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The Climate Registry and Mexico GHG Program Recognized as 'Top Outcomes'
At the end of each fiscal year, WRI designates ten outcomes across projects and programs as the ‘Top Ten Outcomes’ for a particular year. This year, the GHG Protocol’s work with The Climate Registry and the Mexico GHG Program was recognized as two of these top outcomes.
Courage to Lead
WRI celebrated its 30th Anniversary on May 23, with the "Courage to Lead" dinner at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel in New York City. At the dinner, WRI recognized the contributions of its special guest, philanthropist and Mayor Michael Bloomberg; and honored Stephen Ross, chairman, CEO and founder of Related Companies; and Jonathan Lash, president of Hampshire College and WRI's former president.
Chinese Cement Companies Accounting for CO2 Emissions
Chinese Companies Pilot-Test a New Energy-GHG Conversion Software
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.
RELEASE: India GHG Program Launches with More Than 20 Leading Companies
zainab.naeem@teri.res.inToday WRI India, The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) and Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) launched the India Greenhouse Gas Program (India GHG Program), a voluntary initiative to standardize measurement and management of GHG emissions in India.
Scope 2 Accounting
The Scope 2 Accounting Guidance is entering its final stage of development. The document will clarify how to account for and report GHG emissions from electricity purchase and use. It will also address the role of utility emission factors, power purchase agreements (PPAs), and tracking instruments such as renewable energy certificates (RECs) and Guarantees of Origin (GOs). A final public comment period for the Guidance will begin in September 2013 with final publication scheduled for January 2014.
Rio+20 in the Rear View: A Look at Rio de Janeiro’s New Greenhouse Gas Reduction Program
During the informal sessions of the U.N.’s Rio+20 conference on sustainable development last week, Rio de Janeiro city officials and the World Bank jointly launched a very timely project: the Rio Low-Carbon City Program.
'24’ and the LA Clippers use GHG Protocol to help offset emissions
Fox television hit ‘24’ and the Los Angeles Clippers are both using WRI’s GHG Protoco
Greenhouse Gas Protocol Launches in India
China Program Gains Significant Momentum
Designing a U.S. Greenhouse Gas Emissions Registry
In late February, WRI is publishing a policy brief called “Designing a U.S.
WRI to lead workshop on "Best Practices for Setting and Achieving Science-Based Targets" at Climate Leadership Conference, March 1 in Chicago
Join us March 1-3 in Chicago to connect with the nation’s leaders on climate at the sixth annual Climate Leadership Conference (CLC). The CLC convenes around U.S. EPA’s prestigious Climate Leadership Awards, and brings climate, energy and sustainability professionals together to address climate change through policy, innovation and business solutions.
WRI will host a workshop "Best Practices for Setting and Achieving Science-Based Targets" on Wednesday, March 1st, 2017 from 10:00am – 12:30pm.
PRESS RELEASE: New Greenhouse Gas Standards Unveiled in China for Corporate Value Chain and Product Emissions
Developed by the World Resources Institute (WRI) and the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD), the Corporate Value Chain (Scope 3) and Product Life Cycle Standards will enable companies to save money, reduce risks, and gain competitive advantage. It is the first time the two organizations have officially released GHG Protocol standards in China.
India GHG Program Launch
On July 22, 2013, WRI India, The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) and Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) launched the India GHG Program, a voluntary initiative to standardize measurement and management of GHG emissions in India.
Top Companies in Brazil Report Greenhouse Gas Emissions for the First Time
Petrobras, Ford Brasil, Walmart Brasil, and Whirlpool are some of the first companies to voluntarily measure and publicly report their greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions using the Brazil GHG Protocol Program.
RELEASE: New Greenhouse Gas Standards Unveiled for Corporate Value Chain and Products in India
The Greenhouse Gas Protocol launched two new standards today in New Delhi, India, to empower businesses to better measure, manage, and report their greenhouse gas emissions.
Business, Government, and NGOs Partner to Launch Brazil GHG Protocol Program
Workshop: Integrating Agriculture into Corporate GHG Inventories
Rio+20 in the Rear View: A Look at Rio de Janeiro’s New Greenhouse Gas Reduction Program
During the informal sessions of the U.N.’s Rio+20 conference on sustainable development last week, Rio de Janeiro city officials and the World Bank jointly launched a very timely project: the Rio Low-Carbon City Program.