This is the second instalment of a serialized case study documenting CSA Group's progress to carbon neutrality. Follow along and apply learnings to your own organization.

Taking Action, Collecting Data

After setting out a corporate commitment and mobilizing a team of people from across the company, CSA Group was ready to dive into data. This was by far the most intricate and time-consuming part of the process, but by carefully documenting sources of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and researching credible measurement tools, the team was able to construct a meaningful and verifiable accounting of carbon performance.

For reasons of practicality, data availability and economy, organizational boundaries were limited in the first pass to CSA Group's North American operations covering FY 2006-2007. (The company has since extended its journey to embrace all operations worldwide.)

• Be practical and set realistic boundaries for data collection
• Identify all sources of GHG emissions, using ISO 14064 for guidance

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Carbon Emission Reduction Expert Course ISO 14064-2
Calgary, AB May 31, 2010
Mississauga, ON June 28, 2010

Greenhouse Gas Verification Using ISO 14064
Los Angeles, CA May 17, 2010
Calgary, AB May 19, 2010
Chicago, IL May 26, 2010
Halifax, NS June 7, 2010
Mississauga, ON June 7, 2010
Edmonton, AB June 21, 2010

Measuring your Organization's Carbon Footprint: ISO 14064-1 Essentials
Calgary, AB May 17, 2010
Edmonton, AB June 7, 2010

Reducing your Organizational Environmental Impact: ISO 14064-2 Essentials
Calgary, AB May 19, 2010
Edmonton, AB June 9, 2010
Halifax, NS May 12, 2010
Saint John, NB November 17, 2010

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2 Day Training: June 9-10, 2010, Englewood, CO

Join greenhouse gas experts for this two-day course designed to help you learn the value of calculating and reporting accurate corporate greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions data.

Climate change, GHG emissions management, and environmental sustainability are critical issues faced by organizations. With the U.S. EPA mandatory reporting rules now in effect and emission reduction legislation pending, the need to address these issues and manage your carbon footprint is urgent. This interactive course will introduce you to ISO 14064 and the WRI/WBCSD GHG Protocol and provide you with the basic knowledge to help you quantify and manage your organization’s GHG emissions.

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Some of the challenges in measuring and reporting an organization's carbon footprint occur because of the different standards, protocols and methodologies that are available. Key learnings over the past few years have also demonstrated a wide variability in the quality of GHG data and created a need for qualified staff who are able to calculate and report accurate GHG emissions.

Date and time: Tuesday, May 25th, 2010 11:30 am EST
Presented by: Valerie Madarasz, Manager, Climate Change Business Development

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