GHG Protocol vs ISO 14064: What are the key differences

The GHG Protocol and ISO 14064 are among the most used global standards for emission reporting. Find out what it is and what the main differences are, and download the free guide to learn more about the topic.
July 3, 2024
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What is the GHG Protocol?


The GHG Protocol It is the standards recognized worldwide, developed by the World Resources Institute (WRI) and the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD), for metering And the managing of greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) of companies and their value chains, as well as for emission reduction measures.

What does ISO 14064 set out to do?


La ISO 14064 It's a statutes developed by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) which provides guidelines and requirements for quantify and Report a company's greenhouse gas emissions. For the calculation of carbon footprint of products and services, on the other hand, the standard is used ISO 14067.

What are the key differences between GHG Protocol and ISO 14064?


The main difference lies in operational structure:

  • the GHG Protocol Classify emissions in Scope 1, 2 and 3, including specific standards for reporting emissions along the entire value chain (Scope 3);

  • The ISO 14064 focuses on 6 emission categories.

GHG Protocol and ISO 14064: the complete Up2You Insight guide


The Up2You Insight Study Center He has made a free guide with everything you need to know about GHG Protocol and ISO 14064:

  • the classification of emissions according to the GHG Protocol;
  • the classification of emissions according to ISO 14064-1;
  • all the main differences between GHG Protocol and ISO 14064;
  • the affinities and characteristics shared between the two standards;
  • useful tips for evaluating which standard to refer to.


The guide has been specially designed to provide all the necessary clarifications for those who must measure their corporate emissions.

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