Transparent reporting of research-related greenhouse gas emissions through the scientific CO$_2$nduct initiative

TL;DR

This paper introduces a transparent framework for reporting research-related greenhouse gas emissions by incorporating standardized reporting tables into scientific publications to facilitate better mitigation policy development.

Contribution

It proposes a novel, standardized reporting framework for research-related emissions, promoting transparency and consistency in scientific publications.

Findings

Framework encourages consistent emission reporting

Standardized tables improve transparency

Facilitates development of mitigation policies

Abstract

Estimating the greenhouse gas emissions of research-related activities is a critical first step towards the design of mitigation policies and actions. Here we propose and motivate a transparent framework for reporting research-related greenhouse gas emissions, through the inclusion of standardised reporting tables in scientific publications.