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In early 2001, AF&PA and a number of other pulp and paper industry associations from around the globe, working through the International Council of Forest and Paper Associations (ICFPA), jointly supported a project to develop international tools for estimating greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from pulp and paper mills. The group retained NCASI to review existing GHG inventory protocols and to develop calculation tools to assist companies in preparing GHG inventories. More background information >>
The following table explains the differences between the various versions of the calculation tool reports and spreadsheets now available. The first digit in the version number reflects the program for which each was prepared. Versions 1.X were written primarily for use under the WRI/WBCSD GHG Protocol; versions 2.X were written for the U.S. DOE 1605(b) program; and versions 3.X reflect Canadian GHG reporting requirements. The second digit in each version number is zero for the original version and is increased to reflect updates. The reports and spreadsheets are numbered separately.
In 2008, NCASI developed a spreadsheet model to estimate potential operating cost impacts of proposed climate change legislation in the U.S., Senate Bill 2191. The model is available to member companies to assist them in making their own projections. More information >>>
Questions or comments on the GHG calculation tools may be directed to Dr. Brad Upton. Questions on NCASI's research program related to climate change may be directed to Reid Miner, Vice President, Sustainable Manufacturing.
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GHG Calculation Tools for Pulp and Paper Mills |
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Spreadsheet |
Report |
Description |
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Version 1.0
Version 1.2
last updated
August 2005 |
Version 1.0
Version 1.1
last updated
July 2005 |
Version 1.0 was released in December 2002, prepared by NCASI for ICFPA and accepted for use under the WRI/WBCSD Greenhouse Gas Protocol. It contains default approaches and emission factors applicable to an international audience. In Summer 2005, both the report and spreadsheet were updated to conform to the updated WRI/WBCSD GHG Protocol. The new version of the report also contains new or expanded guidance on a number of topics. |
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Version 1.1
last updated November 2003 |
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This version of the spreadsheet is essentially
the same as Version 1.0 except that it has a
user-friendly data entry interface. NCASI prepared a User’s Manual for this version of the spreadsheet, but for more detailed guidance users should refer to the the report (Version 1.1). |
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Version 2.1a
last updated November 2004 |
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This version of the spreadsheet includes the user-friendly interface and contains default emission factors and reporting formats that conform to the requirements of the Department of Energy (DOE) program for Voluntary Reporting of Greenhouse Gases (the 1605(b) program) . It includes a User’s Manual and Quick Start Guide, but for more detailed guidance, users should refer to the report (Version 1.1) and DOE’s 1605(b) guidance. |
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Version 3.1
last updated
May 2005 |
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These tools were designed specifically for Canadian facilities. They consist of a spreadsheet with a user-friendly interface and a Quick Start Guide. The Quick Start Guide is available in English and French. The spreadsheet is appropriate for developing estimates to satisfy Canadian reporting requirements. Although the introduction pages of the spreadsheet indicate that the tools are designed for reporting emissions that occurred in 2004 only, NCASI recommends use of Version 3.1 for reporting 2005, 2006, and 2007 emissions also. |
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GHG Calculation Tools for Wood Products Facilities |
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Spreadsheet |
Report |
Description |
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Version 1.0a
last updated
January 2007 |
Version 1.0
last updated August 2005 |
These are the original calculation tools for wood products facilities and have been accepted for use under the WRI/WBCSD Greenhouse Gas Protocol. |
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Version 3.1
last updated
October 2008 |
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This user-friendly version of the tool, with NCASI data entry forms, contains emission factors, fuel property characteristics, and physical unit conversion factors drawn from the Canadian Voluntary Challenge and Registry (VCR) guidance. This version is available to NCASI members only. |
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| Last Updated: October 17, 2008 (11:14 AM) |
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