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GreenSolutions, a validation and verification body (VVB) accredited under ISO 14065:2020, has been contracted by EcoCorp, a manufacturing company, to verify its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions report. Prior to this engagement, GreenSolutions provided consultancy services to EcoCorp\'s sister company, focusing on improving energy efficiency. During the initial audit planning meeting, this prior relationship is disclosed. According to ISO 14065:2020, what is the MOST appropriate next step for GreenSolutions to ensure impartiality and objectivity in the GHG emissions verification process for EcoCorp?
Conduct a comprehensive risk assessment to determine the potential impact of the consultancy services on the integrity of the GHG emissions data and the verification process.
Proceed with the verification engagement, ensuring that the verification team is different from the consultancy team that worked with EcoCorp's sister company.
Disclose the relationship in the verification report and obtain written confirmation from EcoCorp that they are comfortable with GreenSolutions performing the verification.
Decline the verification engagement immediately, as the prior consultancy services to EcoCorp's sister company automatically constitutes a conflict of interest.

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