Who we are?
NOVA CERT is a Validation and Verification Body (VVB) accredited and recognized by ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB). We validate and verify projects that reduce greenhouse gases (GHG) emissions to the atmosphere.
We bring together professionals with more than 17 years of experience and have worked in several international bodies. Together our team has assessed more than 500 projects in programs like CDM, VCS, CCB, GS4GG, GCC and CERCARBONO. Our team comes from many different regions in the Americas, Europe, Africa and Asia.
Our main goal is to provide efficient service, without compromising the quality of our work in order to meet the program requirements and guarantee reliable and transparent emission reductions.
Additionally, thanks to our agreements with other international VVBs, we can provide validation and verification services for any GHG program anywhere in the world. Please ask!
NOVA CERT is accredited as Validation and Verification Body (VVB) by ANSI National Accreditation Board.
The ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB) is the largest multi-disciplinary accreditation body in the western hemisphere, with more than 2,500 organizations accredited in approximately 80 countries.
Our numbers.
+30 countries
Where our auditors have performed validations and verifications.
17 years
Our auditors have over 17 years of experience assessing projects.
+500 Projects
Over 500 projects validated and verified by our auditors in CDM, VCS, CCB, GS4GG, GCC and CERCARBONO.
Our Memberships.
Our expert team members will assist you.
- Over 17 years of experience.
- Track record of auditing more than 500 projects.
- Operating in all regions of the Americas, Europe, Africa and Asia.
- Ensuring the integrity and effectiveness of projects.
Our Validation and Verification Process.
> The client fills out a concise and simple template with general project information. NOVA CERT reviews the information and issues a quotation.
> The client receives the offer briefly after the request of information with a detailed explanation of the service.
> The client receives the notification of the audit team. The client may object the proposed audit team.
> The VVB notifies the execution of the audit to the program, if applicable.
> The client submits the project information, and the audit team begins its first assessment. The auditor communicates with the client to coordinate dates and locations for the on-site assessment (or remote, if applicable).
> The client receives the audit plan, which contains the schedule to be carried out during the audit and the evidence to be checked.
> The audit team performs the remote / on site assessment and issues the findings report.
> The client resolves the findings, and sends the resolution to the team leader for his/her review and approval.
> An independent expert reviews the audit report and ensures the fulfilment of requirements.
The project and audit documents are submitted to final approval.
> The VVB submits final audit opinion and final audit report.
Public Documents.
- POL-02 Quality Policy V2. – Download PDF
- POL-01_v3 Policies and principles – Download PDF
- PRO-05 Appeals _ Complaints – Download PDF
- VV-14_v2.1 Client Responsibilities – Download PDF
International
Certifications
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Excellence.
Our commitment to excellence drives outstanding client results.
Paola Muriel
Christopher Goering
Carlos Caba
Programs.
