Resources
How to Understand GHG Inventory? Definition and benefits
2025-06-09
GHG Inventory Knowledge

GHG inventory

Introduction
  • GHG inventory, the process of preparing a greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions report, is a fundamental step in understanding and quantifying emissions. GHG inventory is the process by which governments, organizations, or enterprises can systematically assess both direct and indirect GHG emissions at the same time.
    By identifying key emission sources, businesses can make proper strategies to reduce emission and gradually aim towards sustainability. Widely approved international standards, such as the GHG Protocol (developed by WRI and WBCSD) and ISO 14064, guide us to achieve corporate-level GHG accounting and verification.

Benefits of GHG Inventory
  • ● Supports supply chain carbon management
    ● Enables data-driven energy saving and cost reduction
    ● Mitigates risks from carbon tariffs and green trade barriers
    ● Enhances brand reputation and ESG reporting capabilities
    ● Ensures compliance with regulatory expectations

Traditional challenges and solutions
  • ● Incomplete data collection and inconsistent methodologies
    ● High technical threshold and heavy workload
    ● Difficulty in compiling standardized reports and protecting confidential data
    To solve these challenges, our digital carbon measuring software integrates automated data collection, ISO/GHG-compliant calculations, and verification-ready reporting tools. Our software provides businesses with scalable, efficient, and secure GHG inventory solutions, which is crucial for staying competitive in a low-carbon global economy.

More Resources

The EU released the revised EUDR in May 2026, clarifying compliance deadlines (Dec 30, 2026 for large/medium enterprises, June 30, 2027 for other SMEs), adjusting due diligence responsibilities and simplifying processes. Enterprises need to prepare in advance, and SKYCO2 provides end-to-end EUDR compliance solutions.

EUDR

The EU released the final CBAM carbon price offset rules in May 2026, effective January 1, 2026. It adjusted the offset scope, phased ratios and verification requirements. Only official carbon market certificates are eligible. Enterprises need to improve carbon asset management, and SKYCO2 provides one-stop compliance services.

CBAM

This article interprets the definitions, differences and correlations of product carbon footprint, carbon inventory and carbon verification, which form a complete carbon management closed loop and are the core of enterprises overseas carbon compliance such as CBAM and EUDR. Skyco2 provides one-stop digital carbon management services.

Carbon Footprint

In May 2026, the EU clarified the core rules for the full implementation phase of CBAM, making a mandatory monitoring plan the primary compliance prerequisite. It upgraded accounting standards from four dimensions and implemented tiered emission report submission. Enterprises need to prepare in advance, and SKYCO2 provides CBAM-exclusive MRV system construction services.

CBAM

The EU released the final EUDR simplification package in May 2026, which will be fully mandatory by December 30, 2026, cutting compliance costs by 75%. It optimizes submission obligations, SME burden reduction, product scope and low-risk country processes. Enterprises need to prepare in advance, and SKYCO2 provides full-process EUDR compliance services.

EUDR