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Data Optimizer Introduction

Welcome to the Data Optimizer section of BeWo's documentation. The Data Optimizer is a powerful feature designed to enhance and streamline your data review process before reporting your CO2e emissions. This overview will introduce you to the Data Optimizer, its core features, and why it's an essential tool for efficient and accurate carbon accounting.

What Is the Data Optimizer?​

The Data Optimizer is BeWo's feature for enhancing and reviewing your data prior to reporting. It provides a user-friendly interface that allows you to efficiently manage large volumes of data, ensuring accuracy and consistency across your emissions reports.

Core Features​

  • Bulk Editing and Reviewing: You can edit and review multiple lines at once, saving time and reducing repetitive tasks.
  • Vendor Management: If you want to exclude a vendor, you can simply delete all lines associated with that vendor in one action.
  • Data Analysis Across Vendors and Types: Review your data across different vendors and emission types to gain insights and identify areas for improvement.
  • Efficient Search and Inspection: Easily search for specific data and inspect associated document files directly within the optimizer.

Cross-Year Consistency​

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The Data Optimizer works across reporting years to ensure a consistent and trusted approach over time. You can choose whether to edit previous reporting years or keep them unchanged.

👉 Learn more: Maintaining a Consistent Baseline

Why Is It Important?​

  • Time Efficiency: The Data Optimizer significantly reduces the time required for detailed and accurate reporting.
  • Consistent Approach: Provides a manageable and consistent method for reviewing data, preventing the process from becoming long and complicated.
  • Data Accuracy: Enhances the accuracy of your emissions data by allowing thorough review and correction before reporting.

Core Workflow​

The Data Optimizer is designed to support you through a streamlined workflow:

1. Reviewing the Most Impactful Vendors and Types​

Begin by checking the most significant vendors and emission types. The Data Optimizer allows you to prioritize your largest vendors and types from a CO2e perspective, helping you establish strong certainty early in the review process.

  • Action: Use sorting and filtering to identify vendors or types with the highest emissions.
  • Benefit: Focus on areas that have the most significant impact on your overall emissions.

👉 Continue to: Reviewing Data

2. Fixing Errors​

Identify and resolve any errors in your data to ensure accuracy before reporting. The Data Optimizer provides tools to easily navigate and correct errors.

  • Action: Navigate to the Errors section within the Data Optimizer to view and fix lines with issues.
  • Benefit: Resolving errors enhances the reliability of your emissions calculations and reporting.

👉 Continue to: Fixing Errors

3. Final Review of Your Data Set for Reporting​

Perform a comprehensive review to ensure your data set is ready for reporting.

  • Check Scope Distribution: Verify that the distribution across Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions makes sense for your organization.

  • Analyze Yearly Trends: Assess whether there is a steady development or significant changes across reporting years.

  • Reflect Primary Emissions: Ensure that your primary emissions sources, such as company operations or manufacturing processes, are accurately reflected.

  • Action: Use the Data Optimizer's analytical tools to review summaries and trends.

  • Benefit: A thorough final review ensures that your report is accurate and aligns with your organization's sustainability goals.

👉 Continue to: Recommended Reviewing Actions

Benefits of Using the Data Optimizer​

  • Enhanced Accuracy: Catch and correct errors before they affect your reports.
  • Time Savings: Efficiently manage large datasets without the need for line-by-line review.
  • Improved Insights: Gain a better understanding of your emissions profile through aggregated data views.
  • Compliance Assurance: Ensure that your data aligns with reporting standards and protocols.

Next Steps​

Now that you have an overview of the Data Optimizer, you can explore the following articles to dive deeper:

Need Help?​

If you have any questions or need assistance using the Data Optimizer, our support team is here to help.

👉 Contact Support: Support Page

By utilizing the Data Optimizer, you streamline your data review process, ensuring that your CO2e emissions reporting is accurate, efficient, and aligned with your organization's sustainability objectives.