Whether you are a campus, community, business or other organization, we can help you achieve your greenhouse gas management goals.
Level 1
Greenhouse Gas Inventory update – Collection of updated data from existing data sources
Level 2
New GHG Inventory Baseline (Basic) – Development of baseline/new GHG Inventory
For local governments, a municipal inventory, developed using the Local Government Protocol developed by the World Resources Institute (WRI) and standard tools such as ICLEI ClearPath software or CIRIS
For campuses, business or NGO’s, a Scope 1 and Scope 2 inventory, based on the Corporate Accounting Standard from WRI and using industry standard tools. Good for reporting to the Carbon Disclosure Project, Second Nature, AASHE STARS, etc.
This will include provision of data management tools and strategies for streamlining the process of future updates.
It will also include a basic annual report template and replicable communications plan for disseminating carbon footprint results with stakeholders.
Level 3
New GHG Inventory Baseline (Comprehensive) – Level 2 PLUS the completion of a community level inventory (for local governments); or comprehensive inventory including Scope 3 sources (for campuses/businesses/NGO’s)
These will also use relevant protocols from the World Resources Institute, and be developed within selected program parameters as relevant (e.g. for Second Nature, CDP, Compact of Mayors, etc)
Level 4
Basic Climate Action Analysis and Report – Levels 1 or 2, and 3, PLUS analyses of selected mitigation strategies, including cost benefit analysis of up to three comprehensive reduction scenarios; and development of a full length report
Level 5
Comprehensive Climate Action Planning – Levels 1 or 2, 3, & 4 PLUS facilitation of a comprehensive community engagement process to inform the development and selection of mitigation strategies, create community buy-in, and begin developing key partnerships for implementation.
The Next Steps…
Call U-CAN today for a free consultation with the U-CAN team of experts (202) 854-8226