The Carbon Insights feature on the KEY ESG platform allows users to explore their greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions data in detail, offering insights into emissions across different scopes and locations. This functionality enables organisations to make data-driven decisions and develop strategies for reducing their carbon footprint.
How to Use the Carbon Insights Feature
Accessing Carbon Insights:
Navigate to the 'Carbon insights' section under the 'Analytics' tab on the left-hand menu of the platform.
You'll be greeted with the 'GHG emissions summary' dashboard, providing an overview of total Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions, both market-based and location-based.
Explore Different Emission Scopes:
The top of the screen offers tabs to view specific emission data, including GHG Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions, as well as an overall GHG emissions summary.
You can switch between these tabs to gain a detailed view of emissions for each scope, helping you to identify the largest contributors to your organisation's carbon footprint.
Filtering Data by Entities:
The ‘Filter entities’ drop-down menu on the right allows you to filter emissions data by specific business locations or operational units.
For example, in the screenshot provided, data has been filtered to display emissions related to Antwerp, enabling users to understand emissions at an entity-specific level.
Visualising Emission Data:
Below the summary, two charts provide visual insights:
A bar chart displays 'Total GHG emissions - Market-based' across the last three years.
Another chart shows emissions by individual entities, making it easy to identify the highest emission contributors within the organisation.
Comparison and Trend Analysis:
The dashboard allows you to see your organisation's emissions performance over time, helping to track progress towards carbon reduction targets.
You can compare the market-based and location-based emissions data to understand the impact of purchasing renewable energy or implementing energy-saving measures across your sites.
Benefits of the Carbon Insights Feature
Holistic View of Emissions: The Carbon Insights dashboard offers a comprehensive summary of your Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions, providing clarity on your organisation's overall carbon footprint.
Data-Driven Decision Making: With the ability to filter data by location or operational unit, you can identify key areas contributing to emissions and make informed decisions on where to implement reduction strategies.
Track Progress and Trends: The graphical representation of emissions data over time helps track improvements, identify trends, and assess the effectiveness of initiatives taken to reduce carbon emissions.
Customisable Insights: By filtering and slicing data, users can tailor insights to specific needs, such as focusing on emissions from a particular entity or comparing performance across different locations.
Conclusion
The Carbon Insights functionality on the KEY ESG platform is an essential tool for organisations looking to understand and manage their GHG emissions. By providing a detailed and customisable view of emissions data, it enables you to make informed decisions, monitor progress, and take meaningful action towards sustainability goals.
For more assistance or further guidance on using the Carbon Insights feature, please reach out to our team through the in-platform chat or email us at support@keyesg.com.