Tool updates
General tool revisions WRI initiated changes to its suite of mobile combustion tools. These changes are ultimately aimed at increasing usability and at ensuring the calculation methodologies are consistent with international best-practices. Most notably, WRI has completely reformatted the Mobile Combustion tool to increase its functionality and ease-of-use. Revisions to the methodologies will begin over the coming months. Public Sector Supplement to the Corporate Standard WRI has continued to collaborate with its partners, especially the Logistics Management Institute, in developing a draft Supplement. It is anticipated that a first draft will be released at the end of 2008 for full review by the GHG...Read More
Tool updates
Iron and Steel tool: The Iron and Steel tool has been road-tested by various iron and steel companies worldwide. Their feedback is currently being incorporated into the tool, and several stakeholder meetings with industry experts are being planned to resolve outstanding issues, such as how emissions sources that are not covered by IPCC guidance can be accounted for. Natural Gas Transmission and Distribution: In partnership with the California Climate Action Registry, WRI finalized the draft of the Natural Gas Transmission and Distribution tool, after a thorough stakeholder review process. The tool is currently being touched up after the external review and...Read More
The Climate Registry Releases General Reporting Protocol and Online Reporting Tool
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. To date, the Climate Registry has the participation of over 250 reporting organizations, including WRI.Read More
Second generation of GHG Protocol tools released; WRI and WBCSD seeking sponsors for mobile combustion tool
The GHG Protocol has updated many of its calculation tools with the most recent emission factors and calculation methodologies, according to the latest technical guidance provided by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), International Energy Agency (IEA), and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.Read More
Calculation Tools - Progress Report
- GHG Protocol Tools - 2nd Edition: WRI is nearing the completion of its revisions to the GHG calculation tools. These revisions have been guided by the latest IPCC technical guidance, published in 2006. The following revised tools will be released at the end of February and will be accessible online: Service-sector tools Fuel use in facilities: revised emission factors Electricity purchase: revised emission factors Cross-sector tools Stationary combustion: revised emission factors Electricity, heat or steam purchase: revised emission factors Sector-specific tools Adipic acid: updated emission factors Aluminum: revised method for calculating the CO2 emissions from lime production Ammonia: an entirely new method for calculating CO2 emissions based on properties of...Read More
GHG Protocol currently seeking funding for major tool upgrade
Since the GHG Protocol first announced plans in February to upgrade the suite of 16 calculation tools available free of charge to the public, significant research has been conducted to determine how best to update the tools with the most recent information and how to make the format of the tools more user friendly. The GHG Protocol Initiative has also consistently received feedback regarding the need for an improved, more user-friendly interface for the tools, such as integrated desktop software or web applications that combine all of the tools and eliminate the need for duplicate entry of the activity or energy...Read More
New calculation tools - Progress Report
Tools in Progress: Natural Gas Transmission and Distribution Tool: A draft of the Natural Gas Transmission and Distribution tool will be going out for review at the beginning of November. WRI has been working with the California Climate Action Registry to develop the tool. Please contact Florence Daviet at fdaviet@wri.org, if you are interested in reviewing the tool. Iron and Steel Tool: WRI has a received comments back on the Iron and Steel discussion paper, and plans to develop a first draft of the tool for review in the next couple of months. If interested in participating in a review of this...Read More
New calculation tools - Progress Report
Natural Gas Transmission and Distribution Tool [fdaviet@wri.org] WRI and the California Climate Action Registry are working together to complete a Natural Gas Transmission and Distribution Tool, which will cover the specific emissions from this sector. This tool is the result of both industry association and direct industry interest, and has been bolstered by government support as well. A discussion paper will be presented to stakeholders for discussion in January. Banking Sector Tool [fdaviet@wri.org] WRI is convening a group of large financial institutions to discuss how banks might calculate the GHG emissions from their corporate footprint. Specifically this work will focus on creating a...Read More
Calculation Tools - Progress Report
Updated Tools: • Indirect CO2 emissions from the consumption of purchased electricity, heat, and/or steam - updated with new IEA 2004 data • Indirect CO2 Emissions from Purchased Electricity - updated with new IEA 2004 data • Stationary combustion - updated with new CO2 2006 IPCC emissions factors. CH4 and N20 factors to be adjusted when finalized by the IPCC. Further updates to reflect IPCC guidance to come. In Progress: Natural Gas Transmission and Distribution Tool [fdaviet@wri.org] A draft discussion paper of the tool was completed and reviewed internally in December. A meeting with stakeholders to discuss the options paper is planned...Read More
New Calculation Tools: Progress Report
Updated Tools • The Mexico Pulp and Paper Tool is now available for download under ‘Developing Countries: Customized Tools’ on www.ghgprotocol.org. Guidance documents are available in both English and Spanish. • The Aluminum Tool has been revised to incorporate changes and comments from EPA Climate Leaders. Iron and Steel Tool [fdaviet@wri.org] WRI is working with The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) to complete the discussion paper for the next version of the Iron and Steel tool. This document should be available soon. Anyone who is interested in commenting on the discussion paper, when it is available, should contact Florence Daviet. Mexico Power Sector Tool [fdaviet@wri.org] WRI, along...Read More
