The GHG Protocol LSRS is finalized: what companies need to know

The GHG Protocol has completed its Land Sector and Removals Standard (LSRS), establishing the first comprehensive framework for measuring forest, land, and agriculture emissions. Key updates include a January 1, 2027 effective date, mandatory linear discounting for land use change emissions, and more flexible supply chain traceability models like mass-balance. Companies should begin planning immediately, as calculation guidance is expected mid-2026.