7 - Introduction to evaluating the approach
Introduction to the conduct of step 7: definitions, governance, requirements and deliverables.
One of the fundamental aspects of the Bilan Carbone® method is transparency throughout the entire calculation process, from the choice of boundaries to the means of communication to the stakeholders.
Theevaluation of a Bilan Carbone® thus guarantees the reliability of the results. It also makes it possible to identify blocking points and improvements between two assessments of an organisation. The evaluation is a voluntary step with two objectives:
Verify that the assessment complies with the requirements of the Bilan Carbone® method
Confirm the maturity level of the organisation carrying out its assessment (this point may be useful to know which complementary approach to Bilan Carbone® can be initiated afterwards)
The organisation shall:
Step 7.1 : prepare the evaluation of its assessment (contract with an authorised evaluation team and assemble the deliverables for the evaluation)
Step 7.2 : understand the evaluation process
Step 7.3 : understand the result of the evaluation
🔎 The evaluation of the Bilan Carbone® follows the process described in the Guide for the evaluation of a Bilan Carbone®. This process is also detailed in the subsection "The evaluation process" of this guide and is freely accessible for organisations wishing toself assess.
Glossary relating to Evaluation
All terms related to the steps of boundary identification are explained in the glossary. They are reminded below:
Evaluation of assessments: Process ensuring the reliability and transparency of assessments and their results. It also makes it possible to identify blocking points and improvements between two assessments of an organisation. Evaluation includes verification and validation of assessments. The evaluation of the Bilan Carbone® follows the guidelines described in the Guide for the evaluation of a Bilan Carbone®.
Validation of assessments: Evaluation of effects that have not yet occurred, concerning the assessed assessment. For example: the validation of the transition plan (concept derived fromISO 17029 and ISO 14066).
Verification of assessments: Evaluation of effects that have already occurred, within the scope of the assessed assessment. For example: verification of the data used when calculating the GHG profile, verification of the results obtained, verification of uncertainties, among others (concept derived fromISO 17029 and ISO 14066).
Self assessment: Monitoring of the evaluation process of a Bilan Carbone® internally and autonomously, using the evaluation guide available publicly. Self assessment therefore does not call upon the evaluation process by an authorised evaluator (trained and certified). A self assessment allows internal use: to target whether certain criteria of the targeted maturity levels have been met, to progress in continuous improvement, to check the relevance of initiating an external evaluation, to confirm internally its maturity and therefore the interest of following up with complementary low-carbon transition approaches. A self assessment does not allow one to declare their Bilan Carbone® approach as having been evaluated, nor to communicate the obtained result externally.
Evaluation team: Set of people responsible for the verification and validation of the assessment. The whole team meets the required competencies and principles below. The evaluation team is led by an evaluation lead, who directs the evaluation of a given assessment, ensures its proper conduct and establishes the final evaluation report. They may be accompanied by various experts according to the complementary skills necessary for the proper conduct of the evaluation process.
Governance relating to Evaluation
The governance of the evaluation step is part of the overall governance of the Bilan Carbone® approach presented previously. It is the coordinator who drives the preparation of the deliverables necessary for the evaluation, and liaises with the evaluation team.
As the evaluation is carried out by independent third parties (see theevaluation team), the carrying out of this step is necessarily outsourced by the organisation targeted by the GHG assessment.
Stakeholder engagement relating to Evaluation
A Stakeholder engagement action is possible at the end of step 7. It aims at the reporting and communication around the results of the evaluation, summarising the approach.
Exigences relatives à l'Évaluation
As a reminder, step 7 is voluntary: there is no specific requirement associated with the evaluation. It is conversely the evaluation that will be able to verify the achievement of all the requirements for each of the maturity levels.
Deliverables relating to Evaluation
The information and deliverables to be submitted for the evaluation are detailed here.
The information and deliverables obtained at the end of the evaluation are:
All information on the operational boundary is documented and Do you have a comprehension question?Consult the FAQ . The method is living and therefore likely to evolve (clarifications, additions): find the.
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