Program Summary Card

Issue

Program Rules/Comments

Standards

ISO14065 and 14064

Any other relevant documentation

Nil

Target Audience

Any organisation

Global-Mark output document

Certificate of Approval

Other Global-Mark output document

Certification Schedule

Certificate Validity Period

3 years

Certification Mark that can be used by the Client

Carbon Claim Verified

Can this mark be used on product?

Yes

Periodicity of Post-certification Reviews?

6 monthly

Periodicity of Re-certification Review

3 years

Steps to and Post-certification

Application

ü

Document Review

ü

Pre-certification Review

Optional

Certification Review

ü

Technical File Review

Nil

Follow-up Review

ü

Post-certification Review

ü

1         Why Do We Have This Document?

This document describes the Certification Program offered by Global-Mark Pty Ltd to Clients seeking independent audit, verification and third party certification of a specific Carbon Claim.

The program is open to any organisation: either product or service manufacturer.

This document is subject to change without notice. The latest version is on our web site: www.global-mark.com.au.

2         Overview, a key demonstration of “sustainability”

The need to reduce greenhouse gas emissions is now well understood and recognised by all levels of society.

Today more and more organisations are aiming to minimize their carbon “foot print” and develop sustainability practices and indicators as part of their planning and reporting systems. Our certification program undertakes to:

Review and confirm the validity of GHG emission calculations
Review and confirm the carbon management strategies implemented by the organization (based on the hierarchy of control), including:

·         Avoidance

·         Reduction

·         Containment

·         Assessment and,

·         Offsetting (only from recognised and accredited source, refer to State or Commonwealth programs)

This approach reviews both sides of the equation, and importantly provides independent verification so that consumers, regulators and directors can have assurance that claims made are verified and verifiable.

The scope, limits, and conditions of the carbon claim will be specific on the Certification Schedule.

The program is based on key international standards:

ISO 14065:2007, Greenhouse gases - Requirements for greenhouse gas validation and verification bodies for use in accreditation or other forms of recognition
ISO 14064:2006 standards for greenhouse gas accounting and verification

The program includes a break down and assessment of GHGs including the six gases covered by the Kyoto Protocol, which are measured in carbon dioxide equivalents (CO2-e):

Carbon dioxide (CO2),
Methane (CH4),
Nitrous oxide (N2O),
Hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs),
Perfluorocarbons (PFCs), and
Sulphur hexafluoride (SF6).

3         In Simple Terms

Commitment of reducing GHG emissions and sustainability are increasingly important in today’s trading conditions. This program offers a truly independent certification of the claims.

The Certification Mark can be used in promotional material, sustainability report or annual reports to provide further support that the “carbon claim is assured”.

4         Specific Program Conditions

Claim calculations and assumptions must be done in accordance with acceptable international best practice in the absence of the formal standards.
Acceptable Offset: only from recognised and/or accredited source, refer to State, Commonwealth or other National programs.

5              What Documents/Records Are Needed To Understand This Program

In order to understand our Program, you should also access and be aware of the following documents:

·         G-00: Welcome Pack

·         MSP-00: Introduction to our Management Systems

·         MSP-01: Nomenclature and Definitions

·         MSP-24 Appeals

6              Schedule of fees 2009/10

Activity

Fee in Australian Dollar and

Excl. GST (for Aus-NZ based Clients)

Comment

Application fee

$1000

Document review fee

$2000

Off site

Certification review fee

Charged on the basis of $1900 per auditor day

Plus ½ to 1 day for planning and reporting

Durations are dependent on the size and complexity of the company, product or process

Post-certification yearly fee

$2000 per year per site (payable at certification, and thereafter on the anniversary of certification)

Plus auditing time, on the basis of $2000 per auditor day. Plus ½ to 1 day for planning and reporting

Variations to scope of certification, or follow ups reviews fees

Charged on the basis of $250 per hour

Minimum 3 hours for Australian based Clients, 1.5 days for others.

Conditions

Fees are in Australian Dollars, and GST is payable for Australian based clients. Fee subject to yearly review.
This document should read in conjunction with the Welcome Pack, available on our web site: www.global-mark.com.au, which presents the full terms and conditions, certification rules and process, certification programs, and rules governing certification marks.

Travel cost and expenses: travel cost and expenses to and from the city where each team member or client manager is based will be charge at cost, unless directly organized by the client. It is our aim to minimize travel expenses by forward planning, and whenever possible sharing travel with another client (s).
Travel time: Global-Mark does not charge for travel time.
Variations to scope of certification, or follow ups reviews fees if needed will be charged on the basis of $250 per hour plus GST (minimum 3 hours for Australian based clients, 1.5 days for others)
The accreditation levy is charge per year per certificate. Currently set at $110 per year, per program.
Hard copy certificate fee (per Certificate): $40 plus GST. An electronic copy of your Certificate of Approval will be issued at no cost. This fee relates to printed copies.
This document can be used as a Tax Invoice when making and paying an Application Fee (mentioned above). Global-Mark Pty Ltd ABN is: 55 108 087 654

Client Agreement Form

Application to Carbon Claim VERIFIED Program

Your Company Undertakings

This is to confirm that our Company:

Wishes to apply for Certification with Global-Mark Pty Ltd.
Has read and agrees to comply with the procedures, processes, Terms and Conditions presented in Global-Mark’s document: Welcome Pack.
Agrees to pay its bills within 14 days from receipt of an invoice in line with the above mentioned Schedule of Fees, or Fee Proposal.
Agrees not to bring Global-Mark into disrepute and to continue to comply with the requirement of the standard to which it seeks or has certification and to provide Global-Mark full access to records, people, processes and systems.
Commits to being truthful and transparent in its relationship with Global-Mark, and will advise Global-Mark should any circumstance arise which may affect compliance to the standard to which it seeks or has gained certification.

We are aware that the above mentioned documents are available at www.global-mark.com.au and are subject to change by Global-Mark.

We have read, understood and agree with the Fee Proposal or Schedule of Fees

Your Company Details

Are you a current Global-Mark Client?

Yes r       No r

Registered Company Name:

Trading Name of your Company:

Company Registration Number                (ABN or ACN)

Product/Claim (s) seeking Certification

Your Company People

                                                            Key Technical Contact Person

Name:

Position:

Telephone:

Email:

                                                            Financial Contact Person                     As above? Yes r

Name:

Position:

Telephone:

Email:

Declaration and Signature

I am authorised by the Company applying for Certification to sign this form, and to commit the Company to the Terms and Conditions of the Agreement with Global-Mark Pty Ltd.

Signature:__________ Name of Signatory:_ Date:__

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