From lconde at ine.gob.mx Tue Jun 3 10:44:19 2008 From: lconde at ine.gob.mx (Luis Conde) Date: Tue, 3 Jun 2008 09:44:19 -0500 Subject: [GHG Network] Learning outcomes for schools Message-ID: <001501c8c588$4eed5560$ecc80020$@gob.mx> Dear Arran: The UNFCCC has some materials you can use in the following links, I hope this can be useful for you. Selected Training Material / Methodological Documents (with presentations). http://unfccc.int/national_reports/non-annex_i_natcom/training_material/meth odological_documents/items/349.php CGE Hands-on Training Workshop on National GHG Inventories http://unfccc.int/national_reports/non-annex_i_natcom/cge/items/3832.php Handbook for GHG Inventories in UNDP web site. http://ncsp.undp.org/report_detail.cfm?Projectid=153 Best regards, Ing. 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Check us out at: www.firstclimate.com Best regards, Bjorn Fischer From bzimmer at clearcarbonconsulting.com Thu Jun 5 17:18:09 2008 From: bzimmer at clearcarbonconsulting.com (Brenna Zimmer) Date: Thu, 5 Jun 2008 17:18:09 -0400 (EDT) Subject: [GHG Network] Emissions from industrial fermentation process Message-ID: <20080605211809.AE323C18065@milkyway.forumone.com> Greetings. I am new to the network and had a question that I would appreciate some help on. Are there any known GHG emissions created by an industrial fermentation process that utilizes plant matter? The process uses hexane extraction methods. If there are GHG emissions created, what methodology can be used to calculate the GHG emissions created? From paul at carbonimpacts.co.uk Thu Jun 5 18:47:09 2008 From: paul at carbonimpacts.co.uk (Paul Taylor) Date: Thu, 5 Jun 2008 18:47:09 -0400 (EDT) Subject: [GHG Network] GHG scope 1/2/3 sofware Message-ID: <20080605224709.CC15BC18008@milkyway.forumone.com> Hi there, Does anyone know of any software I can purchase that will allow for GHG scope 1,2 and 3 calculations for the UK please Best Paul From paul at carbonimpacts.co.uk Thu Jun 5 18:50:37 2008 From: paul at carbonimpacts.co.uk (Paul Taylor) Date: Thu, 5 Jun 2008 18:50:37 -0400 (EDT) Subject: [GHG Network] CDM project evaluations Message-ID: <20080605225037.5974FC18008@milkyway.forumone.com> Hi there I am looking for an individual/ small business who would be able to aid us in the following please 1. Evaluate the proposed CDM / Carbon reduction projects (renewables/clean tec/bio fuels) proposed with a view to suggesting the best route to take - CER or VER and if VER , which global standard would be best to apply for 2. Write/create a PIN 3. Write/create a PDD This would require a good knowledge of the UNFCC CDM mechanism and its approved methodologies,as well as those of the Voluntary Carbon Standard, and the Gold Standard VER. best Paul From doregan at libertyenviro.com Fri Jun 6 09:17:21 2008 From: doregan at libertyenviro.com (Dennis O'Regan) Date: Fri, 6 Jun 2008 09:17:21 -0400 (EDT) Subject: [GHG Network] GHG scope 1/2/3 sofware Message-ID: <20080606131721.C11F4C18089@milkyway.forumone.com> I'm not aware of commercial software, but the WRI GHG Protocol tools are free and quite useful. In the States, USEPA has pretty much adopted the WRI protocol as its standard for participating in the Climate Leaders program. At my company we have created our own calculational tools using an Excel spreadsheet. See: http://www.ghgprotocol.org/calculation-tools Best wishes, Dennis From ralberto at gelnex.com.br Mon Jun 9 12:38:38 2008 From: ralberto at gelnex.com.br (Rodrigo Alberto - Gelnex) Date: Mon, 9 Jun 2008 13:38:38 -0300 Subject: [GHG Network] GWP of NMVOC Message-ID: <003f01c8ca4f$44889cd0$ce00a8c0@alberto> Dear all! Does anyone know an estimate GWP factor for NMVOC? Thanks Rodrigo Alberto Zierth Process Engineer Gelnex Gelatins - Brazil phone: +55 49 3458-3516 fax: +55 49 3458-3501 ralberto at gelnex.com.br www.gelnex.com.br -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://milkyway.forumone.com/pipermail/discuss/attachments/20080609/b2049ed5/attachment.html From doregan at libertyenviro.com Tue Jun 10 09:03:30 2008 From: doregan at libertyenviro.com (Dennis O'Regan) Date: Tue, 10 Jun 2008 09:03:30 -0400 (EDT) Subject: [GHG Network] GWP of NMVOC Message-ID: <20080610130330.4D7FCC18006@milkyway.forumone.com> NMVOCincludes a broad range of pollutants where their speciation is peculiar to the process producing them. In essence, you need to determine what species are contributing to your NMVOC emissions and come up with either a representative profile of compounds or pick one compound that dominates. Once you get to that point, just determine the weight percent of carbon in the substance(s) and calculate the kg of CO2 produced due to oxidation of 1 kg of the compound. Here's a link from the UK that shows the speciation of NMVOCs in that jurisdiction. It is a good starting point. http://www.aeat.co.uk/netcen/airqual/naei/annreport/chap5_5.html Warmest regards, Dennis From yhsu at arb.ca.gov Tue Jun 10 09:43:00 2008 From: yhsu at arb.ca.gov (Ying Hsu) Date: Tue, 10 Jun 2008 06:43:00 -0700 Subject: [GHG Network] GWP of NMVOC In-Reply-To: <003f01c8ca4f$44889cd0$ce00a8c0@alberto> References: <003f01c8ca4f$44889cd0$ce00a8c0@alberto> Message-ID: <484E84E4.5090902@arb.ca.gov> Hi Rodrigo, I think you need to speciate NMVOC first then calculate GWP. Speciation profiles are emission source specific. For example, compositions of liquid gasoline vapor and vehicle exhaust are much different. Ying -- Ying K. Hsu, Ph.D. Air Pollution Specialist Research Division California Air Resources Board 1001 I Street, Sacramento, CA 95812 (916) 323-5774 (916) 323-1045 Fax Rodrigo Alberto - Gelnex wrote: > Dear all! > > Does anyone know an estimate GWP factor for NMVOC? > > Thanks > > Rodrigo Alberto Zierth > Process Engineer > Gelnex Gelatins - Brazil > phone: +55 49 3458-3516 > fax: +55 49 3458-3501 > ralberto at gelnex.com.br > www.gelnex.com.br > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > _______________________________________________ > Greenhouse Gas Inventory Experts Network > www.ghgnetwork.org > > To post message: > Discuss mailing list > Discuss at ghgnetwork.org > > To unsubscribe: > http://milkyway.forumone.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss > From DRich at wri.org Tue Jun 10 17:44:23 2008 From: DRich at wri.org (David Rich) Date: Tue, 10 Jun 2008 17:44:23 -0400 Subject: [GHG Network] Job Opportunity with WRI's GHG Protocol Message-ID: <46E2E1971BCEC1459149FBB1A4B4342C01FA6998@wricsex029330.WRI.CRM.Local> Dear Colleagues, You may be interested in the following job opportunity. JOB OPENING at the World Resources Institute Senior Associate for GHG Protocol Product/Supply Chain Standard The Greenhouse Gas Protocol at the World Resources Institute is looking for a Senior Associate to manage the development of new guidelines for supply chain and product life-cycle greenhouse gas accounting. The GHG Protocol (www.ghgprotocol.org ) is the most widely used international accounting tool for government and business leaders to understand, quantify, and manage greenhouse gas emissions. The GHG Protocol, a decade-long partnership between the World Resources Institute and the World Business Council for Sustainable Development, works with businesses, governments, and environmental groups around the world to build a new generation of credible and effective programs for tackling climate change. The ideal candidate for this position will have extensive knowledge and familiarity with the GHG Protocol, greenhouse gas accounting, and life cycle assessment, as well as experience convening stakeholder groups. Please see the attached job description for more information. Regards, David Rich GHG Protocol Team World Resources Institute 10 G Street NE, Suite 800, Washington DC, 20002 (202) 729-7744 | drich at wri.org -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://milkyway.forumone.com/pipermail/discuss/attachments/20080610/456e3228/attachment-0001.html -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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The PLAC+e (Programa Latinoamericano del Carbono, Energ?as Limpias y Alternativas in Spanish) develops a growing pipeline of CDM projects. > > We are currently searching for consultants to assist us in the development of PIN?s, PDD?s, Monitoring Reports, and Deviation Request> '> s against the UNFCCC Executive Board. In that sense, we are looking for companies dedicated exclusively to the consultancy work with solid experience and expertise in developing CDM project cycle documents. > > The projects to be more closely developed to our clients will be related with the application of approved Methodologies listed below, so specific previous experience related to UNFCCC registered projects will be an asset. > > > AM0018 Steam optimization systems > AM0023 Leak reduction from natural gas pipeline compressor or gate stations > AM0029 Methodology for Grid Connected Electricity Generation Plants using Natural Gas > AM0036 Fuel switch from fossil fuels to biomass residues in boilers for heat generation > AM0045 Grid connection of isolated electricity systems > ACM0001 Consolidated baseline and monitoring methodology for landfill gas project activities > ACM0002 Consolidated methodology for grid-connected electricity generation from renewable > ACM0006 Consolidated methodology for electricity generation from biomass residues > ACM0007 Methodology for conversion from single cycle to combined cycle power generation > ACM0010 Consolidated methodology for GHG emission reductions from manure management systems > ACM0014 Mitigation of greenhouse gas emissions from treatment of industrial wastewater > > > Additionally, we are also searching for a consultant who could help us in the development of a new methodology to be applied over the electric sector for binational interconnection and new transmission lines. > > Please send us your Company Brochure, including a detailed list of previous experience specifically related to the above-described tasks. > > For more details please contact at: > > Camilo Rojas > -> crojas at caf.com > -> 00571.313.23.11 > Gianluca Merlo > -> gmerlo at caf.com > -> 0058.212.209.21.44 > > Programa Latinoamericano del Carbono, > Energ?as Limpias y Alternativas (PLAC+e) > Direcci?n de Medio Ambiente > Corporaci?n Andina de Fomento - CAF > www.caf.com - www.caf.com/plac > > > > > ================================================== La informacion que contiene este mensaje, asi como sus anexos, si los hubiere, es privilegiada, confidencial y protegida por ley. 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Registry Reporters include corporations, non-profit organizations, municipalities, state agencies, and other entities. More information about the Registry is available at: www.TheClimateRegistry.org . The Registry offers a hands-on, fast-paced work environment, and tremendous potential for growth and advancement. This position provides the opportunity to join a team playing a leading role in developing climate change policy in North America. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES The Manager, Verification Services (Manager) is a full-time, exempt position at the Registry, and will report to the Vice President, Policy. The Manager will oversee the Registry's Verification and Accreditation Programs, focusing primarily in three key areas: 1) Managing the Registry's relationship with affiliated Accreditation Bodies to ensure that accredited Verification Bodies have the appropriate competencies to successfully implement the Registry's Verification Program; 2) Overseeing the Registry's Verification Program to ensure that the Registry collects high quality GHG data; and 3) Ensuring that the Registry's verification documentation (General Verification Protocol, Guidance on Accreditation, and forthcoming industry specific verification protocols) is current, accurate, user-friendly and clear. Manage Accreditation Program (40%) The Manager will implement and manage the Registry's Accreditation Program based on the process defined in the Guidance on Accreditation. Specific activities include: * Serving as the Registry contact for all affiliated Accreditation Bodies; managing all Accreditation Body relationships and contracts. * Staffing and managing the Registry's Verification Oversight Panel; ensuring adequate Registry representation on all Accreditation Committee activities (assessment, accreditation, auditing, re-accreditation, dispute resolution, sanctioning, etc.) * Periodically accompanying Verification Bodies on facility visits to ensure appropriate implementation of the Registry's verification program * Updating the Guidance on Accreditation as needed to reflect international best practices and efficient processes * Working with other Policy staff to incorporate accreditation processes into the Climate Registry Information System (CRIS) Oversee Verification Program (40%) The Manager will oversee the implementation of the Registry's Verification Program based on the policies and processes define in the General Verification Protocol. Specific activities include: * Serving as the primary Registry contact for all Verification Bodies * Designing or identifying a verification training program for Verifiers * Managing the Registry's Conflict of Interest policies * Reviewing all Verification Statements and publishing verified emissions data via CRIS * Updating the General Verification Protocol to ensure that it contains international best practices and efficient processes * Working with other Policy staff to ensure adequate verification processes for future industry specific protocols * Serving as the Registry's expert on verification issues General Policy & Administration (20%) The Manager will work closely with all Policy staff to ensure that the verification program produces high quality GHG data for all stakeholders. The Manager will work to improve both the Registry's voluntary registry as well as its support of mandatory programs. The Manager will also be responsible for overseeing the Verification and Accreditation portions of the website, and all communications relating to Verification and Accreditation. QUALIFICATIONS * At least five years experience in entity-wide GHG reporting and verification protocol development and implementation. * Familiarity with international verification and accreditation standards (ISO 14064-3 and ISO 14065) * Experience and knowledge of climate change policy and program development. * Demonstrated supervisory, project management, and contractor oversight skills. * Demonstrated experience working with government agencies, expert stakeholder groups, and others. * An advanced degree in a relevant scientific, technical or policy field. * Exceptional organizational, prioritizing, interpersonal and communications skills. * Strong self starter with a proactive management approach. * U.S. citizen or legal right to work in the U.S. COMPENSATION The Registry offers excellent opportunities for personal and professional growth. Salary is commensurate with experience. The Registry also offers a comprehensive benefit package including health and dental insurance and retirement saving options. APPLICATION PROCESS The position is available immediately. Applications will be accepted through June 2, 2008 or until filled. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Interested candidates should e-mail, mail, or fax the following documents: * Cover letter * Resume * Writing sample (maximum of five pages) Search: Manager, Verification Services The Climate Registry 523 W. 6th Street, Suite 428, Los Angeles, CA 90014 jobs at theclimateregistry.org Fax: 213-623-6716 The Climate Registry is an equal opportunity employer. ************************************************* Job Description Manager, Registry Information Systems Los Angeles, CA The Climate Registry (the Registry) is the leading greenhouse gas (GHG) registry in North America. Over 50 U.S. states, Canadian provinces, Mexican states, and Native Sovereign Nations have joined together to centralize and standardize GHG emission management. Based on GHG accounting and verification best practices, the Registry has developed protocols to help organizations calculate, report, and verify their GHG emissions annually. Registry Reporters include corporations, non-profit organizations, municipalities, state agencies, and other entities. More information about the Registry is available at: www.TheClimateRegistry.org . The Registry offers a hands-on, fast-paced work environment, and tremendous potential for growth and advancement. This position provides the opportunity to join a team playing a leading role in developing climate change policy in North America. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES The Manager, Registry Information Systems (Manager) is a full-time, exempt position. This position will report to the Vice President, Policy. The Manager will oversee all aspects of the Climate Registry Information System (CRIS), focusing primarily in three key areas: 4) Developing new CRIS functionality. Managing the Registry's technical contractor to ensure that new functionality is developed, tested, and launched in a timely, cost effective fashion; 5) Ensuring that CRIS meets all stakeholders' needs (Reporters, Verification Bodies, the Registry, the public, etc.), and provides a user-friendly, positive experience; Troubleshooting all problems in a timely fashion; and 6) Managing the transfer of data to and from CRIS to minimize duplicative data input. Develop New CRIS Functionality (50%) The Manager will oversee all new CRIS developments. In the near term, this will include the development of modules to support: 1) mandatory reporting programs, 2) robust verification processes, and 3) additional Registry automation. Specific activities include: * Managing all contracts with the Registry's technical contractor * Surveying stakeholders to determine functional needs * Reviewing functional specification documents to ensure expected functionality will result from the development * Monitoring development and providing content and direction, as needed * Developing adequate testing mechanisms (beta testing, etc.) to ensure new functionality works properly * Developing appropriate help functions and documentation * Launching new functionality * Communicating new functionality to appropriate stakeholders; developing additional trainings, as necessary * Managing the annual budget for CRIS development Oversee CRIS Operations (20%) The Manager will be responsible for all aspects of the CRIS application. Specific activities include: * Working with the Registry's technical contractor to troubleshoot any bugs in a timely fashion * Regularly tracking and monitoring CRIS traffic; running analytical reports; security checks; etc. * Working with other Policy staff, developing CRIS orientation sessions and training tools * Tracking and responding to all stakeholder feedback * Serving as the Registry's primary contact for CRIS Manage Data Transfer (20%) The Manager will work closely with US EPA and key stakeholders to ensure that the forthcoming consolidated data exchange schema will allow appropriate transfer of GHG data to and from CRIS. Specifically, this will include: * Reviewing the draft consolidated data exchange schema * Working with stakeholders to design data flows and develop appropriate case studies to test the schema * Implementing overseeing, testing, and evaluating the case studies * Refining and finalizing the schema * Developing instructions for Registry stakeholders to use the schema * Troubleshooting any problems associated with data transfer * Developing QA and reviewing processes for all imported data * Monitoring all data transfers to ensure data integrity * Identifying strategic opportunities to utilize data transfer to meet the goals of the Registry. Policy Support & Administration (10%) The Manager will work cooperatively with Policy staff to implement the Registry's programs. The Manager will oversee all aspects of the website pertaining to CRIS. Additionally, the Manager will represent the Registry in speaking engagements and in meetings related to CRIS. The Manager will also work with all staff to streamline and automate Registry operations via CRIS. QUALIFICATIONS * At least five years experience developing or managing robust interactive database systems (while beneficial, no programming skills are required) * At least two years experience in climate change or environmental policy * Superior oversight, project management, and contractor oversight skills. * Proven ability to successfully manage database projects on time and on budget * Demonstrated experience working with government agencies, expert stakeholder groups, and others. * An advanced degree in a relevant scientific, technical or policy field. * Exceptional organizational, prioritizing, interpersonal and communications skills. * Strong self starter with a proactive management approach. * U.S. citizen or legal right to work in the U.S. COMPENSATION The Registry offers excellent opportunities for personal and professional growth. Salary is commensurate with experience. The Registry also offers a comprehensive benefit package including health and dental insurance and retirement saving options. APPLICATION PROCESS The position is available immediately. Applications will be accepted through June 16, 2008 or until filled. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Interested candidates should e-mail, mail, or fax the following documents: * Cover letter * Resume * Writing sample (maximum of five pages) Search: Manager, Registry Information Services The Climate Registry 523 W. 6th Street, Suite 428, Los Angeles, CA 90014 jobs at theclimateregistry.org Fax: 213-623-6716 The Climate Registry is an equal opportunity employer. Gillian Calof Operations Director California Climate Action Registry 523 W. 6th Street, Suite 428 Los Angeles, CA 90014 213.891.1444 ext 114 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Options for stakeholder engagement, including information on joining the stakeholder process As we now begin the standard development process, we are looking to engage interested stakeholders. The GHG Protocol is a multi-stakeholder, consensus-based process that depends on the active participation of a wide range of experts and stakeholders. Please respond with your interest in participation by Friday June 20th. We also welcome your comments and feedback on the proposed business plan. We look forward to your feedback and participation. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions. Regards, WRI/WBCSD GHG Protocol Team _________________________ David Rich Climate & Energy Program World Resources Institute 10 G Street NE, Suite 800, Washington DC, 20002 (202) 729-7744 | drich at wri.org -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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However, there does seem to be a parallel with electricity, steam, heat and cooling in that it is a physical property (the pressurized nature of the gases) that is being used in much the same way as thermal energies of steam, heating and cooling are used rather than the chemical energies of the atoms/moleculs. I wondered what others thought? From andrea.smith at cdproject.net Tue Jun 17 11:13:37 2008 From: andrea.smith at cdproject.net (Andrea Smith) Date: Tue, 17 Jun 2008 11:13:37 -0400 (EDT) Subject: [GHG Network] biogenic sources of carbon dioxide Message-ID: <20080617151337.3CA4EC180E4@milkyway.forumone.com> Emissions from the combustion of biomass/biofuels are recorded separately from Scopes 1, 2, and 3 under the GHG Protocol. Shouldn't this also apply to carbon dioxide arising from industrial fermentation processes? Both involve oxidation of biogenic carbon. I wouldbe interested to hear people's opinions. From andrea.smith at cdproject.net Tue Jun 17 12:50:40 2008 From: andrea.smith at cdproject.net (andrea smith) Date: Tue, 17 Jun 2008 12:50:40 -0400 (EDT) Subject: [GHG Network] compressed gases Message-ID: <20080617165040.B266DC18073@milkyway.forumone.com> Hello, Thanks for the replies so far to my earlier posting. Just to clarify that these are purchased gases. They could be regarded as part of a company's supply chain and therefore scope 3. However, my question is are they not more analagous to the items covered by scope 2 such as purchased steam? Someone said that nitrogen is not a greenhouse gases, which is true, however ghg are associated with its compression. Ditto compressed air. Really my question boils down to what is the factor that decides that an item is logged under scope 2 and another under scope 3. I know what items are covered by scope 2 (purchased electricity, steam, heating and cooling) but what is the principle that differentiates these items from those in the supply chain? thanks for people's interest in this question From doregan at libertyenviro.com Tue Jun 17 14:03:09 2008 From: doregan at libertyenviro.com (Dennis O'Regan) Date: Tue, 17 Jun 2008 14:03:09 -0400 (EDT) Subject: [GHG Network] compressed gases Message-ID: <20080617180309.EACFDC1800E@milkyway.forumone.com> In the U.S., for EPA's Climate Leaders Program, Scope 2 is strictly limited to electrical energy, steam, and chilled water. So at best, your gases are Scope 2. The principal is really that EPA wants it that way since it is pretty straightforward. Electricity, steam, and chilled water can substitute for direct firing of fossil fuels as Direct (Scope 1) emissions. I can see your point that the potential energy of a compressed gas can do the work that a Scope 1 or 2 source could do. But I think it is rare that a company would rely on a purchased cannister of a compressed gas as a substitute for direct firing or electric energy. Since the gases you are considering are not GHGs and their production would be accounted for by their manufacturer, I do not see a great value in accounting for them. From d.noble at fivewinds.com Tue Jun 17 14:45:02 2008 From: d.noble at fivewinds.com (Duncan Noble) Date: Tue, 17 Jun 2008 14:45:02 -0400 Subject: [GHG Network] compressed gases References: <20080617165040.B266DC18073@milkyway.forumone.com> Message-ID: <01CE0D85287E7A42968FB5C46568C6403F178F@fwserver.fw.local> There are a couple of ways to look at this. Simplistically, the purchased gases are neither electricity, steam, heat nor cooling. Hence, they are not included within the definition of Scope 2. Since the production of these gases is not owned or controlled by the organization, they do not fit under Scope 1. But clearly their production is a consequence of the organization's activities, so they do fit under the definition of Scope 3. In this case, I believe the rationale for differentiating between Scopes 2 and 3 is that Scope 2 are emissions related to specific types of energy flows purchased or imported into the organization, whereas scope 3 typically refers to emissions related to material flows into or out of the organization (or other emissions that are a consequence of the organization's activities, e.g., employee related activities such as business travel or commuting). The definitions from ISO 14064-1 may be useful. They pretty much line up with the GHG Protocol, except for "energy indirects" does not include cooling: 2.8 direct greenhouse gas emission [Scope 1 in GHG Protocol] GHG emission from greenhouse gas sources (2.2) owned or controlled by the organization NOTE This part of ISO 14064 uses the concepts of financial and operational control to establish an organization's operational boundaries. 2.9 energy indirect greenhouse gas emission [almost same as Scope 2] GHG emission from the generation of imported electricity, heat or steam consumed by the organization 2.10 other indirect greenhouse gas emission [Scope 3] GHG emission, other than energy indirect GHG emissions, which is a consequence of an organization's activities, but arises from greenhouse gas sources (2.2) that are owned or controlled by other organizations Cheers ... Duncan Duncan Noble Five Winds International - Value without Burden - _______________________________________________ www.fivewinds.com Ottawa, Canada -----Original Message----- From: discuss-bounces at ghgnetwork.org [mailto:discuss-bounces at ghgnetwork.org] On Behalf Of andrea smith Sent: June 17, 2008 12:51 PM To: discuss at ghgnetwork.org Subject: [GHG Network] compressed gases Hello, Thanks for the replies so far to my earlier posting. Just to clarify that these are purchased gases. They could be regarded as part of a company's supply chain and therefore scope 3. However, my question is are they not more analagous to the items covered by scope 2 such as purchased steam? Someone said that nitrogen is not a greenhouse gases, which is true, however ghg are associated with its compression. Ditto compressed air. Really my question boils down to what is the factor that decides that an item is logged under scope 2 and another under scope 3. I know what items are covered by scope 2 (purchased electricity, steam, heating and cooling) but what is the principle that differentiates these items from those in the supply chain? thanks for people's interest in this question _______________________________________________ Greenhouse Gas Inventory Experts Network www.ghgnetwork.org To post message: Discuss mailing list Discuss at ghgnetwork.org To unsubscribe: http://milkyway.forumone.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss From TFransen at wri.org Tue Jun 17 15:57:19 2008 From: TFransen at wri.org (Taryn Fransen) Date: Tue, 17 Jun 2008 15:57:19 -0400 Subject: [GHG Network] compressed gases References: <20080617165040.B266DC18073@milkyway.forumone.com> <01CE0D85287E7A42968FB5C46568C6403F178F@fwserver.fw.local> Message-ID: <46E2E1971BCEC1459149FBB1A4B4342C0204677B@wricsex029330.WRI.CRM.Local> An additional issue for consideration: If the consumer of the compressed gases classified the emissions associated with the production of the compressed gases under their Scope 2, they would risk double-counting these emissions along with the producer of the compressed gases, because the producer may have purchased electricity in order to compress the gases and reported the associated emissions under the his/her own Scope 2. The GHG Protocol Corporate Standard is explicitly designed to avoid the double-counting of the same emissions under two different entities' Scope 1 or 2. (Two entities may report the same emissions, but under different scopes. The exception is Scope 3; two companies may report the same emissions under Scope 3.) In response to your question about the guiding principle behind Scope 2 classification, I would submit that there is no single guiding principle to determine what should be classified as Scope 2. A number of principles (including the need to avoid double-counting, as described above) were considered and weighed as Scope 2 was designed, but in the end, there is simply a rule: Emissions from purchased electricity, steam, and heating/cooling are Scope 2, and other indirect emissions are Scope 3. One could reasonably argue that the rule is somewhat arbitrary; nonetheless, it is now codified in the GHG Protocol, ISO 14064-1 and many GHG programs and inventories based on them, so I would have reservations about modifying it, as this would introduce inconsistencies with common practice as well as, potentially, double-counting problems. Taryn Fransen Senior Associate, Climate & Energy Program World Resources Institute 10 G St. NE, 8th Floor Washington, DC 20002 email: tfransen at wri.org phone: +1 (202) 729 7790 skype: taryn.fransen -----Original Message----- From: discuss-bounces at ghgnetwork.org [mailto:discuss-bounces at ghgnetwork.org] On Behalf Of Duncan Noble Sent: Tuesday, June 17, 2008 2:45 PM To: andrea smith; discuss at ghgnetwork.org Subject: Re: [GHG Network] compressed gases There are a couple of ways to look at this. Simplistically, the purchased gases are neither electricity, steam, heat nor cooling. Hence, they are not included within the definition of Scope 2. Since the production of these gases is not owned or controlled by the organization, they do not fit under Scope 1. But clearly their production is a consequence of the organization's activities, so they do fit under the definition of Scope 3. In this case, I believe the rationale for differentiating between Scopes 2 and 3 is that Scope 2 are emissions related to specific types of energy flows purchased or imported into the organization, whereas scope 3 typically refers to emissions related to material flows into or out of the organization (or other emissions that are a consequence of the organization's activities, e.g., employee related activities such as business travel or commuting). The definitions from ISO 14064-1 may be useful. They pretty much line up with the GHG Protocol, except for "energy indirects" does not include cooling: 2.8 direct greenhouse gas emission [Scope 1 in GHG Protocol] GHG emission from greenhouse gas sources (2.2) owned or controlled by the organization NOTE This part of ISO 14064 uses the concepts of financial and operational control to establish an organization's operational boundaries. 2.9 energy indirect greenhouse gas emission [almost same as Scope 2] GHG emission from the generation of imported electricity, heat or steam consumed by the organization 2.10 other indirect greenhouse gas emission [Scope 3] GHG emission, other than energy indirect GHG emissions, which is a consequence of an organization's activities, but arises from greenhouse gas sources (2.2) that are owned or controlled by other organizations Cheers ... Duncan Duncan Noble Five Winds International - Value without Burden - _______________________________________________ www.fivewinds.com Ottawa, Canada -----Original Message----- From: discuss-bounces at ghgnetwork.org [mailto:discuss-bounces at ghgnetwork.org] On Behalf Of andrea smith Sent: June 17, 2008 12:51 PM To: discuss at ghgnetwork.org Subject: [GHG Network] compressed gases Hello, Thanks for the replies so far to my earlier posting. Just to clarify that these are purchased gases. They could be regarded as part of a company's supply chain and therefore scope 3. However, my question is are they not more analagous to the items covered by scope 2 such as purchased steam? Someone said that nitrogen is not a greenhouse gases, which is true, however ghg are associated with its compression. Ditto compressed air. Really my question boils down to what is the factor that decides that an item is logged under scope 2 and another under scope 3. I know what items are covered by scope 2 (purchased electricity, steam, heating and cooling) but what is the principle that differentiates these items from those in the supply chain? thanks for people's interest in this question _______________________________________________ Greenhouse Gas Inventory Experts Network www.ghgnetwork.org To post message: Discuss mailing list Discuss at ghgnetwork.org To unsubscribe: http://milkyway.forumone.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss _______________________________________________ Greenhouse Gas Inventory Experts Network www.ghgnetwork.org To post message: Discuss mailing list Discuss at ghgnetwork.org To unsubscribe: http://milkyway.forumone.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss From tgreiner at purestrategies.com Tue Jun 17 15:48:13 2008 From: tgreiner at purestrategies.com (Tim Greiner) Date: Tue, 17 Jun 2008 15:48:13 -0400 Subject: [GHG Network] compressed gases In-Reply-To: <20080617165040.B266DC18073@milkyway.forumone.com> References: <20080617165040.B266DC18073@milkyway.forumone.com> Message-ID: <6.2.0.14.2.20080617152336.044b46f0@mail.purestrategies.com> Andrea, In my view these would be scope 3. There are many materials that have embodied energy beyond compressed gas. This would include solvents, metals, etc. Tim At 12:50 PM 6/17/2008, andrea smith wrote: >Hello, >Thanks for the replies so far to my earlier posting. >Just to clarify that these are purchased gases. They could be regarded as >part of a company's supply chain and therefore scope 3. However, my >question is are they not more analagous to the items covered by scope 2 >such as purchased steam? >Someone said that nitrogen is not a greenhouse gases, which is true, >however ghg are associated with its compression. Ditto compressed air. >Really my question boils down to what is the factor that decides that an >item is logged under scope 2 and another under scope 3. I know what items >are covered by scope 2 (purchased electricity, steam, heating and cooling) >but what is the principle that differentiates these items from those in >the supply chain? >thanks for people's interest in this question > > >_______________________________________________ >Greenhouse Gas Inventory Experts Network >www.ghgnetwork.org > >To post message: >Discuss mailing list >Discuss at ghgnetwork.org > >To unsubscribe: >http://milkyway.forumone.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss From korscha at gmail.com Thu Jun 19 10:54:12 2008 From: korscha at gmail.com (Ruy Korscha Anaya de la Rosa) Date: Thu, 19 Jun 2008 16:54:12 +0200 Subject: [GHG Network] Job Opportunity at Action Carbone Message-ID: <804afd080806190754u236c96d3u292bc206a480ce9c@mail.gmail.com> Job Announcement Action Carbone , a programme of GoodPlanet.org association, launched in October 2006 in partnership with the French Environment and Energy Management Agency (ADEME), is experiencing a constant successful growth. This initiative, which aims to contribute to the fight against global warming, offers private companies, institutions and individuals the option to engage actively in this objective by calculating, reducing and offsetting their greenhouse gas emissions. Besides proposing offsetting projects in the strict sense, which are based on the Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) of the Kyoto Protocol, Action Carbone just launched another offer including an alternative type of projects to the voluntary offsetting. They will not produce any right to a certificate but they will allow our clients to assert their participation in the fight against global warming and contribution to sustainable development. We have called this category: Alternative Carbone. Action Carbone, as the leader of the French carbon offsetting providers, is in charge of providing carbon knowledge regarding our projects. In this context, Action Carbone is recruiting a CDM expert for the position of Junior Project Manager based in Paris. Key responsibilities: Under the supervision of Action Carbone's Program Officer based in Paris, you will work directly with the current Project Manager and eventually replace him. The position will include project's field trips. The main tasks are the following: ? Elaborate short project descriptions in French and English ? Analyse and correct Project Idea Notes (PIN) and Project Design Documents (PDD) ? Provide technical development of our project portfolio focusing on the calculation of the potential Emission Reductions (ERs) ? Supervise the implementation of monitoring plans ? Take over the present management of the large network of project parents, involved carbon players and stakeholders ? Coordinate field activities together with the partner NGOs ? Conduct scientific research on new technologies methodologies and all the relevant factors concerning the Carbon Market and Global Warming Specific Requirements: ? You have graduated in Engineering or Science ? Relevant working experience in developing countries ? Solid knowledge of Climate Change Policy, the Carbon Market, greenhouse gas emission reduction technologies and CDM methodologies ? Ability to work independently with strong project management kills ? Proficiency in both, English and French. Other languages will be an asset. Status: CDI Salary: based on qualification and experience Documents for application: CV + Motivation Letter Contact: Matthieu Tiberghien, Program Officer Email: matthieu at actioncarbone.org -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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