Decarbonization Planning

Make carbon reduction a clear and achievable plan

While many businesses, organizations, and communities recognize the value in pursuing greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction, decarbonization can be daunting. VEIC is here to make the challenging, long-term commitment easier. We help you navigate the complexities with confidence, providing a clear path forward toward your goals. 

One of the first steps is to create an inventory of your GHG emissions. After all, to plot a course forward, you must first know your current position. The VEIC team will measure and categorize your emissions into specific classes or “scopes.” This is critical to identifying and understanding your total emissions and environmental impact. If long-term GHG reduction targets have not already been established, we work with you to set ambitious, yet realistic goals based on your unique circumstances. 

Reaching those targets requires planning. We provide our partners with a comprehensive, long-term strategy that optimizes the sequenced, actionable steps to move you closer to your goals. These steps integrate the right balance of efficiency improvements, electrification strategies, and renewable energy solutions for your buildings and vehicle fleets while considering your specific budget and timeline. Throughout the process, we remain your hands-on partner, providing everything you need to keep your decarbonization efforts on track.

VEIC delivers

Comprehensive emissions inventories

Identifying and classifying GHGs across Greenhouse Gas Protocol scopes 1, 2, and 3

Ambitious yet realistic decarbonization goals

Setting achievable GHG reduction targets through 2030, 2040, and 2050 

Customized emissions reduction strategies

Designing holistic plans of action tailored to your operations, budget, and timeline

Sequenced solutions for sustained measurable progress

Pacing investments in energy efficiency, electrification, and renewables over time

Ongoing guidance and personalized support

Tracking progress, navigating change, and providing technical assistance

We now have a prioritized road map, complete with cost estimates, that is guiding our next steps [toward internal operations net zero]. Since receiving the action plan, the council has already taken its first steps toward implementing its suggestions. VEIC has played a crucial role in moving the City toward carbon neutrality.”"

Anne Watson
Former Mayor of Montpelier, VT