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Upcoming Free Webinar on GHG Protocol Revisions

Bright Innovation, a leading consultancy based in Tokyo, is hosting an informative free webinar titled "Understanding the Key Points of GHG Protocol Revisions: Corporate Responses Required in the Medium Term". This session is designed specifically for professionals involved in sustainability, corporate planning, ESG, IR, and accounting activities related to GHG calculation and disclosure.

Background on GHG Protocol Revisions

The webinar comes at a pivotal moment as discussions surrounding the revisions to the GHG Protocol are currently underway. The GHG Protocol, established in 2005, is undergoing its first substantial amendment, which is expected to have immediate implications for companies involved in GHG emission accounting.

This online session will cover the background of the revisions, the current state of discussions, and the anticipated impact of these changes. Participants will gain a clearer understanding of the developments in the context of GHG Protocol revisions.

Key Points to be Discussed

• - What are the significant revision points being debated?
• - Once these revisions are implemented, what actions will be required from companies?

The session will be led by consultant Kohei Onuma from Bright Innovation, who will provide detailed insights into these questions, touching on crucial keywords in the ongoing discussions such as:

• - Boundary and integrated approach rule changes
• - Simultaneous quantity for Scope 2
• - Additionality of electricity certificates
• - Mandatory Scope 3 calculations
• - Obligation to use primary data
• - Introduction of project standards

Webinar Details

Date & Time: January 20, 2026, from 15:00 to 15:40 (JST)

Location: Online via Zoom

Target Audience: This webinar is aimed at professionals involved in GHG calculations and information disclosure in the fields of sustainability, corporate planning, ESG, IR, and accounting. Please note that registrations from individuals using personal or free email addresses or participants from competing firms (e.g., consulting companies, think tanks, research firms) may be declined.

Agenda:

• - Introduction to the GHG Protocol and the context of its revisions (5 minutes)
• - Discussion on key issues related to GHG Protocol revisions and corporate responses (20 minutes)
• - Q&A session, where selected questions will be answered (15 minutes)

Speaker Profile

Kohei Onuma, Consultant
With a comprehensive background working for a Japanese mining company and as a specialist in energy and mineral resources at the Economic Section of the Japanese embassy, Onuma has extensive experience in the research and analysis of policies, regulations, and social movements related to natural resources. Currently, he is responsible for various disclosure-related services and CO2 calculation tasks, including working with CDP and other frameworks.

Registration Information

This informative session is free of charge, and there are spots available for 100 participants. To secure your place, please register through the link below:
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For any inquiries regarding this event, please contact:
Bright Innovation Marketing Office
Tel: 03-6280-3936
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