This brief highlights the importance of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions calculation for small and medium-sized enterprises and explores how technology can help address data gaps.
The brief outlines the benefits and challenges of emissions calculation. It examines key data requirements, such as emission factors (EFs), and reviews progress among members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations in setting country-specific EFs. It suggests leveraging available technology to help bridge data gaps. It also provides recommendations from market practitioners on standardizing the GHG emissions calculation process to support enhanced climate-related disclosure.