Purchased Goods and Services (PG&S) include any items or services acquired for your business. The KEY ESG app provides multiple methods for data collection, allowing flexibility based on your available data:
Data Collection Methods
Average-based: Use this method if you know the exact amounts of goods or services purchased (e.g., kg of batteries, ML of water, or tonnes of IT equipment).
Spend-based: Choose this method when you have records of the amount spent on a good or service (e.g., £500 spent on air transport services).
Direct entry: If you have already calculated the emissions from a purchased good or service in kgCO2-eq, you can enter this value directly.
Selecting the Right Category
Once you've chosen a calculation method, select the most appropriate category from the dropdown list. Here are common examples:
Accommodation → Select Accommodation services
Accounting, Legal, and Consulting Services → Select Professional Services and Activities
Cloud-Based Computing (AWS, Microsoft Azure, etc.) → Select Information and Communication Services: Information Services
Computers, Printers, Electrical Accessories → Select Electrical Equipment: IT
Construction Materials (e.g., bricks, cement, glass) → Select Building Materials
Transportation (e.g., air, road freight) → Select Transportation Services
Office Supplies (e.g., paper, stationery) → Select Office Equipment and Supplies
Need Help?
If you're unsure how to categorize your PG&S, use the in-app chat function to get support from our team.
By selecting the correct category and calculation method, you can ensure accurate reporting of your purchased goods and services within the KEY ESG app.