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Recommended Actions

As you review your data in BeWo's Data Optimizer, it's important to follow best practices to ensure the accuracy and completeness of your CO2e emissions reporting. This article provides a checklist of recommended actions based on common learnings and experiences during the data review process.

1. Verify Inclusion of Electricity Data​

  • Check for Electricity Entries: Ensure that your electricity consumption data is present in the Data Optimizer.
  • Data Source: If electricity data is not imported from your ERP system, consider collecting it from alternative sources, such as utility bills or direct uploads.
  • Relevance: Electricity usage typically contributes significantly to Scope 2 emissions; missing this data can lead to underreporting.

2. Confirm Heating Data Presence​

District Heating​

  • Scope 2 Purchased Heating: If your facilities use district heating, verify that there are entries under Scope 2 Purchased Heating.
  • Data Validation: Ensure that the consumption amounts and emission factors are accurate.

Central Heating (e.g., Natural Gas)​

  • Fuel Combustion Category: For central heating systems like natural gas, check that the data appears under the Fuel Combustion category.
  • Emission Factors: Confirm that appropriate emission factors are applied for the type of fuel used.

3. Review Fuel Purchases for Company Vehicles​

  • Company Vehicles Category: Ensure that all fuel purchases for company-owned vehicles are included and categorized under the Company Vehicles category.
  • Data Completeness: Cross-reference with your fleet management records to verify that all fuel transactions are accounted for.
  • Scope 1 Emissions: Fuel combustion in company vehicles contributes to Scope 1 emissions; accurate data is essential for compliance.

4. Identify and Investigate Outlier Values​

  • Sort Data: Use the sorting functionality to organize lines by Value or kg CO2e to identify the largest and smallest entries.

    👉 Learn more: Searching for Data

  • Assess Outliers: Examine entries with unusually high or low values to determine if they are accurate or if they result from data entry errors.

  • Validation Steps:

    • Cross-Check with Source Documents: Verify amounts against invoices, receipts, or utility bills.
    • Confirm Units and Values: Ensure that units (e.g., kg, liters) and quantities are correct.
    • Review Emission Factors: Check that the correct emission factors are applied.

Additional Tips​

  • Consistent Data Entry: Maintain consistency in how data is entered and categorized to facilitate accurate analysis.
  • Regular Updates: Keep your data up-to-date by regularly importing new transactions and reviewing recent entries.
  • Collaborate with Teams: Engage with finance, operations, and sustainability teams to verify data accuracy and completeness.

Next Steps​

By following this checklist, you enhance the reliability of your emissions reporting and ensure compliance with reporting standards.

Need Help?​

If you have any questions or need assistance with these recommended actions, our support team is here to help.

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By thoroughly reviewing your data and addressing these key areas, you ensure that your CO2e emissions reporting is accurate, comprehensive, and reflective of your organization's true environmental impact.