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The Emission Quantification Tool (EQT) has been developed to support a rapid assessment of greenhouse gases (GHGs) and short-lived climate pollutants (SLCPs), (i.e, black carbon), associated with municipal solid waste management in a city/country, considering all the phases of the life cycle. Specifically intended for policymakers and practitioners engaged in the municipal solid waste sector, the tool enables users to conduct a baseline estimation of emissions from current waste management that can be measured against several proposed scenarios. The emission estimation results would support for identification of climate-friendly waste management options for a city/country as well as tracking the mitigation progress over time.
EQT was developed by the Institute for Global Environmental Strategies (IGES) as a science-based tool designed to empower policymakers and practitioners to estimate emissions, plan climate-friendly systems, and monitor achievements. Initially launched in 2013 in collaboration with the Climate and Clean Air Coalition - Municipal Solid Waste Initiative (CCAC-MSWI), the EQT was one of the pioneering tools for measuring both greenhouse gas (GHG) and short-lived climate pollutant (SLCP) emissions in the waste sector.
Since its launch, the EQT has undergone continuous improvement based on user feedback and evolving national and global requirements. In 2018, Version II introduced significant updates to enhance functionalities and usability. The latest Version III, released in 2025 in partnership with the UNEP International Environmental Technology Centre (UNEP-IETC), includes advanced features to further support GHG and SLCP quantification at both city and national levels.
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