Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Protocol
A global standard providing organisations with tools and guidance to measure and manage their GHG emissions
At Equans, we understand the critical importance of aligning business operations with sustainability standards.
One of the most widely recognised frameworks for managing and reporting greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions is the Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Protocol.
Developed by the World Resources Institute (WRI) and the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD), this global standard provides a comprehensive guide for organisations to measure, manage, and report their GHG emissions across all levels of operations.
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What is the GHG Protocol ?
The GHG Protocol is the leading international standard for tracking and reporting greenhouse gas emissions, offering businesses a reliable framework to measure and manage their carbon footprint. The protocol categorises GHG emissions into three scopes:
- Scope 1:Direct emissions from owned or controlled sources, such as company vehicles or on-site fuel combustion.
- Scope 2:Indirect emissions from the generation of purchased electricity, steam, heating, or cooling consumed by a company.
- Scope 3 :All other indirect emissions throughout the value chain, including upstream (e.g., purchased goods, transportation) and downstream activities (e.g., product use, waste disposal).
How can Equans help you meet GHG Protocol compliance?
Equans provides tailored solutions to help organisations meet GHG Protocol compliance efficiently and effectively.
Our expertise in sustainability, energy management, and emissions reporting can support you through every step of the compliance process, including:
We assist in identifying your direct and indirect emissions across Scopes 1, 2, and 3, ensuring clarity on which activities contribute to your overall emissions.
We help you gather and organise comprehensive data on all activities that contribute to GHG emissions such as energy use, transportation, waste management, and supply chain operations to create an accurate emissions inventory.
Using verified emissions factors provided by the GHG Protocol, we accurately calculate your total emissions in CO2 equivalents (CO2e), offering insights across all three scopes.
We guide you in setting science-based reduction targets and developing strategies that align with global climate goals. Our focus is on reducing emissions across your entire value chain, not just direct operations.
We ensure that your emissions data is reported transparently, whether through sustainability reports or platforms like CDP, to meet stakeholder expectations and regulatory requirements.
Why comply with the GHG Protocol ?
Compliance with the GHG Protocol helps companies demonstrate their commitment to reducing carbon emissions, improving sustainability, and meeting both voluntary and mandatory carbon reporting standards.
Whether you’re adhering to global reporting platforms like the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) or addressing regulatory mandates, aligning with the GHG Protocol gives your organisation a strategic advantage.
ISO 14064 vs GHG Protocol: Understanding the difference
While both ISO 14064 and the GHG Protocol are key tools for GHG accounting, the GHG Protocol puts emphasis on managing emissions across the entire value chain, particularly in addressing Scope 3 emissions.
Equans can help you understand the differences and determine which framework is best suited to your business goals.
- Scope: The GHG Protocol offers a broader focus on emissions management, while ISO 14064 emphasises creating a GHG inventory and specific reduction projects.
- Verification: Verification under the GHG Protocol is voluntary but highly recommended, whereas ISO 14064 includes formal verification standards (ISO 14064-3).
- Adoption: The GHG Protocol is more widely adopted globally and used in a number of regulatory reporting systems, giving it broader relevance for companies seeking to meet international standards.
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Equans' energy compliance team can help ensure you are compliant with any mandatory or voluntary compliance schemes.