I. Overview 

Stakeholder feedback is a critical component of GHG Protocol’s Standard Development and Revision Procedure, providing an opportunity for all stakeholders to contribute feedback on key topics related to GHG Protocol standards and guidance.   

II. Current Opportunities for Feedback 

1. Forest Carbon Accounting Request for Information 

GHG Protocol is launching a Request for Information (RFI) to gather stakeholder input on how best to achieve a robust and practicable approach to Forest Carbon Accounting (FCA). 

With a view to drawing on the range of perspectives within and across the academic and practitioner communities, the RFI invites workable proposals that are both scientifically robust and practically implementable. 

GHG Protocol will also explore complementary approaches for constructive engagement among stakeholders and welcomes views on how such collaboration can best be structured.  

The RFI is now open until February 1, 2027. To participate: 

• FCA Request for Information: Preview the questions 
• FCA RFI Survey: Complete and submit your feedback 

While this work is underway, companies choosing to disclose forest carbon impacts should be transparent about their methodology.  

III. Past Opportunities for Feedback 

1. Actions and Market Instruments Request for Information 

The Actions and Market Instruments (AMI) workstream recently completed a Request for Information on their Actions and Market Instruments White Paper, which summarizes the outcomes of Phase 1 of the standard development process. The most significant development proposed in the White Paper is the introduction of a multi-statement accounting and reporting structure for GHG reports. For an overview of what the AMI White Paper covers, please see this blog. Please note that the AMI White Paper is not a draft standard.  

GHG Protocol received almost 500 stakeholder responses and thanks to all who took the time to submit feedback.  

On September 23, GHG Protocol published a summary of responses to the AMI Request for information:  

• Announcement
• Summary of Responses
• Raw Data 

This feedback will inform the ongoing Phase 2 work of the Actions and Market Instruments Technical Working Group. A draft consolidated Corporate Standard that reflects this feedback is expected to be released for public consultation in Quarter 2 2027. 

2. Scope 2 Public Consultation and Electricity-Sector Consequential Methods Public Consultation 

Two public consultations were held between October 20, 2025 and January 31, 2026: One focused on updates to the Scope 2 Guidance (2015) which addresses inventory accounting, and the other focused on consequential accounting methods for estimating avoided emissions from electricity-sector actions.  

For the Scope 2 Public Consultation, the feedback will inform the process of reviewing and revising the Scope 2 Guidance (2015) in consultation with the Scope 2 Technical Working Group as necessary.    

Scope 2 Public Consultation Materials

• Scope 2 Public Consultation Document
• Scope 2 Public Consultation Summary of Feedback Executive Summary
• Scope 2 Public Consultation Summary of Feedback
• Scope 2 Public Consultation Raw Data

For the Electricity-Sector Consequential Methods Public Consultation, the feedback will be used to inform the work of the Actions and Market Instruments (AMI) Technical Working Group to address the reporting of emissions impacts outside corporate inventories.  

Electricity-Sector Consequential Methods Public Consultation Materials

• Electricity-Sector Consequential Methods Public Consultation Document
• Electricity-Sector Consequential Methods Public Consultation Document Summary of Feedback
• Electricity-Sector Consequential Methods Public Consultation Raw Data

Additional Materials

• News Release: GHG Protocol Opens Public Consultations on Scope 2 and Electricity Sector Consequential Accounting
• Resource: Overview of Public Consultation Process
• Frequently Asked Questions: Scope 2 and Electricity Sector Consequential Accounting Public Consultations  
• Public Consultation Webinar: Scope 2 and Electricity Sector Consequential Accounting
  • Recording
  • Slide Deck
• Related Bogs  
  • Upcoming Scope 2 Public Consultation: Hourly Matching and Deliverability (Oct 14, 2025)  
  • Upcoming Scope 2 Public Consultation: Overview of Revisions (Sept 29, 2025)  
  • Scope 2 Standard Advances: ISB Approves Consultation on Market- and Location-Based Revisions; Signals Cross-Sectoral Work Ahead on Avoided Emissions (Aug 1, 2025)  
  • Scope 2 Technical Working Group Progress Update (Jun 11, 2025)