GHG inventory

A list of a company’s greenhouse gas emissions sources and the amount of emissions from each.

An inventory follows the GHG Protocol, has a clear boundary and is the base for targets, reports and assurance.

Find providers and guides

• GHG Protocol providers
• GHG inventory and verification

Related terms

• Carbon footprint
• Baseline year

Guides

• How to collect Scope 3 data from suppliers
• Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained, with examples
• Best carbon accounting software in 2026: how to shortlist and compare

← All ESG terms

Reviewed 14 October 2026. General information, not legal advice.