.