Greenhouse-gas accounting · Core

Greenhouse-gas inventory

Also called: GHG inventory

ELI5

A quantified account of an organisation's emissions and removals within a defined boundary.

Used in conversation

“State the boundary and evidence behind greenhouse-gas inventory before publishing the claim.”

Pitch context

You will see “Greenhouse-gas inventory” in sustainability reports, impact decks, climate plans and assurance materials when the discussion reaches greenhouse-gas accounting.

Why it matters: In greenhouse-gas accounting, the reporting boundary, method, period and evidence can materially change the claim.

Caution

State the reporting boundary, method, period and evidence; standards, regulation and assurance requirements vary.

Sources & evidence · 3

Direct term-level sources and supporting source families.