Entering Scope 2 emissions data

How do you code scope 2 emissions in Sumday?

In this section you will see each of the categories listed as Scope 2 under the GHG Protocol:

• Purchased Electricity
• Purchased Steam, Heat and Cooling (non-electricity)

You can learn about each of these categories in the Introduction to Carbon Accounting Course in Sumday Academy.

Entering Scope 2 emission data

1. Go to Assessments in the left hand menu.
2. Go to Accounting
3. Go to Scope 2
4. Create sites in worksheets (for each meter) and add assets within the relevant categories
5. Pick whether you are calculating using the Location-based method or Market-based method.
6. Copy and paste your consumption data into the table

For more information on entering and reporting on location and market based Scope 2 emissions in Sumday, see our article here. 

Use the Bulk Import Feature

Key Steps

1. Click on Accounting

2. Jump into Scope 2

3. Click the ‘Import’ button

4. Download the bulk import template

   Note: If you open the template in Excel, Excel may automatically update the format of the dates in the file. You will not be able to import the file back into Sumday unless these dates are in the format “mmm yyyy”. To do this, select all of the dates, right click and go to format cells, go to custom, and enter “mmm yyyy” in the Type field. If you have any trouble reach out to support@sumday.io

5. Populate the template with asset names, fuel type, location, as well as respective consumption data. Note: Check what fuel type and locations are available in Sumday first and populate these details with the same text. If you need help or have questions, reach out to support@sumday.io

6. Upload the populated template back into Sumday.

What data do I need to calculate?

For most businesses you just need to know the kWh of electricity your company uses across all the meters it has.

You will find this on invoices in most cases.