Common Pitfalls in GHG Accounting – A Practical Introduction for Beginners

Written by agriportance GmbH | Aug 18, 2026, 12:56:14 PM

🎥 The webinar will be recorded and sent to all registered participants afterward.

A robust greenhouse gas inventory is essential for certifying and marketing biomethane sustainably. In practice, however, the same typical pitfalls tend to arise time and again, especially in the early stages. In this webinar, we’ll show you the common pitfalls in GHG accounting and how to avoid them from the very beginning—from proper calculation and data sources to the regulatory framework. The focus will be on practical examples that you can apply directly in your day-to-day operations.

Webinar Content:

  • Accurately accounting for upstream emissions and transportation emissions
  • Correctly accounting for manure credits and energy content
  • Self-generated energy supply and measurement concept—mapping energy flows and their associated emissions
  • Offsetting and the Correct Allocation of CO₂ Capture Across Total Biomethane Production
  • Traceability of the calculation basis—input data, emission factors, biomass codes, and calculation methods
  • REDcert and SURE: Overview of scopes and Nabisy deadlines
  • Discussion & Q&A Session

Who should attend?


Beginners and newcomers to GHG accounting: plant operators, biomethane producers, and certification managers, as well as professionals in sustainability, compliance, and procurement who are preparing their first GHG inventory or wish to refresh their foundational knowledge.