Welcome to Nautilus Veritas LTD.
At Nautilus Veritas, we guide businesses toward a sustainable future through accurate and transparent greenhouse gas accounting.
Specializing in carbon reporting for small to medium-sized businesses, we help you navigate the complexities of GHG compliance, reporting, and reduction.
About Us
Based in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Nautilus Veritas provides comprehensive environmental and sustainability consulting tailored specifically to the marine, industrial, and small-to-medium enterprise sectors. Under the leadership of our Lead Consultant, Greg Hutchings, B.Eng, P.Eng, MBA, ISO 14064 & ISO 9001 certified, we apply globally recognized ISO standards to create impactful, practical solutions.
Understanding the unique environmental and regulatory challenges faced in Atlantic Canada, Nautilus Veritas combines deep expertise in regulatory compliance, and strategic management to support businesses in their journey toward sustainability and operational excellence.
Our name, “Nautilus Veritas,” symbolizes our core values: the ocean, vital to Atlantic Canada’s economy (Nautilus), and truth and clarity in environmental reporting (Veritas). Our mission is to deliver transparent carbon accounting, actionable sustainability strategies, and measurable results, guiding your business confidently toward a resilient, net-zero future.
Our Services
GHG Inventory Services
Track and report your company’s emissions across Scope 1 (direct emissions), Scope 2 (energy-related emissions), and Scope 3 (indirect emissions) in accordance with the GHG Protocol and ISO 14064 standards.
GHG Gap Analysis
Pinpoint areas for improvement in your existing GHG reporting practices, helping you close the gaps and ensure full compliance with ISO 14064 and other relevant standards
GHG Reduction Strategies
Implement practical and measurable strategies to cut down your carbon footprint and meet sustainability goals, from energy efficiency improvements to exploring renewable energy solutions.
Regulatory Support
Stay compliant with national and international GHG regulations. We guide you through the reporting process, ensuring your submissions meet the necessary requirements, including Canadian Carbon Intensity Indicator (CCII) and other standards.
Resources
International
- GHG Protocol – https://ghgprotocol.org/
- IPCC Reports – https://www.ipcc.ch/
- UN Sustainable Development Goals – https://sdgs.un.org/goals
- International Maritime Organization (IMO) – https://www.imo.org/
- International Organization for Standardization (ISO) – https://www.iso.org/home.html
- International Energy Agency – Energy Efficiency – https://www.iea.org/topics/energy-efficiency
Canada
- Canada’s Net-Zero 2050 Plan – https://www.canada.ca/en/services/environment/weather/climatechange/climate-plan/net-zero-emissions-2050.html
- Canada’s Blue Economy Strategy – https://www.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/oceans/blue-economy-economie-bleue/index-eng.html
- Canada’s Ocean Supercluster – https://oceansupercluster.ca/
- Natural Resources Canada – Climate Change – https://www.nrcan.gc.ca/climate-change-adapting-impacts-and-reducing-emissions/11630
- Canadian Environmental Protection Act Registry – https://www.canada.ca/en/environment-climate-change/services/canadian-environmental-protection-act-registry.html
- ISO 14064 Standard – https://www.iso.org/iso-14064-greenhouse-gases.html
Nova Scotia & Atlantic
- Nova Scotia Climate Change Plan – https://climatechange.novascotia.ca/
- HalifACT Climate Action Plan – https://www.halifax.ca/about-halifax/energy-environment/halifact-2050-acting-climate-together
- Atlantic Climate Adaptation Solutions – https://atlanticadaptation.ca/
- Clean Foundation – https://cleanfoundation.ca/
- Nova Scotia Environment and Climate Change – https://www.novascotia.ca/nse/