GHG Protocol

Business Profile

Core Value Proposition

GHG Protocol provides the world's most widely used greenhouse gas accounting standards for companies, countries, and cities.

Target Customer

Companies, organizations, countries, cities, and subnational governments looking to measure and manage greenhouse gas emissions.

Key Differentiator

GHG Protocol offers a comprehensive and widely adopted framework for GHG emissions accounting, endorsed by a strategic partnership with ISO for harmonizing standards globally.

Implementation Timeline

Immediate access to standards and guidance; updates and revisions in development with public consultation expected in late 2025.

Pain Points

1Need for reliable standards to measure and manage greenhouse gas emissions.
2Fragmentation in the greenhouse gas accounting landscape.
3Lack of harmonized standards for emissions measurement and reporting.

Key Features

1Corporate Standard and guidance for emissions inventory.
2Scope 2 and Scope 3 Guidance for specific emissions categories.
3Tools and resources for comprehensive GHG emissions inventories.
4E-learning solutions for GHG accounting standards.
5Partnership with ISO to harmonize GHG standards.

Target Customer Industries

Decision Makers

1Business professionals
2Consultants
3Verifiers
4Auditors
5Policymakers

Client Results

1Standardized approach to GHG emissions measurement and reporting.
2Reliable and comprehensive GHG emissions inventories.
3Harmonization and reduced fragmentation in GHG accounting.

Competitive Advantages

1Global recognition and adoption of standards.
2Comprehensive guidance across multiple scopes of emissions.
3Strong governance and multi-stakeholder engagement in standard development.

Key Benefits

1Widely adopted standards for emissions accounting.

2Comprehensive guidance for corporate and governmental emissions management.

3Enhanced credibility through ISO partnership.

Additional Product Information

Product Description

GHG Protocol sets standards to measure and manage greenhouse gas emissions, providing tools and resources for companies, countries, and cities to track progress toward climate goals.

Target Market

Businesses, governments, and organizations globally seeking to track and manage their greenhouse gas emissions.

Unique Value Proposition

GHG Protocol offers the most widely used and trusted standards for GHG emissions accounting, with a framework that supports global climate goals.

Technical Requirements

No specific technical requirements noted.

Pricing Model

No information about pricing available.

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