An emission factor represents the quantity of emissions produced by 1 kWh of a consumed medium. It is used to monitor and report emissions based on energy consumption data.

Configuring emission factors

To configure a new emission factor, carry out the following instructions:

  1. Select Launchpad > Energy Manager.
  1. Select Configuration in the vertical navigation.
  1. Select the site you want to edit in the dropdown list.
  1. Select Create in the Emission factors section.
  • The Create emission factor dialog opens.
  1. In Select data choose the Medium and Scope. Then select Next. For more information about emission scopes, see Emissions
  1. In Set up provide the required details:
    Select the Unit and use one of the available options - you can enter the CO2e (carbon dioxide equivalent) factor directly in the Precalculated CO2e factor field, or you can have the total CO2e emissions calculated based on the emission factors of individual greenhouse gases (CO2, CH4, and N2O). When done, select Next.
  1. In Create emission select the Valid from date in the date-picker by selecting the field or enter the correct date. Enter a comment in the Comment field (optional).
  1. Select Save to confirm.