The california air resources board, the california climate action registry, icleilocal governments for sustainability and the climate registry would like to thank and acknowledge the many stakeholders who gave their time and expertise to the development and maintenance of the local government operations protocol. Icleis clearpath tool was built to allow local government staff to easily complete ghg inventories following the us community protocol, gpc, and lgo protocol. The program receives financial support from the government of canada and iclei canada. Thus, local government authorities and communities are likely to have a large responsibility in promoting sustainable development iclei local governments for sustainability, 2015. This report describes the ghg inventory protocol and methodology. What is the global protocol for communityscale greenhouse gas emission inventories gpc. Local government operations protocol ghg emissions protocols for local governments local government operations protocol, released in 2008 community protocol under development in 2010 2011. Iclei tools and resources ghg accounting software and tools. Specifically, the local government operations protocol is a result of the commitment and guidance of the. Iclei milestones milestone 1 conduct a greenhouse gas. Greenhouse gas inventory guide for local government operations page 3 what is a local government operations ghg inventory. This standard, called the local government operations protocol lgop, provides standard accounting principles, boundaries, quantification methods, and procedures for reporting greenhouse gas emissions from local. Iclei local governments for sustainability is the leading global network of local governments dedicated to sustainability, resilience, and climate action, with more than 1,000 cities, towns, and counties around the globe. Iclei, european climate foundation and university of.
New paltz, ny, awarded iclei milestone award for data. It allows local governments using this consistent standard to. A local government has operational control over an operation if the local government has the full authority to introduce and implement operating policies. Global protocol for communityscale greenhouse gas emission. Local government operations protocol lgop developed through a multistakeholder. The method for local jurisdictions to quantify ghg emissions described in this appendix is based on the u.
The protocol has been designed to both provide guidance and establish a standard for local government greenhouse gas management programs. Global protocol for communityscale greenhouse gas emission inventories. Local government with the support of iclei accomplish the following. Iclei local governments for sustainability is a global network of more than 1,750 local and regional governments committed to sustainable urban development.
Local government operations protocol the climate registry. Iclei local governments for sustainability and c40 cities climate leadership. Analysis tool is icleis latest software designed to help local governments address climate change, by providing tools for planning mitigation actions in cities, based on inventory of ghg and cap emissions. Estimating ghg emissions using the local government. The development of the gpc began in june 2011 as a result of a memorandum of understanding between c40 and iclei. Iclei local governments for sustainability u s a, inc.
A ghg inventory is the foundation for developing a local government ghg management strategy and is the benchmark by which reduction benefits from policies and programs are tracked. Iclei local governments for sustainability or simply iclei is an international organization of local governments and national and regional local government organizations that have made a commitment to sustainable development founded in 1990 as the international council for local environmental initiatives, the international association was established when more than 200 local. The global protocol for communityscale greenhouse gas emission inventories gpc is a joint project by iclei local governments for sustainability, the world resources institute and c40 cities climate leadership group, with additional collaboration by the world bank, unep, and unhabitat. Iclei usa is the lead author, supported by groups of city and carbon accounting experts from various fields in the development of industry standards for local government ghg emissions accounting. Estimating ghg emissions using the local government operations protocol 2012 instructor. A guideline for the development of a greenhouse gas emissions inventory for municipalities page 2 of 12 executive summary for proper measurement and management of local governments impacts on climate change and to develop an effective mitigation strategy, a greenhouse gas ghg emissions inventory ghgei should be developed. Iclei has developed this international local government greenhouse gas ghg protocol to provide an easily implemented set of guidelines to assist local governments in quantifying the greenhouse gas emissions from both their internal operations and from the whole. Community protocol for accounting and reporting of greenhouse gas emissions ghg protocol ghg protocol standards covenant of mayors. International local government ghg emissions analysis protocol. It is targeted at all local governments wishing to register with carbonn or the. Local government operations protocol this inventory is one of the first to be developed using the local government operations protocol lgop, a new national standard developed and adopted by iclei, the climate registry, california air. Iclei s clearpath tool was built to allow local government staff to easily complete ghg inventories following the us community protocol, gpc, and lgo protocol. Bonn center for local climate action and reporting carbonn center.
In addition, members receive access to iclei s team of emissions management experts so iclei members can have their protocol questions directly answered by the protocols authors. Iclei baseline emissions inventory of unincorporated. International membership association of local governments lgs. Guidance for local government representatives in carbonn and cities climate registry. Air resources board arb in conjunction with iclei, the california climate action registry, and the climate registry. The supplement provides additional detailed information and specific local data that will allow your local government to develop a credible emissions inventory and community emissions analysis. International lg ghg analysis protocol guidelines on. This guide provides local governments with general information on. The program helps local governments reduce greenhouse gas emissions and make a difference in protecting our climate.
World resources institute, c40 cities climate leadership group and iclei local governments for sustainability iclei have partnered to create a ghg. Data for municipal and communitywide energy use and waste production were entered into icleis clearpath software. C40 cities climate leadership group and iclei local governments for. Climate registry is published by icleilocal governments for sustainability. Iclei milestone 1 oshkosh, wisconsin greenhouse gas. To that end, lgop represents a strong step forward in standardizing how inventories are. We recognize that water is a common good, a finite resource, a shared common. The inventory analysis was completed by iclei local governments for sustainability in collaboration with county staff and the local air quality management district. The local government operations protocol lgop is a tool for accounting and reporting ghg emissions across a local governments operations. Community protocol, with regional or jurisdictionspecific data sources developed or refined by the energy policy initiatives center epic.
Introduction to the local government operations protocol. Global reporting framework and pilot project in the city of xiaolan, china wee kean fong, phd. A guideline for the development of a greenhouse gas. About the ghg protocol for cities world resources institute, c40 cities climate leadership group and iclei local governments for sustainability iclei have partnered to create a ghg protocol standard for cities known as global protocol for communityscale greenhouse gas emission inventories gpc. This standard, called the local government operations protocol lgop, provides standard accounting principles, boundaries, quantification methods, and procedures for reporting greenhouse gas emissions from local government operations. Guidance for local government representatives in carbonn. Icleilocal governments for sustainability introduction monica gilchrist, regional officer.
To that end, the lgop represents a strong step forward in standardizing how inventories are. The local government operations protocol indicates that the preferred method quantifies ghg emissions only from sources over which a local government has operational control. This tool follows the guidance provided by ipcc and international local government ghg emissions analysis protocol. Conducting a ghg emissions inventory eli yewdall, regional officer, southeast cyrus bhedwar, southeast regional director iclei local governments for sustainability about iclei why complete a ghg inventory. B inventories for local government operations 157 c methodology reference 160 abbreviations 162 glossary 163 references 165. Data for municipal and communitywide energy use and waste production were enteredintoicleis clearpath software. For the quantification and reporting of greenhouse gas emissions inventories. Global reporting framework and the definition of directindirect emissions 2. A local government operations ghg inventory is an accounting, analysis, and baseline report of the ghg emissions resulting from the daytoday operations of a village, town, city or county.
As a global reporting standard, the gpc enables cities. Us community protocol iclei usa local governments for. Local governments are well situated between national governments and citizens. Freiburg, germany icleilocal governments for sustainability iclei is an international local government association. Community protocol for accounting and reporting of greenhouse gas emissions community protocol, a detailed technical document with cuttingedge methodologies and best practices to help local governments measure and report the emissions associated with their communities the us community protocol is structured as a folder with a main document that. Founded in 1990 by a group of local government representatives from around the globe, iclei local governments for sustainability is the premier local government membership association focused solely on. York ghg protocol, the us environmental protection agencys 1 icleilocal governments for sustainability, california climate action registry, california air resources board, the climate registry. Local government operations protocol may 2010 appendix c iclei reporting requirements may 2010 about iclei. Pcp is a partnership between the federation of canadian municipalities fcm and icleilocal governments for sustainability. Local government and community greenhouse gas inventory.
Iclei has developed this international local government greenhouse gas ghg emissions analysis protocol to provide an easily implemented set of guidelines to assist local governments in quantifying the greenhouse gas emissions from both their internal operations and from the whole. Iclei a worldwide movement of local governments 15 offices 68 countries 6 continents over 1200 members. To develop the case studies and best practices featured in the protocol, wri and lmi convened a stakeholder group with over a hundred federal, state, and local government managers and contractors, as well as leaders from voluntary ghg reporting programs. City of madison greenhouse gas emissions inventory. Tables and figures list of figures 1 goshen local government operations greenhouse gas emissions in 2017 totaling 11,246 mtco 2 e. Community protocol, the local government operations protocol, and the recycling and composting protocol positioned iclei. New paltz, ny, awarded iclei milestone award for datadriven climate action with first ghg inventories posted on july 12, 2019 july 12, 2019 by kale roberts town and village of new paltz, ny, receives the iclei milestone award on july 10, 2019, for creating local government and communityscale greenhouse gas inventories. This tool follows the guidance provided by ipcc and international. Scope 3 for cities iclei world congress 2012 mafiadoc. It was completed following the standard greenhouse gas analysis methodology embodied in icleis international local government ghg emissions analysis protocol. Ana marques iclei local governments for sustainability. Any local government can join iclei with the only requirement being a payment in annual dues based on population size. Arb staff has partnered with the climate action reserve car, the climate registry tcr, and local governments for sustainability iclei to develop the local government operations protocol lgop for ghg assessment.
Iclei assists local governments in their efforts to reduce the greenhouse gas emissions that contribute to both global climate change and declining air quality. Wri, c40 cities climate leadership group and icleilocal governments for sustainability iclei have partnered to. Greenhouse gas inventory guide for local government. Project manager, ghg protocol city accounting project, world resources institute. Local government operations protocol for greenhouse gas. We connect leaders to share solutions and accelerate progress, and our cuttingedge tools and technical guidance help local governments reach their ambitious goals. City of phoenix 2005 greenhouse gas emissions inventory for government operations 4 2.
At this stage of the protocol s development, it is intended that local governments will selfidentify compliance with the local government ghg emissions analysis protocol. Local government operation protocol california air resources. Guided by the international local government ghg emissions analysis protocol ieap. This report presents the results to date of the ity of madisons participation in iclei local governments for sustainability.
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