Angela Cross, Author at Cleartrace

What the EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) Means for U.S. Manufacturers and Energy Suppliers

Global carbon policy is no longer theoretical. It’s operational—and it’s starting to reshape trade. The European Union’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) is one of the most significant climate-related trade policies ever implemented. While it’s an EU regulation, its impact extends far beyond Europe. Manufacturers and energy suppliers around the world with direct or indirect […]

Summary of Standard Supply Service in the GHGP Scope 2 Revision

The latest Scope 2 Consultation document introduces and requests feedback on the concept of Standard Supply Service (SSS). What Is Standard Supply Service, and what’s being proposed? According to the recent Public Consultation document in section 5.3.1, the “approach would clarify how companies may account for electricity from shared or publicly supported resources while […]

What to Know About the Upcoming GHG Protocol Scope 2 Revisions: The Rise of Hourly Accounting

What to Know About the Upcoming GHG Protocol Scope 2 Revisions: The Rise of Hourly Accounting The GHG Protocol announced proposed updates to its Scope 2 Guidance (2015), entering a 60-day public consultation starting October 20, 2025. These changes will fundamentally shape how companies measure and report emissions from purchased electricity, the foundation of corporate […]