Introduction
Commuting emissions, categorized under Scope 3.7, are an essential part of understanding your organization’s carbon footprint. The distance-based method in KEY ESG enables you to estimate these emissions by collecting and inputting data on employee commutes. To make the data collection process easier, we’ve provided a survey you can share with colleagues. This guide will walk you through the process step by step.
Step 1: Create a Survey to Collect Commuting Data
To simplify data collection, we’ve prepared a survey template. Access the survey template here.
Before sharing the survey, make sure to duplicate the template by clicking the “Duplicate” option in Microsoft Forms. This ensures that you have your own editable copy, which you can modify to meet your organization’s specific needs (e.g., adding or removing questions).
Step 2: Distribute the Survey to Colleagues
Once the survey is ready, share the link with your colleagues via email or your preferred internal communication channels. Ask employees to provide accurate details about:
The type of transport they use.
The average distance traveled per day (this includes a round trip, i.e., traveling to and from work).
The number of days they commute per week.
It’s important to emphasize that one trip refers to the entire journey to work and back home.
Step 3: Input Data into KEY ESG
Once the survey responses have been collected:
Calculate the average distance per round trip for your employees.
Sum up the total number of commuting trips made by all employees over the reporting period.
Log in to the KEY ESG platform and navigate to the commuting section under Scope 3.7.
Use the Add Row option to input the data. Be sure to include:
Type of transportation (e.g., car, bus, train, bike).
Average distance traveled per round trip.
Total number of commuting days.
Note: If you’re combining data for multiple employees into a single row, ensure you use averaged distances and the summed total of trips for accuracy.
Step 4: Approximation of Emissions
This distance-based method is an approximation of your organization’s commuting emissions. While it may not account for every detail, it provides a reliable starting point for assessing Scope 3.7 emissions and identifying areas for improvement in your sustainability efforts.
Conclusion
Calculating commuting emissions using the distance-based method in KEY ESG is a simple yet effective way to measure your Scope 3.7 footprint. By leveraging the provided survey and following the steps outlined above, you can gather and input data accurately.
If you have any questions or need assistance, feel free to reach out to the KEY ESG team via the in-platform chat function or by emailing support@keyesg.com. We’re here to help you every step of the way!