Goal Setting

One of the best ways to benefit from an effective carbon management program is to set and achieve carbon reduction goals, while realizing the associated cost benefits.

At ClearCarbon, we view greenhouse gas (GHG) goal setting as a key milestone within the carbon management process. By setting goals, an organization has the unique ability to demonstrate that it is making significant carbon and energy reductions, take a strategic direction, and communicate its sustainability initiatives externally. Goals have regularly been shown to catalyze action both within companies and externally: whether for communicating among staff, allocating sufficient resources, or bringing positive media and customer attention to companies that choose to announce their goals publicly.

With our depth of expertise in GHG accounting, organizational strategy development, and financial analysis, ClearCarbon has assisted many clients in varying fields and industries with setting GHG reduction goals. We know that goal setting should not be arbitrary, but rather based on rigorous financial and emissions forecasting, regulatory and other risk components, and market analysis, in addition to international science and policy considerations.

ClearCarbon’s goal setting practices have enabled our clients to establish robust and sound GHG reduction strategies, distinguish themselves amongst their peers and competitors, earn buy-in from employees and senior management, and communicate externally to stakeholders such as non-governmental organizations (NGOs), shareholders and customers.