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Scope 2 GHG

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Last updated 1 year ago

Accessibility to the carbon accounting categories is dependent on your subscription package.


Scope 2 Data Entry

Scope 2 emissions can be categorized by:

  • Purchased electricity emissions

  • Purchased heating and steam emissions

  • Purchased cooling and refrigeration emissions

  • Emissions from other purchased utility usage

To start uploading Scope 2 data, navigate to your Sustainability Module and determine what kind of data you want to enter - or . Use the workflow options and scenarios below to help you determine where it makes the most sense to upload your data. Use the guides in the "Entering Data" Column if you need more guidance on how to upload the different types data.

Workflow
Scenario
Entering Data

Create assets like offices and sites to add purchased utility data to the asset's footprint

Best when you have:

  • Purchased electricity usage in KWh, GJ, or MWh

  • Purchased heating usage and fuel type

  • Water usage amounts for cooling or steam production in gallons, liters, m^3, or ft^3

Add, import, or upload Spend transactions or invoices - you can assign your spend items to any of the emissions scopes and categories (in alignment with the GHG protocol).

Best when you have:

  • Financial information and/or invoices

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2ī¸âƒŖ
asset level
spend level
Uploading Asset Footprint Data
Using the Add Tool
Uploading Utility Invoices
Uploading CSV Files
Financial Transaction (Spend) Data
Spend Capabilities
Uploading Utility Invoices