What data should I include?
Include all spending that reflects your actual operations and supply chain. Avoid listing the same expense twice in different categories. If an expense is minor (less than 0.5% of total spend), it's acceptable to exclude it. When in doubt, include it — data quality checks will help identify any issues.
I don't have access to all the data I need — what should I do?
Start by requesting spend summaries from your finance or procurement team, as these are often readily available. Submit the data you can access and note what's missing. If some data truly isn't available, you can estimate based on known percentages, clearly flagging what's estimated. Missing data is better than no submission — start with what you have and improve over time.
How do I handle shared costs or allocations?
Apply whatever allocation methodology your finance team uses for internal reporting, document it, and use the same method year-over-year so you can track trends. What matters is consistency and transparency.
What if my company is part of a larger group?
Report your own company's emissions based on your specific operations and spending. Be clear about what spending is included — your division only, or shared corporate costs too — and get approval from your parent company's finance team. Document the scope clearly.
Can I use estimates or projections?
Use actual historical data wherever possible. Reasonable estimates are acceptable, but flag them clearly. Prioritise accuracy for your largest cost categories and use your first year as a baseline, gathering actual data for future years.
What if my emissions are unusually high?
Review your data for accuracy, understand which Scopes or spend categories are driving the figure, and use it as an opportunity — high emissions mean high reduction potential. Our automated checks and your submission notes help us assess whether the figure is realistic, and our team is here to help you understand your results.