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 the summer of 2009, NCASI developed a spreadsheet model to assist member companies in understanding the potential implications of the American Clean Energy and Security (ACES) Act of 2009 (HR 2454), passed by the US House of Representatives on June 26. The Excel workbook contains a number of worksheets that attempt to mimic the bill’s reduction requirements and allowance programs. 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.

GHG Calculation Tools for Wood Products Facilities
Report	Spreadsheet	Description
Version 1.0 last updated August 2005	Version 1.0a last updated April 2009	These are the original calculation tools for wood products facilities and have been accepted for use under the WRI/WBCSD Greenhouse Gas Protocol.
	Version 3.2 last updated  April 2010	Note: The latest version of the tool, posted on April 13, corrects an error in a drop-down box that appeared in the earlier version. This user-friendly version of the tool was designed specifically for Canadian facilities, with NCASI data entry forms. The spreadsheet is appropriate for developing estimates to satisfy Canadian reporting requirements and contains emission factors, fuel property characteristics, and physical unit conversion factors drawn from the most recent Canadian Standards Association (CSA) GHG Challenge Registry guidance (formerly the Canadian Voluntary Challenge and Registry, or VCR). The Tools consist of a spreadsheet with a user-friendly interface and a Quick Start Guide. This spreadsheet was updated in March 2010 to bring it into compliance with the July 11, 2009, Canada Gazette notice. This version is available to NCASI members only.