Actions and Market Instruments Request for Information Feedback Summary  

GHG Protocol released a summary of stakeholder feedback that was received via its Actions and Market Instruments (AMI) Request for Information. The feedback shows significant backing for the newly proposed multi-statement reporting structure.  
 
This feedback will inform the ongoing work of the AMI Technical Working Group and will be incorporated into a draft consolidated Corporate Standard slated for public consultation in Quarter 2 2027.  

➡️ Read the announcement. 
➡️ Read the full summary of responses.  

Announcing Suzanne Greene as Vice-Chair of the Independent Standards Board

Greenhouse Gas Protocol is delighted to announce Suzanne Greene as the new Vice-Chair of its Independent Standards Board (ISB). As Vice-Chair, Suzanne works closely with the Independent Standards Board Chair Alex Bassen to advance the work of the ISB and to support the progression of standards development and revision activities.  

➡️ Read more about Suzanne and other members of the ISB. 

GHG Protocol at New York Climate Week

The GHG Protocol team has had a productive week at New York Climate Week, with the chance to engage across and beyond the standard-setting ecosystem. Some key themes we saw emerge throughout the week: 

➡️ Greater harmonization across the standard-setting ecosystem, showcasing the progress GHG Protocol has made through its partnership with ISO 

➡️ The significant contribution of the #COPActionAgenda to this effort, building momentum towards COP31 Türkiye  

➡️ Opportunities ahead and the practical challenges organizations face as standards, regulation and markets evolve 

➡️ Read more here.  

GHG Protocol at Congresso Sustentável 2026

In August, GHG Protocol CEO Tim Mohin traveled to Rio Brazil to participate in Conselho Empresarial Brasileiro para o Desenvolvimento Sustentável’s Congresso Sustentável (Sustainable Congress) event as a part of Rio Climate Week. Tim highlighted the following key points in his remarks:  

➡️ Brazil is a global leader in carbon accounting with a national GHG Protocol Program 

➡️ Brazil has a strategic opportunity to build a more competitive, resilient and low-carbon economy 

➡️ Transparency and high-quality emissions data are increasingly essential 

➡️ Read more here. 

GHG Protocol Responds to Forest Carbon Accounting News Articles

Recent news articles have raised concerns about the scientific basis of potential forest carbon accounting approaches and whether industry interests have unduly influenced their development. These questions deserve a clear explanation of where the process stands, how decisions are made and what happens next. Importantly, no forest carbon accounting (FCA) approach has been selected by Greenhouse Gas Protocol.

➡️ Read more here.

Now Available: New Scope 3 FAQ Videos 

GHG Protocol released two new videos featuring Luke Jones, Scope 3 Manager, discussing key scope 3 topics. In each video, Luke answers a question from GHG Protocol's scope 3 FAQ resource.  

🎥 How can I fill data gaps and improve data quality over time? 

🎥 What types of data can I use to calculate scope 3 emissions?  

➡️ Access the full Scope 3 FAQ resource. 

Welcoming New Staff

Join us in welcoming a new member of the GHG Protocol Secretariat: 

🤝Melissa Landman, Project Associate