Reducing impact, reporting it right.
The Meat Institute works to support 100% of its members in reducing impacts on climate, land, air and water — and in increasing transparency consistent with global science-based practices. As regulatory and voluntary expectations evolve, this hub brings the research, tutorials and industry best practices on greenhouse gas accounting and reporting into one place.
GHG Emissions
To facilitate knowledge exchange among members, the Meat Institute has developed a resource hub to house the research, tutorials and industry best practices on greenhouse gas (GHG) accounting and reporting in one place.
Tool
GHG Inventory Tool
A member tool for building and maintaining a company-level greenhouse gas inventory aligned with industry reporting practices.
Member Guide
California Climate Accountability Member Guide
A walkthrough of California's climate accountability requirements and what they mean for member companies.
Brief
Greenhouse Gas Accounting: Emissions Factors Brief
A reference brief on the emissions factors used in greenhouse gas accounting for meat and poultry operations.
Research
Bridging the Climate-Corporate Gap
Utilizing GWP* alongside GWP100 for livestock companies' greenhouse gas inventories.
Guide
The Use of GWP* in Corporate Greenhouse Gas Accounting
Companion White Paper to 'Bridging the Climate-Corporate Gap: Utilizing GWP* with GWP100 for Livestock Companies’ Greenhouse Gas Inventories'
Extended Producer Responsibility
The Meat Institute provides resources for understanding producer obligations, reporting requirements, fee structures, compliance timelines and practical steps to ensure compliance with Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) laws.
Webinars
EPR Comments
Submitted comments on SB 54
Submitted Responsible End Market (REM) comments to CAA
Submitted comments to Minnesota
Submitted Comments to California Program Plan for CAA and CalRecycle
Reporting & the Protein PACT
These two menu items link straight through — no landing page content, by design.
Meat Institute Reporting
Takes visitors directly to the Meat Institute's reporting hub.