TOOL PRESENTATION

City Inventory Reporting and Information System (CIRIS)

CIRIS is an Excel-based tool designed for cities to manage, calculate, and report greenhouse gas emissions inventory data, supporting transparency in reporting across multiple sectors.

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MitigationAFOLUIPPUWasteStationary energyTransportationImplementation & operationsRegulation & governance
Climate Action Journey

Assessment

Setting goals

Action planning

Implementation

Monitoring

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Tool Overview

The City Inventory Reporting and Information System (CIRIS) is a user-friendly Excel-based tool designed for cities to manage and report their greenhouse gas emissions data. Utilizing the Global Protocol for Community-Scale Greenhouse Gas Emission Inventories (GPC) standard, CIRIS ensures a transparent and organized approach to emissions management. It supports cities in reporting consistent and comprehensive emissions data to international platforms like the Global Covenant of Mayors and CDP-ICLEI.

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Key Features

  • Excel-based tool for ease of use and accessibility
  • Supports emissions inventory for multiple sectors, including stationary energy, transportation, and waste
  • Aligned with the Global Protocol for Community-Scale Greenhouse Gas Emission Inventories (GPC) standard
  • Enables reporting in the Global Covenant of Mayors' Common Reporting Framework
  • Available in English, Spanish, and French
  • Includes tutorials and a User Guide to aid in usage
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Getting Started

  1. Step 1

    Download CIRIS Tool: Visit the official website to download the latest version of the CIRIS tool, available in multiple languages and suitable for Excel 2010 onwards.

  2. Step 2

    Review User Guide: Consult the User Guide to understand the tool's features and how to navigate its interface for emissions data entry and management.

  3. Step 3

    Watch Tutorials: View the video tutorials to gain insights into specific functionalities and processes for efficiently using CIRIS in emissions reporting.

  4. Step 4

    Input Emissions Data: Enter your city's relevant sectoral emissions data using the CIRIS templates tailored for stationary energy, transportation, waste, and other sectors.

  5. Step 5

    Generate Reports: Compile and review the emissions reports and ensure they align with the required Global Covenant of Mayors format for submission.

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