LSRG is the GHG Protocol’s forthcoming standard for measuring and reporting land-sector emissions and carbon removals across all value chains, from agriculture and forestry to any company sourcing land-based commodities.
It was developed to fill a major gap: land-sector emissions make up ~25% of global GHGs but have lacked consistent, science-based accounting guidance until now.
LSRG defines the measurement and reporting rules, while SBTi FLAG provides the target-setting framework; LSRG is the foundation companies must adopt before setting FLAG targets.
Companies with existing FLAG targets are already mostly aligned, as FLAG principles were designed with the LSRG framework in mind—putting them roughly “90% of the way there.”
Terrascope supports land- and nature-sector clients now via FLAG/LSRG data disaggregation, supplier engagement, and farm-level emissions calculations templates
The Land Sector and Removals Guidance (LSRG) is a forthcoming extension of the GHG Protocol designed to standardize how companies measure and report greenhouse gas emissions and carbon removals from land-sector activities. Covering everything from deforestation to soil carbon sequestration, LSRG applies to any company with land-based activities or carbon removals in their value chain—regardless of materiality. This includes agriculture, forestry, and food systems, but also extends to any business sourcing commodities like cotton, paper, or palm oil.
Land-related emissions account for nearly 25% of global GHG emissions, yet have been largely excluded from corporate inventories. Until now, companies have cited a lack of standardized guidance as the primary barrier to action. The LSRG addresses this by offering a globally consistent, science-based framework to measure, manage, and report emissions and removals from land use change, land management, and carbon storage. Its aim is to harmonize reporting across all platforms and help companies make better decisions in climate-critical supply chains.
While the SBTi Forest, Land and Agriculture (FLAG) guidance sets out how to set emissions reduction targets for land-sector activities, the LSRG defines how to measure and report those emissions and removals. In short:
LSRG is a foundational requirement—companies must quantify emissions in line with LSRG before they can set FLAG-aligned targets. And unlike FLAG, LSRG applies to any company with land-sector exposure, even if they’re not pursuing science-based targets.
Although the LSRG is still in draft form, companies with existing SBTi FLAG targets are already largely aligned. Because FLAG target-setting principles were designed with the LSRG framework in mind, these companies are likely “90% of the way there” (pending the final details of LSRG, once it is finalized).
Terrascope offers three tailored solutions based on your land-sector exposure and supply chain traceability—ensuring you’re ready for LSRG compliance regardless of where emissions occur in your value chain.
Whether you’re just starting or refining your land-sector strategy, Terrascope equips you to turn LSRG from a compliance risk into a competitive advantage.
Terrascope has measured over 350 million tonnes of CO₂e across 60+ countries and helped clients cut emissions by up to 25%—while building more resilient, data-driven supply chains.