Measuring UK greenhouse gas emissions
...Outline of the three measures of UK greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions: territorial, residence and footprint, used for policies, including domestic and international targets....
https://www.ons.gov.uk/economy/environmentalaccounts/methodologies/measuringukgreenhousegasemissions
PPN 006: Technical standard for Completion of Carbon Reduction Plans ...
...This guidance sets out the standards that carbon footprint data should adhere to for inclusion in your CRP, how and where you should publish your CRP, and how it should be approved and signed......
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/ppn-006-taking-account-of-carbon-reduction-plans-in-the-procurement-of-major-government-contracts/ppn-006-technical-standard-for-completion-of-carbon-reduction-plans-html
UKCCC SOIL CARBON MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR MEASURE REPORTING AND ...
...Every 5th year a verification soil test will be conducted to determine the carbon stocks at that point. The test will be conducted by the Dumas method, unless the UKCCC deem a different methodology is required due to technological advances....
https://ukcarboncode.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/UKCCC-Minimum-Standards-for-Soil-Carbon-Testing.pdf
Local Transport Quantifiable Carbon Guidance - GOV.UK
...Carbon assessment: the quantification or estimation of carbon emissions. Carbon appraisal: consideration of carbon in a systematic process used to evaluate the impacts, costs, and......
https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68af13a12f185664821558c7/local-transport-quantifiable-carbon-guidance.pdf
The GHG Protocol: Understanding Scope 1, 2 & 3 Carbon Emissions
...It provides clear guidance on how to report Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions and is used by companies to comply with UK SECR requirements and produce sustainability reports. Scope 1: Direct emissions from sources owned or controlled by the company (e.g., company vehicles, boilers)....
https://greenshieldgroup.co.uk/resources/the-ghg-protocol-understanding-scope-1-2-3-emissions/
RICS professional standards and guidance, UK Whole life carbon ...
...in law or federal/local legislation, or are developed in co. laboration with other relevant bodies. It is the duty of members to be aware which standards apply. Members should be up to date. and have knowledge of professional statements within a reasonable time of their coming into effect. It is the member ....
https://www.rics.org/content/dam/ricsglobal/documents/standards/whole_life_carbon_assessment_for_the_built_environment_1st_edition_rics.pdf
Factsheet: voluntary standards and embodied emissions reporting - GOV.UK
...The scheme is a key part of the UK?s approach to addressing climate change, setting a limit on emissions from the sectors covered and ensuring an appropriate price is applied to them....
https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/addressing-carbon-leakage-risk-to-support-decarbonisation/outcome/factsheet-voluntary-standards-and-embodied-emissions-reporting
Carbon data and its requirements in infrastructure-related GHG standards
...While three scopes of emissions are often recognised, many standards do not yet require Scope 3 accounting. Embodied carbon is the current key focus whilst oper-ational carbon is gaining more attention. The lifecycle analysis method is a dominating method for measuring lifecycle embodied emissions....
https://www.repository.cam.ac.uk/bitstreams/9165bda7-e2ee-4c6f-9634-0f90538d75f6/download
The UK?s Carbon Reporting Updates Coming in 2025
...If you haven?t heard, the UK government has confirmed their intention to establish new sustainability reporting standards within the first quarter of 2025?with the aim of adopting IFRS Sustainability Disclosure Standards (SDS) by July 2025....
https://captureexpense.com/blog/uk-carbon-reporting-2025/
Measuring UK greenhouse gas emissions
...Summary of the three measures of UK greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions: territorial, residence and footprint. Main points. UK greenhouse gas emissions (GHGs) are reported on three bases:......
https://www.ons.gov.uk/economy/environmentalaccounts/methodologies/measuringukgreenhousegasemissions/pdf