In an effort to reduce greenhouse gases that are severely impacting the environment, the climate registry was established on May 8, 2007. What is the climate registry and what does it mean for your business? These questions and many others need to be explored to help you gain a greater understanding of the components of the program and the ramifications for not complying with it.

What is the climate registry definition? The climate registry is a partnership between 39 U.S. states, 13 Canadian provinces and territories, 6 states in Mexico and three native sovereign nations. The climate registry records and track greenhouse gas emissions from businesses, municipalities, organizations and other facilities.

What is the climate registry planning to accomplish? Currently, there are various mandatory regulations in U.S. states, countries and provinces aimed at lowering greenhouse gas emissions. With the climate registry, a standard measurement for how emissions are calculated has been developed. The climate registry also provides an efficient method for those who must report greenhouse gas emissions. What the climate registry plans to accomplish are the establishment of best practices and a support mechanism for initiatives designed to curb greenhouse gas emissions. This will be accomplished using the data submitted by businesses, municipalities and other organizations.

What is the climate registry goals and method of accomplishing them? By using one reporting system, the goal to streamline efforts for lowering emissions will be achieved. Another important goal is making certain there is consistent reporting of emissions. The climate registry identifies the risks of greenhouse gases so programs and initiatives can be developed to address the problem. The common infrastructure of the climate registry also means countries can share resources and work together more cost-effectively, without political or geographic concerns, to make the necessary climate changes.

What is the climate registry anticipating from businesses? It is relying on businesses to calculate, record, verify and submit the amount of harmful gases it emits into the air on a regular basis.

What is the climate registry requiring of businesses that use refrigerant gases? Businesses with refrigeration and air-conditioning (RAC) systems or heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems must report their direct and indirect greenhouse gas emissions. Substances include hydrofluorocarbons, carbon dioxide, perfluorocarbons, methane, sulfur hexafluoride and nitrous oxide.

What is the climate registry specifically requiring from my business? Quite simply, you have to track and report greenhouse gas emissions from your business. There are numerous requirements to comply with, but there are management programs that do the work for you. Certain applications guarantee compliance with mandatory reporting regulations.

What is the climate registry and what does it mean to my business or job duties are two important questions that municipalities, companies and their employees should be exploring in order to do their part to help the environment. Real change will only occur when greenhouse gas emissions are lowered. And that is something that the climate registry aims to do.