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Sheet 2: Content

	
	
	
	

		


		
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A) Introduction

B) Abbreviations & Glossary

C) Criteria of the Standard
      1: Development and implementation of a Management System
      2: Definition of organisational and operational boundaries 
      3: Calculation of GHG footprint & Ascertainment of baseline and Annual Reduction Target
      4: Development and implementation of Internal GHG Reduction Plan
      5: Public reporting and claims-making

D) Theory of Change

Annex 1: List of Mandatory and Optional GHG Emission Sources
Annex 2: Sector Benchmark Tool
Annex 3a: Database with Permitted Emission Factor Sources & Secondary Data Sources
Annex 3b: Database with Permitted Footprint Calculation Methods
Annex 4: Flexibility rules for Product Certification
Annex 5: Insetting Approach
Annex 6a: Reduction Calculation Tool - for Certification of the Organisation
Annex 6b: Reduction Calculation Tool - for Certification of a Product/ Service
Annex 7: Self-Assessment Tool