Calculating Scope 2 Emissions
How to calculate Scope 2
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
Calculating Scope 2 Emissions
- Go to Assessments in the left hand menu.
- Go to Accounting
- Go to Scope 2
- Create sites in worksheets (for each meter) and add assets within the relevant categories
- Pick whether you are calculating using the Location-based method or Market-based method.
- Copy and paste your consumption data into the table
Use the Bulk Import Feature
Key Steps
- Click on Accounting
- Jump into Scope 2
- Click the ‘Import’ button
- 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
- 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
- Upload the populated template back into Sumday.
Bulk Import Video Guide
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.
Category | Data | Data Sourcse |
Purchased electricity, steam, heat, and cooling | Amount purchased (e.g. kWh) | Invoices / Utility bills
Metre reading records
Contracts such as PPA (Power Purchase Agreements). |
Using the market based method
If you purchase renewable energy credits (RECs) or have Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) where you know the specific emissions associated with your purchased electricity, you can use the Market-Based method to enter the related amount of emissions in the worksheet. This will feed into your dashboards and reports by default, making it easy for you to show the impact of your green energy decisions!
Last updated on November 6, 2024