Carbon Accounting

Establish a credible baseline and meet compliance standards through accurate measurement and reporting of greenhouse gas emissions across Scopes 1, 2 and 3.

Overview

Carbon accounting provides a structured foundation for understanding and managing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. By quantifying emissions from direct operations (Scope 1), purchased energy (Scope 2) and, where applicable, upstream or downstream activities (Scope 3), organizations gain the insight needed to meet compliance requirements, demonstrate transparency and plan future action for emission reduction.

EnSmart Solutions supports clients in developing GHG inventories aligned with globally recognized frameworks such as the Greenhouse Gas Protocol. Our services focus on Scopes 1 and 2, with planning and facilitation to prepare for Scope 3 reporting. Whether driven by regulation, stakeholder expectation or internal climate goals, our approach simplifies the process, ensuring accurate reporting and a clear emissions baseline to guide sustainability efforts.

Clients Served, Use Cases and Key Benefits

Common Applications

Organizations seeking to meet mandatory GHG disclosure requirements or prepare for upcoming regulatory changes
Companies developing Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) strategies requiring an emission baseline
Firms with internal sustainability goals needing a verifiable inventory to track progress and guide investments
Businesses beginning to engage their supply chains to prepare for future Scope 3 emissions reporting

Typical Clients

Commercial, industrial and institutional organizations seeking to quantify and report greenhouse gas emissions
Businesses preparing for regulatory or investor-driven climate disclosure requirements
Public sector entities aligning with climate policy mandates and long-term environmental targets
Organizations without internal expertise or capacity to develop greenhouse gas inventories

Benefits

Regulatory Compliance: Satisfy current reporting mandates and prepare for evolving disclosure standards
Informed Decision-Making: Use verified emissions data to prioritize actions and plan decarbonization efforts
Scope 3 Readiness: Initiate structured engagement with value chain partners to support future reporting requirements
Risk Management: Identify emissions hotspots and associated business risks, including exposure to carbon pricing and future regulation
Service description

EnSmart Solutions provides carbon accounting services that help organizations accurately measure and report greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions across Scope 1 and Scope 2 categories, with structured support for planning Scope 3 readiness and reporting. Our process follows the Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Protocol and other recognized standards to ensure accuracy, credibility and alignment with evolving reporting requirements.

We begin by establishing clear organizational boundaries and collecting data on direct emissions (e.g., fuel combustion) and indirect emissions (e.g., purchased electricity). Our analysis results in a structured emissions inventories and identifies opportunities for integrating carbon accounting into sustainability reporting, operational planning or ESG strategy development. While this specific service does not include engineering for emissions reductions, it provides the verified emissions baseline needed to inform action, support compliance and prepare for stakeholder disclosures.

Process
Deliverables
GHG Inventory Report:
A professional, verifiable report quantifying Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions and formatted to align with the Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Protocol.
Scope 3 Preparation Plan (if applicable):
Summary of relevant upstream and downstream Scope 3 categories, phased engagement plan for suppliers and outline of future reporting steps.
Supporting Documentation:
Data collection templates, calculation methodology and references to emission factors used, to support transparency and audit readiness.

Trusted Excellence

What Sets EnSmart Solutions Apart

Small Firm, Senior Expertise

Clients receive direct access to experienced professionals with a track record in municipal, industrial and commercial environments

Integration with Broader Climate Action

Our services don’t stop at accounting. We help clients connect their emission inventories with their wider climate, energy and sustainability goals, ensuring data informs action through complementary services like energy audits, climate action planning and ESG reporting.

Support for Scope 3 Readiness

While many providers focus solely on Scopes 1 and 2, for clients choosing the comprehensive services, we help lay the groundwork for Scope 3 reporting by identifying material categories, engaging suppliers and building phased strategies for broader value chain visibility.

Project Overview:

A mid-sized steel processing facility in Southern Ontario sought to quantify its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and align its reporting practices with upcoming industry expectations. The company faced growing pressure from customers and regulators to disclose emissions and begin preparing for Scope 3 reporting across its supply chain.

Process:

Conducted an initial scoping exercise to define project boundaries and clarify data availability for Scopes 1 and 2
Built a detailed GHG inventory in accordance with the Greenhouse Gas Protocol, quantifying emissions from natural gas usage, process fuels, and purchased electricity
Facilitated internal workshops to help staff understand data requirements and establish a system for future updates
Initiated Scope 3 readiness planning by identifying key emission categories in the value chain and conducting preliminary outreach with select suppliers

Outcomes:

Delivered a GHG inventory report covering all Scope 1 and 2 sources and a structured reporting template and methodology for future use.
Helped the client identify emission hot spots and opportunities to reduce energy-related emissions through efficiency upgrades.
Developed a phased Scope 3 strategy including engagement strategy and target-setting considerations for future expansion.
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