If you're wanting to know how to present the results of an assessment, our suite of Report Templates are a great place to start!
That’s why we’ve created a set of report templates to guide you through common carbon accounting and sustainability reporting tasks. These templates give you both structure and sample content, helping you get started with confidence rather than a blank page.
How to Access the Templates
Go to the Academy in Sumday.
Navigate to Helpful Resources > Report Templates.
Scroll through the Reports Library to browse the available examples.
What’s in the Report Templates Library?
Here’s a quick overview of the templates you’ll find:
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GHG Inventory Report (Detailed Template)
A Word (.docx) template to support preparation of your GHG Inventory Report. For a worked example, see the GHG Inventory Report – Summer Days Cafe.
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GHG Inventory Report – Summer Days Cafe Example
A completed example showing how the GHG Inventory template might be filled in for a fictional business.
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Carbon Emissions Assessment Report (Summarised Template)
A simplified Word (.docx) template that provides a higher-level summary format for carbon emissions assessments.
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Power BI Dashboard Template
Designed for use with the Carbon General Ledger Report export.
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Steps to use it:
Export the Carbon General Ledger Report in flat file format and save it locally.
Download and open the Power BI Carbon General Ledger Report Dashboard Template.
When prompted, enter the file path of the saved export. (Tip: open the CSV > File > Info > Copy Local Path).
Wait ~10 seconds for visuals to populate.
Customise and add visuals as needed.
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Presentation Template
For presentations to clients.
Option 1: Download the PDF version and upload it to Canva (free) to convert into an editable design template.
Option 2: Use the Microsoft PowerPoint (.pptx) file for a ready-to-go slide deck.
Why Use Report Templates?
Writing reports for stakeholders, clients, or internal teams can feel overwhelming—especially when you’re not sure where to begin. Our templates are designed to provide a practical starting point, showing you how to frame key information, communicate insights clearly, and keep your reporting consistent and professional.
With these templates, you’ll find:
Pre-built structure – a clear outline you can adapt to your context.
Sample language – examples of how to phrase technical information in accessible terms.
Time savings – less time formatting, more time focusing on meaningful insights.
Consistency – helping you align your reporting style across different audiences.
How to Use the Templates
Download a Template – Pick the one most relevant to your task.
Read the Disclaimer – Each template is an example only and must be adapted to your organisation’s specific needs, data, and requirements.
Adapt for Your Audience – Adjust tone and level of detail depending on who will read it (finance teams, sustainability leaders, external stakeholders).
Make it Yours – Use the sample content as inspiration, but replace it with your own data and insights.
Final Note
Our report templates are here to help you get started quickly and confidently—but they’re not the final word. Think of them as scaffolding: once you’ve built your own process and voice, you’ll adapt them into something uniquely yours.
For technical questions or help using the templates, reach out to us at support@sumday.io—we’re here to help.