The Climate Disclosure Starter Guide

Growing stakeholder demands for investor-grade carbon accounting and reporting of climate data have led more companies than ever to report their GHG emissions. However, understanding where to start can be confusing and time-consuming with so many new regulations and frameworks. The Society for Corporate Governance and Persefoni partnered to create a starter guide to enable companies to measure, manage, and disclose emissions-related information more efficiently and effectively.

This white paper outlines a simple 5-step process to help business leaders navigate the complicated and complex workstreams of climate management:

• Establish organizational boundaries and a governance strategy
• Identify emissions sources and collect data
• Align with the relevant standards
• Create a climate strategy
• Report your carbon footprint