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GHG Protocol issues long-awaited corporate standard for land-sector emissions, removals

Published 14:41 on January 30, 2026 / Last updated at 14:41 on January 30, 2026 / / Americas (LATAM & Caribbean, US & Canada), Asia Pacific (Asia, Pacific), CO2 Management (CCUS, Engineered Removals), EMEA (Africa, Europe, Middle East), Nature-based Carbon (Forestry, Other NbS), Net Zero Transition (Investment, Reporting & Disclosure), Voluntary (VCM Governance)

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The Greenhouse Gas Protocol (GHG Protocol) has released its first dedicated global standard for accounting land-based emissions and carbon removals within corporate greenhouse gas (GHG) inventories, following five years of development, it announced Friday.
The Greenhouse Gas Protocol (GHG Protocol) has released its first dedicated global standard for accounting land-based emissions and carbon removals within corporate greenhouse gas (GHG) inventories, following five years of development, it announced Friday.


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