It establishes mandatory GHG reporting for obtaining environmental licenses in the state of Rio de Janeiro
Environmental State Institute (INEA) Rio de Janeiro
Issuer notesLocal gov't
More informationThe rule applies to the oil and gas, mining and metals, energy and fossil fuels, and chemical sectors, among others. It determines the GHG Protocol to be the accepted accounting methodology and requires companies to annually report on scope 1 and 2 emissions. Prior to submission, the GHG inventory must be verified by a qualified entity.
Organizations covered by the instrumentAll Companies
Target organization notesapplies to the oil and gas, mining and metals, energy and fossil fuels, and chemical sectors, among others
Industry scope notesapplies to the oil and gas, mining and metals, energy and fossil fuels, and chemical sectors, among others
Disclosure venueMitigation Plan
ESG coverage - E (Environment)Climate & GHG emissions
Current
CountryBrazil
RegionSouth America
Date of publication2012
Issuer typeGovernments (governmental department, agency)
Reporting requirementsPublic law and regulation
Mandatory or voluntaryMandatory
The geographical scopeSub-national