Laying the Data Foundation for Carbon Accounting

In the evolving landscape of sustainability, organizations need a robust data foundation that supports their carbon accounting journey and aligns with climate mandates, decarbonization projects, and stakeholder expectations. “Laying the Data Foundation for Carbon Accounting” provides practical insights on creating a comprehensive data structure that drives effective carbon accounting and sustainable operations.

This webinar will guide participants through:

– The basics of carbon accounting
– Early data structure considerations
– Identifying emission sources
– Calculating emissions/emission factors
– Reporting to corporate level
– The first steps to decarbonizing operations

Want to learn more?
Here are a few recommended resource:

• The Greenhouse Gas Protocol: A Corporate Accounting & Reporting Standard
  • Chapter 6: Identifying and Calculating GHG Emissions
  • Appendix A: Accounting for Indirect Emissions from Purchased Electricity
  • Appendix D: Industry Sectors and Scopes
• Hot Climate, Cool Commerce: A Service Sector Guide to Greenhouse Gas Management
  • Part 2, Step 4: Calculating Emissions
• ISO 14064-1
  • Section 4.3: Quantification of GHG Emission and Removals