GHG Protocol for Risk Managers
What does GHG Protocol require of a Risk Manager?
The Greenhouse Gas Protocol (GHG Protocol) is the world's most-widely-used corporate greenhouse gas accounting + reporting framework, developed by the WORLD RESOURCES INSTITUTE (WRI) + WORLD BUSINESS COUNCIL FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT (WBCSD) since 1998. Under GHG Protocol, which defines 14 controls, a Risk Manager's work is deciding which controls you own outright, which you share and which belong to another team, then holding the evidence for the first group.
Which GHG Protocol controls land on the Risk Manager
Risk Managers identify, assess, and prioritise organisational risks. They build risk registers, conduct risk assessments, define risk appetite, and ensure that compliance frameworks address the most material threats to the organisation.
GHG Protocol defines 14 controls across 4 domains that directly affect the Risk Manager role. Understanding which controls fall within your ownership, which are shared, and which are owned by other teams is the foundation of effective compliance management.
What a Risk Manager is accountable for under GHG Protocol
Conducting enterprise risk assessments and maintaining the risk register
Defining risk appetite and tolerance levels with executive leadership
Mapping compliance controls to identified risks for coverage analysis
Monitoring key risk indicators (KRIs) and escalating emerging threats
Integrating compliance, operational, and strategic risk management
Where Risk Managers lose time on GHG Protocol
These are the most common obstacles Risk Managers face when managing GHG Protocol compliance, and how to address them:
Challenge 1
Quantifying cyber risk in financial terms that resonate with executives
Challenge 2
Identifying gaps between compliance control coverage and actual risk exposure
Challenge 3
Integrating risk data from siloed tools and departments
Challenge 4
Keeping risk assessments current as the threat landscape evolves
Challenge 5
Prioritising remediation when resources are limited
A working order for a Risk Manager starting on GHG Protocol
1. Readiness Assessment
Take a 5-minute readiness assessment to identify your organisation's current gap profile against GHG Protocol. Get a prioritised action plan tailored to your specific situation.
2. Cross-Framework Mapping
Use our platform to map GHG Protocol controls against other frameworks you already comply with. GHG Protocol maps to 30 other frameworks in our database.
3. Build Your Toolkit
Equip yourself with GHG Protocol toolkits, self-assessments, and implementation guides from our store. Resources designed specifically for Risk Managers managing compliance programmes.
4. Continuous Monitoring
Establish ongoing compliance monitoring using our platform's gap analysis tools. Track your maturity over time and demonstrate progress to stakeholders.
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Questions Risk Managers ask about GHG Protocol
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Risk Manager: How ready is your organisation for GHG Protocol?
Answer 25 questions and get a professional readiness report with gap analysis, maturity scores, and prioritised action items. Results in 5 minutes.