This report forms part of a project that aims to develop technical guidelines for greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reporting in South Africa. It describes the lessons learned in building guidance for mandatory GHG reporting in a country that has shown leadership in voluntary corporate GHG reporting. Developing mandatory GHG reporting regulations will not only support the National GHG Inventory but also support policy formulation, implementation, and legislation while allowing South Africa to meet its reporting obligations under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC).
This report covers case studies with three companies: Royal Dutch Shell, Rio Tinto, and Pacific Gas and Electric (PG&E), capturing their experiences and lessons learn preparing for and operating under policies that price carbon emissions.