Canada, USA & Mexico GHG Compliance: Emissions Reporting & Verification

Five domestic and three international regulations currently require certain companies in North America to disclose material climate risks and emissions data.

5 Domestic

• Canada Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program (GHGRP)
• USA Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program (GHGRP)
• USA Oregon GHGRP
• USA California SB 253 / Health and Safety Code 38532
• Also proposed in Colorado, Illinois, New York, New Jersey, and Washington
• Mexico NIS A-1 & B-1 3

3 International

• EU Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD)
• China Corporate Sustainability Disclosure Standards (CSDS)
• IFRS S1 & S2 / Canadian Sustainability Disclosure Standards (CSDS) 1 & 2

Are you prepared?

Climate risk and emissions reporting are the fundamental starting points for any business for both compliance and the identification of decarbonization opportunities that could save money. Regulation carries a cost burden, even if it is an investment that can provide real value to the company. The ideal balance is to find affordable solutions delivered by experts with effective tools, including software-supported consulting that can automate processes for efficiency.

Objective

Participants in this webinar will understand the eight regulations driving GHG emissions reporting in North America, along with verification requirements. They will learn which companies are affected, which disclosures are required, and which affordable solutions can add business value.

In this webinar, you will also learn:

• The five domestic and three international regulations driving GHG emissions reporting in North America
• Which companies are affected by each regulation
• What specific disclosures are required by each regulation
• Affordable solutions for calculating and reporting your carbon footprint
• Affordable solutions for verifying your GHG emissions data
• Q&A

Target Audience:

• Individuals responsible for managing ESG and sustainability performance for their company.
• Chief ESG / Sustainability Executives
• ESG / Sustainability Directors
• Climate Change Officers
• Environmental, Facilities, Operations, and Supply Chain Managers

Agenda:

• Introduction
• What are the five domestic and three international regulations driving GHG emissions reporting in North America?
• Which companies are affected by each regulation?
• Which disclosures and assurance are required by each regulation?
• Affordable carbon footprint calculations and reporting
• Affordable GHG training, pre-verification, and data verification
• Q&A

Language: English

Cost: No Charge

Can't attend the live session? Register now to receive a complimentary recording after the live event.

Speakers:

Tanguy Robert

Co-Founder, Sami

Tanguy founded Sami six years ago, and today the platform helps companies measure and reduce their carbon footprint through cutting-edge climate SaaS and expert consulting. More than 800 companies have chosen Sami to decarbonize their businesses, making it one of the most trusted solutions on the European market. Their CSRD module is now live as well.

Climate change is the biggest challenge for humans in the 21st century. Governments and individuals need to act, and companies do too. All companies, big and small. That is where Sami comes into play.

Adam Hammes

VP Sustainability Assurance, SGS North America

Adam has 20 years of experience as a corporate ESG/sustainability consultant, author, and instructor. He is the founder of multiple organizations and holds an MBA with international education and leadership experience integrating ESG/CSR/sustainability into corporate strategy.

Specialties: ESG scoring and improvements, ESG/sustainability strategic planning, project management, motivational speaking, writing, workshop facilitation and training, executive coaching, stakeholder engagement and materiality assessment, unique and profitable collaborations, and purpose-based marketing.

• FSA Credential—Level I
• GRI Certified Professional
• Certified ACCO Climate Change Professional
• Certified TRUE Zero Waste Advisor
• LEED Accredited Professional BD+C

Kim Lefrancois

ESG/Sustainability Business Development Manager, SGS North America

Kim is the ESG and Sustainability Business Development Manager for North America at SGS North America. She has partnered with clients of all sizes in many different industries for over 16 years. With nearly 10 years of experience in the Testing, Inspection, and Certification industry, she works to help clients find customized training solutions, certification services, second-party audits, and supply chain solutions.