A Practical Guide to Selecting Credible Data for Meaningful Decarbonization

Emission factors (EFs) are foundational to how organizations measure, report, and manage their environmental footprints. With regulatory requirements increasing and decarbonization goals tightening, companies must move beyond imprecise estimates to adopt more accurate, auditable methods. Sphera’s e-Book offers a practical guide to help businesses choose emission factors that reflect their operations and support credible climate action.

Key takeaways include:

• An explanation of the types of emission factors (e.g. spend-based vs. activity-based) and how they’re calculated.
• A discussion of the risks of inaccurate data, including how poor quality EFs undermine visibility, compliance, and decarbonization efforts.
• Criteria for selecting the right EFs, focusing on attributes like reliability, forecastability, and alignment with your data sources.
• Real-world examples showing what happens when organizations adopt more precise emission factors.

Download this e-Book to gain guidance on building stronger emissions reporting foundations, improving data accuracy, and making more informed sustainability decisions.