REPORTING ON GREENHOUSE GAS INVENTORY AT THE FACILITY LEVEL: PROCEDURE AND PROCESS

 

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Legal Basis

• Decree No. 06/2022/ND-CP dated January 7, 2022, on the regulation of greenhouse gas emission reduction and ozone layer protection;
• Decision No. 2626/QD-BTNMT dated October 10, 2022, on the announcement of the list of emission factors for greenhouse gas inventory purposes;
• Circular No. 17/2022/TT-BTNMT dated November 15, 2022, on technical regulations for measuring, reporting, and verifying greenhouse gas emission reductions, as well as conducting greenhouse gas inventories in the waste management sector.

1. Procedure for Conducting Greenhouse Gas Inventory at the Facility Level

Based on Articles 14 to 23 of Circular No. 17/2022/TT-BTNMT, the procedure for conducting a greenhouse gas inventory at the facility level is carried out in the following steps:

(1): Determining the Operational Boundaries and Methods for Greenhouse Gas Inventory

(2): Selecting Greenhouse Gas Emission Factors

(3): Selecting and Collecting Inventory Activity Data

(4): Calculating Greenhouse Gas Emissions

(5): Controlling the Quality of the Greenhouse Gas Inventory

(6): Evaluating Uncertainty

(7): Recalculate greenhouse gas inventory

(8): Developing the Facility-Level Greenhouse Gas Inventory Report

 

Procedure and documentation preparation as detailed in Table 1.

Table 1. Procedure and Documentation Preparation for Conducting Greenhouse Gas Inventory at the Facility Level.

No.	Activity	Method
1	Determining Operational Boundaries and Methods for Greenhouse Gas Inventory	Determining the operational boundaries of the facility is carried out in accordance with the National Standard TCVN ISO 14064-1:2011, Part 1 – Specifications and guidance for quantification and reporting of greenhouse gas emissions and removals at the organizational level, which includes: Identifying greenhouse gas-emitting activities; Classifying greenhouse gas emission sources into direct and indirect emission sources. The method for conducting the greenhouse gas inventory at the facility level is carried out as specified in Appendix II.1 of Circular No. 17/2022/TT-BTNMT.
2	Selecting Greenhouse Gas Emission Factors	The emission factors used for the facility-level greenhouse gas inventory are applied according to the list of emission factors in Appendix I of Decision No. 2626/QD-BTNMT.
3	Selecting and Collecting Greenhouse Gas Inventory Activity Data	Activity data for each greenhouse gas emission source at the facility level is selected and collected according to the regulations in Appendix II.2 of Circular No. 17/2022/TT-BTNMT.
4	Calculating Greenhouse Gas Emissions	The calculation of greenhouse gas emissions at the facility level is based on the selected greenhouse gas inventory methods as specified in Article 16 of Circular No. 17/2022/TT-BTNMT and conducted in accordance with Appendix II.1 of Circular No. 17/2022/TT-BTNMT.
5	Quality Control of Greenhouse Gas Inventory	The quality control process for the facility-level greenhouse gas inventory is conducted according to TCVN ISO 14064-1:2011, Part 1 – Specifications and guidance for quantification and reporting of greenhouse gas emissions and removals at the facility level, which includes: Identifying and verifying the responsibilities and authorities of those in charge of conducting the greenhouse gas inventory; Identifying, applying, and verifying appropriate training for members conducting the greenhouse gas inventory; Identifying and verifying the operational boundaries of the facility; Identifying and verifying greenhouse gas emission sources; Selecting and verifying quantification methodologies, including greenhouse gas activity data and emission factors; Verifying the application of greenhouse gas inventory methods to ensure consistency across multiple facilities; Using, maintaining, and calibrating measurement equipment; Developing and maintaining a data collection system; Periodically verifying the accuracy of measurement instruments; Conducting internal evaluations and regular technical inspections.
6	Evaluating Uncertainty in Greenhouse Gas Inventory	The evaluation of uncertainty in the facility-level greenhouse gas inventory results is conducted according to the regulations in Appendix II.3 of Circular No. 17/2022/TT-BTNMT.
7	Recalculation of Greenhouse Gas Inventory	Recalculation of the facility-level greenhouse gas inventory results is performed in the following cases: Changes in operational boundaries leading to changes in emission sources and activity data of the facility; Changes in greenhouse gas emission sources due to changes in ownership or operation of the facility; Errors in the calculation methods for greenhouse gas emissions and application of emission factors; Errors detected in the collection and processing of facility activity data leading to a change in greenhouse gas emission calculations of more than 10% compared to the results previously reported by the facility. The content of recalculated greenhouse gas inventory results is presented in the facility-level greenhouse gas inventory report for the subsequent reporting period.
8	Developing the Greenhouse Gas Inventory Report	The facility-level greenhouse gas inventory report is developed according to Form 06, Appendix II of Decree No. 06/2022/ND-CP on greenhouse gas emission reduction and ozone layer protection. Verification Authority: Provincial People’s Committee. The facility-level greenhouse gas inventory results, after verification, are submitted to the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment via the online greenhouse gas inventory database system.

2. Documentation

Preparation Documents:

• Operational Boundaries Documentation: Includes: (1) Identification of greenhouse gas emission and removal sources; (2) Classification into direct emissions, indirect emissions from energy, and other indirect emissions, including the selection of indirect emissions types to quantify and report; (3) Explanation of changes to operational boundaries. (National Standard TCVN ISO 14064-1:2011, Part 1)*
• Forms: Includes input data spreadsheets, activity data, emission factors, emission quantities, and global warming potential factors for all greenhouse gas emission activities of the facility. (Appendix II.2 of Circular No. 17/2022/TT-BTNMT)*
• Supporting Documentation: Includes documents for designing, implementing, and maintaining the greenhouse gas inventory, which can be in text, electronic, or other formats. (Appendix II.3 of Circular No. 17/2022/TT-BTNMT)

Final Submission Document:

• Facility-Level Greenhouse Gas Inventory Report (Form 04 – Appendix II of Decree No. 06/2022/ND-CP)*

The document templates will be provided by the consulting unit, SOLEN Environmental Solutions Joint Stock Company, during the consulting service.

3. Implementation Deadline

According to Clause 5, Article 91 of the 2020 Environmental Protection Law and Point b, Clause 4, Article 11 of Decree No. 06/2022/ND-CP, the deadlines for conducting the facility-level greenhouse gas inventory are as follows:

• Facilities are responsible for organizing and conducting the facility-level greenhouse gas inventory and preparing the facility-level greenhouse gas inventory report every two years, starting from 2024, to be submitted to the provincial People’s Committee by March 31, 2025.
• The results of the greenhouse gas inventory must be submitted every two years to the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment by January 31 of the reporting year for aggregation and reporting to the Prime Minister.

4. Process for Verifying Results

1. Within 5 working days from the receipt of the facility-level greenhouse gas inventory report, the provincial People’s Committee assigns a specialized agency (hereafter referred to as the verification agency) to verify the information and results provided by the facility.
2. The verification agency evaluates the facility-level greenhouse gas inventory based on the following main criteria:

• Completeness of Content: Ensure that the inventory report includes all necessary content, information, and data.
• Appropriateness of Emission Sources and Sinks: Verify the identification of greenhouse gas emission sources and sinks as presented in the report.
• Methodology and Quality Control: Check the appropriateness of the inventory methods, emission factors applied, quality control methods, and the information system and data regarding greenhouse gas emissions at the facility.
• Accuracy of Results: Assess the accuracy of the facility-level greenhouse gas inventory results.

3. Within 20 working days, the verification agency shall notify the results of the appraisal, including any requests for corrections or supplements to the greenhouse gas inventory report, to the facilities. If corrections or supplements are required, the facility must revise and complete the greenhouse gas inventory report in accordance with the appraisal results notification.
4. The facility then submits the revised inventory report to both the verification agency and the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment.
5. During the verification process, the verification agency has the authority to:
   • Invite Experts: Engage organizations or individuals with relevant expertise, capability, and experience to assist with the verification.
   • Request Additional Data: Request the facility to provide additional activity data and information related to the greenhouse gas inventory (if necessary).
   • Conduct On-Site Checks: Perform on-site inspections and collect representative samples (if necessary).

      6. The verification agency is responsible for managing and retaining verification records and submitting the finalized greenhouse gas inventory report to the relevant management authority for updating in the online greenhouse gas inventory database within their jurisdiction.

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