From cameron at tolerableplanet.com Wed Nov 5 15:07:49 2008 From: cameron at tolerableplanet.com (Cameron Brooks) Date: Wed, 5 Nov 2008 15:07:49 -0500 (EST) Subject: [GHG Network] job posting - Colorado Cleantech Industry Association Message-ID: <20081105200749.C5372C18071@milkyway.forumone.com> COLORADO CLEANTECH INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION (CCIA) EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR ________________________________________ POSITION SPECIFICATIONS ________________________________________ Summary: The Colorado Cleantech Industry Association is a new industry, membership-based, organization formed in Colorado to serve the needs of the cleantech business sector by providing, advocacy, leadership, programs, information, public education, and communications. The Association will create partnerships with research institutions, economic development agencies, elected officials, executive agencies, and those who provide highly specialized services to the industry. The mission of the Association is to promote the growth of cleantech companies in Colorado through the creation of a good business environment. The Association is organized as a entity exempt from tax under Section 501(c)(6) of the Internal Revenue Code. The Cleantech Sector: CCIA will serve industry participants in Colorado involved in developing and delivering ???clean??? products and technologies which address a broad geographic market. Specifically, CCIA will serve industry participants in the following sectors: ??? Renewable energy generation including solar, wind, biofuels and geothermal energy generation. ??? Products, technologies, and services used in renewable energy deployment and generation at a commercial scale. ??? Products and technologies that enhance the efficient storage, distribution and consumption of energy. This broad category includes energy efficient personal and mass transportation vehicles and components, energy efficient building materials, next generation grid infrastructure and management technologies and end user demand monitoring and management products and services. ??? Products and technologies that help mitigate human impact on the environment including the management of greenhouse gases, water and waste. CCIA members will include private companies, public and private research and academic organizations, individuals and professional organizations that directly serve the industry and economic development organizations. The Value of CCIA CCIA requires the support and participation of its founders, members, sponsors, Board of Directors, and numerous other partners to fulfill its mission. The value proposition of the Association is compelling and will uniquely serve the industry and its stakeholders by: 1. Becoming the premier organization within the state that focuses on representing and serving the cleantech industry first and foremost. 2. Providing professional resources dedicated to advocating with National, State, and Local governments for programs and resources that will support the growth of the industry. 3. Convening the industry for purposes of capacity building, education, training, and creating public policy initiatives that are consistent with the needs of the industry. 4. Providing a single source of reliable and sophisticated information about the industry, trends, analysis, and a comprehensive database of Colorado companies. 5. Providing a single point of contact to negotiate and coordinate with governments, economic development agencies, research institutions, laboratories, and others. 6. Serving as the lead partner in the development and implementation of a multi-year strategy to build and sustain the industry in Colorado. This will be accomplished through the creation of a statewide strategic plan in the first year of the Association to promote the growth of the industry in Colorado. Current Status: CCIA is a new organization in the start-up phase of its development. A new Executive Director will drive the initial development by establishing the organization as the pre-eminent cleantech industry organization in the state and developing resources to sustain the organization. An organizing committee is in the process of recruiting and inviting founding members to serve as a leadership group for CCIA. By early 2009, the organizing committee will identify some seed funding and a new Executive Director for the initial operations of CCIA. The new Executive Director will receive support from the organizing committee, founding members, and a new Board of Directors in identifying strategies for longer-term sustainability of the organization. The Executive Director will be primarily responsible for implementing these strategies. A legislative agenda for 2009 is being formed and a lobbyist has been retained. An initial communications strategy has been identified and a communications consultant has been retained. RESPONSIBILITIES ________________________________________ The Executive Director serves as the chief executive officer and manages the day-to-day administrative affairs of the organization, reporting to and under the direction of the board of directors. The Executive Director represents the cleantech industry in the broader local, regional and national communities, and is responsible for generating the resources necessary to support the annual goals, operations and activities of CCIA. Key responsibilities of the position include the following leadership and administrative functions: Leadership ??? Completing the formation of the organization, including recruitment of a Board of directors, membership development, development of materials and communication vehicles that articulate the value proposition of the new organization, and creation of a database relevant to the industry ??? Moving the organization from its early stage to a credible and sustainable Association that meets the promise of its mission ??? Raising funds from members, sponsors, grantees and others to support all activities of CCIA ??? Developing CCIA???s strategic plan and leading a new effort to create a state-wide cleantech industry strategic plan ??? Pro-actively representing and promoting the interests of CCIA and its members to individuals, elected and appointed officials, research and education institutions, business groups, the news media and the general public ??? Serving as the liaison with other Colorado-based organizations and national industry organizations ??? Developing and implementing an effective advocacy and lobbying program at the state level; initiating legislation consistent with strategic plans ??? Assisting the economic development community in development of recruitment and retention strategies Administrative ??? Providing management support and direction to CCIA???s board, committees, and other volunteers ??? Recommending and presenting an annual program of educational, technical and networking opportunities for members ??? Overseeing membership development and retention ??? Producing communication vehicles ??? Overseeing the day-to-day operations of CCIA, including the eventual recruitment of additional staff and managing contract employees ??? Assembling, organizing and maintaining CCIA???s records, including those records, files and documents relating to CCIA???s finances, corporate status and membership; procuring an annual financial audit ??? Producing and presenting to the membership CCIA???s financial statements, membership roster, and status of development and implementation of the strategic plan EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE ________________________________________ ??? Bachelor???s degree from an accredited higher education institution. ??? Experience in a relevant organization, experience in/familiarity with the variety of constituencies in industries such as the cleantch industry, including industry, research institutions, economic development, government, technology transfer, and other interested associations is a significant plus. ??? Demonstrated experience/ability to raise funds and develop resources. ??? Staff and budget management experience. ??? Experience working with/reporting to a board of directors is preferred. ??? Program and policy development experience is a positive. PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS ________________________________________ ??? Must project outstanding leadership attributes and interpersonal skills; desire and ability to develop and maintain relationships and a sense of community with members and constituents; sensitivity to the variety of needs and agendas of members and constituents. ??? Excellent written, verbal and listening communication skills; confident, mature presentation skills with an ability to develop immediate credibility with diverse parties. ??? Strong work ethic; goal orientation and drive to make things happen. COMPENSATION ________________________________________ Compensation will be a base salary that is market-based, and will correspond to the experience level, credentials, and personal characteristics of the candidate. A benefit package will be offered to the successful candidate including 401(k) plan with a matching provision, and health, vision, dental, life and disability insurance. Relocation expenses will be considered and negotiated on an individual basis. NOMINATIONS AND APPLICATIONS To submit a nomination, please send a letter of nomination with the nominee???s contact information and/or the nominee???s resume. To submit an application, please send a cover letter and resume. The Search Committee will begin reviewing resumes on November 1, 2008 and will continue until the position is filled. All materials will be handled in a confidential manner. Please send all materials to: Colleen Wuchenich Attention: CCIA Search Committee c/o Sequel Venture Partners 4430 Arapahoe Avenue, Suite 220 Boulder, CO 80303 colleen at sequelvc.com From redamar at oikos.unam.mx Thu Nov 6 11:03:50 2008 From: redamar at oikos.unam.mx (=?ISO-8859-1?Q?=22Ren=E9_D=2E_Mart=EDnez_Bravo=22?=) Date: Thu, 06 Nov 2008 10:03:50 -0600 Subject: [GHG Network] software inventory report for LULUCF Message-ID: <49131566.8020209@oikos.unam.mx> Dear community, Someone knows a version or link of software (report sheets) Good Practice Guidelines 2003 (LULUCF) for use on Mac computers? I download the software for PC version but, not run on Mac. Thanks all, Ren? -- Este mensaje ha sido analizado por MailScanner en busca de virus y otros contenidos peligrosos, y se considera que est? limpio. For all your IT requirements visit: http://www.transtec.co.uk -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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L'appel ? projet pour participer au s?minaire touche ? sa fin. Les porteurs de projets ayant soumis une candidature recevront bient?t les r?sultats de la s?lection. Les derni?res personnes d?sireuses de participer sont pri?es de se manifester au plus vite. Je porte ? nouveau ? votre attention le fait que ce s?minaire est avant tout d?di? aux porteurs de projets B?ninois et se d?roulera en fran?ais. En vous remerciant par avance Cordialement Houssin J?r?my Consultant Energie et Changement Climatique Dear Sirs, ERM and UNEP organise a training workshop in Cotonou about MDP and Voluntary Markets, Benin, from the 17th to 21th of November 2008, to help African project sponsors in the sector of agroforestery and bio energy. You will find attached to the mail the programme of the workshop, information about the programme CASCADe and important information about the organisation of the seminar. The call for project launched two weeks ago comes to an end. The projects holders who submitted a candidature will receive very soon the results of the selection. The last persons who may be interested in participating to the workshop are asked to submit a project urgently. I remind you that this workshop is in priority dedicated to Benin project holders, and will be in French. Thank you in advance Houssin J?r?my Energy and Climate Change consultant ________________________________ This electronic mail message may contain information which is (a) LEGALLY PRIVILEGED, PROPRIETARY IN NATURE, OR OTHERWISE PROTECTED BY LAW FROM DISCLOSURE, and (b) intended only for the use of the Addressee (s) names herein. If you are not the Addressee (s), or the person responsible for delivering this to the Addressee (s), you are hereby notified that reading, copying, or distributing this message is prohibited. 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Cocina Recetas pr?cticas y comida saludable http://ar.mujer.yahoo.com/cocina/ -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://milkyway.forumone.com/pipermail/discuss/attachments/20081113/57c01510/attachment.html From blovell at eartheconomics.org Wed Nov 12 14:30:13 2008 From: blovell at eartheconomics.org (Briana Lovell) Date: Wed, 12 Nov 2008 14:30:13 -0500 (EST) Subject: [GHG Network] Carbon emissions from building materials Message-ID: <20081112193013.9630BC1800A@milkyway.forumone.com> Hi All - I'm looking for a good source for carbon emission coefficients from the production of several types of building materials. Though there are a number of individual Life Cycle Assessment studies on this type of thing, I have not yet found a source for standard emissions resulting from the production of concrete, structural steel, aggregate, etc. Data for the US would be ideal, but any other sources welcome as well. I am also looking for information on emissions from the production of shipping containers (one of the structural options being considered for this project). Is anyone aware of a study that has been done on this topic? Much appreciated, Briana -- briana e. lovell Research Analyst Earth Economics 1121 Tacoma Ave. South Tacoma, WA 98402 c. 503-816-4562 w. 253-539-4801 From ifzama4 at yahoo.com Thu Nov 13 21:49:30 2008 From: ifzama4 at yahoo.com (Isaac Zama) Date: Thu, 13 Nov 2008 18:49:30 -0800 (PST) Subject: [GHG Network] Help:Changing Careers In-Reply-To: <24396.56951.qm@web50710.mail.re2.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <374616.6420.qm@web55705.mail.re3.yahoo.com> Hello GHG Network, I am thinking of switching careers, and the GHG industry seems to be an interesting field. What does it take for someone with a graduate degree, but with no work experience need to do to enter the industry? What kinds of training do I need to take to get my foot in the door? What courses, programs do I need to take? What are the chancess of someone new in the field of getting a job after taking some courses? Are there any scholarhips, fellowships that one can compete for to take the necessary training? Are there companies or organizations out there that are willing to train someone to work for them? Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks Isaac Zama From AnthonyD at wri.org Fri Nov 14 09:51:36 2008 From: AnthonyD at wri.org (Anthony D'Agostino) Date: Fri, 14 Nov 2008 09:51:36 -0500 Subject: [GHG Network] Carbon emissions from building materials References: <20081112193013.9630BC1800A@milkyway.forumone.com> Message-ID: <46E2E1971BCEC1459149FBB1A4B4342C03097A86@wricsex029330.WRI.CRM.Local> Dear Briana, As to your first question on building materials, there are a couple of North American sources that have excellent LCI data for the sector. I would strongly recommend taking a look at the Athena Institute (http://www.athenasmi.org/) which offers both the Impact Estimator and EcoCalculator that sound like they would meet your needs. Athena Inst. is Canada-based, but the technology vintage should be quite comparable with US manufacturers. Otherwise you should also look at BEES (Building for Environmental and Economic Sustainability) which is free to download from the NIST site (http://www.bfrl.nist.gov/oae/software/bees/). A good percentage of BEES' LCI is modeled on generic data, so you won't have perfect figures if your aim is an LCA of specific manufacturers/makes. Still, you'll be able to get the GWP for all LC stages and then subtract out transportation, etc., if you are only looking for production-stage values. I hope this helps! Kind Regards, Anthony --------------------------- Anthony D'Agostino World Resources Institute - Greenhouse Gas Protocol 10 G Street NE, 8th Floor Washington, DC 20002 +1-202-729-7673 anthonyd at wri.org | http://www.ghgprotocol.org -----Original Message----- From: discuss-bounces at ghgnetwork.org [mailto:discuss-bounces at ghgnetwork.org] On Behalf Of Briana Lovell Sent: Wednesday, November 12, 2008 2:30 PM To: discuss at ghgnetwork.org Subject: [GHG Network] Carbon emissions from building materials Hi All - I'm looking for a good source for carbon emission coefficients from the production of several types of building materials. Though there are a number of individual Life Cycle Assessment studies on this type of thing, I have not yet found a source for standard emissions resulting from the production of concrete, structural steel, aggregate, etc. Data for the US would be ideal, but any other sources welcome as well. I am also looking for information on emissions from the production of shipping containers (one of the structural options being considered for this project). Is anyone aware of a study that has been done on this topic? Much appreciated, Briana -- briana e. lovell Research Analyst Earth Economics 1121 Tacoma Ave. South Tacoma, WA 98402 c. 503-816-4562 w. 253-539-4801 _______________________________________________ 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 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://milkyway.forumone.com/pipermail/discuss/attachments/20081114/9bdc5350/attachment.html From ted at caerdelyn.co.uk Fri Nov 14 13:25:57 2008 From: ted at caerdelyn.co.uk (Ted Marynicz) Date: Fri, 14 Nov 2008 18:25:57 +0000 Subject: [GHG Network] Carbon emissions from building materials In-Reply-To: <20081112193013.9630BC1800A@milkyway.forumone.com> References: <20081112193013.9630BC1800A@milkyway.forumone.com> Message-ID: <491DC2B5.5050305@caerdelyn.co.uk> Briana, you may want to register (free) to get a copy of the Bath University ICE (Inventory of Carbon & Energy) database which is available as a pdf file and which covers most common building materials although this is UK/European focussed. See http://www.bath.ac.uk/mech-eng/sert/embodied/ Regards, Ted Marynicz Briana Lovell wrote: > Hi All - > > I'm looking for a good source for carbon emission coefficients from the production of several types of building materials. Though there are a number of individual Life Cycle Assessment studies on this type of thing, I have not yet found a source for standard emissions resulting from the production of concrete, structural steel, aggregate, etc. Data for the US would be ideal, but any other sources welcome as well. > > I am also looking for information on emissions from the production of shipping containers (one of the structural options being considered for this project). Is anyone aware of a study that has been done on this topic? > > Much appreciated, > > Briana > > -- > briana e. lovell > Research Analyst > Earth Economics > 1121 Tacoma Ave. South > Tacoma, WA 98402 > > c. 503-816-4562 > w. 253-539-4801 > _______________________________________________ > 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 jpittman at eartheconomics.org Fri Nov 14 15:25:04 2008 From: jpittman at eartheconomics.org (James Pittman) Date: Fri, 14 Nov 2008 12:25:04 -0800 Subject: [GHG Network] Industrial shipping containers Message-ID: <51C1B463-24E0-44AA-865C-F00C36C5CB3A@eartheconomics.org> Greetings, We are doing some research on GHG emissions from the manufacturing of various construction materials and one option being considered is use of shipping containers. Does anyone have GHG emissions factors (in carbon equivalents, of course) for manufacture of industrial shipping containers? Thanks in advance for any help and apologies for cross-postings since we have several folks working on this one. James ________________________________________ James R. Pittman, M.Sc. Managing Director and Ecological Economist Earth Economics | http://www.eartheconomics.org p 253.539.4801 | jpittman at eartheconomics.org -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://milkyway.forumone.com/pipermail/discuss/attachments/20081114/4bbad1fb/attachment.html From RBlakeney at morrisonhershfield.com Fri Nov 14 16:37:07 2008 From: RBlakeney at morrisonhershfield.com (Robert Blakeney) Date: Fri, 14 Nov 2008 16:37:07 -0500 Subject: [GHG Network] Carbon emissions from building materials In-Reply-To: <20081112193013.9630BC1800A@milkyway.forumone.com> References: <20081112193013.9630BC1800A@milkyway.forumone.com> Message-ID: <491DA931.3CE8.006F.0@morrisonhershfield.com> Hi Briana, The Athena Sustainable Materials Institute (Athena) has developed Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) software that evaluates environmental impact, embodied material effects and global warming impact of buildings and building operations. The software is paired with an extensive database of materials and their embodied environmental effects and is capable of modeling 95% of the building stock in North America. Information on Athena and the ATHENA? LCA software tools can be found on our website at http://www.morrisonhershfield.com/sustainability/OurPartner.asp or the Athena website at http://www.athenasmi.ca. Hope this helps, Rob Blakeney, P.Eng. LEED Accredited Professional Morrison Hershfield Limited Suite 600, 235 Yorkland Blvd., Toronto, ON, M2J 1T1 PH: 416-495-4293 e-mail: rblakeney at morrisonhershfield.com web: www.morrisonhershfield.com >>> Briana Lovell 11/12/2008 2:30 PM >>> Hi All - I'm looking for a good source for carbon emission coefficients from the production of several types of building materials. Though there are a number of individual Life Cycle Assessment studies on this type of thing, I have not yet found a source for standard emissions resulting from the production of concrete, structural steel, aggregate, etc. Data for the US would be ideal, but any other sources welcome as well. I am also looking for information on emissions from the production of shipping containers (one of the structural options being considered for this project). Is anyone aware of a study that has been done on this topic? Much appreciated, Briana -- briana e. lovell Research Analyst Earth Economics 1121 Tacoma Ave. South Tacoma, WA 98402 c. 503-816-4562 w. 253-539-4801 _______________________________________________ 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 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://milkyway.forumone.com/pipermail/discuss/attachments/20081114/3ad72e7a/attachment.html From discuss-owner at ghgnetwork.org Sat Nov 15 09:34:37 2008 From: discuss-owner at ghgnetwork.org (Michael Gillenwater [moderator]) Date: Sat, 15 Nov 2008 06:34:37 -0800 (PST) Subject: [GHG Network] Help:Changing Careers References: <374616.6420.qm@web55705.mail.re3.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <240027.80025.qm@web38905.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Issac, My first recommendation for someone looking to get into the GHG management field would be to take a look at the GHG Management Institute. The Institute is a non-profit organization whose mission is exactly to help people like you. If you have questions, you can email: info at ghginstitute.org And they will make sure you are taken care of. Michael [also moderator of Network] ________________________________ Michael Gillenwater GHG Management Institute (Dean of Institute) ________________________________ ________________________________ From: Isaac Zama To: Discuss at ghgnetwork.org Sent: Thursday, November 13, 2008 9:49:30 PM Subject: [GHG Network] Help:Changing Careers Hello GHG Network, I am thinking of switching careers, and the GHG industry seems to be an interesting field. What does it take for someone with a graduate degree, but with no work experience need to do to enter the industry? What kinds of training do I need to take to get my foot in the door? What courses, programs do I need to take? What are the chancess of someone new in the field of getting a job after taking some courses? Are there any scholarhips, fellowships that one can compete for to take the necessary training? Are there companies or organizations out there that are willing to train someone to work for them? Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks Isaac Zama _______________________________________________ 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 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://milkyway.forumone.com/pipermail/discuss/attachments/20081115/6ddd4cad/attachment.html From credcsecretariat at yahoo.com Mon Nov 17 10:01:42 2008 From: credcsecretariat at yahoo.com (Etiosa CREDC) Date: Mon, 17 Nov 2008 07:01:42 -0800 (PST) Subject: [GHG Network] Communique issued at the National Dialogue to Promote Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Message-ID: <36369.445.qm@web110211.mail.gq1.yahoo.com> Dear All, The conference ?National Dialogue to Promote Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency in Nigeria? held on the 10-11 November 2008 at Parkview Hotels, Abuja. The conference was organized by the Community Research and Development Centre (CREDC). The Global Greengrants Fund and the Environmental Rights Action/Friends of the Earth Nigeria provided financial support to organize the conference. A total of 50 participants attended the conference from different regions of Nigeria. The Special Guest of Honour was the Honourable Minister of the Federal Ministry of Environment, Housing and Urban Development ably represented by Dr. Victor Fodeke, Head of Special Climate Change Unit. ? Participants in the conference were representatives of civil society organizations, NGOs, religious organizations, academic institutions, the private sector, government and the media. The conference featured paper presentations, exhibitions, discussions, resolutions and the development of a roadmap to integrate energy efficiency into Nigeria?s policy framework. ? The objectives of the Conference were to enhance stakeholders? capacity to advocate for energy efficiency and promote renewable energy technologies; to create awareness on the concept of energy efficiency; and to develop strategies to integrate energy efficiency policy into Nigeria?s policy framework. ? Other issues discuss were ways Nigerian stakeholders/organizations could benefit from the CDM Fund to promote energy efficiency technologies. ? The CREDC has entered into partnership with the Federal Ministry of Environment, Housing and Urban Development, Special Climate Change Unit to promote renewable energy and energy efficiency in Nigeria. Other outcomes of the conference include the awareness creation on the concept of energy efficiency among policy makers and other stakeholders; development of a road map to integrate energy efficiency policy into Nigeria?s policy framework; development of strategies to promote the concept of energy efficiency and renewable energy technologies at the institutional, local, state and national levels; and the creation of a network named Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Network (REEEN) with the mandate to promote renewable energy and energy efficiency in Nigeria. ? Attached is the communiqu? that was issued during the conference. Please help to circulate widely. ? Regards, ? Etiosa Uyigue Etiosa Uyigue ?(M. Sc).? Executive Director, Community Research and Development Centre (CREDC) Office Adress: 90 Uselu-Lagos Raod, Opposite Zenith Bank, P.O. 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LEED Accredited Professional Morrison Hershfield Limited Suite 600, 235 Yorkland Blvd., Toronto, ON, M2J 1T1 PH: 416-495-4293 e-mail: rblakeney at morrisonhershfield.com web: www.morrisonhershfield.com ( http://www.morrisonhershfield.com/ ) -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://milkyway.forumone.com/pipermail/discuss/attachments/20081117/d5c4d120/attachment.html From tricia.kenny at stepgreen.ie Mon Nov 17 12:23:54 2008 From: tricia.kenny at stepgreen.ie (Tricia Kenny) Date: Mon, 17 Nov 2008 17:23:54 -0000 Subject: [GHG Network] carbon offsets from building energy efficiency Message-ID: <775FE547356D3B419B50E0DD6DE28C0B0787AB@stepgreensrv.Stepgreen.local> Robert, This is a tricky area. If you wish to trade carbon credits in the voluntary market in an Annex ! country, the government of that country must retire EU ETS credits on behalf of the voluntary initiative. This is due to double counting issues. The French government has come up with a model to deal with this which maybe worth investigating first. Regards, Tricia Tricia Kenny Director StepGreen Estuary House | Swords Business Park | Swords | Co. Dublin T: +353 1 8135566 / +353 86 8377884 F: +353-1-813-5569 E: tricia.kenny at stepgreen.ie W: www.stepgreen.ie Step Green Ltd trading as StepGreen P Please consider the environment before printing this e-mail. ________________________________ From: discuss-bounces at ghgnetwork.org [mailto:discuss-bounces at ghgnetwork.org] On Behalf Of Robert Blakeney Sent: 17 November 2008 17:15 To: discuss at ghgnetwork.org Subject: [GHG Network] carbon offsets from building energy efficiency I am looking for information about participation of buildings in emerging carbon marketplaces. In other words, how (if at all) can building energy efficiency be translated into tradable carbon emission reductions? Are any carbon aggregators/brokers trying to unlock this important piece? I'd really appreciate any info &/or guidance on where to look. Thanks in advance Rob Blakeney, P.Eng. LEED Accredited Professional Morrison Hershfield Limited Suite 600, 235 Yorkland Blvd., Toronto, ON, M2J 1T1 PH: 416-495-4293 e-mail: rblakeney at morrisonhershfield.com web: www.morrisonhershfield.com -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://milkyway.forumone.com/pipermail/discuss/attachments/20081117/5d9ad19e/attachment.html From Jean-Robert_Wells at uqac.ca Mon Nov 17 14:45:58 2008 From: Jean-Robert_Wells at uqac.ca (Jean-Robert_Wells at uqac.ca) Date: Mon, 17 Nov 2008 14:45:58 -0500 Subject: [GHG Network] Re : Re: carbon offsets from building energy efficiency In-Reply-To: <775FE547356D3B419B50E0DD6DE28C0B0787AB@stepgreensrv.Stepgreen.local> References: <775FE547356D3B419B50E0DD6DE28C0B0787AB@stepgreensrv.Stepgreen.local> Message-ID: Hi Robert. It can also be a tricky for the addtionality issues of your GHG reductions claims if there's already an existing reduction program based on energy efficiency measures, which is the case here in Canada. The ecoENERGY Efficiency Initiative aims to invest more than $375 million between 2007 and 2011 to promote smarter energy and thus reduce GHG emissions I guess you may already know that program but anyway the web page is: http://oee.nrcan.gc.ca/corporate/eeinitiative.cfm?attr=0 Jean-Robert Wells, P.Eng., M.Sc. Research associates Chaire de recherche en ?co-Conseil D?partement des sciences fondamentales, UQAC 555 boul de l'Universit? Chicoutimi, Qu?, G7H 2B1 (418) 545-5011 x-2566 jrwells at uqac.ca skype: jrwells2 http://ecoconseil.uqac.ca -------------- next part -------------- Robert, This is a tricky area. If you wish to trade carbon credits in the voluntary market in an Annex ! country, the government of that country must retire EU ETS credits on behalf of the voluntary initiative. This is due to double counting issues. The French government has come up with a model to deal with this which maybe worth investigating first. Regards, Tricia Tricia Kenny Director StepGreen Estuary House | Swords Business Park | Swords | Co. Dublin T: +353 1 8135566 / +353 86 8377884 F: +353-1-813-5569 E: tricia.kenny at stepgreen.ie W: www.stepgreen.ie Step Green Ltd trading as StepGreen P Please consider the environment before printing this e-mail. ________________________________ From: discuss-bounces at ghgnetwork.org [mailto:discuss-bounces at ghgnetwork.org] On Behalf Of Robert Blakeney Sent: 17 November 2008 17:15 To: discuss at ghgnetwork.org Subject: [GHG Network] carbon offsets from building energy efficiency I am looking for information about participation of buildings in emerging carbon marketplaces. In other words, how (if at all) can building energy efficiency be translated into tradable carbon emission reductions? Are any carbon aggregators/brokers trying to unlock this important piece? I'd really appreciate any info &/or guidance on where to look. Thanks in advance Rob Blakeney, P.Eng. LEED Accredited Professional Morrison Hershfield Limited Suite 600, 235 Yorkland Blvd., Toronto, ON, M2J 1T1 PH: 416-495-4293 e-mail: rblakeney at morrisonhershfield.com web: www.morrisonhershfield.com -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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The software will be used on mobile GPS devices in land-use and forestry projects to gather information about forest carbon densities for estimation of carbon credit generation potential from reduced deforestation activities. Terra Global Capital provides organizations with strategic advice in environmental markets to facilitate and provide services to the market for land-based carbon and other environmental credits. By combining remote sensing based measurement methodologies with carbon finance, Terra Global Capital aims to lower costs and increase accuracy for the generation of carbon credits from afforestation, reforestation, agro-forestry, changes in agricultural practices, and avoided deforestation projects around the world. Terra Global Capital submitted the first Methodology and performed the carbon development for the first Reduced Emissions from Degradation and Deforestation (REDD) project on the Voluntary Carbon Standard (VCS). If you are interested or would like more details, please email mark.lambert(at)terraglobalcapital.com . If you know someone who may be interested in this opportunity, please forward this email. Thanks! *Mark Lambert* Terra Global Capital, LLC 456 Montgomery Street 8th Floor San Francisco, CA 94104 1.415.830.4371 mark.lambert at terraglobalcapital.com http://www.terraglobalcapital.com -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://milkyway.forumone.com/pipermail/discuss/attachments/20081118/f4f871a7/attachment.html From WhiteheadD at landcareresearch.co.nz Mon Nov 24 16:12:42 2008 From: WhiteheadD at landcareresearch.co.nz (David Whitehead) Date: Tue, 25 Nov 2008 10:12:42 +1300 Subject: [GHG Network] Job vacancies, Landcare Research, New Zealand Message-ID: 25 November 2008 Please will you kindly include the following advert (see below) for job vacancies at Landcare Research in New Zealand in the next Discuss Digest. Thank you, David David Whitehead Science Team Leader, Global Change Processes Landcare Research Gerald Street PO Box 40 Lincoln 7640 New Zealand tel: +64 3 321 9862 fax: +64 3 321 9998 mobile: 027 607 1831 email: whiteheadD at landcareresearch.co.nz Greenhouse Gases Exchange/Soil Carbon Scientists Manaaki Whenua - Landcare Research - is New Zealand's leading provider of solutions and advice for the sustainable development and management of land-based natural resources. Our vision is to develop and share innovative science for a sustainable future. Our Global Change Processes team requires two Scientists with specialist skills in soil carbon and/or agricultural greenhouse gases in our Global Change Processes team. These roles will form an important part of our well-funded programmes that focus on the processes regulating the storage of carbon and emission of carbon dioxide and agricultural greenhouse gases from the soil. Our research covers all land use types including grazed pastures, regenerating shrublands and both native and exotic forests. Our aim is to develop assessment tools and options for both mitigating carbon loss and minimising greenhouse gas emissions in relation to land-use change. The team works closely with government agencies to assist them to develop inventories and policies for minimising greenhouse gas emissions. For these opportunities we will consider applications from a range of backgrounds and interests. However it is essential that you possess both a PhD and ongoing work experience broadly relevant to soil carbon research and/or greenhouse gas exchange. Applicants will preferably be capable in leading research programmes, developing relationships with research users, mentoring other team members and in facilitating multi-disciplinary projects. Both positions are full-time and open-term. We are seeking to locate one position with the team based at Massey University in Palmerston North and the other will be based at Lincoln, near Christchurch. For further information please contact David Whitehead on whiteheadd at landcareresearch.co.nz. To apply, please lodge your details on our online application form at www.landcareresearch.co.nz/jobs. Applications close on Sunday 7 December 2008. ________________________________ Please consider the environment before printing this email Warning: This electronic message together with any attachments is confidential. If you receive it in error: (i) you must not read, use, disclose, copy or retain it; (ii) please contact the sender immediately by reply email and then delete the emails. The views expressed in this email may not be those of Landcare Research New Zealand Limited. http://www.landcareresearch.co.nz -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Regards Pravin Jadhav From credcsecretariat at yahoo.com Tue Nov 25 06:05:48 2008 From: credcsecretariat at yahoo.com (Etiosa CREDC) Date: Tue, 25 Nov 2008 03:05:48 -0800 (PST) Subject: [GHG Network] National Dialogue to Promote Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency in Nigeria Message-ID: <332450.20419.qm@web110205.mail.gq1.yahoo.com> Dear All, The conference ?National Dialogue to Promote Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency in Nigeria? held on the 10-11 November 2008 at Parkview Hotels, Abuja. The conference was organized by the Community Research and Development Centre (CREDC). The Global Greengrants Fund and the Environmental Rights Action/Friends of the Earth Nigeria provided financial support to organize the conference. A total of 50 participants attended the conference from different regions of Nigeria. The Special Guest of Honour was the Honourable Minister of the Federal Ministry of Environment, Housing and Urban Development ably represented by Dr. Victor Fodeke, Head of Special Climate Change Unit. ? Participants in the conference were representatives of civil society organizations, NGOs, religious organizations, academic institutions, the private sector, government and the media. The conference featured paper presentations, exhibitions, discussions, resolutions and the development of a roadmap to integrate energy efficiency into Nigeria?s policy framework. ? The objectives of the Conference were to enhance stakeholders? capacity to advocate for energy efficiency and promote renewable energy technologies; to create awareness on the concept of energy efficiency; and to develop strategies to integrate energy efficiency policy into Nigeria?s policy framework. ? Other issues discuss were ways Nigerian stakeholders/organizations could benefit from the CDM Fund to promote energy efficiency technologies. ? The CREDC has entered into partnership with the Federal Ministry of Environment, Housing and Urban Development, Special Climate Change Unit to promote renewable energy and energy efficiency in Nigeria. Other outcomes of the conference include the awareness creation on the concept of energy efficiency among policy makers and other stakeholders; development of a road map to integrate energy efficiency policy into Nigeria?s policy framework; development of strategies to promote the concept of energy efficiency and renewable energy technologies at the institutional, local, state and national levels; and the creation of a network named Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Network (REEEN) with the mandate to promote renewable energy and energy efficiency in Nigeria. ? Attached is the communiqu? that was issued during the conference. Please help to circulate widely. ? Regards, ? Etiosa Uyigue Etiosa Uyigue ?(M. Sc).? Executive Director, Community Research and Development Centre (CREDC) Office Adress: 90 Uselu-Lagos Raod, Opposite Zenith Bank, P.O. Box 11011, Benin 300001,Edo State, Nigeria Tel: +234 52 878788 Mobile: +234 703 940 5619 Efax: +1 309 401 0921 Emails: etiosa at credcentre.org; credcsecretariat at yahoo.com Website: www.credcentre.org -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://milkyway.forumone.com/pipermail/discuss/attachments/20081125/a4f8965b/attachment-0001.html -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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Partner companies commit to reducing their impact on the global environment by completing a corporate-wide inventory of their greenhouse gas emissions based on a quality management system, setting aggressive reduction goals, and annually reporting their progress to EPA. More than 225 businesses have joined, making Climate Leaders the largest corporate greenhouse gas goal-setting program in the United States. These partners represent more than 8 percent of total U.S. greenhouse gas emissions and 11 percent of U.S. GDP. The position is located in the Office of Atmospheric Program's Climate Protection Partnerships Division (CPPD), Energy Supply and Industry Branch (ESIB). ESIB is responsible for the implementation of voluntary programs that promote profitable opportunities for reducing emissions of greenhouse gases. These voluntary programs are designed to work in collaboration with industry to overcome a wide range of informational, technical, and institutional barriers to implementing cost-effective, greenhouse gas emissions reduction activities. This position will assist in the continued development and implementation of the Climate Leaders program. The position involves providing technical assistance to Climate Leaders companies to complete GHG inventories and set GHG reduction goals; supporting the development of sector-specific and cross-sector inventory protocols; serving in multi-stakeholder groups on issues regarding program priorities; engaging potential and current Climate Leaders companies through outreach efforts and tracking their progress in the program. In addition, the position involves developing and delivering technical presentations to various stakeholders, representing EPA at conferences and managing EPA contracts and grants. The ideal candidate will have a graduate degree in environmental policy, management, engineering or business administration, and be able to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, in particular with companies. Prior experience with the World Resources Institute/World Business Council for Sustainable Development GHG Protocol is preferred, but not required. This position is located in Washington, D.C. Some domestic travel is required. If interested, please e-mail a cover letter and resume to Anne Bradley, bradley.anne at epa.gov, by December 19, 2008. Expected salary range is from $82,961 to $107,854 (GS-13), depending on education level and work experience. NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE This invitation for resumes is an opportunity for you to introduce yourself to us. It is not an official job application process. All job openings will be announced on the U.S. Government?s website (www.USAJOBS.gov). EPA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Selection for this position will be based solely on merit without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender, national origin, political affiliation, disability, sexual orientation, marital or family status or any other non-merit factors. Applicant must be a U.S. Citizen. From nath at southcentre.org Tue Nov 25 18:43:48 2008 From: nath at southcentre.org (nath at southcentre.org) Date: Wed, 26 Nov 2008 00:43:48 +0100 Subject: [GHG Network] =?utf-8?q?Climate_Change_and_Development_=E2=80=93_?= =?utf-8?q?How_to_Mobilize=2C_Transfer_and_Use_Innovative_Funding?= Message-ID: Dear All, The following event is being organized on the side lines of the Follow-up International Conference on Financing for Development at Doha, Qatar. "Climate Change and Development ? How to Mobilize, Transfer and Use Innovative Funding, 1 December 2008, Sheraton Convention Centre, Doha, Qatar" Efforts to increase climate resilience, to move to a low-carbon development path and to maintain progress towards the MDGs will require new and additional financing from various sources. Several options are currently under consideration or are already being implemented. Dr. Yash Tandon, Executive Director, South Centre (the Geneva based Intergovernmental think tank of the developing countries) will be one of the panelists at this event organised by the European Commission, and Governments of Germany and Sweden. PANELISTS: Mr Dr. Danny Leipziger World Bank Vice-President for Poverty Reduction and Economic Management (tbc) Mr Louis Michel European Commissioner for Development and Humanitarian Aid Mr Dr. Ramakrishna Sithanen Vice-Prime Minister, Minister of Finance and Economic Empowerment, Mauritius Mr Dr. Yash Tandon Executive Director South Centre, Geneva Ms Margareta Wahlstr?m Swedish Commission on Climate Change and Development, UN Assistant Secretary-General for Disaster Risk Reduction Ms Heidemarie Wieczorek-Zeul Federal Minister for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), Germany; Special Envoy of the UN Secretary-General for the Follow-up International Conference on Financing for Development Moderator: Mr Johan Schaar Swedish Commission on Climate Change and Development More information at: http://www.southcentre.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=889&Itemid=77 best regards, Vikas Nath Head - Media and Communications South Centre Geneva Tel: + 41 22 791 8050 Web: www.SouthCentre.org From philj at co2group.co.nz Wed Nov 26 20:28:38 2008 From: philj at co2group.co.nz (Philip Jones) Date: Wed, 26 Nov 2008 20:28:38 -0500 (EST) Subject: [GHG Network] Verification of organisational inventories Message-ID: <20081127012838.5342AC1806D@milkyway.forumone.com> Hi, I would be interested in the views of GHG accounting practitioners on the need for verification when an emissions inventory has been prepared by a third party on behalf of an organisation. My company undertakes emissions measurements for organisations. We manage the full emissions measurement process on our clients??? behalf, using the GHG Protocol and ISO 14064:1 standards. We work with our clients to understand their organizational structure, their operations, their emissions sources, and the availability of data related to those emissions sources. We then define the inventory boundary and the data which we require from the client. The required data is then collated by the client and provided to us, including examples of source data. We then complete the GHG inventory, estimate the emissions, and produce an inventory report. In general, the organizations are not participants in any external GHG programme, although the emissions results may be used to determine offset requirements on a voluntary basis (and maybe to claim ???carbon neutrality??? by buying credits equal to their estimated emissions). Given that our clients are already paying for an independent service, the need for, and associated cost of, a verification/external assurance has been questioned. I know that the ISO standard is flexible and allows the organization to determine ???an appropriate level of assurance based on the requirements of the intended user of the GHG inventory, taking into account relevant requirements of applicable programmes??? (8.1(c)). However, I???d be interested to know experienced practitioners??? views on the need for verification when an external party has prepared the inventory. Thanks. Phil Jones From jmatt at synergy.ae Thu Nov 27 10:08:47 2008 From: jmatt at synergy.ae (Matt) Date: Thu, 27 Nov 2008 19:08:47 +0400 Subject: [GHG Network] Invitation to join ECOSYNE - People for Planet Initiative - Group Page: http://www.linkedin.com/e/gis/1375477 Message-ID: <7.0.1.0.0.20081127181838.04851850@synergy.ae> Dear All, PERSONAL Invitation to join - ECOSYNE - People for Planet Initiative - Group Page: http://www.linkedin.com/e/gis/1375477 I would like to invite all of you to join this initiative, this group. Please go to the group page & send me a request and as long as your passionate about Climate Change, Renewable Energy, I will be glad to add you on Group Page: http://www.linkedin.com/e/gis/1375477 ECOSYNE - People for Planet Initiative is dedicated to all professionals and organizations passionate about contributing to our Planet by addressing issues of Climate Change. The initiative will create a platform for careers in the field of Climate Change, Renewable Energy, Carbon/CDM etc. Over the past few weeks we have seen clear evidence of how institutions and individuals could create wealth that turned out to be illusory. There is enterprise in the transformation to the low-carbon economy & several jobs that will be created. Let us accept the fact that climate change is still seen by many as a threat for the future, a risk approaching slowly from afar. London & several world cities is as much at risk from rising sea levels as from financial meltdown *. ECOSYNE - People for the Planet Initiative will focus on creating career opportunities that are generated by the global transition to the low carbon economy. Ecosyne will help individuals & companies who recognize that combating global warming is both a necessity and an economic opportunity by creating a platform & also in bringing talent & corporations from across the globe in addressing some of mankind's most pressing issues: energy security, climate change and truly sustainable human development Regards, J Matt Chief Executive Synergy Executive Search +971 2 6780320 [] -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://milkyway.forumone.com/pipermail/discuss/attachments/20081127/85b467ee/attachment.html -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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However, since your clent is not participating in a program that requires external verification, this step is optional based on your client's risk tolerance with regards to the accuracy of the inventory and avoidance of potential greenwashing claims around carbon neutrality. The more independent verification, the lower the risk. Best regards, -Richard Mendis www.clearstandards.com ----- Original Message ----- From: discuss-bounces at ghgnetwork.org To: discuss at ghgnetwork.org Sent: Wed Nov 26 19:28:38 2008 Subject: [GHG Network] Verification of organisational inventories Hi, I would be interested in the views of GHG accounting practitioners on the need for verification when an emissions inventory has been prepared by a third party on behalf of an organisation. My company undertakes emissions measurements for organisations. We manage the full emissions measurement process on our clients? behalf, using the GHG Protocol and ISO 14064:1 standards. We work with our clients to understand their organizational structure, their operations, their emissions sources, and the availability of data related to those emissions sources. We then define the inventory boundary and the data which we require from the client. The required data is then collated by the client and provided to us, including examples of source data. We then complete the GHG inventory, estimate the emissions, and produce an inventory report. In general, the organizations are not participants in any external GHG programme, although the emissions results may be used to determine offset requirements on a voluntary basis (and maybe to claim ?carbon neutrality? by buying credits equal to their estimated emissions). Given that our clients are already paying for an independent service, the need for, and associated cost of, a verification/external assurance has been questioned. I know that the ISO standard is flexible and allows the organization to determine ?an appropriate level of assurance based on the requirements of the intended user of the GHG inventory, taking into account relevant requirements of applicable programmes? (8.1(c)). However, I?d be interested to know experienced practitioners? views on the need for verification when an external party has prepared the inventory. Thanks. Phil Jones From michele.grossman at gmail.com Thu Nov 27 15:30:24 2008 From: michele.grossman at gmail.com (Michele Grossman) Date: Thu, 27 Nov 2008 12:30:24 -0800 Subject: [GHG Network] Verification of organisational inventories In-Reply-To: <20081127012838.5342AC1806D@milkyway.forumone.com> References: <20081127012838.5342AC1806D@milkyway.forumone.com> Message-ID: <253716980811271230s6da24589k417ba26d68b568dc@mail.gmail.com> Hi Phil, The NEED for verification depends on the complexity of the organization and what the organization intends to do with the inventory. If the inventory will only be used for internal purposes, a third-party verification is probably unnecessary; however, if the inventory or carbon footprint will be used in marketing of any kind, I strongly recommend verification to show an organization is serious and committed to decreasing GHG emissions. In my experience as both a developer and verifier of inventories, I have seen errors ranging from incorrect use of emissions factors and miscalculations to excluded emission sources caught by third party verification; these mistakes are not apparent to the parties immersed in the inventory development, even with senior level reviews and high quality QA/QC programs in place. Third party verification also aids in developing a transparent inventory which is important for anyone who might use the inventory--whether just for understanding or for decreasing emissions or expanding an existing sustainabilty program--internally or externally, in the future. As we move closer to regulation of GHG emissions in the U.S., and the carbon trading that likely comes with it, I agree with the internationally recognized GHG protocols that third party verification is necessary to ensure consistency, accuracy, completeness, transparency and relevance. Cheers, On Wed, Nov 26, 2008 at 5:28 PM, Philip Jones wrote: > Hi, > > I would be interested in the views of GHG accounting practitioners on the > need for verification when an emissions inventory has been prepared by a > third party on behalf of an organisation. > > My company undertakes emissions measurements for organisations. We manage > the full emissions measurement process on our clients' behalf, using the GHG > Protocol and ISO 14064:1 standards. > > We work with our clients to understand their organizational structure, > their operations, their emissions sources, and the availability of data > related to those emissions sources. We then define the inventory boundary > and the data which we require from the client. The required data is then > collated by the client and provided to us, including examples of source > data. We then complete the GHG inventory, estimate the emissions, and > produce an inventory report. > > In general, the organizations are not participants in any external GHG > programme, although the emissions results may be used to determine offset > requirements on a voluntary basis (and maybe to claim "carbon neutrality" by > buying credits equal to their estimated emissions). > > Given that our clients are already paying for an independent service, the > need for, and associated cost of, a verification/external assurance has been > questioned. > > I know that the ISO standard is flexible and allows the organization to > determine "an appropriate level of assurance based on the requirements of > the intended user of the GHG inventory, taking into account relevant > requirements of applicable programmes" (8.1(c)). > > However, I'd be interested to know experienced practitioners' views on the > need for verification when an external party has prepared the inventory. > > Thanks. > > Phil Jones > > > > _______________________________________________ > 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 > > -- Michele Grossman -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Ratton -----Original Message----- From: discuss-bounces at ghgnetwork.org [mailto:discuss-bounces at ghgnetwork.org] On Behalf Of Richard Mendis Sent: quinta-feira, 27 de novembro de 2008 15:50 To: philj at co2group.co.nz; discuss at ghgnetwork.org Subject: Re: [GHG Network] Verification of organisational inventories Hello Philip, The fact that a company has contracted a third party consultant to assist in the development of their inventory does not preclude the need for an independent verification by another party. This is similar to hiring a consultant to develop a quality management system - you still need a third party auditor to achieve ISO certification. However, since your clent is not participating in a program that requires external verification, this step is optional based on your client's risk tolerance with regards to the accuracy of the inventory and avoidance of potential greenwashing claims around carbon neutrality. The more independent verification, the lower the risk. Best regards, -Richard Mendis www.clearstandards.com ----- Original Message ----- From: discuss-bounces at ghgnetwork.org To: discuss at ghgnetwork.org Sent: Wed Nov 26 19:28:38 2008 Subject: [GHG Network] Verification of organisational inventories Hi, I would be interested in the views of GHG accounting practitioners on the need for verification when an emissions inventory has been prepared by a third party on behalf of an organisation. My company undertakes emissions measurements for organisations. We manage the full emissions measurement process on our clients' behalf, using the GHG Protocol and ISO 14064:1 standards. We work with our clients to understand their organizational structure, their operations, their emissions sources, and the availability of data related to those emissions sources. We then define the inventory boundary and the data which we require from the client. The required data is then collated by the client and provided to us, including examples of source data. We then complete the GHG inventory, estimate the emissions, and produce an inventory report. In general, the organizations are not participants in any external GHG programme, although the emissions results may be used to determine offset requirements on a voluntary basis (and maybe to claim "carbon neutrality" by buying credits equal to their estimated emissions). Given that our clients are already paying for an independent service, the need for, and associated cost of, a verification/external assurance has been questioned. I know that the ISO standard is flexible and allows the organization to determine "an appropriate level of assurance based on the requirements of the intended user of the GHG inventory, taking into account relevant requirements of applicable programmes" (8.1(c)). However, I'd be interested to know experienced practitioners' views on the need for verification when an external party has prepared the inventory. Thanks. 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Neither the confidentiality nor the integrity of this message can be vouched for following transmission on the Internet. ************************************************************** From philj at co2group.co.nz Sun Nov 30 15:21:44 2008 From: philj at co2group.co.nz (Philip Jones) Date: Sun, 30 Nov 2008 15:21:44 -0500 (EST) Subject: [GHG Network] Fugitive emissions of HFCs Message-ID: <20081130202144.A125EC1805F@milkyway.forumone.com> Hi, I understand that HFCs may be released from gas storage facilities (e.g. for LPG), but I've not been able to find any sources to provide any detail (e.g. GHG Protocol). I would be grateful if someone can confirm whether this is the case and if so help to point me in the right direction for more information. Thanks, Phil Jones From doregan at libertyenviro.com Sun Nov 30 17:50:49 2008 From: doregan at libertyenviro.com (Dennis O'Regan) Date: Sun, 30 Nov 2008 17:50:49 -0500 (EST) Subject: [GHG Network] Fugitive emissions of HFCs Message-ID: <20081130225049.16933C18094@milkyway.forumone.com> I've never heard of HFCs being released from the processing of gas or oil to produce propane/LPG. Any chillers/compressors that are used to chill LPG could release HFCs, but the releases would be very site-pecific and depend upon the facility's maintenance practices. You may want to look at the specifics of actual gas processing to determine how propane is liquified. It could be that they use ammonia, propane mixtures, or CO2. I do not have any specifics on production. Dennis From John.Fillo at erm.com Sun Nov 30 22:41:31 2008 From: John.Fillo at erm.com (John Fillo) Date: Sun, 30 Nov 2008 22:41:31 -0500 Subject: [GHG Network] Verification of organisational inventories In-Reply-To: <20081127012838.5342AC1806D@milkyway.forumone.com> References: <20081127012838.5342AC1806D@milkyway.forumone.com> Message-ID: Phil You raise an interesting question to which I feel compelled to respond. While your client may be using a third party to develop their GHG emissions inventory, the performance of an independent, third-party verification of the inventory must be a separate and distinct step from that of the inventory's development (whether you client is required to have such verification or chooses to do so voluntarily). If such verification is required (resulting from participation in a mandatory or voluntary scheme or program), then it is required and it is not possible for the preparer of the inventory to perform the independent verifcation. My perspective has been informed by a decade of performing EHS/sustainable development data (including GHG and energy) verification through the lens of a Big 4 accountancy, where I learned the value proposition for such verification as three fold: 1. First and foremost, verification provides management with a level of confidence in the reported data and its underpinnings. It confirms the veracity and effectiveness of processes/procedures, internal controls and systems used to develop, compile, manage and report the subject data. 2. Such verification engagements always incorporated the development of a management letter, which provides the client with feedback on strengths and gaps in their 'data' (processes, internal controls and systems, as well as the reported information), and recommendations for continuous improvement. If handled properly and taken seriously, such recommendations are treated as assignable and actionable by management. 3. Last but not least, a formal opinion is provided, in accordance with the scope of the verification. While it would seem that item #3 is the primary objective, there is substantial value in items #1 and #2. And to the extent that the inventory has been prepared properly and with appropriate documentation and audit trail, the verifier should be able to perform their work with the utmost efficiency. Best Regards John John P. Fillo, Ph.D., CPEA Environmental Resources Management, Inc. 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Thank you. ________________________________________ From: discuss-bounces at ghgnetwork.org [discuss-bounces at ghgnetwork.org] On Behalf Of Philip Jones [philj at co2group.co.nz] Sent: Wednesday, November 26, 2008 8:28 PM To: discuss at ghgnetwork.org Subject: [GHG Network] Verification of organisational inventories Hi, I would be interested in the views of GHG accounting practitioners on the need for verification when an emissions inventory has been prepared by a third party on behalf of an organisation. My company undertakes emissions measurements for organisations. We manage the full emissions measurement process on our clients? behalf, using the GHG Protocol and ISO 14064:1 standards. We work with our clients to understand their organizational structure, their operations, their emissions sources, and the availability of data related to those emissions sources. We then define the inventory boundary and the data which we require from the client. The required data is then collated by the client and provided to us, including examples of source data. We then complete the GHG inventory, estimate the emissions, and produce an inventory report. In general, the organizations are not participants in any external GHG programme, although the emissions results may be used to determine offset requirements on a voluntary basis (and maybe to claim ?carbon neutrality? by buying credits equal to their estimated emissions). Given that our clients are already paying for an independent service, the need for, and associated cost of, a verification/external assurance has been questioned. I know that the ISO standard is flexible and allows the organization to determine ?an appropriate level of assurance based on the requirements of the intended user of the GHG inventory, taking into account relevant requirements of applicable programmes? (8.1(c)). 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