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GHG Emissions Assessments & Target Setting
Comprehensive quantification of Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions using GHG Protocol methodology. We help you understand your complete emissions profile, set credible decarbonization targets, and prepare for disclosure.
What is a GHG Emissions Assessment?
A GHG emissions assessment quantifies greenhouse gas emissions across your operations, following the GHG Protocol Corporate Standard. This standard divides emissions into three scopes: direct emissions from owned/controlled sources (Scope 1), indirect emissions from purchased energy (Scope 2), and other indirect emissions across your value chain (Scope 3). For PE firms, Scope 3 Category 15 (financed emissions) is particularly relevant, while portfolio companies typically focus on other Scope 3 categories such as purchased goods and services, business travel, and employee commuting.
Beyond measurement, we help you set credible decarbonization targets aligned with science-based methodologies. Whether you're pursuing SBTi validation or developing internal reduction goals, our target-setting support ensures your commitments are ambitious yet achievable, grounded in your operational reality.
Why You Need This
Our Approach
We follow the GHG Protocol Corporate Standard methodology with 5 key steps.
Define Organizational Boundaries
Determine which facilities, operations, and entities are included in the assessment.
Data Collection
Gather energy consumption, fuel usage, travel, purchased goods, and waste data from your operations.
Emissions Calculation
Apply GHG Protocol emission factors and methodologies to quantify emissions by scope.
Analysis & Recommendations
Identify material emission sources and opportunities for reduction or offset.
Disclosure Preparation
Prepare documented methodology and findings ready for investor, customer, or regulatory disclosure.
What's Included
Scope 1
Direct Emissions
Direct emissions from owned or controlled sources including natural gas, fuel combustion, and refrigerants.
Scope 2
Indirect Emissions
Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, and heating/cooling for your operations.
Scope 3
Value Chain Emissions
Other indirect emissions across your value chain including business travel, waste, and purchased goods.
Documentation
Ready for Assurance
Complete methodology documentation and findings prepared for investor, regulatory, or third-party assurance.
Standards & Methodologies
GHG Protocol Corporate Standard
The foundation of our methodology. We follow all principles and calculation guidance.
CDP Guidance
If you're reporting to CDP, our assessment prepares you for their specific requirements.
Science-Based Targets Initiative (SBTi)
Our assessments align with SBTi methodology if you're considering science-based reduction targets.
Regulatory Alignment
For state climate regulations, ISSB, and other jurisdictional reporting requirements, we ensure your assessment meets compliance standards.
Typical Timeline
Weeks 1-2
Scope definition, data requirements, collection planning
Weeks 3-4
Data collection from your teams
Weeks 5-6
Calculation, analysis, recommendations
Week 7
Report, methodology docs, debrief
When You Need This
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