Emerging Directives for Carbon Management

Many organizations are addressing GHG issues in response to emerging directives. Mandated emission reductions, cap and trading programs, and the need to avoid financial risks associated with the possibility of future regulations are all motivating companies to take action.

International

• The Kyoto Protocol to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change: 140 countries
• International Standards Organization: ISO 14064
• Chicago Climate Exchange: 300 members from all sectors

Australia

• National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting Act 2007

Canada

• The Alberta Climate Change and Emissions Management Act
• Canadian GHG Challenge Registry©

European Union

• European Union Greenhouse Gas Emission Trading Scheme (EU ETS)

United States

• U.S. Department of Energy's Voluntary Reporting of Greenhouse Gases Program
• U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Climate Leaders Program
• Global Climate Change Initiative
• Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative: CT, DE, ME, NH, NJ, NY, VT
• Western Regional Climate Action Initiative: AZ, CA, NM, OR, WA, UT, and the Canadian Provinces of British Columbia and Manitoba
• Oregon Carbon Dioxide Standard for New Energy Facilities and The Climate Trust
• California Climate Action Registry; California Global Warming Solutions Act
• Greenhouse gas emissions targets: AZ, CA, CT, IL, MA, ME, MN, NH, NJ, NM, NY, OR, RI, VT, WA
• Carbon caps or offset requirements for power plants: CA, MA, NH, OR, WA