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

Wed May 15 17:18:42 UTC 2013

I like the idea of a global open data standard specifically for carbon emissions data. Hopefully this will be addressed by Conor Riffle from the Carbon Disclosure Project speaking on open data at the London Cleanweb event next Monday (if not someone could raise the question).  http://www.meetup.com/Cleanweb-London/events/112033502/   Sad I can't be there.

Jack

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On 15 May 2013, at 10:27, Jonathan Gray <jonathan.gray at okfn.org<mailto:jonathan.gray at okfn.org>> wrote:

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<mailto: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<mailto: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<http://amee.com/> and via our API for free.

Cheers,

Tyler

On 14 May 2013 15:11, Jonathan Gray <jonathan.gray at okfn.org<mailto: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<mailto: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<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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