[open-sustainability] Mandatory GHG reporting for 1,100 of the UK’s biggest companies

Wed May 15 13:27:28 UTC 2013

I'm not sure about a standard specifically for carbon data, but with
respect to technical machine readability and legal openness, the Open
Definition covers both of these things:

http://opendefinition.org/

Does anyone know anyone who was involved in the new legislation, or who
might know more about it?

J.

On 15 May 2013 09:32, Maya Forstater <hiyamaya at gmail.com> wrote:

> Is there an open data standard for them to publish with?
>
> Could one be developed ? - with WBCSD/WRI and/or The Carbon Trust (if
> there is a uk focus) and a few companies already publishing and willing to
> take the next step?
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> On 14 May 2013, at 21:10, Tyler Christie <tyler at amee.com> wrote:
>
> Hi Jonathan
>
> I don't believe this has been mandated.
>
> As soon as data is published though amee will aggregate it and publish for
> free on company profiles on amee.com and via our API for free.
>
> Cheers,
>
> Tyler
>
>
> On 14 May 2013 15:11, Jonathan Gray <jonathan.gray at okfn.org> wrote:
>
>> Just to pick up on this thread from a few weeks ago...
>>
>> Does anyone know whether these proposed new regulations will say anything
>> regarding (i) the machine readability and (ii) the legal
>> reusability/openness of the information that is reported?
>>
>> I can't see anything mentioned in the draft order:
>>
>>
>> https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/82573/consult-ghg-regulations-20131.pdf
>>
>> It would be good to see the UK government connect this to their broader
>> commitment to open data.
>>
>>
>> On 30 April 2013 14:19, Townsend J.H. <J.Townsend at soton.ac.uk> wrote:
>>
>>> Mandatory GHG reporting “opportunity” for all
>>>
>>>
>>> http://www.environmentalistonline.com/article/2013-04-23/mandatory-ghg-reporting-opportunity-for-all
>>>
>>> Ahead of new legislation requiring FTSE-listed firms to report their
>>> greenhouse-gas (GHG) emissions, IEMA says all organisations can benefit
>>> from getting to grips with GHG accounting
>>>
>>> Related articles
>>>
>>>   *   IEMA publishes guide on mandatory reporting<
>>> http://www.environmentalistonline.com/article/2012-07-11/iema-publishes-guide-on-mandatory-reporting
>>> >
>>>   *   Clegg orders mandatory reporting from 2013<
>>> http://www.environmentalistonline.com/article/2012-07-18/clegg-orders-mandatory-reporting-from-2013
>>> >
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> The introduction of mandatory GHG reporting <
>>> http://www.environmentalistonline.com/article/2012-07-11/iema-publishes-guide-on-mandatory-reporting>
>>> for 1,100 of the UK’s biggest companies is an opportunity for all
>>> businesses to focus on efficiency, drive down costs and reduce their
>>> environmental impact, according to IEMA.
>>>
>>> In the run up to the publication of the new regulations, due to be laid
>>> before parliament this month, Martin Baxter, the Institute’s executive
>>> director of policy, is urging UK firms, both big and small, to prepare for
>>> the changes.
>>>
>>> “These regulations will enable companies to manage longer-term
>>> environmental challenges, such as climate change<
>>> http://www.environmentalistonline.com/climate-change-ghg-emissions/adaptation>,
>>> and ensure the drive towards a resource efficient<
>>> http://www.environmentalistonline.com/article/2012-09-17/when-less-means-more>
>>> and low-carbon economy,” said Baxter.
>>>
>>> “Although non-listed large companies and SMEs will initially be outside
>>> the scope of the regulations, many will increasingly be asked to provide
>>> data by larger supply-chain client companies.
>>>
>>> “Preparing for GHG accounting will enable these companies to retain
>>> clients and achieve competitive advantage,” he added.
>>>
>>> GHG accounting can deliver tangible benefits according to research from
>>> IEMA<http://www.iema.net>, with around 70% of companies surveyed
>>> confirming that GHG reporting will deliver cost savings, and 77% saying it
>>> will lead to environmental benefits.
>>>
>>> Under the new reporting regulations, all firms listed on the main market
>>> of the London Stock Exchanges, will have to report their scope 1 and 2 GHG
>>> emissions for company reporting years ending on or after 30 September 2013.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
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