This section provides a curated collection of resources to deepen your understanding of carbon accounting, emissions management, and sustainability practices. These resources complement the Carbon GPT platform and can help you develop a more comprehensive approach to your organization's sustainability journey.
Carbon Accounting Standards and Frameworks
GHG Protocol Resources
- GHG Protocol Corporate Standard - The foundational framework for measuring and managing GHG emissions
- Scope 2 Guidance - Detailed guidance on accounting for purchased electricity, steam, heating, and cooling
- Corporate Value Chain (Scope 3) Standard - Comprehensive guidance for measuring and managing value chain emissions
- GHG Protocol Calculation Tools - Sector-specific calculation tools and guidance
Other Standards and Frameworks
- ISO 14064 - International standard for quantifying and reporting greenhouse gas emissions
- PAS 2050 - Specification for assessing product life cycle GHG emissions
- Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) - Resources for setting science-based emission reduction targets
- Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) - Framework for climate-related financial disclosures
Regulatory Resources
Global Regulations
- Paris Agreement - International treaty on climate change
- UN Sustainable Development Goals - Global framework for sustainable development
Regional Regulations
- EU Green Deal - Europe's roadmap for a sustainable economy
- Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) - EU requirements for sustainability reporting
- SEC Climate Disclosure Rules - US regulations on climate-related disclosures
- UK Streamlined Energy and Carbon Reporting (SECR) - UK reporting requirements
Industry Reports and Research
State of Carbon Accounting
- Carbon Accounting Global Status Report - Annual report on carbon accounting practices and trends
- CDP Global Climate Change Report - Analysis of corporate climate action based on CDP disclosures
- State of Green Business Report - Annual assessment of corporate sustainability progress
Sector-Specific Resources
- Decarbonizing the Technology Sector - World Resources Institute report on technology sector emissions
- Retail Sector Climate Action Playbook - BSR guidance for retail companies
- Financial Sector Science-Based Targets Guidance - SBTi guidance for financial institutions
- Manufacturing Climate Solutions - EPA resources for manufacturing companies
Books and Publications
Carbon Accounting Fundamentals
- Greenhouse Gas Protocol: A Corporate Accounting and Reporting Standard - World Resources Institute and World Business Council for Sustainable Development
- Carbon Accounting and Management - Matthew Brander and Michael Gillenwater
- The Carbon Footprint Handbook - Subramanian Senthilkannan Muthu
Corporate Sustainability
- The Sustainable Business Handbook - David Grayson, Chris Coulter, and Mark Lee
- Net Positive: How Courageous Companies Thrive by Giving More Than They Take - Paul Polman and Andrew Winston
- The Big Pivot: Radically Practical Strategies for a Hotter, Scarcer, and More Open World - Andrew Winston
Climate Science and Policy
- Drawdown: The Most Comprehensive Plan Ever Proposed to Reverse Global Warming - Paul Hawken
- How to Avoid a Climate Disaster - Bill Gates
- All We Can Save: Truth, Courage, and Solutions for the Climate Crisis - Ayana Elizabeth Johnson and Katharine K. Wilkinson
Online Courses and Training
Free Courses
- GHG Protocol Corporate Standard Training - Official training on the GHG Protocol
- Introduction to Carbon Accounting - FutureLearn course on carbon accounting basics
- SDG Academy: Climate Action - Free course on climate action and the SDGs
Certification Programs
- GHG Management Institute Certifications - Professional certifications in GHG accounting and management
- Carbon Literacy Training - Certification in carbon literacy fundamentals
- IEMA Environmental Management Courses - Professional environmental management qualifications
Tools and Calculators
Public Databases
- IPCC Emission Factor Database - Comprehensive emission factor database
- EPA Emission Factors Hub - US emission factors for various activities
- DEFRA Conversion Factors - UK government emission conversion factors
Calculation Tools
- GHG Protocol Calculation Tools - Sector-specific calculation spreadsheets
- Environmental Footprint Calculator - EU Product Environmental Footprint methods
- Science Based Targets Initiative Tool - Tool for setting science-based targets
Communities and Networks
Professional Networks
- Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) - Global disclosure system for environmental impacts
- We Mean Business Coalition - Coalition of businesses taking action on climate change
- Climate Group - International organization focused on accelerating climate action
Industry Collaborations
- Transform to Net Zero - Cross-industry initiative to accelerate the transition to a net-zero economy
- Renewable Energy Buyers Alliance (REBA) - Alliance of large clean energy buyers, energy providers, and service providers
- Sustainable Apparel Coalition - Industry alliance for sustainable production in apparel, footwear, and textiles
Carbon GPT Resources
Carbon GPT Publications
- Carbon Accounting Best Practices Guide - Comprehensive guide to carbon accounting best practices
- Quarterly Sustainability Trends Report - Analysis of emerging trends in sustainability and carbon management
- Carbon Management Maturity Model - Framework for assessing and improving your carbon management program
Webinars and Events
- Carbon GPT Webinar Series - Monthly webinars on carbon accounting topics
- Annual Carbon Management Summit - Yearly conference for Carbon GPT users and sustainability professionals
- Regional User Groups - Local meetups and knowledge sharing sessions