Carbon
Helpful guidance and FAQs about carbon accounting
By Sophie and 1 other2 authors38 articles
- Carbon Accounting FAQsNeed help with your carbon accounting? This article includes FAQs from customers, and answers from our in-house carbon specialists
- Understanding the Difference: Renewables, Electricity, and EnergyLearn the key differences between renewables, electricity, and energy in environmental reporting and what data is needed for each metric.
- Moving from Spend-Based to Activity-Based Calculation Methods in Carbon AccountingTransition from spend-based to activity-based carbon accounting with KEY ESG for better data accuracy and management.
- Carbon Accounting QuestionnaireThis article outlines a simple questionnaire to help you get started with carbon accounting in the KEY ESG platform
- KEY ESG calculation methods FAQsFAQs from our customers about carbon data collection methods
- Carbon: Calculation MethodsConfused about the different calculation methods in the KEY ESG platform? This article breaks them down and helps you choose the right one
- Carbon 101: Scope 1Just getting started with carbon accounting? Read this article to learn how to break down Scope 1 in a few easy steps
- Carbon 101: Scope 2Just getting started with carbon accounting? Read this article to learn how to break down Scope 2 in a few easy steps
- Carbon 101: Scope 3Just getting started with carbon accounting? Read this article to learn how to break down Scope 3 in a few easy steps
- Do Startups Need to Report Scope 3 Emissions?Check if your startup needs to report Scope 3 emissions under SFDR, EDCI, and CSRD. Understand key considerations and best practices.
- Understanding the Difference: Market-Based and Location-Based Emissions in Electricity GenerationHow and why we have 2 different calculations for Scope 2 emissions.
- Scope 4 (avoided) emissionsLearn how to calculate and report Scope 4 (avoided) emissions using KEY ESG’s platform to highlight the environmental benefits.
- District heating primer & worked exampleLearn how to calculate energy use & carbon emissions from district heating using Climatiq emission factors. Easy steps for accurate results!
- Leased office space: which category should I categorise my emissions under?Confused about carbon emissions for your rented office? Read our guide to understand Scope 2 vs. Scope 3 reporting!
- Calculating CO2 Emissions for Business Travel using Currency Spent on FuelConvert currency spent on fuel to litres and calculate business travel CO2 emissions with our Scope 3.6 guide in the KEY ESG platform.
- Carbon Accounting Introductory VideoWatch this 5-minute video to prepare yourself for carbon accounting before you begin collecting your data in the KEY ESG platform.
- How to Account for Scope 3.4 Upstream Distribution EmissionsLearn how to account for Scope 3.4 upstream distribution emissions, with tips on prioritising the most impactful transport streams.
- How to Account for Scope 3.9 Downstream Distribution EmissionsLearn how to account for Scope 3.9 downstream distribution emissions, with tips on prioritising the most impactful transport streams.
- Getting started with carbon accounting at KEY ESGGuide to starting carbon accounting: understanding Scopes 1, 2, and 3, identifying data sources, and preparing for reporting boundaries.
- Configuring Carbon Metrics and Viewing the Results in ReportsGet an estimate of your emissions and configure your carbon metrics, and view the results in the KEY ESG platform
- Defining Reporting Boundaries: Practical Guidance for Carbon AccountingLearn how to define your reporting boundaries, and map your emissions from your entities to the carbon accounting scopes.
- Carbon Accounting Primer: FAQs and Debugging the Trickiest QuestionsAn FAQ on beginnging carbon accounting, focusing on key emissions, using proxies, and leveraging the KEY ESG carbon calculators.
- A step-by-step guide to estimating emissions for End-of-Life Treatment of sold paper products (3.12)A guide to estimating Scope 3.12 emissions from sold paper products, covering key data needed, disposal rates, and example calculations.
- Understanding Carbon Intensity Metrics for Your Fund: A Guide for Fund ManagersGuide for fund managers on understanding carbon intensity metrics and calculated values in the KEY ESG platform for portfolio analysis.
- Understanding R404A and R452A Refrigerants in Simple TermsLearn about the differences between R404A and R452A refrigerants, their uses, environmental impact, and how they fit into Scope 1 reporting.
- How to Document Biogenic CO₂ Emissions Separately in the KEY ESG PlatformGuide to reporting biogenic CO₂ emissions in KEY ESG platform per GHG Protocol, with step-by-step instructions and example.
- How to Account for Heating Emissions from Leased Office Space and BoilersLearn how to classify heating emissions from leased offices and boilers as Scope 1 or 2 under the GHG Protocol with this quick guide.
- How to Calculate Commuting Emissions Using the Distance-Based Method in KEY ESGGuide to calculating Scope 3.7 commuting emissions in KEY ESG using the distance-based method and a customisable employee survey.
- Supplier-based vs. location-based methods for calculating renewable energy consumptionUnderstand the key differences between the two methodologies to track renewable energy use
- Worked examples for Scope 3.7 Commuting & HomeworkingWorked examples for Scope 3.7 Commuting and Homeworking using approximations
- Introducing the Source of Energy Consumed Auto-Calculate MetricLearn how to streamline ESG reporting with the Source of Energy Consumed Auto-Calculate metric, saving time and ensuring accuracy.
- How to Accurately Categorise and Report Scope 3.1 Purchased Goods & Services (PG&S)Guide to reporting Purchased Goods & Services using KEY ESG, with data collection methods and category selection tips.
- A Step-by-Step Guide on Reporting Purchased Goods & Services Emissions using the Spend-Based MethodStep-by-step guide to mapping and reporting Scope 3.1 emissions using the spend-based method in the KEY ESG platform.
- How to calculate Scope 3.8 Upstream Leased AssetsThis article outlines how you can use existing KEY ESG calculators to help you calculate your scope 3.8 emissions
- KEY ESG's electricity emission factor methodologyBelow you will find our methodology around storing and using electricity emission factors for metrics involving electricity calculations.
- KEY ESG Emission factor methodologyKEY ESG has implemented an enhanced methodology for updating and managing carbon emission factors (EFs) across our platform.
- KEY ESG Emission factor methodology FAQA detailed FAQ on KEY ESGs emission factor methodology
- Route-Based Emission Calculators