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This guidebook, produced by the World Resources Institute and partners, provides a standardized, geospatially based methodology for companies to estimate greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from deforestation and land occupation driven by agricultural expansion. It aims to reduce the inconsistencies in corporate reporting that arise from the flexibility of the Greenhouse Gas Protocol's Land Sector and Removals Guidance (LSRG).

This World Resources Institute fact sheet provides a framework for comparing the cost-effectiveness of renewable energy options against traditional electricity supply, emphasizing that accuracy depends on the perspective of the comparison and the specific supply options considered.

The 'Guide for Responsible Corporate Engagement in Climate Policy' provides a framework for companies to constructively influence climate policy to support a low-carbon economy. Developed through a consultation involving the UN Global Compact and other international organizations, the guide identifies a gap between corporate sustainability commitments and actual government affairs activities, offering a three-step action plan to align corporate influence with climate goals.

This report by the World Resources Institute provides actionable guidance for transit agencies and bus operating entities to overcome barriers to electric bus adoption and meet global climate objectives.

This briefing by the World Resources Institute provides guidance for financial institutions on creating and evaluating greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions inventories, drawing on the WRI/WBCSD Greenhouse Gas Protocol’s Corporate Accounting and Reporting Standard.

This report introduces the U.S. Public Sector Protocol, a tailored interpretation of the GHG Protocol Corporate Accounting and Reporting Standard designed to help government organizations in the United States quantify and report greenhouse gas emissions.

This guide by the World Resources Institute provides a framework for community engagement in Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) projects, targeting project developers, regulators, and local communities to foster two-way communication and respect for local values during the deployment of climate mitigation technologies.

The document describes a guide published by the World Resources Institute (WRI) and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) to assist practitioners in structuring and strengthening their countries' enhanced Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs).

This report by the World Resources Institute provides a comprehensive guide for U.S. businesses on the deployment and financing of on-site renewable energy systems, including solar photovoltaic, solar thermal, wind, and geothermal heat pumps. It details the economic and financial benefits, various ownership and financing models, and the associated risks and objectives for corporate energy management.

This guide by the World Resources Institute provides a framework for civil society stakeholders to evaluate national long-term low greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions development strategies. It outlines the importance of these strategies in linking short-term nationally determined contributions (NDCs) to the Paris Agreement's goals and details the essential elements, such as mitigation targets, adaptation plans, and monitoring processes, that should be present in a robust strategy.

A guide by WWF South Africa providing sustainable travel, shopping, and dining tips for holidaymakers visiting South Africa, including recommendations for sustainable seafood and conservation-focused wine farms.