6 Simple Steps to Implement ISO 14064 Greenhouse Gas Reporting

Apr 29, 2024 | ESG

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Discover how to effortlessly implement ISO 14064 Greenhouse Gas Reporting in just 6 simple steps. From understanding requirements to data collection and reporting, streamline your process and ensure environmental compliance with ease

6 simple steps to implement iso 14064 greenhouse gas reporting introduction

As the whole world works harder to stop climate change and reduce greenhouse gases (GHGs), businesses are taking a leading role. Following the rules of ISO 14064-1 is a big step for companies that want to show they care about the environment. This rule is part of a set called ISO 14064, and it helps companies measure and tell others about their greenhouse gas emissions. It gives them a clear plan for managing emissions well and supports efforts to make things more eco-friendly by reducing carbon dioxide and other gases.

Fundamental Principles of ISO 14064-1

At the core of the broader ISO 14064 family of standards lies ISO 14064-1, focusing on the meticulous quantification and disclosure of GHG emissions and removals at the organizational echelon. The cardinal principles of ISO 14064-1 encompass relevance, completeness, consistency, accuracy and transparency in in inventory management and reporting. The application of principles is fundamental to ensure that GHG-related information is a true and fair account.

  1. Relevance: Select the GHG sources, GHG sinks, GHG reservoirs, data and methodologies appropriate to the needs of the intended user.
  2. Completeness: Include all relevant GHG emissions and removals within the organization boundary.
  3. Consistency: Applying uniform criteria, methodologies, and metrics across reporting intervals, enabling meaningful comparisons in GHG-related information.
  4. Accuracy: Upholding the systematic calculation and disclosure of GHG emissions data, reducing uncertainties and biases in outcomes.
  5. Transparency: Disclose sufficient and appropriate GHG-related information to allow intended users to make decisions with reasonable confidence.
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Implementing ISO 14064-1

Step 1: Define the Organizational Boundary

The organization shall establish and document its reporting boundaries, including the identification of
direct and indirect GHG emissions and removals associated with the organization’s operations. Deciding where your organization’s limits are is really important for making sure you include all the emissions. You can set this boundary based on what you control or how much of a share you own in different ventures. Operational control means the places and things your organization directly manages. Equity share is about how much of a company or project your organization owns.

Step 2: Select the Base Year and Emissions Reporting Period

The organization shall establish a historical base year for GHG emissions and removals for comparative
purposes or to meet GHG program requirements or other intended uses of the GHG inventory.
Base-year emissions or removals may be quantified based on a specific period (e.g. a year or part of a
year where seasonality is a feature of the organization’s activity) or averaged from several periods (e.g.
several years).

Choose a starting year to compare emissions over time. Consider the data you have and pick a year that works best. Also, decide when you’ll report emissions, usually either by the calendar year or financial year.

Step 3: Classify Emission Sources

Categorize emission sources in accordance with the three GHG Protocol Scopes:

  1. Direct GHG emissions and removals (Category 1): Arising from sources within the organization’s boundaries, such as fuel combustion in boilers or company vehicles.
  2. Indirect GHG emissions from imported energy (Category 2): Stemming from energy production consumed by the organization, like purchased electricity.
  3. Indirect GHG emissions from transportation (Category 3): Originating from transportation sources external to the organization, e.g., employee air travel.
  4. Indirect GHG emissions from products used by the organization (Category 4): Generated during the production of utilized products, like emissions from manufacturing company computers.
  5. Indirect GHG emissions associated with the use of the organization’s products (Category 5): Resulting from customer use of the organization’s products, such as emissions from driving cars sold by an automotive company.
  6. Indirect GHG emissions from other sources (Category 6): Encompassing miscellaneous indirect emissions not covered in Categories 2 to 5, such as emissions from organization-produced waste.

Step 4: Quantify GHG Emissions and Removals

Calculate how much greenhouse gases emissions and removals using the methods and factors outlined in ISO 14064-1.

Step 5: Report GHG Emissions Inventory

Aggregate your emissions data into a structured report, adhering to ISO 14064-1’s reporting principles and guidelines. This report should encompass inventory data, methodologies, assumptions, and details on corrective actions and data integrity.

Step 6: Obtain Third-Party Verification

Obtain third-party verification to validate the accuracy and dependability of your GHG emissions inventory. Verification entails an impartial assessment of your organization’s GHG emissions data and reports by a proficient and unbiased external entity. This step fortifies confidence in the credibility of your emissions data and enhances stakeholder trust.

6 simple steps to implement iso 14064 greenhouse gas reporting conclusion

Conclusion

In conclusion, adherence to ISO 14064-1 not only demonstrates an organization’s commitment to environmental responsibility but also facilitates effective emissions management and contributes to global efforts to combat climate change. By embracing ISO 14064-1 and integrating its principles into their operations, businesses can play a significant role in advancing sustainability and fostering a more resilient and carbon-neutral future for generations to come.

Reference:

  1. ISO 14064-1:2018 Specification with Guidance at the Organization Level for Quantification and Reporting of Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Removals.

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