The Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Protocol has appointed Tim Mohin as its first CEO, marking a structural shift as carbon accounting becomes increasingly central to global climate policy and corporate strategy.
The creation of the CEO role reflects the organization’s expanding remit, particularly as emissions reporting frameworks gain prominence across regulatory systems, financial markets, and corporate disclosures.
The appointment comes as the GHG Protocol, alongside the International Organization for Standardization, takes on a leading role in aligning global greenhouse gas accounting under international climate processes.
Scaling Global Carbon Accounting Standards
Mohin is expected to lead efforts to harmonize reporting frameworks and strengthen trust in emissions data, working with governments, businesses, and standard-setting bodies.
This includes contributing to global alignment initiatives linked to upcoming climate milestones, such as the next global stocktake under international climate agreements.
He brings experience from across both the public and private sectors, having previously led the Global Reporting Initiative and held senior sustainability roles at major technology companies including Intel and Apple. His background also includes policy work with the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and advisory roles at Boston Consulting Group.
The GHG Protocol, developed by the World Resources Institute and the World Business Council for Sustainable Development, has become the dominant global framework for emissions accounting. It underpins the reporting of the vast majority of large corporations, including most companies in the S&P 500.
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Recent organizational changes, including the establishment of a steering committee and independent standards board, signal a broader effort to scale governance and institutional capacity.
Partnerships with initiatives such as the International Sustainability Standards Board further reflect the push toward greater consistency across reporting systems.
As demand for high-quality emissions data accelerates, the GHG Protocol is positioning itself at the center of global efforts to standardize carbon accounting. The new leadership structure is intended to support this transition, ensuring the framework can evolve alongside increasingly complex regulatory and market requirements.
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