Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reporting Guidance

Summary

The U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) May 2024 "Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reporting Guidance" supports the Better Climate Challenge, a voluntary program for organizations aiming to achieve ambitious GHG emission reductions. Partner organizations commit to reducing scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by at least 50% across their U.S. portfolio within 10 years, with energy-intensive industries targeting a 25% reduction. The guidance details methodology for quantifying emissions, defining organizational boundaries, and annual reporting, explicitly stating that carbon offsets are not accepted for goal achievement. An energy efficiency target, typically 20%, is also required to contribute to the overall emissions reduction. Partners can select a base year up to 5 years prior to joining and must submit data by August 1 annually to track progress toward their 10-year goal.

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