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Climate Mitigation: Milestone One
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Milestone One: Conduct a baseline emissions inventory and forecast
A greenhouse gas emissions inventory lays the groundwork for successful climate action and energy savings. Your local government should undertake a careful measurement and analysis of all GHG sources in order to inform your GHG reduction goals, guide your action plan to meet those goals, and benchmark your performance over time.
As the established leader on local climate action, ICLEI USA provides everything you need to complete your inventory: software and tools, guidance documents, trainings, and technical support from our staff. ICLEI’s resources save you time avoid the need for expensive consultants. Read more about the benefits of a GHG inventory.
Start Here:
Read ICLEI's Quick-Start Guide to get an overview of how and why to conduct a greenhouse gas emissions inventory for local government operations or your entire community. How long will it take to complete an inventory? What staff will you need? The answers are in the Guide.
Step-by-Step:
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Step-by-Step: Community-Scale InventoriesTools, resources, and trainings you need to complete each step in the inventory process for your entire community's emission. >> |
Skills TrainingsICLEI’s recorded and live trainings get you up to speed quickly to save time and money. Our trainings range from an intro to GHG inventories to detailed guidance on using our tools. >> |
ICLEI Staff Support
Stuck on a question about your greenhouse gas inventory? Contact ICLEI’s expert staff, who can explain the answer or walk you through your next steps. This service is available only to ICLEI members. >> |
Messaging Guidelines
Milestone One is a key moment for climate communication. For guidelines and tips, read ICLEI's free resource, Climate Communication for Local Governments. >> |
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