Client: City of Worcester
Project: Greenhouse Gas Inventory Report

Blue Strike partnered with the City of Worcester, the second-largest city in New England, to compile and analyze Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions Inventories for the years 2020 through 2023. This pivotal project involved collecting data on municipal and community-wide GHG emissions across Scopes 1, 2, and 3, and following the guidelines of the Local Government Operations Protocol, CDP, and the Global Covenant of Mayors. In a comprehensive approach to this task, we developed a specialized VBA Excel model for accurately tracking the GHG inventory of community and municipal operations during these years. Accompanying this effort, we produced an in-depth report detailing the results, including a high-level forecast extending to 2045. Additionally, we crafted a detailed GHG reporting manual specifically for the client, providing clear guidance on the assumptions and emission factors used in our analysis. The report will be useful not only for city officials, but also for departmental guidance and as an academic resource. The project's deliverables further include a final presentation to the project's key stakeholders. This initiative builds upon previous inventories from 2009 and 2019, aiming to equip the City of Worcester with essential insights for informed climate and sustainable planning, and effective GHG reduction strategies.