CO2 accounting standards

CO2 accounting standards provide guidelines for measuring and reporting greenhouse gas emissions from organizations and activities. They ensure consistency, transparency, and comparability across different entities by defining how emissions should be calculated, categorized (such as direct or indirect emissions), and reported. These standards help companies and governments track their carbon footprint, set reduction targets, and demonstrate accountability. Common frameworks include the Greenhouse Gas Protocol and ISO 14064, which offer methodologies to accurately quantify emissions, supporting efforts to mitigate climate change.