EcoVerify makes history with climate verification accreditation

A Irish company with strong Westmeath links has been recognised as a global leader in validating and verifying Net Zero Pathways, carbon neutrality and carbon footprints.

EcoVerify, founded by Caroline Geoghegan (née Conaty) from Collinstown, Westmeath, has made global history by becoming the first organisation in the world accredited to verify carbon neutrality claims under ISO 14068-1 and to validate and verify Net Zero Pathways — setting a new international benchmark in climate assurance.

The accreditation was granted by the Dutch Accreditation Council (RvA), the national body that assesses and monitors the competence of conformity assessment organisations, including laboratories, inspection bodies, certification bodies, and verification/validation bodies.

In addition, EcoVerify is now the first Irish-owned firm accredited under EN ISO 17029 to independently verify carbon footprints, carbon neutrality, and Net Zero claims, reinforcing Ireland’s leadership in credible climate action and transparency.

EcoVerify has been recognised as a provider of high-assurance sustainability verification, delivering trusted compliance solutions aligned with global best practices for SMEs.

Additionally, it will facilitate the expansion of the company’s services to include tailored training and verification programmes for SMEs empowering them to credibly demonstrate their ESG progress and strengthen their sustainability practices.

Caroline Geoghegan, Founder of EcoVerify, said: "At EcoVerify, we believe that credible climate action must be built on trust, transparency, and verification. Our global accreditation milestone reflects our commitment to empowering businesses to make real, verifiable progress towards Net Zero. I am proud that an Irish company is setting the standard for sustainability assurance worldwide."

Laura Mora, Managing Director, EcoVerify, said: “In a world of shifting regulations and rising ESG scrutiny, verified sustainability is no longer optional—it’s a strategic differentiator. Sustainability isn’t just for the big players. SMEs verified today are tomorrow’s preferred suppliers. We are therefore delighted to achieve the Raad Voor certification which ensure that the confidence in the quality of services we offer to the market is fully justified.”

EcoVerify has rapidly become the market leader in combating greenwashing since its launch in 2023. Its advancement coincides with the increased number of global sustainability disclosures that are required of businesses to meet in an ever-changing political landscape. This is necessitated through large-scale investor scrutiny, socially conscious clients who desire environmentally responsible suppliers, and the need to ensure consumer confidence in verifiable sustainability claims.

EcoVerify’s expert team comprises of specialists in carbon footprint management, Net Zero Pathways development, life cycle assessment, sustainability reporting assurance and international sustainability standards. This enables SMEs to achieve tailored verification, carbon footprint, Net Zero and sustainability reporting training, and gradual compliance transition strategies, therefore securing future competitiveness in supply chains, financing, and customer relations.

This coming May, EcoVerify will start its new Academy of Sustainability Training Courses. These programmes will offer Irish company executives with the skills necessary for businesses to understand sustainability reporting, carbon footprints, and GHG Management and Net Zero

Claims. EcoVerify is committed to providing high-quality training solutions and strategies, as well as a framework for advancing sustainability measures and bringing about a “greener future” for all.

EcoVerify is Ireland’s leading provider of sustainability assurance, carbon footprint validation/verification and training services. Founded by Caroline Geoghegan (née Conaty) and Led by Managing Director, Laura Mora, the company specialises in validating and verifying sustainability claims across industries such as food, manufacturing, construction, and services.

Backed by a world-class team of experts, EcoVerify is the first validation and verification body in the world accredited for the assessment of Carbon Neutrality under ISO 14068-1 and Net Zero Pathways. As Ireland’s first accredited V/VB in this scope, EcoVerify is setting a new global benchmark in climate integrity, supporting businesses in achieving transparent, credible sustainability outcomes.