Note: This chart has been updated to reflect the most recent available data.
emissions inventories
This flow chart shows the sources and activities across the U.S. economy that produce greenhouse gas emissions. Energy use is by far responsible for the majority of greenhouse gases.
Bottom Line on Corporate GHG Inventories
Measurement is critical to effective greenhouse gas (GHG) management. As the United States moves toward a low-carbon economy, companies find it imperative that they keep track of their GHG emissions. This fact sheet answers key questions about corporate GHG inventories and how they relate to...
Bottom Line on GHG Emissions Registries
By mid-2008, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency must develop a national
greenhouse gas (GHG) registry. This is not part of ongoing climate policy discussions,
it is already law. This fact sheet answers the questions many are asking about GHG
registries and the role of a...
Designing a U.S. Greenhouse Gas Emissions Registry
This policy brief looks at the rationales for a national greenhouse gas registry in the United States, draws comparisons to other reporting programs and proposals, and makes recommendations on key design questions.
Measuring to Manage
A Guide to Designing GHG Accounting and Reporting Programs
A guide on design and implementation of effective GHG programs based on internationally accepted standards and methodologies for GHG accounting and reporting.
The Climate Registry: Red and Blue States Go Green
34 U.S. states, 2 Canadian provinces, and 2 Native American nation establish a single, unified GHG emissions accounting system.
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Target: Intensity
An Analysis of Greenhouse Gas Intensity Targets
An analysis of GHG Intensity targets, underlying indicators, rationales, real-world applications, and implementation issues.
Switching to Green
A renewable energy guide for office and retail companies
A practical resource for companies that want to "green" their energy supply but don't know how....
