The historical data contained within this emissions report was thirdparty verified outside the context of the climate registry s program. The climate registry is a nonprofit organization governed by u. Reporting protocol the climate registrys general reporting protocol v. The registrys cement protocol provides guidance on. This includes but is not limited to short or longterm impacts.
To strengthen the global response to climate change, the kyoto protocol to the unfccc was negotiated in 1997. A federal greenhouse gas emissions registry and reporting program will provide the foundation for effective climate change policies at the national, regional, state, and local levels. Epa center for corporate climate leadership ghg inventory guidance ii the u. The material taught in this course serves as the basis for almost all of the entitylevel ghg reporting programs in the world, such as. Tcr designs and operates voluntary and compliance greenhouse gas ghg reporting programs globally, and assists organizations in measuring, reporting and verifying the carbon in their operations in order to manage and reduce it. Wrap on behalf of sponsoring organizations the climate registry and governments new mexico environment department and california air resources board. A roadmap to corporate ghg programs is all of the buzz around greenhouse gas emissions leaving you feeling a little lost. A reasonable assurance opinion is generally considered to generate the. Intergovernmental panel on climate change ipcc, fourth assessment federal register epa. The climate registry would like to thank and acknowledge the many experts who contributed to the development of the general verification protocol gvp. Registry registry anorganizedreportingsysteman organized reporting system may record ghg emissions or emission reductions can be voluntary or mandatory varying reporting level project or entitylevel may require verification none, self, or 3rd party example. The climate registrys general verification protocol version 2. Ibms integrated supply chain calculating indirect co2 ghg.
These gases absorb infrared radiation as it is reflected from the earths surface. Final mandatory reporting of greenhouse gases rule, default co2 emission. We report our emissions based on a calendar year for all sources of emissions. The report for calendar 2008 was based on the more generic climate registry general reporting protocol version 1. Later, tcr developed a new tool known as climate registry information system cris, based on carrot and used as a reporting and verification tool 105. The term shall is used in the chapters containing standards to clarify what is required to prepare and report a ghg inventory in accordance with the ghg protocol corporate standard. Korea national ghg registry south africa nbibusadeat initiative wwf climate savers program ghg registries the climate registry california climate action registry us doe 1605b registry wef global registry. The emission factors listed in this document source.
Climate registry registry, as well as hundreds of ghg inventories prepared by individual companies. The ghg protocol initiative encourages the use of the ghg protocol corporate standard by all companies regardless of their experience in preparing a ghg inventory. Operational boundaries and scopes the protocol categorizes ghg emissions into three scopes. City of phoenix 2005 greenhouse gas emissions inventory for government operations 4 2. All direct ghg emissions from burning fossil fuels and from refrigerant leakage. The criteria for third party verification standards are. Using the energy and climate registry for carbon management. Epa center for corporate climate leaderships the center ghg guidance is based on the greenhouse gas protocol. The second commitment period began on january 1, 20 and will end in 2020. We define our scope 1 and scope 2 emissions reporting in accordance with the greenhouse gas protocol. It is the place reporting government tracks the ghg inventory within its geographic boundary, according to the requirement of gpc global protocol for communityscale greenhouse gas. The climate registry tcr is a nonprofit membership organization whose goal is setting consistent and transparent standards to calculate, verify and publicly report ghg emissions into a single registry. This convenient, selfpaced course teaches business professionals how to account for.
Wriwbcsd ghg protocol epa climate leaders national ghg registry doe 1605b the climate registry tcr california climate action registry ccar iclei local governments for sustainability chicago climate exchange ccx iso 14064 ukwir workbook for quantifying ghg emissions. Reporting protocol the climate registry s general reporting protocol v. The term shall is used in the chapters containing standards to clarify what is required to prepare and report a ghg inventory in accordance with the ghg protocol corporate. Gas ghg protocol developed by the world resources institute wri and the world. Reporting protocol the climate registrys general reporting protocol and associated updates and clarifications consolidation methodology financial control only reporting status verification accepted this report has been verified to a reasonable level of assurance. Philippine ghg inventory and reporting protocol salient features voluntary program accounts for emissions from energy use, process emissions and fugitive emissions manual for business has been developed, and was disseminated during the 2017 annual business summit online registry being developed, to be launched this year. Environmental protection agencys emission factors for electricity. The effect is similar to having a blanket of gases around the earth keeping it warm. The california climate action registry registry is a nonprofit publicprivate partnership created by the california legislature in 2000 to serve as a voluntary greenhouse gas ghg registry that promotes and facilitates measuring, monitoring and reducing ghg emissions. Private sector entitylevel greenhouse gas accounting and. Greenhouse gas protocol provides standards and tools that help countries and cities track progress toward climate goals. Corporate value chain scope 3 standard online course.
This guidance also draws on existing accounting programs and protocols that are consistent with the ghg protocol including. The american carbon registry acr, a nonprofit enterprise of winrock international, was founded in 1996 as the first private voluntary greenhouse gas registry in the world. California climate action registry 343totalregistrymembers343 total registry members. Local government operations protocol this inventory is one of the first to be developed using the local government operations protocol lgop, a new national standard developed and adopted by iclei, the climate registry, california air. Tcr designs and operates voluntary and compliance ghg reporting programs globally, and assists organizations in measuring, reporting and verifying mrv the carbon in their operations in order to manage and reduce it. The climate registry is a community of nearly 300 public and private organizations and 60 states and provinces from across north america bound by a common goal to measure and manage ghg inventories in. The standard should include a statement regarding competency of verifiers. Accurate, transparent, and consistent measurement of greenhouse gases. Participants learn how to report their energy use and take steps to increase efficiency, reduce emissions, and lower operational costs. Apss 2015 ghg inventory is being developed according to the climate registry tcrs wellestablished and industryrecognized standards. The historical data contained within this emissions report was thirdparty verified outside the context of the climate registrys program. Reducing greenhouse gas ghg emissions can be one of the most important, and most effective, steps that a company can take to reduce its environmental impact and save money. Specifically, the gvp is a result of the commitment and guidance of the following.
The california climate action registry was established by. The climate registry, local government operations protocol for the quantification and reporting of greenhouse gas emissions inventories, version 1. Colleagues on the ghg protocol team and others at the world resources institute provided valuable support and advice during the design and implementation of the programs from which this guide draws much of its content. The carbonneutral protocol for the multiplier applied to the ghg emissions from aviation in order to take account of the wider impacts of aviation on climate. International organization for standardization iso 140641, specification with guidance at the. Cris climate registry information system eps electric power sector euets european union emission trading scheme gcv gross caloric value ghg greenhouse gas grp general reporting protocol gvp general verification protocol gwp global warming potential hfc hydrofluorocarbon hhv higher heating value. June 2007 page 3 of 8 the registry protocol does not require additional calculations beyond this point. Specification with guidance at the organization level for quantification and reporting of greenhouse gas.
Noteworthy are the efforts of the dedicated and visionary board of directors, who directed this project. However, the wriwbcsd protocol includes two additional steps to calculate an emission rate and estimate emissions from purchases or sales. Environmental protection agency center for corporate climate leadership greenhouse gas inventory guidance1 y the climate registry, general reporting protocol for the voluntary reporting program, version 2. Climate change is a gradual change in the global temperature caused by the accumulation of greenhouse gases ghgs in the atmosphere. We design and operate voluntary and compliance ghg reporting programs globally, and assist organizations in measuring, verifying and reporting the carbon in their operations so they can manage and reduce it. To date, the climate registry has the participation of over 250 reporting organizations, including wri. The climate registry, carbon disclosure project cdp and eia voluntary reporting are all venues for sharing emissions data publicly. The standard should specify that it relates to a 3rd party audit or verification process. Verizon uses generally accepted accounting standards for tracking and reporting our greenhouse gas inventory. Public agency leadership program the climate registry.
Green skip to main content accessibility help we use cookies to distinguish you from other users and to provide you with a better experience on our websites. The protocol categorizes ghg emissions into three scopes. New york community and regional ghg inventory guidance. Protocols also go through a rigorous public comment period before adoption. The climate registry has finalized its general reporting protocol, which provides a consistent framework for companies and organizations across north america to measure and publicly report their greenhouse gas emissions. In the context of a capandtrade program, a registry is integral to the programs success. California climate action registry general reporting protocol, version 2. For example, climate smart communities cscs and applicants to various nyserda programs are encouraged to use nyserdas electricity emission factors instead of the u. Registering voluntary reduction projects january 24, 2008. Programs based on the ghg protocol initiative carbon disclosure project the climate registry california climate action registry u. Emission factors are per unit of heat content using higher heating values hhv.
The registry makes historical emissions reports available to the public to assist its members in transparently providing a more complete emissions profile. Meeting of the board of directors february 25, 2008 sacramento, ca. Greenhouse gas inventory 101 united states environmental. Our protocols outline best practices in greenhouse gas ghg accounting and our voluntary reporting program requirements. The climate registry tcr developed and continues to maintain the guidance underpinning our reporting program. The protocols first commitment period started in 2008 and ended in 2012. The greenhouse gas protocol world resources report. A missiondriven institution named for philanthropist winthrop rockefeller, winrock believes that climate change will have a profound impact on the poorest populations. A corporate accounting and reporting standard ghg protocol developed by the world resources institute.
It legally binds developed countries that ratify it to ghg emission targets. The climate registry s tcr public agency leadership program helps government agencies to measure and manage their greenhouse gas ghg emissions from their own operations. The cement protocol is an appendix to the california registrys general reporting protocol. Each protocol is developed by achieving a consensus among industry, environmental and government stakeholders. A ghg inventory, more commonly known as a carbon footprint. Expanding the concept and addressing uncertainties, 2005. In some important cases, ghg working group recommendations differ from the u. Tcr requires the most rigorous calculation methodologies, and has the highest standards for data quality. Learners may also choose to take an optional section that covers reporting to the climate registry and provides practical experience using the registrys general reporting protocol.
In order to utilize a materiality specification, the emissions. The wrap ghg accounting protocol development effort includes all of north america, and involves all oil and gas activities upstream of oil refineries and gas sale pipeline transfer points. Ghg protocol most widely used international accounting tool. Carbon content is derived using the heat content andor default emission factor. The greenhouse gas protocol volume 12 issue 3 jessica f. Ghg protocol corporate standard greenhouse gas protocol. The climate registry tcr is a nonprofit organization governed by u. This fcps ghg emissions inventory for calendar year 2018 as well as the previous inventory for calendar years 20092017 were developed using the climate registrys local government operations protocol version 1. More than 9 out of 10 fortune 500 companies reporting to cdp use ghg protocol. Environmental protection agency, glossary of climate change terms. About the climate registry the climate registry tcr is a nonprofit organization governed by u.
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