Greenhouse Gas Protocol Proposed New Reporting Framework
The Greenhouse Gas Protocol revealed survey results regarding a new multi-statement climate reporting framework.
Updated on Sept. 24, 2026 in Environmental
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The Greenhouse Gas Protocol published a report on September 23, 2026, outlining a proposed framework that includes a market-based inventory, a greenhouse gas impact statement, and a report on non-GHG indicators. Over 400 survey participants provided feedback on these measures to help track decarbonization actions across three scopes.
Why it matters
Respondents identified a significant need for tools that can capture decarbonization efforts which currently remain invisible in standard reporting. The proposed framework aims to formalize these metrics to provide a more comprehensive view of environmental impact.
A survey of over 400 participants showed 87 percent approval for the market-based inventory tool, 80 percent for the greenhouse gas impact statement, and 33 percent for the non-GHG indicators statement. Participants recommended that these measures begin as optional.
The players
Greenhouse Gas Protocol
This international organization provides the world's most widely used greenhouse gas accounting standards for companies and organizations.
The details
The proposed framework is designed to document decarbonization actions that are currently difficult to categorize across traditional reporting scopes. Feedback indicated a strong preference for a phased rollout to ensure that smaller companies can accommodate the new reporting requirements without undue burden.
Timeline
September 23, 2026: The Greenhouse Gas Protocol published the market feedback report.
Q2 2027: A draft of the reporting framework is expected to be released.
Q4 2027: The final version of the reporting framework is expected to be published.
The Big Picture
This proposal marks a shift from legacy carbon accounting toward a more granular method of documenting specific decarbonization actions. It extends the established Greenhouse Gas Protocol corporate standard by creating new statements to capture previously invisible climate impacts.
These reporting changes could lead to more standardized transparency regarding corporate decarbonization claims, potentially affecting how companies market their environmental progress. Future adoption may require businesses to adjust their internal data collection processes to meet the new framework requirements.
The takeaway
The proposed framework seeks to bridge the gap between high-level emissions data and the actual decarbonization actions taken by firms. Organizations should monitor the upcoming 2027 drafts to prepare for potential shifts in international climate reporting requirements.
What happens next
A draft of the framework is scheduled for release in the second quarter of 2027, followed by the expected publication of the final report in the fourth quarter of 2027.
Further reading
For more information on current reporting standards, visit the /science/environmental/ section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Argusmedia.
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