Introduction
Get introduced to Tracenable’s Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions Dataset, including its scope, key characteristics, and unique value, and get redirected to detailed pages to deepen your knowledge.
Overview
The Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions Dataset captures how companies worldwide disclose and report greenhouse gas emissions, covering more than 5,000 global firms across all major industries. It provides detailed disclosures on Scope 1 (direct), Scope 2 (indirect energy), and Scope 3 (value chain) emissions, with both absolute and intensity-based measures to support benchmarking analyses. By applying rigorous standardization to reporting boundaries, units, and methodologies, the dataset transforms fragmented corporate climate disclosures into comparable, decision-ready information. This enables reliable cross-company benchmarking, sector and portfolio carbon footprint, and long-term tracking of corporate progress against net-zero targets, climate regulations, and global sustainability frameworks.
Data Characteristics
Company Coverage
5000
Geographical Coverage
Global
Sectoral Coverage
All Sectors
Data Historical Range
From 2014 to 2024
Median Data History
5 years
Data Traceability Rate
100%
Data Frequency
Annual
Average Reporting Lag
3 months
Data Format
Most Recent/Point-in-Time
What makes Tracenable's Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions Data Unique
Tracenable's Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions data product sets the market benchmark for precision, standardization, reliability, and integrity. Learn why our data stands apart:
Uncompromised Standardization
Our team of environmental engineers meticulously maps reported emissions data to GHG Protocol standards, including detailed categorization of all 15 Scope 3 categories and proper classification of Scope 1 and 2 categories. This guarantees uniformity and comparability across our dataset, bridging the gap created by diverse reporting formats.
Precision in Every Figure
Our advanced cross-source data precision matching algorithm ensures that the most accurate data is always delivered. For instance, an exact figure like 1,542,450 tCO2e is prioritized over a rounded figure like 1,500,000 tCO2e, reflecting our dedication to precision and detail.
Unbiased Data Integrity
Our approach is grounded in delivering emissions data exactly as reported by companies, without making inferences or estimates for undisclosed data. This strict adherence to factual reporting ensures the integrity of the data you receive, providing an unaltered and accurate view of corporate emissions.
End-to-End Data Traceability
Every emissions data point is directly traceable to its original source, with exact page references and calculation methodologies documented. This level of detail enables immediate verification of emission figures and supports compliance with regulatory reporting requirements.
Full-Scope Boundary Verification
We tag emission figures that do not cover a company's entire organizational or operational boundaries with an 'Incomplete Boundaries' attribute. This attribute enhances transparency and ensures the comparability of our data by keeping you informed of any potential limitations.
Deep Dive into the Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions Dataset
On the following pages, you’ll find all the resources needed to fully understand and apply the Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions Dataset:
Definitions & Terminology – Key terms and concepts used in the dataset
Data Dimensions & Metrics – Breakdown of Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions metrics and how they are structured
References & Standards – Alignment with global reporting frameworks and regulations
Data Collection Methodology – How the dataset is built and validated
Data Sources – Origin and type of corporate disclosures collected
Standardization Guidelines – Rules applied to ensure comparability
Calculation Logic – Methods for deriving standardized metrics
Quality Assurance – Checks and processes ensuring data integrity
Data Dictionary – Complete reference of fields, units, and definitions