# Evaluation of compliance with the methodology Various criteria must be assessed to ensure that **the assessment meets the methodological requirements**. The criteria are defined below, along with the specific expectations for each of them. For the Bilan Carbone®, direct links to the method are made. Requirements vary depending on the organisation's maturity level, with the initial level being the minimum to be met.

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On assessment renewal **For the Regulatory GHG Assessment:** Renewal is set at 3 years for public legal entities and 4 years for private legal entities. **For the Initial and Standard Bilan Carbone®:** The assessment must be renewed at least every 4 years. **For the Advanced Bilan Carbone®:** 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 materiality threshold, allowing all significant indirect emissions to be taken into account, must not be lower than 80%. If it falls below 80%, justification is expected (according to the methodology in its [version 5](https://www.bilancarbone-evaluation.com/guide-devaluation-des-bilans-en/resources/bibliography#methode-pour-la-realisation-des-bilans-demissions-de-gaz-a-effet-de-serre-v5)). The categories are allocated according to the specifications of the methodology in its version 5. **For the 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 the identification of emission sources **For the Regulatory GHG Assessment:** NOT APPLICABLE **For the 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 the identification of risks **For the Regulatory GHG Assessment:** NOT APPLICABLE **For the 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 stakeholder engagement targets **For the Regulatory GHG Assessment:** NOT APPLICABLE **For the 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 the stakeholder engagement messages **For the Regulatory GHG Assessment:** NOT APPLICABLE **For the 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 the stakeholder engagement steps **For the Regulatory GHG Assessment:** NOT APPLICABLE **For the 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 the 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 the 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 the 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 emissions profile **For the Regulatory GHG Assessment:** NOT APPLICABLE **For the 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 sets out the quantitative objectives it defines 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 the 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 over the years running up to the establishment of its next assessment. **For the 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 actions **For the Regulatory GHG Assessment:** The transition plan indicates the overall amount of greenhouse gas emission reductions expected for direct and indirect emissions. **For the 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 the 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 through the implementation of actions during the years following the previous assessment. If no actions have been implemented, explanatory arguments are expected. **For the 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)