Verification
The validity of the results generated by our screening tool is naturally highly dependent on input data. Our tool is very complex on the inside and contains a huge amount of trustworthy data, but if one enters wrongful or lacking information about a product, the results will reflect this.
Here we will explain three types of verification and how you may use your screening results with each type.
Free
Self-assessment
It is solely the client’s responsibility, that inputdata is correct and valid. The screening result can be used in non-public sales operations (projects, tenders etc). Målbar takes no responsibility for the results. The client can solely refer to this result as; calculated via Målbars tool, but not verified by Målbar.
75 – 675 € per product
Verified by Målbar
Målbar verifies that the inputdata provided by the client lies within the “normal” range, and that any claim of sustainable aspects are documented. We also check if the mass-balance is accurate and if any materials/processes are forgotten og mistyped. The client can then refer to the screening result as verified by Målbar.
Price yet unknown
Third party verified
Bureau Veritas is one of the largest companies in the world working to inspect, classify, consult and certify the work environment, food safety, social responsibility and quality in companies across business fields. They verify the complete and precise screening result, allowing the client to use the result as an official PEF result. The verification process includes on-site audit of input data provided.
Purpose/Verification type
Use internally for product development
Compare alternative results
Use externally in B2B projects
Use externally in public marketing
Use externally as an official PEF calculation
Self Assessment
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Verified by Målbar
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Verified by Bureau V.
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Which result to communicate
Self Assessment
Worst case result
General mandatory disclaimer:
This screening result reflects an emission estimated to be no greater than XX kilos of CO2e. The result is obtained through a self assessment using the MÅLBAR software (v. X.X). This result is for internal use and project basis only. The calculations are performed on xx.xx.xxxx.
Verified by Målbar
Average result + uncertainty
General mandatory disclaimer:
The expected emission of this product is XX kilos of CO2e, with a related uncertainty of +xx% – xx%. This screening result reflects the expected emission of the product and the related uncertainty due to potential lacking data and thereby the use of conservative estimates. The result is obtained through self assessment using the Målbar software, enriched with a manual verification by Målbar. The verification secures that the input data lies within the normal range for the product type, as well as secures proper documentation for any sustainability claim related to the product. The calculations are performed on xx.xx.xxxx.
Verified by Bureau Veritas
Main result
General mandatory disclaimer:
The product has an expected emission of xx kilos of CO2e. A formal verification report will be produced and delivered directly from Bureau Veritas. This verification report shall at all times follow any usage of the result. The result is valid until xx.xx.xxxx.
Example
Examples of disclaimers
Worst case result
Specific mandatory disclaimer:
This screening result reflects an emission estimated to be no greater than 100 kilos of CO2e. The result is obtained through a self assessment using the MÅLBAR software (v. 2.942). This result is for internal use and project basis only. The calculations are performed on 24.02.2022.
Average result + uncertainty
Specific mandatory disclaimer:
The expected emission of this product is 70 kilos of CO2e, with a related uncertainty of +43% / -44%. This screening result reflects the expected emission of the product and the related uncertainty due to potential lacking data and thereby the use of conservative estimates. The result is obtained through self assessment using the Målbar software, enriched with a manual verification by Målbar. The verification secures that the input data lies within the normal range for the product type, as well as secures proper documentation for any sustainability claim related to the product. The calculations are performed on 24.02.2022.
Main result
Specific mandatory disclaimer:
The product has an expected emission of 70 kilos of CO2e. A formal verification report will be produced and delivered directly from Bureau Veritas. This verification report shall at all times follow any usage of the result. The result is valid until 24.02.2023.