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Use this sample to understand the format. Replace with your verified activity data and factors.
| Scope | Source | Activity | Unit | Factor (kgCO2e/unit) | Emissions (tCO2e) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | Diesel generator fuel | 4,500 | L | 2.68 | 12.060 |
| Scope 2 | Purchased electricity | 280,000 | kWh | 0.60 | 168.000 |
| Scope 3 | Business flights | 85,000 | passenger-km | 0.15 | 12.750 |
Start with Scope 1 and Scope 2 where data is owned internally. Target 95% coverage for metered electricity and on‑site fuels. When Scope 3 is added, first‑year coverage often lands at 60–80% because supplier and travel feeds take time. List every source row and track how many are missing factors to quantify the gap. Report exclusions and estimation methods in notes for transparency.
Split categories to reduce averaging error. Separating diesel, gasoline, and LPG typically shifts fuel totals by 3–10% versus a single “fuel blend” factor. For electricity, track sites by grid region; location factors can vary by 2×. A practical minimum is monthly electricity per site, fuel by asset class, and travel by mode and distance band. Granular data also makes anomaly checks easier during reviews.
Factors must be current, cited, and unit‑consistent. Each row should record the factor source, version year, and unit mapping such as “kgCO2e per kWh.” If more than 15% of rows lack a referenced factor, verification effort increases because reviewers must reselect factors. Update your factor library annually; 1–5% changes are common. Keep a backup reference and approval note for every critical factor.
Totals can rise with growth, so pair totals with intensity. Common indicators include tCO2e per employee and tCO2e per revenue million. If revenue rises 20% and emissions stay flat, intensity improves 16.7%, signaling better efficiency. Keep revenue definitions consistent and note whether figures are gross or net to prevent misleading comparisons.
Emissions are usually concentrated: 70–90% often comes from 5–10 sources. Use the top‑source ranking to prioritize projects with measurable savings, such as renewable electricity procurement, fleet electrification, refrigerant leak programs, or low‑carbon logistics. Record expected tCO2e reductions per project and compare against recalculated totals quarterly. Track implementation dates and link savings to a named business owner.
Define governance before publishing results. Recalculate the base year when structural changes exceed a threshold, such as 5% of total emissions from acquisitions, divestments, or boundary shifts. Maintain change logs for activity corrections, factor updates, and methodology revisions. Assign data owners per scope and set an annual sign‑off calendar. This discipline protects year‑over‑year comparability and supports external assurance each year.
Use the unit that matches your factor. Examples include kWh for electricity, liters for liquid fuels, and passenger‑km for travel. If units differ, convert activity first to avoid incorrect totals.
You can, but keep them separate. Report each method clearly and avoid blending in one figure unless your policy allows it. Many organizations publish both totals for transparency.
Start with materiality. Rank categories by estimated magnitude and data availability, then expand coverage yearly. Purchased goods, logistics, and business travel often dominate early inventories.
Factors evolve as science and grid mixes change. Even with identical activity data, totals may shift by 1–5% or more. Record factor versions so stakeholders understand revisions.
Check reasonableness: compare against prior years, utility bills, fuel purchase totals, and travel reports. Investigate any row contributing more than 25% of its scope unexpectedly.
It’s a strong starting point for calculations and documentation. Larger programs may also need workflow approvals, supplier portals, evidence storage, and automated data integrations for scale.
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