The Registry is the premier voluntary GHG registry in North America. While the Registry will work to support various state/provincial, regional, and federal mandatory GHG reporting programs, many organizations are interested in going beyond what is required to be reported to provide a comprehensive North American emissions footprint to the public.
The Voluntary Reporting Process
The Registry’s reporting program, while voluntary to join, is rigorous in its reporting requirements to ensure that meaningful high quality data is reported. Voluntary reporting is a three step process:
Reporter Services
The Registry offers technical assistance to help all Members successfully complete their annual GHG emissions reports by the program deadlines.
Reporting Deadlines |
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Submit emissions data to CRIS | June 30 |
Verify Emissions Data | December 15 |
Part 1: Building an Inventory for TCR Reporting: The Climate Registry will be holding "Building an Inventory for TCR Reporting" twice a month (or as needed) by webinar.
These one hour sessions, designed for new Climate Registry Members provide training on the basic principles of greenhouse gas inventory design and management. This online training also includes a brief overview of the Registry's program and reporting requirements. You will need a copy of the General Reporting Protocol, a pen and highlighter throughout the webinar.
Trainings are free for Climate Registry Members; the registration fee for non-members is $100. Orientations are held from 10:00 AM - 11:00 PM Pacific Time.
You will need both a phone line and a high-speed internet connection to participate. Only one computer is given access to the webinar per registration. If multiple people from your organization will be participating, please register individually. If you have never used GoToMeeting software you will need to download a plug-in before the training begins. Some participants may need support or approval from their IT department before the webinar begins. Persons calling in using a Voice-Over Internet Protocol (VOIP) phone should be advised that you may not connect to the call, experience a poor connection, or be dropped from the call. If possible please use a regular land-line or cell phone to participate in the call. NOTE: the confirmation email with call-in information will come from gotowebinar@citrixonline.com. Please add this email to your list of acceptable addresses. Check the calendar for upcoming sessions.Part 2: CRIS Training: This one and a half hour session is designed for to provide training on navigating and using The Climate Registry's emissions reporting software, CRIS, to input your GHG emissions. This online training includes a brief overview on how to integrate the Registry's program and reporting requirements when reporting using CRIS.
Trainings are free for Climate Registry Members; the registration fee for non-members is $100. Orientations are held from 10:00 AM - 11:30 PM Pacific Time.