# Top **URL:** https://community.carbonaltdelete.eu/top.md?page=1 [Latest](https://community.carbonaltdelete.eu/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.carbonaltdelete.eu/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.carbonaltdelete.eu/tags.md) **Page:** 2 --- ## [What if projected yearly progress cannot be met?](https://community.carbonaltdelete.eu/t/what-if-projected-yearly-progress-cannot-be-met/419)
**Author:** [@Wouter](https://community.carbonaltdelete.eu/u/Wouter)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [30 January 2025 08:41 UTC](https://community.carbonaltdelete.eu/t/what-if-projected-yearly-progress-cannot-be-met/419 "2025-01-30T08:41:24Z")
Hi, imagine you have projected a yearly progress on carbon emissions mitigation, and you have taken actions that will definitely result in progress but only after some years, especially after the low hanging fruit was al… --- ## [Emission factors for hotels staying by country](https://community.carbonaltdelete.eu/t/emission-factors-for-hotels-staying-by-country/645)
**Author:** [@carlatsantos](https://community.carbonaltdelete.eu/u/carlatsantos)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [3 June 2026 16:38 UTC](https://community.carbonaltdelete.eu/t/emission-factors-for-hotels-staying-by-country/645 "2026-06-03T16:38:34Z")
Hi, Anyone can advise me with a emission factor database for hotels staying by country (kg CO2/night)? Thank you --- ## [Divide emissions](https://community.carbonaltdelete.eu/t/divide-emissions/367)
**Author:** [@Viktor](https://community.carbonaltdelete.eu/u/Viktor)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [28 November 2024 11:04 UTC](https://community.carbonaltdelete.eu/t/divide-emissions/367 "2024-11-28T11:04:29Z")
Can I divide emissions from central functions and allocate them proportionally to certain parts of the organization? --- ## [Emission factor for closed & open loop for HDPE and PP](https://community.carbonaltdelete.eu/t/emission-factor-for-closed-open-loop-for-hdpe-and-pp/298)
**Author:** [@stijn.vanderschuren](https://community.carbonaltdelete.eu/u/stijn.vanderschuren)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [4 September 2024 16:10 UTC](https://community.carbonaltdelete.eu/t/emission-factor-for-closed-open-loop-for-hdpe-and-pp/298 "2024-09-04T16:10:08Z")
Hello, For a project in the manufacturing industry we are looking into the GHG emission for HDPE & PP. The company is producing PP & HDPE products and has primary material but also closed and open loop material. We fou… --- ## [Separate recording of FLAG vs. non-FLAG emissions](https://community.carbonaltdelete.eu/t/separate-recording-of-flag-vs-non-flag-emissions/499)
**Author:** [@Marian](https://community.carbonaltdelete.eu/u/Marian)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [8 April 2025 10:05 UTC](https://community.carbonaltdelete.eu/t/separate-recording-of-flag-vs-non-flag-emissions/499 "2025-04-08T10:05:10Z")
Hi all, I am looking for a feature in Carbon+Alt+Delete to easily distinguish FLAG emissions from non-FLAG emissions for a given emission factor. I am using the Agribalyse database where I can calculate the portion FLAG… --- ## [Thoughts on emissions categories for real estate companies](https://community.carbonaltdelete.eu/t/thoughts-on-emissions-categories-for-real-estate-companies/353)
**Author:** [@jelteliekens](https://community.carbonaltdelete.eu/u/jelteliekens)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [31 October 2024 07:45 UTC](https://community.carbonaltdelete.eu/t/thoughts-on-emissions-categories-for-real-estate-companies/353 "2024-10-31T07:45:49Z")
Hi everyone Which categories should emissions related to the construction and operation of a building or warehouse fall under for a real estate company that leases properties? Here’s my perspective: 3.1 Goods and Servi… --- ## [AI and spend-based emission factors](https://community.carbonaltdelete.eu/t/ai-and-spend-based-emission-factors/609)
**Author:** [@veikko.sajaniemi](https://community.carbonaltdelete.eu/u/veikko.sajaniemi)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [26 September 2025 06:16 UTC](https://community.carbonaltdelete.eu/t/ai-and-spend-based-emission-factors/609 "2025-09-26T06:16:48Z")
Big tech emissions have been on the rise especially since 2020 due to AI. Exiobase’s latest version uses data from 1995-2020 with “now-casted” data for 2021-2022. So they don’t really cover the risen emissions due to AI.… --- ## [Spend-based Vs industry average based analysis - balancing effort and reward](https://community.carbonaltdelete.eu/t/spend-based-vs-industry-average-based-analysis-balancing-effort-and-reward/548)
**Author:** [@kevcouling](https://community.carbonaltdelete.eu/u/kevcouling)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [23 May 2025 07:54 UTC](https://community.carbonaltdelete.eu/t/spend-based-vs-industry-average-based-analysis-balancing-effort-and-reward/548 "2025-05-23T07:54:41Z")
We currently provide spend-based emissions analysis and are working with the client to obtain supplier specific data to replace spend-based where possible. We’d also like to replace other elements of the spend-based anal… --- ## [Allocating emissions per product](https://community.carbonaltdelete.eu/t/allocating-emissions-per-product/389)
**Author:** [@mikolaj](https://community.carbonaltdelete.eu/u/mikolaj)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [25 December 2024 11:06 UTC](https://community.carbonaltdelete.eu/t/allocating-emissions-per-product/389 "2024-12-25T11:06:20Z")
Let’s say a company produces 10 different products. It reports emissions in all scope 3 categories and scopes 1 and 2. Should emissions from all scopes and categories be allocated to each product produced? Which scope … --- ## [How to include emissions generated by leased assets (real estate, fleet, etc)?](https://community.carbonaltdelete.eu/t/how-to-include-emissions-generated-by-leased-assets-real-estate-fleet-etc/283)
**Author:** [@liesel.boutsen](https://community.carbonaltdelete.eu/u/liesel.boutsen)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [23 July 2024 14:57 UTC](https://community.carbonaltdelete.eu/t/how-to-include-emissions-generated-by-leased-assets-real-estate-fleet-etc/283 "2024-07-23T14:57:15Z")
How to include emissions generated by leased assets (real estate, fleet etc)? When are the emissions in the scope 1 of the lessee/customer? Always? Only if financial lease? (on balance) Never? Non of the above? When … --- ## [Scope 3 - Starting from scratch’ish](https://community.carbonaltdelete.eu/t/scope-3-starting-from-scratch-ish/230)
**Author:** [@RichardD](https://community.carbonaltdelete.eu/u/RichardD)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [28 May 2024 16:11 UTC](https://community.carbonaltdelete.eu/t/scope-3-starting-from-scratch-ish/230 "2024-05-28T16:11:08Z")
When a company has 700 suppliers from a hairdresser to a major construction company with a £750m building program on their site, and they want their Scope-3 done properly - interested to know how everyone would plan the … --- ## [Question about GHG Emissons for a Student Housing Company](https://community.carbonaltdelete.eu/t/question-about-ghg-emissons-for-a-student-housing-company/314)
**Author:** [@jelteliekens](https://community.carbonaltdelete.eu/u/jelteliekens)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [10 November 2024 11:16 UTC](https://community.carbonaltdelete.eu/t/question-about-ghg-emissons-for-a-student-housing-company/314 "2024-11-10T11:16:53Z")
Hello everyone, I have a question regarding the calculation of GHG emissions for a company that rents out student housing. They want to know how to account for the energy consumption of student rooms and common areas wh… --- ## [Accounting for emissions from department store counters](https://community.carbonaltdelete.eu/t/accounting-for-emissions-from-department-store-counters/282)
**Author:** [@barwright](https://community.carbonaltdelete.eu/u/barwright)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [11 December 2024 10:20 UTC](https://community.carbonaltdelete.eu/t/accounting-for-emissions-from-department-store-counters/282 "2024-12-11T10:20:59Z")
Hello! I have a question on accounting for emissions associated with department store counters. We have are working with a client who has counters in various departments store where they sell their products. They obviou… --- ## [Accounting for Purchased Metal-Containing Waste under GHG Protocol – Scope 3 Category 1](https://community.carbonaltdelete.eu/t/accounting-for-purchased-metal-containing-waste-under-ghg-protocol-scope-3-category-1/481)
**Author:** [@JoeyKoers](https://community.carbonaltdelete.eu/u/JoeyKoers)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [21 January 2026 09:26 UTC](https://community.carbonaltdelete.eu/t/accounting-for-purchased-metal-containing-waste-under-ghg-protocol-scope-3-category-1/481 "2026-01-21T09:26:33Z")
Hi everyone, I’m currently supporting a facility that purchases metal-containing waste for thermal treatment and material recovery, and I’m looking to validate the appropriate GHG accounting approach for this setup unde… --- ## [Emission Factors for Carbon Accounting](https://community.carbonaltdelete.eu/t/emission-factors-for-carbon-accounting/26)
**Author:** [@carbonaltdelete](https://community.carbonaltdelete.eu/u/carbonaltdelete)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [1 February 2024 20:46 UTC](https://community.carbonaltdelete.eu/t/emission-factors-for-carbon-accounting/26 "2024-02-01T20:46:09Z")
Topics discussed in this webinar: Which emission factor databases are there? How to assess the quality of a database? What are strengths & weaknesses of databases? Different contexts require different dat… --- ## [Scope 3 Categories for purchased goods](https://community.carbonaltdelete.eu/t/scope-3-categories-for-purchased-goods/455)
**Author:** [@annickesq](https://community.carbonaltdelete.eu/u/annickesq)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [21 February 2025 10:30 UTC](https://community.carbonaltdelete.eu/t/scope-3-categories-for-purchased-goods/455 "2025-02-21T10:30:56Z")
Hi, what scope 3 categories would you recommend for a company that purchases goods and then directly sells them (unchanged) to the customer ? I suggest next ones : Upstream : 1. purchased goods & services ; 9. Downstrea… --- ## [SBTi - FLAG or not for greenhouse agriculture and target setting](https://community.carbonaltdelete.eu/t/sbti-flag-or-not-for-greenhouse-agriculture-and-target-setting/603)
**Author:** [@Jean-Louis](https://community.carbonaltdelete.eu/u/Jean-Louis)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [23 September 2025 08:14 UTC](https://community.carbonaltdelete.eu/t/sbti-flag-or-not-for-greenhouse-agriculture-and-target-setting/603 "2025-09-23T08:14:16Z")
Good day, We are helping a company that grows tomatoes and other vegetables in greenhouses. It’s not clear to me if they fall under FLAG conditions for SBTi. Also, as they use a lot of gas for cogeneration (and subsid… --- ## [Parking - which Scope 3 category?](https://community.carbonaltdelete.eu/t/parking-which-scope-3-category/596)
**Author:** [@anna1](https://community.carbonaltdelete.eu/u/anna1)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [18 August 2025 08:19 UTC](https://community.carbonaltdelete.eu/t/parking-which-scope-3-category/596 "2025-08-18T08:19:46Z")
Hi, We have spend on ‘parking’ - would this be classified under Business Travel or Purchased Goods and Services? Looked at GHG protocol but can’t find anything concrete. Thanks. --- ## [Emissions from private pensions](https://community.carbonaltdelete.eu/t/emissions-from-private-pensions/475)
**Author:** [@barwright](https://community.carbonaltdelete.eu/u/barwright)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [21 March 2025 10:06 UTC](https://community.carbonaltdelete.eu/t/emissions-from-private-pensions/475 "2025-03-21T10:06:05Z")
How do people account for private employment pensions? Do you exclude it or do you include it and if so what category do you include it in? --- ## [Locked-in GHG emissions](https://community.carbonaltdelete.eu/t/locked-in-ghg-emissions/117)
**Author:** [@nicolas.crins](https://community.carbonaltdelete.eu/u/nicolas.crins)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [27 March 2024 14:54 UTC](https://community.carbonaltdelete.eu/t/locked-in-ghg-emissions/117 "2024-03-27T14:54:23Z")
Hi Bij het doornemen van de CSRD ben ik op de term ‘Locked-in GHG emissions’ gestoten die als volgt wordt gedefinieerd door de ESRS: Estimates of future GHG emissions that are likely to be caused by an undertaking’s ke… --- ## [Product sold in GHG](https://community.carbonaltdelete.eu/t/product-sold-in-ghg/291)
**Author:** [@VSTR](https://community.carbonaltdelete.eu/u/VSTR)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [4 September 2024 20:16 UTC](https://community.carbonaltdelete.eu/t/product-sold-in-ghg/291 "2024-09-04T20:16:02Z")
Hello community, would you please have advise how to treat emissions linked to CAT Product sold for a client X that has a fuel card with acceptance network that they don´t own. They bill the final customer for the fuel b… --- ## [Scope 3 emissions associated with electricity consumption](https://community.carbonaltdelete.eu/t/scope-3-emissions-associated-with-electricity-consumption/621)
**Author:** [@kevcouling](https://community.carbonaltdelete.eu/u/kevcouling)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [14 December 2025 20:03 UTC](https://community.carbonaltdelete.eu/t/scope-3-emissions-associated-with-electricity-consumption/621 "2025-12-14T20:03:00Z")
Looking at an inventory on the platform, I think I’m right in saying that the software automatically calculates the T&D emissions and the WTT Generation emissions for any electricity included in Scope 2. I’m wondering wh… --- ## [The Corporate GHG Protocol for Experts](https://community.carbonaltdelete.eu/t/the-corporate-ghg-protocol-for-experts/28)
**Author:** [@carbonaltdelete](https://community.carbonaltdelete.eu/u/carbonaltdelete)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [1 February 2024 20:47 UTC](https://community.carbonaltdelete.eu/t/the-corporate-ghg-protocol-for-experts/28 "2024-02-01T20:47:03Z")
Topics discussed in this webinar: How to report on biogenic emissions How to deal with location and market-based emissions The impact of Assessment Report 6 on emission factors How to approach a scope 3 d… --- ## [Accounting for 3.11](https://community.carbonaltdelete.eu/t/accounting-for-3-11/310)
**Author:** [@Matthias](https://community.carbonaltdelete.eu/u/Matthias)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [25 September 2024 09:23 UTC](https://community.carbonaltdelete.eu/t/accounting-for-3-11/310 "2024-09-25T09:23:19Z")
Hello all! Our customer produces beverages, some of them cooled some not, both in department stores, wholesale and restaurants. Is there a requirement to account for the indirect emissions of electricity used to cool t… --- ## [Recalculations of targets](https://community.carbonaltdelete.eu/t/recalculations-of-targets/637)
**Author:** [@RenatoAlbernaz](https://community.carbonaltdelete.eu/u/RenatoAlbernaz)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [29 September 2026 10:20 UTC](https://community.carbonaltdelete.eu/t/recalculations-of-targets/637 "2026-09-29T10:20:44Z")
I’ve been looking for more concrete guidelines on target setting when a recalculation is triggered, specifically regarding target years. When a company triggers a target recalculation due to a change in structure (merge… --- ## [Scope 3.3 emissions for green electricity contracts](https://community.carbonaltdelete.eu/t/scope-3-3-emissions-for-green-electricity-contracts/627)
**Author:** [@Kenny](https://community.carbonaltdelete.eu/u/Kenny)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [13 February 2026 03:50 UTC](https://community.carbonaltdelete.eu/t/scope-3-3-emissions-for-green-electricity-contracts/627 "2026-02-13T03:50:37Z")
When selecting Emission Factors from AIB or IEA, I’ve noticed that green energy contracts typically show zero emissions associated with both generation and transmission & distribution. My question is: Shouldn’t there s… --- ## [Mastering the Mess](https://community.carbonaltdelete.eu/t/mastering-the-mess/21)
**Author:** [@carbonaltdelete](https://community.carbonaltdelete.eu/u/carbonaltdelete)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [1 February 2024 20:36 UTC](https://community.carbonaltdelete.eu/t/mastering-the-mess/21 "2024-02-01T20:36:50Z")
Topics discussed in this webinar Embracing diversity: understanding the different ways of collecting activity data Unleashing the power of APIs for seamless data integration Unlocking the potential of XLS… --- ## [Fuel and charging cards linked to vehicles that are not leased or owned by the reporting company](https://community.carbonaltdelete.eu/t/fuel-and-charging-cards-linked-to-vehicles-that-are-not-leased-or-owned-by-the-reporting-company/632)
**Author:** [@Tatjana](https://community.carbonaltdelete.eu/u/Tatjana)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [24 February 2026 07:44 UTC](https://community.carbonaltdelete.eu/t/fuel-and-charging-cards-linked-to-vehicles-that-are-not-leased-or-owned-by-the-reporting-company/632 "2026-02-24T07:44:41Z")
Hi everyone, In which category do you include emissions linked to fuels/electricity that are financed with a fuel/charging card from the reporting company, but consumed in a vehicle that is not leased or owned by that c… --- ## [For which sectors do you consider Exiobase is the most reliable?](https://community.carbonaltdelete.eu/t/for-which-sectors-do-you-consider-exiobase-is-the-most-reliable/80)
**Author:** [@StevenDeBaerdemaeckr](https://community.carbonaltdelete.eu/u/StevenDeBaerdemaeckr)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [9 February 2024 10:23 UTC](https://community.carbonaltdelete.eu/t/for-which-sectors-do-you-consider-exiobase-is-the-most-reliable/80 "2024-02-09T10:23:21Z")
For sectors with the highest trade and data availability, inquiries about specific industries or products can be directed to Exiobase through their support email address: exiobase-support@googlegroups.com --- ## [Including carbon storage in calculation Wood?](https://community.carbonaltdelete.eu/t/including-carbon-storage-in-calculation-wood/469)
**Author:** [@tom](https://community.carbonaltdelete.eu/u/tom)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [17 March 2025 12:43 UTC](https://community.carbonaltdelete.eu/t/including-carbon-storage-in-calculation-wood/469 "2025-03-17T12:43:11Z")
I am calculating the emission - purchased goods - for a company that has a lot of wood in its purchased goods. In the FLAG-documentation I can find that there is a possibility to include the carbon storage/capture of tr… --- ## [Database for AFOLU emissions and removals](https://community.carbonaltdelete.eu/t/database-for-afolu-emissions-and-removals/33)
**Author:** [@StevenDeBaerdemaeckr](https://community.carbonaltdelete.eu/u/StevenDeBaerdemaeckr)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [7 February 2024 21:12 UTC](https://community.carbonaltdelete.eu/t/database-for-afolu-emissions-and-removals/33 "2024-02-07T21:12:54Z")
The search for suitable EF databases for LSRG/FLAG is two-fold: direct emissions (e.g. manure emissions) =\> ‘mass-balance’-like (probably IPCC) indirect emissions (e.g. LUC emissions per liter milk): 1. Existing common… --- ## [FLAG - making progress and using secondary EF's](https://community.carbonaltdelete.eu/t/flag-making-progress-and-using-secondary-efs/420)
**Author:** [@Wouter](https://community.carbonaltdelete.eu/u/Wouter)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [30 January 2025 08:52 UTC](https://community.carbonaltdelete.eu/t/flag-making-progress-and-using-secondary-efs/420 "2025-01-30T08:52:38Z")
It’s hard to find primary EF’s for food, so we are happy to find secondary EF’s in the wrap that fit the product. That’s fine for the inventory! But what about the progress year after year, which we are supposed to make?… --- ## [What are the SBTi valid methods of GHG removal to achieve net zero? CCS, biogenic methods...?](https://community.carbonaltdelete.eu/t/what-are-the-sbti-valid-methods-of-ghg-removal-to-achieve-net-zero-ccs-biogenic-methods/74)
**Author:** [@StevenDeBaerdemaeckr](https://community.carbonaltdelete.eu/u/StevenDeBaerdemaeckr)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [9 February 2024 10:07 UTC](https://community.carbonaltdelete.eu/t/what-are-the-sbti-valid-methods-of-ghg-removal-to-achieve-net-zero-ccs-biogenic-methods/74 "2024-02-09T10:07:13Z")
Measures that companies take to remove carbon from the atmosphere and permanently store it within or beyond the value chain. Examples include, but are not limited to: • DAC and storage • Bioenergy with carbon capture a… --- ## [Individual scope 1 & 2 targets or combined?](https://community.carbonaltdelete.eu/t/individual-scope-1-2-targets-or-combined/315)
**Author:** [@Femke](https://community.carbonaltdelete.eu/u/Femke)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [24 September 2024 18:57 UTC](https://community.carbonaltdelete.eu/t/individual-scope-1-2-targets-or-combined/315 "2024-09-24T18:57:40Z")
I got the question from a client if the reduction target for scope 1 & 2 emissions is combined or if SBTi looks if the company achieves them individually. Because for the client, it is possible to achieve the 4,2% annua… --- ## [Residual emissions factors for green electricity tariffs](https://community.carbonaltdelete.eu/t/residual-emissions-factors-for-green-electricity-tariffs/619)
**Author:** [@kevcouling](https://community.carbonaltdelete.eu/u/kevcouling)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [14 December 2025 20:03 UTC](https://community.carbonaltdelete.eu/t/residual-emissions-factors-for-green-electricity-tariffs/619 "2025-12-14T20:03:44Z")
Hi All, I’m working with an organisation that purchases a small proportion of it’s electricity with a green tariff. Historically, they have assumed that the emissions factor for this energy is zero. I’ve advised that th… --- ## [Base year recalculation following facility closure](https://community.carbonaltdelete.eu/t/base-year-recalculation-following-facility-closure/317)
**Author:** [@jens.vancoppenolle](https://community.carbonaltdelete.eu/u/jens.vancoppenolle)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [25 September 2024 11:30 UTC](https://community.carbonaltdelete.eu/t/base-year-recalculation-following-facility-closure/317 "2024-09-25T11:30:30Z")
Due to the difficult economic climate one of our customers has to close down one of their facilities. They are now wondering if they can treat the reduction in emissions as actual reductions or not? I initially responde… --- ## [Science-based target setting](https://community.carbonaltdelete.eu/t/science-based-target-setting/175)
**Author:** [@StevenDeBaerdemaeckr](https://community.carbonaltdelete.eu/u/StevenDeBaerdemaeckr)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [16 April 2024 14:53 UTC](https://community.carbonaltdelete.eu/t/science-based-target-setting/175 "2024-04-16T14:53:06Z")
--- ## [Best Practice for ecoinvent Version Control and Recalculations](https://community.carbonaltdelete.eu/t/best-practice-for-ecoinvent-version-control-and-recalculations/636)
**Author:** [@jelteliekens](https://community.carbonaltdelete.eu/u/jelteliekens)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [26 February 2026 08:59 UTC](https://community.carbonaltdelete.eu/t/best-practice-for-ecoinvent-version-control-and-recalculations/636 "2026-02-26T08:59:18Z")
Hi community, For our calculations in 2023 and 2024, we have been using ecoinvent 3.10. Since ecoinvent 3.11 is now available — and 3.12 has already been announced — we are reflecting on how to manage version updates w… --- ## [Carbon Emission Factors: more than just a number](https://community.carbonaltdelete.eu/t/carbon-emission-factors-more-than-just-a-number/25)
**Author:** [@carbonaltdelete](https://community.carbonaltdelete.eu/u/carbonaltdelete)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [1 February 2024 20:44 UTC](https://community.carbonaltdelete.eu/t/carbon-emission-factors-more-than-just-a-number/25 "2024-02-01T20:44:46Z")
In today’s world, where environmental concerns are at the forefront, understanding carbon footprints has become crucial for businesses. One key element in measuring carbon emissions is the concept of carbon emission fact… --- ## [End of the Spreadsheet Era](https://community.carbonaltdelete.eu/t/end-of-the-spreadsheet-era/29)
**Author:** [@carbonaltdelete](https://community.carbonaltdelete.eu/u/carbonaltdelete)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [1 February 2024 20:52 UTC](https://community.carbonaltdelete.eu/t/end-of-the-spreadsheet-era/29 "2024-02-01T20:52:16Z")
--- ## [How to deal with the volatility of your expenditures and the aggregation of the spend-based emission factors in EEIO?](https://community.carbonaltdelete.eu/t/how-to-deal-with-the-volatility-of-your-expenditures-and-the-aggregation-of-the-spend-based-emission-factors-in-eeio/76)
**Author:** [@StevenDeBaerdemaeckr](https://community.carbonaltdelete.eu/u/StevenDeBaerdemaeckr)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [9 February 2024 10:19 UTC](https://community.carbonaltdelete.eu/t/how-to-deal-with-the-volatility-of-your-expenditures-and-the-aggregation-of-the-spend-based-emission-factors-in-eeio/76 "2024-02-09T10:19:50Z")
The IO model aggregates high-level expenditures annually, regionally, and by sector. It presumes uniform pricing across industries for their specific outputs, which may differ from the actual price paid for a particular … --- ## [Can you combine targets?](https://community.carbonaltdelete.eu/t/can-you-combine-targets/67)
**Author:** [@StevenDeBaerdemaeckr](https://community.carbonaltdelete.eu/u/StevenDeBaerdemaeckr)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [9 February 2024 09:51 UTC](https://community.carbonaltdelete.eu/t/can-you-combine-targets/67 "2024-02-09T09:51:32Z")
Companies can choose to set multiple category-specific targets or a single target covering all relevant scope 3 categories. They can also choose to set a single target covering total Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions. Each typ… --- ## [How to deal with the volume effect when using spend-based emission factors?](https://community.carbonaltdelete.eu/t/how-to-deal-with-the-volume-effect-when-using-spend-based-emission-factors/77)
**Author:** [@StevenDeBaerdemaeckr](https://community.carbonaltdelete.eu/u/StevenDeBaerdemaeckr)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [9 February 2024 10:20 UTC](https://community.carbonaltdelete.eu/t/how-to-deal-with-the-volume-effect-when-using-spend-based-emission-factors/77 "2024-02-09T10:20:18Z")
Using the same EF and corrected expenditures only affects volume. To change emission intensity, opt for supplier-specific or activity-based methods. This is the typical approach for spend-based emission factors: begin wi… --- ## [Introduction to Science Based Targets](https://community.carbonaltdelete.eu/t/introduction-to-science-based-targets/63)
**Author:** [@carbonaltdelete](https://community.carbonaltdelete.eu/u/carbonaltdelete)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [8 February 2024 18:56 UTC](https://community.carbonaltdelete.eu/t/introduction-to-science-based-targets/63 "2024-02-08T18:56:33Z")
Recordings of our webinar on Science Based Targets. --- ## [Advisory Request on Emission Factor Methodology Change](https://community.carbonaltdelete.eu/t/advisory-request-on-emission-factor-methodology-change/646)
**Author:** [@carlatsantos](https://community.carbonaltdelete.eu/u/carlatsantos)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [11 August 2026 13:36 UTC](https://community.carbonaltdelete.eu/t/advisory-request-on-emission-factor-methodology-change/646 "2026-08-11T13:36:50Z")
Hello, I would like to take advantage of this community to seek advice regarding a change in the emission factor methodology for Scope 3 Category 1 calculations. I am currently working with a Spanish company that has b… --- ## [How to include emissions from cooling systems, such as air conditioners and refrigerators?](https://community.carbonaltdelete.eu/t/how-to-include-emissions-from-cooling-systems-such-as-air-conditioners-and-refrigerators/289)
**Author:** [@Gloria](https://community.carbonaltdelete.eu/u/Gloria)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [1 August 2024 08:26 UTC](https://community.carbonaltdelete.eu/t/how-to-include-emissions-from-cooling-systems-such-as-air-conditioners-and-refrigerators/289 "2024-08-01T08:26:49Z")
While electrical energy use is accounted for in our calculations, we do not know how to estimate the halocarbon gas emissions. Are there specific emission factors for this? Is this related to gas leaks or the refrigerant… --- ## [Industrial Installations emission factors by the spend based method](https://community.carbonaltdelete.eu/t/industrial-installations-emission-factors-by-the-spend-based-method/451)
**Author:** [@CarlosLC](https://community.carbonaltdelete.eu/u/CarlosLC)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [23 March 2025 20:35 UTC](https://community.carbonaltdelete.eu/t/industrial-installations-emission-factors-by-the-spend-based-method/451 "2025-03-23T20:35:16Z")
Where can I find emission factors for industrial installations such as: CO2 fire extinguishing installation in electrical room and transformation center = xxx€ Mandrel installation for process line to go from diameter … --- ## [Scope 3 Category 11 — Minimum boundary vs. life-cycle emission factors](https://community.carbonaltdelete.eu/t/scope-3-category-11-minimum-boundary-vs-life-cycle-emission-factors/654)
**Author:** [@CarlosLC](https://community.carbonaltdelete.eu/u/CarlosLC)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [19 October 2026 09:50 UTC](https://community.carbonaltdelete.eu/t/scope-3-category-11-minimum-boundary-vs-life-cycle-emission-factors/654 "2026-10-19T09:50:05Z")
Hello everyone, We would appreciate your views on how the software applies Scope 3 Category 11 — Use of Sold Products, particularly for products that directly consume fuel or electricity during use. Let us take the exa… --- ## [Are SBTi near-term targets allowed to be beyond 2030?](https://community.carbonaltdelete.eu/t/are-sbti-near-term-targets-allowed-to-be-beyond-2030/70)
**Author:** [@StevenDeBaerdemaeckr](https://community.carbonaltdelete.eu/u/StevenDeBaerdemaeckr)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [9 February 2024 09:57 UTC](https://community.carbonaltdelete.eu/t/are-sbti-near-term-targets-allowed-to-be-beyond-2030/70 "2024-02-09T09:57:50Z")
• Absolute and intensity-based emission reduction near-term targets must cover a minimum of 5 years and a maximum of 10 years from the date the target is submitted to the SBTi for validation.6 The choice of base year mus… --- ## [SBTi simulation with Green Contract](https://community.carbonaltdelete.eu/t/sbti-simulation-with-green-contract/612)
**Author:** [@RichardD](https://community.carbonaltdelete.eu/u/RichardD)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [14 November 2025 17:31 UTC](https://community.carbonaltdelete.eu/t/sbti-simulation-with-green-contract/612 "2025-11-14T17:31:40Z")
Just playing with simulations and adding a “green” contract for hitting SBTi target. Bit suprised that it takes scope-2 to zero without asking a few questions! What is the thinking behind this? [Previous page](https://community.carbonaltdelete.eu/top.md?per_page=50) [Next page](https://community.carbonaltdelete.eu/top.md?page=2&per_page=50)