Can programs like The Climate Registry drive international efforts to affect change in the way we do business?

Question

The Climate Registry has finalized its General Reporting Protocol, which provides a consistent framework for companies and organizations across North America to measure and publicly report their greenhouse gas emissions. To date, the Climate Registry has 126 reporting organizations, including the World Resources Institute.

http://www.theclimateregistry.org/faq.html

http://www.wri.org/stories/2008/04/climate-registry-releases-its-general-reporting-protocol#

Answer 1

Let's hope not.

Answer 2

Not within constitutional limits it can't.

Answer 3

Sure, it would make companies accountable for their GHG emissions.  It would also inform consumers as to which companies and organizations were doing the most to reduce their emissions, and public opinion could encourage more companies to reduce them.

Answer 4

I like the idea, it makes sense. I hope it has a positive affect on the way we do business, however change doesn't happen over night.  You didn't mention limits though, I think I will look into your links.  Initializing an idea without goals doesn't make sense. If all they have to do is report what's the point?

Answer 5

No- just because the 'rules' are there doesn't mean anyone will play by them

Answer 6

Great, just what companies need.  More busy work instead of hiring people to make products.  Sounds like an excuse to monitor activities than a legitimate need, Big Brother has arrived.