Change & Update Protocol
How the CRREM Pathways are maintained, updated, and governed over time — ensuring transparency, scientific rigor, and market participant engagement in every revision.
About the Protocol
The CRREM Pathways represent the latest climate science and are subject to periodic updates. These updates reflect new scientific discoveries, regulatory changes, revised energy consumption projections, renewable power grid developments, carbon budgets, and technological advancements.
A formal Change & Update Protocol has been established to ensure transparency, consistency, and scientific rigor in every revision.
arrow_forward Download the ProtocolGovernance Oversight
The Technical Council and CRREM Foundation Board oversee the Pathways. Any modifications to the CRREM Pathways or methodology must follow approval and adoption protocols outlined in their respective Terms of Reference.
This governance structure ensures that pathway updates remain independent, science-based, and aligned with the Foundation's public-interest mission.
arrow_forward Learn about our governance structureFive Pillars of the Protocol
The Change & Update Protocol provides a structured framework across five key areas to guide every pathway revision.
Update Frequency
Defined review cycles ensure pathways reflect the latest climate science, energy data, and regulatory developments.
Stakeholder Involvement
Structured processes for engaging investors, data providers, academics, and industry partners in pathway reviews.
Consultation Procedures
Open consultation periods allow the broader market to review and comment on proposed pathway changes.
Data Input Criteria
Standards for the quality, provenance, and timeliness of data sources used in pathway calculations.
Implementation Considerations
Guidance on how updates are phased, communicated, and integrated into existing tools and workflows.
Change & Update Protocol
Download the full protocol document outlining procedures for pathway updates, stakeholder consultation, and governance approval.
The CRREM Foundation welcomes stakeholder feedback on the protocol approach. If you have questions or suggestions, please reach out via our contact page or through an open consultation.
Have a question about pathway updates?
Ask Clem about the change protocol, upcoming revisions, or how updates affect your CRREM assessments.
Related Resources
Explore the methodology behind the pathways, review our governance structure, or participate in an open consultation.