Climate Registered
The Climate Registry
Learn, track, & report greenhouse gas emissions for proactive climate action & environmental leadership.
The Climate Registered costs $1,000 USD, takes approximately 4 weeks, and requires around 40 hours of study. Over 500 organizations have earned this certification worldwide. Renewal costs $1,000 USD every 12 months.
Key Strengths
- Backed by U.S. states and Canadian provinces — uniquely credible and government-endorsed
- Supports Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions measurement with best-practice guidance
- Integrated reporting software for measuring, reporting, and verification in one platform
- Optional third-party verification adds credibility for regulators and supply chain partners
- On-call expert human support for carbon accounting and disclosure questions
- Cost-effective solution for organizations of all sizes across North America
Ideal For
Climate Registered is best suited for sustainability managers, ESG officers, and operations leaders at mid-to-large organizations seeking a credible, third-party-verified GHG reporting framework. It is particularly valuable for companies in North America navigating voluntary or regulatory carbon disclosure requirements, supply chain transparency demands, or net-zero commitments. Organizations looking to benchmark their emissions, build internal capacity, and publicly demonstrate climate leadership will find this program especially relevant.
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Certification
English
2007
500
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