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A Strategic Framework for Comprehensive Carbon Accounting and Climate Action
The
Bilan Carbone® is a comprehensive methodology designed to help organizations
measure, understand, and reduce GHG emissions. Originally developed by ADEME in 2004, the French Agency for Ecological Transition, and now managed by the
Association Bilan Carbone (ABC) since 2011, it is the most adopted carbon accounting frameworks in France.
A Holistic and Rigorous Approach
The Bilan Carbone® goes beyond standard emissions reporting. It provides a
rigorous, science-based framework that covers both
direct and indirect emissions, including the full value chain (Scope 3), which is
mandatory in the methodology. By doing so, it offers organizations a
complete picture of their climate impact and the tools to develop effective mitigation strategies.
At its core, the methodology is built around three strategic pillars:
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Stakeholder engagement
: Raising awareness, encouraging shared responsibility, and fostering collaboration across teams and partners;
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Comprehensive GHG accounting
: Covering all emission sources, based on both
operational responsibility and
upstream/downstream dependencies;
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Low-carbon transition planning
: Using scenario modeling (carbon tragectory) and climate risk analysis to design
ambitious and actionable decarbonization pathways.
This approach embodies what we refer to as the
“Bilan Carbone® spirit”—a mindset that promotes
systemic thinking and the
integration of carbon into strategic decision-making. The methodology empowers organizations to move from data collection to climate leadership, aligning operational choices with long-term environmental goals.
Practical Tools and High-Quality Emission Factors
To support implementation, the Bilan Carbone® offers a suite of practical tools, including calculation spreadsheets and access to the
Base Carbone®, a high-quality emission factor database developed by ADEME (French environemental agency). These tools ensure consistency, transparency, and credibility in emissions quantification across sectors.
Organizations are also equipped to conduct
scenario modeling, enabling them to project future emissions trajectories, assess mitigation options, and make informed investment and policy decisions.
Reserved for Trained Professionals
To ensure methodological integrity, the use of Bilan Carbone® tools is
reserved for professionals trained by accredited organizations. While the official methodology guide (version 9) is freely accessible online (in French), access to the most up-to-date tools and support requires a
license issued by ABC to a legal entity.
A Catalyst for Organizational Transformation
The Bilan Carbone® is more than a carbon accounting framework, it is a
strategic transformation tool. It enables organizations to
rethink their business models, supply chains, and operations through the lens of climate responsibility.
To explore more about the Bilan Carbone® approach,
clickhere
to visit the official Bilan Carbone® methodology website.
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