> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://www.bilancarbone-evaluation.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://www.bilancarbone-evaluation.com/guide-devaluation-des-bilans-en/information-to-be-assessed/informations-a-evaluer/evaluation-du-respect-de-la-methodologie.md). # Evaluation of compliance with the methodology Several criteria must be assessed to ensure that **the assessment complies with methodological requirements**. The criteria are defined below, along with the specific expectations for each of them. For Bilan Carbone®, direct links to the method are made. Requirements vary depending on the organization's maturity level, with at least the beginner level having to be met.

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On the renewal of the report **For the Regulatory GHG assessment:** The renewal period is set at 3 years for public legal entities and 4 years for private legal entities. **For Bilan Carbone® Initial and Standard:** The assessment must be renewed at least every 4 years. **For Bilan Carbone® Advanced:** The assessment must be renewed at least every year. *If this is a first assessment, this criterion is not to be evaluated.*
On the Operational boundary **For the Regulatory GHG assessment:** All direct emissions are taken into account. The significance threshold, allowing all significant indirect emissions to be taken into account, must not be lower than 80%. If it were to fall below 80%, a justification is expected (according to the methodology in its [version 5](/guide-devaluation-des-bilans-en/resources/bibliographie.md#methode-pour-la-realisation-des-bilans-demissions-de-gaz-a-effet-de-serre-v5)). The items are distributed according to the specifications of the methodology in its version 5. **For Bilan Carbone®:** refer to the specifications of criterion E of the Bilan Carbone® method in section [2-Introduction to scope identification](https://www.bilancarbone-methode.com/2-perimetre-de-la-demarche/2-introduction-a-lidentification-des-perimetres#exigences-relatives-a-lidentification-des-perimetres)
On identifying emission sources **For the Regulatory GHG assessment:** NOT APPLICABLE **For Bilan Carbone®:** refer to the specifications of criterion F of the Bilan Carbone® method in section [2.4 - Operational boundary](https://www.bilancarbone-methode.com/2-perimetre-de-la-demarche/2.4-perimetre-operationnel#exigences-relatives-a-la-cartographie-des-sources-demissions)
On risk identification **For the Regulatory GHG assessment:** NOT APPLICABLE **For Bilan Carbone®:** refer to the specifications of criterion G of the Bilan Carbone® method in section [2.5 - Identification of transition risks and opportunities](https://www.bilancarbone-methode.com/2-perimetre-de-la-demarche/2.5-identification-des-risques-et-opportunites-de-transition#exigences-relatives-a-lidentification-des-risques-et-opportunites)
On the targets of stakeholder engagement **For the Regulatory GHG assessment:** NOT APPLICABLE **For Bilan Carbone®:** refer to the specifications of criterion H of the Bilan Carbone® method in section [3 - Introduction to stakeholder engagement](https://www.bilancarbone-methode.com/3-mobilisation-des-parties-prenantes/3-introduction-a-la-mobilisation#exigences-relatives-aux-etapes-de-mobilisation)
On stakeholder engagement messages **For the Regulatory GHG assessment:** NOT APPLICABLE **For Bilan Carbone®:** refer to the specifications of criterion I of the Bilan Carbone® method in section [3 - Introduction to stakeholder engagement](https://www.bilancarbone-methode.com/3-mobilisation-des-parties-prenantes/3-introduction-a-la-mobilisation#exigences-relatives-aux-etapes-de-mobilisation)
On stakeholder engagement steps **For the Regulatory GHG assessment:** NOT APPLICABLE **For Bilan Carbone®:** refer to the specifications of criterion J of the Bilan Carbone® method in section [3 - Introduction to stakeholder engagement](https://www.bilancarbone-methode.com/3-mobilisation-des-parties-prenantes/3-introduction-a-la-mobilisation#exigences-relatives-aux-etapes-de-mobilisation)
On the data collection method **For the Regulatory GHG assessment:** NOT APPLICABLE **For Bilan Carbone®:** refer to the specifications of criterion K of the Bilan Carbone® method in section [4.2 - Method for collecting activity data](https://www.bilancarbone-methode.com/4-comptabilisation/4.2-methode-de-collecte-des-donnees-dactivite#exigences-relatives-a-la-collecte-des-donnees)
On spend-based emission factors **For the Regulatory GHG assessment:** NOT APPLICABLE **For Bilan Carbone®:** refer to the specifications of criterion L of the Bilan Carbone® method in section [4.3 - Method for selecting emission factors](https://www.bilancarbone-methode.com/4-comptabilisation/4.3-methode-de-selection-des-facteurs-demission#exigences-relatives-a-la-selection-des-facteurs-demission)
On uncertainties **For the Regulatory GHG assessment:** NOT APPLICABLE **For Bilan Carbone®:** refer to the specifications of criterion M of the Bilan Carbone® method in section [4.4 - Method for estimating uncertainties](https://www.bilancarbone-methode.com/4-comptabilisation/4.4-methode-destimation-des-incertitudes/4.4.2-comment-les-determiner#exigences-relatives-aux-incertitudes)
On the emission profile **For the Regulatory GHG assessment:** NOT APPLICABLE **For Bilan Carbone®:** refer to the specifications of criterion N of the Bilan Carbone® method in section [4.5 - Emission profile](https://www.bilancarbone-methode.com/4-comptabilisation/4.5-profil-demission#exigences-relatives-a-la-production-du-profil-demission)
On the vision and objectives of the Transition Plan **For the Regulatory GHG assessment:** The Transition Plan indicates the quantitative objectives it sets for the medium term (deadline corresponding to the period of its next assessment) and for the long term (2030 and 2050 horizons in line with the milestones of the National Low Carbon Strategy) **For Bilan Carbone®:** refer to the specifications of criterion O of the Bilan Carbone® method in section [5.1 - Definition of objectives](https://www.bilancarbone-methode.com/5-plan-de-transition/5.1-definition-des-objectifs#exigences-relatives-aux-objectifs-de-transition)
On the action plan **For the Regulatory GHG assessment:** The Transition Plan separately presents, for direct and indirect emissions, the actions and means that the Legal entity plans to implement in the years leading up to the preparation of its next assessment. **For Bilan Carbone®:** refer to the specifications of criterion P of the Bilan Carbone® method in section [5.2 - Construction of the action plan](https://www.bilancarbone-methode.com/5-plan-de-transition/5.2-construction-du-plan-daction#exigences-relatives-au-plan-daction)
On the quantification of the actions **For the Regulatory GHG assessment:** The Transition Plan indicates the overall volume of greenhouse gas emission reductions expected for direct and indirect emissions. **For Bilan Carbone®:** refer to the specifications of criterion Q of the Bilan Carbone® method in section [5.2 - Construction of the action plan](https://www.bilancarbone-methode.com/5-plan-de-transition/5.2-construction-du-plan-daction#exigences-relatives-au-plan-daction)
On the low-carbon pathway **For the Regulatory GHG assessment:** NOT APPLICABLE **For Bilan Carbone®:** refer to the specifications of criterion S of the Bilan Carbone® method in section [5.3 - Definition of the transition pathway](https://www.bilancarbone-methode.com/5-plan-de-transition/5.3-definition-de-la-trajectoire-de-transition#exigences-relatives-a-la-trajectoire-de-transition)
On Monitoring **For the Regulatory GHG assessment:** The Legal entity presents the results obtained from implementing actions during the years following the previous assessment. If no actions have been implemented, explanatory arguments are expected. **For Bilan Carbone®:** refer to the specifications of criterion R of the Bilan Carbone® method in section [5.5 - Monitoring and governance of the transition plan](https://www.bilancarbone-methode.com/5-plan-de-transition/5.5-suivi-et-pilotage-du-plan-de-transition#exigences-relatives-aux-indicateurs)