What is ‘Primary Production Data’?
You are being asked to provide data on the volume and type of production activities generated by your business. This can include:
- Total Output Volume 📦: The quantity of goods or services produced.
- Production Type 🏭: The nature of the production, such as manufacturing, services, or other activities.
Why Does the Investor or Bank Need This Information?
Under the Partnership for Carbon Accounting Financials, a key method for estimating emissions involves analysing physical production units linked to your business. This approach helps understand emissions at granular production levels.
What specific data is needed?
Here’s a handy table of output examples and where you can gather the data from:
| Production Activity | Output Volume | Data Sources |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | Units produced | Production logs, ERP systems |
| Service Delivery | Hours billed | Service records, Billing systems |
| Raw Material Usage | Quantity used | Inventory records, Supplier invoices |
| Energy Use Efficiency | kWh/unit produced | Energy management systems, Production records |
Who can help find it?
Production data is typically available from production managers, operations teams, or through your company’s ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) system.