7 - Introduction to evaluating the approach
Introduction to the progress 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 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 organization. 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 organization carrying out its assessment (this point can be useful to know which complementary approach to the Bilan Carbone® can be initiated afterwards)
The organization must:
Step 7.1 : prepare the evaluation of its assessment (contract with an authorized evaluation team and prepare 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 Assessment Guide. This process is also detailed in the subsection "The evaluation process" of this guide and is freely accessible for organizations wishing toself-assess.
Glossary related to Evaluation
All terms related to the steps of identifying boundaries are explained in the glossary. They are recalled below:
Assessment of reports: 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 organization. The evaluation includes verification and validation of assessments. The evaluation of the Bilan Carbone® follows the guidelines described in the Assessment Guide.
Validation of assessments: Evaluation of effects that have not yet occurred, concerning the assessed report. For example: 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 report. For example: verification of employee data used when calculating the GHG profile, verification of the obtained results, verification of uncertainties, among others (concept derived fromISO 17029 and ISO 14066).
Self-assessment: Monitoring the evaluation process of a Bilan Carbone® internally and autonomously, using the freely accessible evaluation guide. Self-assessment therefore does not use the evaluation process by an authorized evaluator (trained and certified). A self-assessment allows internal use: target whether certain criteria of the targeted maturity levels are met, progress in continuous improvement, check the relevance of initiating an external evaluation, confirm internally its maturity and therefore the interest of following up with complementary low-carbon transition approaches. A self-assessment does not allow declaring the Bilan Carbone® approach as evaluated, nor communicating the obtained result externally.
Evaluation team: Group of people responsible for the verification and validation of the assessment. The entire team meets the skills and principles required below. The evaluation team is led by an evaluation project lead, who directs the evaluation of a given assessment, ensures its proper conduct and prepares the final evaluation report. They may be accompanied by various experts according to the additional skills necessary for the proper conduct of the evaluation process.
Governance related 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 oversees 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 completion of this step is necessarily outsourced by the organization targeted by the GHG assessment.
Mobilisation related to Evaluation
A stakeholder engagement action is possible following step 7. It aims at the reporting and communication around the results of the evaluation, as a summary of the approach.
Requirements related to Evaluation
As a reminder, step 7 is voluntary: there is no specific requirement associated with the evaluation. It is conversely the evaluation that can verify the achievement of all the requirements for each of the maturity levels.
Deliverables related 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:
Do you have a question about understanding? Consult the FAQ. The method is living and therefore likely to evolve (clarifications, additions): find the track of changes here.
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