General Reporting Protocol
The General Reporting Protocol (GRP) outlines the policies of The Climate Registry and required reporting calculation methodologies for the majority of greenhouse gas (GHG) sources.
As clarifications and corrections on the GRP are developed, they will be integrated into the Clarifications and Corrections document. The content in this document will be incorporated directly into the General Reporting Protocol when it is updated by The Registry.
- NEW GRP Updates and Clarifications – Released February, 11 2010
- Archived Versions of this Document:
04-27-2009
03-02-2009
01-05-2009
- Archived Versions of this Document:
Default emission factors sometimes change over time as the components of energy (electricity, fuel, etc.) change and as emission factor quantification methods are refined. The Registry updates emission factors on an annual basis in January to reflect the most up-to-date knowledge. New emission factors are now available. These emission factors will be part of the CRIS 3.0 calculation tool (released Spring 2010) and must be used to calculate 2009 emissions. Members who choose to report emissions data from previous years can use the most up to date emission factors in the CRIS calculation tool at the time they report.
Member Developed Methodologies
In rare instances, Members find it necessary to develop a unique methodology to complete their greenhouse gas inventory. The Climate Registry has developed a process to approve these member developed methodologies. Complete information and the necessary forms for this process can be found below. We encourage Members to complete this process prior to entering the verification stage.
Please note that Members can only propose methodologies under three circumstances: 1) the methodology is for an emissions source not covered under The Registry’s guidance, 2) a member is unable to use any of the Registry-provided methodologies for a certain source or 3) a member is able to develop a methodology that is more accurate than The Registry’s methodology for that source. To be approved, the methodology must be at least as accurate as one of The Registry’s methodologies
Member Developed Methodology Form
Confidential Business Information
Members that have confidential business information can be exempted from The Registry’s requirement to release facility-level information to the public. To obtain this exemption, Members must submit the Public Disclosure Exemption Request Form to exemption@theclimateregistry.org. This form must be submitted annually.
Public Disclosure Exemption Request Form
NEW Performance Metrics to Transit Agencies for Public Comment
The Climate Registry is seeking public comment on a set of metrics that transit agencies can use to measure their carbon efficiency. These metrics will be required, verified, and reported into the Climate Registry Information System (CRIS). The American Public Transportation Association (APTA) was integral to the development of these metrics and their expertise ensured that the metrics reflect the best knowledge of the transit industry. The public comment draft can be found here.
All comments must be emailed to Zoe Elizabeth (zoe@theclimateregistry.org) by 6:00 PST April 8, 2010. The Registry will carefully evaluate all comments before finalizing the metrics. Thank you in advance for your valuable feedback.
DEVELOPMENT OF THE GRP
The GRP was developed through a public stakeholder process. The Registry received over 1,140 individual comments on the draft GRP from 107 respondents representing industry, environmental non-governmental organizations, regulatory agencies, individuals and consultants.
Protocol Feedback
Feedback is accepted on this document on a rolling basis and are evaluated annually. Please use the web-based form below to upload your comments:
