Managing Source Data

Employees enter data about business activities, such as waste, directly into the system by completing forms specialized for waste. They also input CO2e emission data for different waste types and treatment methods. This data, which varies by location and time, is used to calculate the associated Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions based on the waste quantity.

In this lesson, you'll learn to rescope the project to include GHG Data forms specialized for waste and manage waste footprints.

You begin the process by importing master data for company, plant, different types of waste generated by the plants and standard methods for managing and treating waste with preshipped default values available to streamline the setup process.

Next, define the footprint scope to set the organizational boundary, and in the value chain, specify the form type as Waste Generated in Operations.

Then, for each type of waste and its corresponding treatment method, map out the associated emission factors.

Then, based on the inventory scope, begin the formal workflow for collecting GHG data within the defined inventory scope. Ensure to mark locations where no waste is generated as not applicable.

Next, drill down into specific locations where waste is generated. Identify and understand the unique waste streams and treatment methods at each location. For each of these locations, define the applicable combinations of waste types and their respective treatment methods. This step is crucial for accurately assessing the impact of different treatment methods on GHG emissions.

Then, for each location, record the GHG data by utilizing the form Waste Generated in Operations. Enter the monthly quantity of waste or the proxy spend amount to process the waste. Set the form as completed and repeat for all relevant locations.

Then, start a periodic inventory of your footprints and perform calculations on the recorded footprint data. Next, check the data readiness to ensure all the required input data is available. Again, start the periodic inventory calculation to review the results of the calculation in carbon dioxide equivalents (CO2e), and analyze the contribution of Scope 3.5 emissions to overall corporate footprints.

In this lesson, you'll focus on the first three steps of the overall process flow.

Import Master Data

You know that to be able to work with emissions, the first step is to set up the master data.

AlmikaSoft collects emissions data for waste using a form-based method from their Berlin plant. The emission for waste is collected in two ways:

• Centrally: This is done through the definition of waste collection for the entire company.

• Decentrally: The Miami office reports their waste emissions back to the company. This method allows AlmikaSoft to gather emissions data from all locations decentrally, and then combine it centrally for the company's corporate balance.

You can see the waste footprints relevant for AlmikaSoft in the screenshot.

Footprint Inventory Scope

You activate the form-based data for waste generated. When defining the footprint inventory scope, activate the GHG data form Waste Generated in Operations in the Manage Footprint Inventory Scopes app. This approach enables you to analyze waste emissions at a higher level of granularity, including by waste type, company, and period.