Tools

The California Registry has developed a number of protocols to assist members and verifiers in the process of calculating, reporting and verifying an emissions inventory. All members will use the General Reporting & Verification Protocols to complete their emissions inventories. The California Registry also offers industry-specific protocols to give further guidance to certain sectors. Currently, industry-specific protocols are available for the cement sector, the power/utility sector and the forest sector.

The California Registry also develops project protocols that allow for the quantification and verification of greenhouse gas emission reductions. The California Registry currently has approved protocols for landfill activities, livestock activities and forest activities.

The California Registry's suite of protocols is available for public download. More information on each protocol can be found by following the links to the left.