Setting up Emission Types

  • 03/10/2024
  • 3 minutes to read

Continia Sustainability's Emission Type feature helps you customize the sources of common emissions that apply to your company. By defining the emission type ahead of time, you can simplify the process and avoid searching for the right option each time.

See the Emission Types Overview article for a list of all available categories.

To add an emission type to a category:

  1. Use the Search icon, enter Emission Types, and select the related link.

  2. Select the emission type you want to define.

  3. On the action bar, select New.

  4. On the specific emission type card, you can now enter information. The available fields are different for each emission type. For example, for Fuel, the following fields are available:

    Field
    		Description
    TypeAutomatically set to the chosen emission type.
    CodeProvide an identifier to define the type of emission.
    NameProvide a name describing the source of the emission type.
    Fuel/Energy TypeSelect the type from the drop-down menu.
    BlockedWhen enabled, prevents further use of the account.
    Default unitPredefined unit for reporting the specific emission type (typically liters for fuels).
    Emission Factor SetIndicates the Emission factors database that is used for calculations. For example, Defra.
    Emission CategoryCategory under which emissions are classified.
    Emission Item CodeCode identifying a specific emission factor.
    No. of Emission FactorsThe system will automatically display the number of emission factors related to the choice made earlier. Depending on the Emission Factor Set (EFS) selected, the same emission factor may be provided in different units of measure. Additionally, it may combine multiple emission factors from upstream emissions, combustion emissions, and other sources.