CLIENT: Timberland Investment Resources
PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
PRI developed a carbon and greenhouse gas reporting system for Timberland Investment Resources (TIR), integrating ground plot data and land status information to produce accurate carbon and emissions estimates across their landbase portfolio.
CHALLENGE:
TIR required a dynamic and responsive reporting solution capable of reflecting real-time changes to their land base, including land acquisitions, dispositions, and associated treatment activities, while maintaining accuracy in carbon and greenhouse gas estimates based on actual ground-truthed plot data. Translating complex back-end data into a clear and accessible visualization tool for client use presented an additional design challenge.
APPROACH:
PRI developed a robust estimation process in R to calculate carbon and greenhouse gas values based on actual ground plot data and the current status of lands within the client’s database. Emissions assumptions for equipment used across land treatments were incorporated into the modeling framework. The resulting back-end database was then linked to a PRI-developed Power BI application, enabling dynamic visualization of carbon and greenhouse gas estimates as land was purchased or sold and as treatments were applied.
OUTCOME:
TIR gained a fully integrated and interactive carbon and greenhouse gas reporting platform that provides real-time visibility into their portfolio’s emissions profile. The solution supports informed decision-making around land acquisition, disposition, and management activities, positioning TIR with a transparent and defensible framework for carbon and greenhouse gas reporting.