TWBC gets BSI Verification for its 2024/25 Emissions Report
Tunbridge Wells Borough Council Achieves BSI Verification for its 2024/25 Emissions Report.
Tunbridge Wells Borough Council is pleased to announce that it has successfully achieved Greenhouse Gas Requirements (ISO 14064‑1) verification for its 2024/2025 Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions Report, following a comprehensive series of verifications carried out by the British Standards Institution (BSI).
This verification provides independent recognition that the council’s emissions calculations are materially correct, transparent, and a fair representation of the organisation’s carbon footprint. The report achieved reasonable assurance to 5% materiality; the highest level of assurance BSI provides.
In simple terms, this means BSI is confident the council’s emissions reporting is at minimum 95% accurate.
ISO 14064‑1 verification marks an important milestone in the council’s sustainability journey. With a validated baseline and strengthened reporting processes, the council is now well‑positioned to refine its emissions reduction pathway and continue progressing towards its climate commitments.
The council’s verified emissions for 2024/25 totalled 8,215.7 tonnes of Carbon Dioxide Equivalent (tCO₂e). This is equivalent to 2% of the Borough’s total emissions.
Simon Healey, EMEA System Certification and ISA Director at BSI said:
“We are pleased to have verified Tunbridge Wells Borough Council’s 2024/25 greenhouse gas emissions report in accordance with ISO 14064-1. Achieving reasonable assurance to a 5% materiality threshold reflects a high standard of accuracy, transparency, and robustness in the council’s reporting processes. This provides confidence that the data presents a fair and reliable representation of its carbon footprint.”
Henry Saunders, Sustainability Manager at TWBC said:
“Verification of our 2024/25 greenhouse gas report is a significant achievement for the council and a strong endorsement of the quality and accuracy of our reporting. Achieving the highest level of assurance demonstrates our commitment to reducing our emissions in a comprehensive, robust and transparent way. This work provides a strong foundation as we continue our work towards net zero as an organisation."
You can read the full report on our 'Reducing the Council’s Emissions' webpage of our TWBC Climate Action website.
