Advancing Trusted Carbon Intelligence for Transportation and Energy
The Carbon Council brings together industry experts, practitioners, and innovators to help shape the future of carbon accounting, emissions tracking, reporting, and carbon market development. Building on TEI’s longstanding research, tools, and industry leadership, the Council serves as a collaborative forum where members can share expertise, evaluate emerging methodologies, and guide initiatives that support transparent, credible carbon management.
As organizations around the world face increasing expectations for emissions reporting and decarbonization, the need for accurate, harmonized, and practical carbon data has never been greater. The Carbon Council provides a trusted venue for industry leaders to work together on the challenges and opportunities shaping the evolving carbon landscape.
Why the Carbon Council Matters
Carbon emissions have become a critical business consideration across global supply chains. Companies are navigating a rapidly changing environment of sustainability commitments, reporting requirements, lifecycle analysis methodologies, and voluntary carbon market opportunities.
At the same time, inconsistent methodologies and limited transparency have created uncertainty around carbon accounting and emissions claims.
The Carbon Council was established to help address these challenges by:
- Sharing knowledge and best practices across industry sectors
- Evaluating carbon accounting standards and methodologies
- Supporting transparent, science-based approaches to emissions tracking
- Advancing understanding of carbon markets and carbon value creation
- Providing guidance for TEI research, tools, and industry engagement
Areas of Focus
Through regular meetings and targeted working groups, the Carbon Council will explore topics including:
Carbon Accounting & Emissions Tracking
Reviewing and comparing state, national, and international approaches for calculating and tracking greenhouse gas emissions and avoided emissions.
Lifecycle Analysis (LCA)
Evaluating and comparing leading lifecycle emissions models used globally, with the goal of improving consistency and interoperability across methodologies.
Carbon Markets
Supporting TEI’s work related to voluntary carbon markets, carbon credits, emissions avoidance tracking, and market transparency.
Research & Industry Thought Leadership
Developing white papers and research on subjects such as carbon valuation, carbon capture technologies, emerging market trends, and emissions reporting frameworks.
Stakeholder Engagement
Providing technical guidance as TEI collaborates with organizations such as SAE, the Coordinating Research Council, the California Air Resources Board, the World Resources Institute, and other industry stakeholders.
Building on Proven Tools and Research
The Carbon Council builds upon TEI’s existing carbon initiatives, including the development of the Carbon Accounting Tracker (CAT), a tool designed to support transparent greenhouse gas emissions calculation and reporting. Leveraging established resources and industry expertise, the Council seeks to improve confidence, transparency, and consistency in carbon-related decision-making.
Our Approach
The Carbon Council is committed to objective, data-driven collaboration.
The Council serves as a technical and strategic resource for TEI initiatives, providing expertise and facilitating productive industry dialogue. While members may contribute diverse perspectives, the Council does not advocate for specific carbon policies or technology outcomes. Instead, it focuses on advancing understanding, transparency, and practical solutions grounded in credible science and peer-reviewed methodologies.
Benefits of Participation
Members gain access to:
- A network of industry leaders and carbon subject matter experts
- Early insight into emerging carbon accounting methodologies and market developments
- Opportunities to contribute to research, white papers, and industry initiatives
- A forum for sharing best practices and addressing common challenges
- Enhanced visibility into TEI’s carbon-related projects and tools
- Opportunities to help shape future research and industry guidance
Participation in the Carbon Council is open to all current TEI and EV Council contributors at no additional cost.
Meetings will be conducted virtually or alongside existing TEI events, creating an efficient and accessible opportunity for members to engage in meaningful dialogue and collaborative problem-solving.
Join the Conversation
The transition to a lower-carbon economy requires trusted data, practical tools, and informed collaboration. The Carbon Council provides a forum where industry experts can work together to improve carbon transparency, advance credible methodologies, and help shape the future of carbon management.
Interested in participating? Contact us to learn more about the Carbon Council and upcoming opportunities to engage.