Corporate Sustainability

Carbon Accounting Playbook: A Guide To Corporate Emissions

Carbon accounting has become a cornerstone of credible sustainability management. As regulatory pressure grows and stakeholders demand assurance-ready data, companies must move beyond ad hoc processes and invest in structured, scalable systems.

This guide offers a clear, practical framework for building or enhancing your carbon accounting program—outlining the key steps to support compliance, strengthen strategy, and ensure long-term business resilience.

Inside the guide:

  • A framework to assess your organization’s readiness and define clear drivers
  • Guidance for prioritizing Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions—and when to expand into water and waste
  • Tips for choosing the right tools and data systems to ensure accuracy and auditability
  • Step-by-step planning for timelines, milestones, and reporting cycles
  • Strategies to align your carbon accounting program with sustainability goals, regulatory compliance, and investor expectations