Definition of Emission Activities¶
This section gives the definition of emission activities, aims to help you collecting activity data easier. You could refer to the Source of Standards section on this page for more information of each emission activity.
Bitumen Oxide Equipment
- Description
Bitumen oxide equipment is essential machinery used in the production of Asphalt. Other industries also utilize Bitumen Oxide Equipment, including petrochemical production, ammonia production, lime production, aluminium production, and glass production, among others.
Definition of Activity Data
Quantity of Asphalt Output -Yield of oxidized bitumen: The quantity of asphalt output is essential for assessing the emissions generated by Bitumen Oxide Equipment during asphalt production.
Source of Standards
China Accounting method and GHG reporting Guideline: Petrochemical Enterprises.
Accidental Torch Combustion CO2 Emission
- Description
Emissions generated during maintenance procedures, startup or shutdown of equipment, or as a safety measure to prevent overpressure in a system.
Definition of Activity Data
Average Flare air Velocity (Nm3/h): The volume of air passing through the flare stack per hour.
Duration: The total time the flare is combusting gas.
Carbon Oxidation rate: The percentage of carbon in the flare gas that is converted to CO2 during combustion.
Average number of carbon atom in flare gas: This represents the average number of carbon atoms per molecule in the gas being combusted. Default Value: 5 for Petroleum refining system, 3 for Petroleum system.
Notes:
Accidental flaring, a safety measure used in the oil and gas industry to relieve pressure during maintenance, equipment startup/shutdown, or other situations, releases CO2 emissions.
Source of Standards
China Accounting method and GHG reporting Guideline: Petrochemical Enterprises.
Industrial Wastewater Anaerobic Treatment CH4 Emissions
- Desciption
Industrial anaerobic treatment aims to effectively manage wastewater from various industrial sectors. This treatment method is employed across industries such as manufacturing, food processing, pharmaceuticals, and chemical production to treat wastewater, reduce pollutants, and capture methane emissions.
Definition of Activity Data
Amount of Wastewater: The volume of wastewater treated.
COD and BOD in inlet effluent: Inlet effluent COD and BOD represent the pollutants as it enters a treatment system.
COD and BOD in outlet effluent: Outlet effluent COD and BOD represent the remaining level of pollutant after treatment.
Total Organic removed by sludge method: The amount of organic pollutants separated and concentrated into sludge during wastewater treatment.
CH4 Recovered: The captured methane gas, a byproduct of organic matter degradation.
Notes:
The source is designed to calculate anaerobic and aerobic treatment, ensuring comprehensive analysis even without CH4 data, as it predominantly focuses on anaerobic treatment where CH4 emissions are dominant.
Source of Standards
2019 Refinement to the 2006 IPCC Guidelines for National Greenhouse Gas Inventories –IPCC- Volume 5 Waste.
China Accounting method and GHG reporting Guideline: Food, tobacco and alcohol, beverages and refined tea Manufacturing Enterprises.
External Purchase Raw Iron and Other Carbon Material CO2
- Description
Emissions generated during industrial processes where raw iron and other carbon materials are utilized, primarily in steel manufacturing.
Definition of Activity Data
Consumption: The quantity of raw iron and other carbon materials consumed in the industrial process.
Purity: The quality of the raw material, typically expressed as a percentage.
Notes:
CO2 emissions from the consumption of other carbon-containing raw materials such as purchased pig iron, ferroalloys and direct reduced iron, in tonnes (tCO2).
Source of Standards
China Accounting method and GHG reporting Guideline: Iron and Steel Manufacturing Enterprises.
Continous Scorch CO2 emission
- Description
Emission resulting from continuous torch operations in industrial processes. Continuous scorch operations often occur in industries such as steel manufacturing, oil refineries, and chemical production, where high temperatures are required for various processing activities.
Definition of Activity Data
Amount of Scorch: The quantity of material subjected to continuous torch operations.
Average carbon Content: The typical carbon content in the material subjected to torch operations. Default Value: 100 tc/t.
Carbon Oxidation rate: The percentage of carbon that undergoes combustion and is converted to CO2. Default Value: 98%.
Notes:
By applying above input , we can estimate the carbon emissions resulting from continuous torch operations, even without detailed information about the specific material being scorched.
Source of Standards
China Accounting method and GHG reporting Guideline: Petrochemical Enterprises
Carbonate use process CO2
- Description
It Refers to emissions generated during industrial process where carbonate is utilized. This emission scope applies to Various industries including chemical manufacturing, food processing, Tobacco, wine Beverage manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, chemical production.
Definition of Activity Data
Amount of Consumption: The quantity of carbonate consumed in the industrial process.
Purity: The quality of the carbonate material, typically expressed as a percentage.
Notes:
Emission factors vary depending on the industry, such as chemical manufacturing, food processing, tobacco, wine and beverage manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, and chemical production.
Carbonate Manufacturers often include purity specifications detailing the purity level of the carbonate product.
Source of Standards
2006 IPCC Guidelines for National Greenhouse Gas Inventories – Volume 3: Industrial Processes and Product Use, chapter 3.
China Accounting method and GHG reporting Guideline: Chemical Industry.
Electrode Consumption CO2 Emission
- Description
It Refers to emissions generated during industrial process where electrode is utilized. This emission scope applies to Various industries including steel production, electronic, automotive and Metal working.
Definition of Activity Data
Amount of Consumption: The quantity of electrodes consumed in the industrial process.
Notes:
International Steel Institute CO2 Emissions Data Collection Guidelines (Sixth Edition).
Source of Standards
China Accounting method and GHG reporting Guideline: Iron and Steel Manufacturing Enterprises.
Smelter Consumption CO2 Emission
- Description
Smelter consumption CO2 emission refers to the release of carbon dioxide during industrial processes where smelters are utilized. This emission scope is relevant to various industries, including steel production, electronics manufacturing, automotive manufacturing, and metalworking. It typically involves the utilization of materials such as limestone and dolomite.
Definition of Activity Data
Amount of Consumption: The quantity of limestone /Dolomite consumed in the smelter process.
Purity: The quality of the limestone / Dolomite material, typically expressed as a percentage.
Notes
Limestone and dolomite are commonly used in industrial smelting processes, particularly in steel production, due to their chemical properties and availability.
Limestone and dolomite are utilized in various industrial processes such as food production, manufacturing, and energy generation, contributing to the carbonate CO2 emission Source of Standards.
Limestone/Dolomite manufacturers often include purity specifications detailing the purity level of the product.
Source of Standards
2006 IPCC Guidelines for National Greenhouse Gas Inventories – Volume 3: Industrial Processes and Product Use, chapter 2.
China Accounting method and GHG reporting Guideline: Iron and Steel Manufacturing Enterprises.
Normal Operating Condition Torch Combustion CO2 Emission
- Description
Emissions generated from the planned burning of excess gas in a torch.
Definition of Activity Data
Flare Gas Flow (10^4NM3): The volume of gas being burned in the torch per hour.
Total Carbon Content of Carbon Compound in flare gas except CO2 (tC/10^4Nm³): Total amount of carbon present per unit volume of the gas being flared other than CO2.
CO2 Volume Concentration: The proportion of CO2 in the flue gas.
Carbon Oxidation rate: The percentage of carbon that undergoes combustion and is converted to CO2. Default Value: 98%
Source of Standards
China Accounting method and GHG reporting Guideline: Petrochemical Enterprises.
Interstitial Scorch CO2 Emissions
- Description
Emission generated during burning of residual hydrocarbons trapped within a catalyst bed during the regeneration process. This process is used in equipment like catalytic crackers in refineries to maintain catalyst efficiency.
Definition of Activity Data
Amount Of catalyst for Equipment Regeneration (t): The total quantity of catalyst used in the regeneration process.
Carbon content of Catalyst before equipment Regeneration (tc/t): The amount of carbon present per unit mass of the catalyst before regeneration.
Carbon content of Catalyst after equipment Regeneration (tc/t): The amount of carbon remaining per unit mass of the catalyst after regeneration.
Carbon Oxidation rate: The percentage of carbon that undergoes combustion and is converted to CO2. Default Value: 98%.
Source of Standards
China Accounting method and GHG reporting Guideline: Petrochemical Enterprises.
Mobile Combustion Emission
- Description
Mobile combustion refers to emissions generated during transportation from diverse fuel Source of Standardss. These emissions are categorized into Road, Aviation, Rail, Waterborne and other transportation sectors.
Definition of Activity Data
Amount of Fuel Consumed (Weight and Volume): The quantity of fuel used during vehicle operation, measured either by weight for denser fuels such as wood chips, landfill gas, diesel, or gasoline, or by volume for less dense fuels like ethanol, naphtha, or butane.
Distance Travelled: The total distance covered by a vehicle during its operation. This metric is particularly relevant for electric vehicles (EVs), motorcycles, and plug-in hybrid vehicles.
Amount of Electricity or heat: The quantity of electricity or heat generated or utilized by vehicles and transportation-related to mode and the engine type. The tool offers the flexibility to integrate all more than one aspect—fuel consumption (weight and volume), distance travelled, and electricity or heat usage and allow to input specific unit of consumption.
Notes:
Emission factors (EF) vary based on type and vehicle size (small, medium, large), Non-road /On-Road vehicle, and sometimes fuel composition.
CO2 emissions are based on fuel consumed, while CH4 and N2O emissions rely on distance travelled by vehicle type and size.
Vehicle types include passenger, light-duty, heavy-duty vehicles, car, truck for road transportation, and motorcycles.
Fuel types include 100% mineral, blended, and other compositions mixture.
Non-road vehicle categories refer to vehicles and equipment not intended for public road use, commonly employed in construction, agriculture, mining, recreation, or military activities.
Source of Standards
2019 Refinement to the 2006 IPCC Guidelines for National Greenhouse Gas Inventories –IPCC- Volume 2 Energy.
Raw material Generated CO2 Emission
- Description
The “Raw material Generated CO2 Emission” refers to emissions produced during industrial processes involving various raw materials as a feedstock.
Definition of Activity Data
Material Type/Classification
Input - Inputs represent the materials consumed during own usage the industrial process.
Output- Outputs represents the outcomes generated by the industrial process.
Yield – Output of carbon-containing waste products such as slag, dust, sludge, etc.
Amount of Material: The Quantity of the raw material consumed or generated as an outcome in the process.
Purity: The Carbon content of the raw material.
Notes:
Raw material used as a fuel can be accounted under combustion emission Source of Standards.
Source of Standards
China Accounting method and GHG reporting Guideline: Other Industrial Enterprises.
China Accounting method and GHG reporting Guideline: Petrochemical Enterprises.
Stationary Source of Standards Combustion Emission
- Description
Stationary combustion refers to emissions produced because of stationary activities, wherein fuel combustion occurs in fixed installations or processes. Activity includes electricity and heat production, petroleum refining, solid fuel manufacturing, manufacturing industries, construction, commercial/institutional sectors, residential sectors, agriculture/forestry/fishing, and other sectors.
Definition of Activity Data
Amount of Fuel Consumed (Weight and Volume): The quantity of fuel used during vehicle operation, measured either by weight for denser fuels such as wood chips, landfill gas, diesel, or gasoline, or by volume for less dense fuels like ethanol, naphtha, or butane.
Amount of Electricity or heat: The quantity of electricity or heat generated or utilized by vehicles and transportation-related to mode and the engine type. The tool offers the flexibility to integrate more than one aspect—fuel consumption (weight and Volume), and electricity or heat usage and allow to specific one data consumption .
Notes:
The tool designates natural gas as fixed when regularly used in stationary activities. Inputting zero data ensures accuracy if no natural gas is utilized.
Non-road vehicle categories include equipment used in construction, agriculture, mining, recreation, or military activities, offering crucial insights into emissions outside of public road use.
Source of Standards
2006 IPCC Guidelines for National Greenhouse Gas Inventories –IPCC- Volume 2 Energy.
Alternatve Fuel or Waste Non-Biomass Carbon Combustion Emissions
- Description
Emissions generated from the combustion of non-biomass carbon-containing materials, such as plastic, waste tires, waste solvent, and waste leather in cement manufacturing.
Definition of Activity Data
Consumption: The Quantity of the alternative fuel or waste material consumed during combustion.
Notes:
These material used as alternative fuels in cement manufacturing processes. This practice is employed to reduce reliance fossil fuels like coal and petroleum coke.
The carbon dioxide produced by the combustion of biomass fuels is considered to have no climate impact and does not need to be accounted for and reported.
Source of Standards
China Accounting method and GHG reporting Guideline: Cement Manufacturing Enterprises.
CH4 recycled for external Supply
- Description
It involves capturing methane emissions and repurposing them as a valuable reSource of Standards outside the facility. This method is employed across industries such as manufacturing, food processing, pharmaceuticals, chemical production, wastewater treatment anaerobic digestion, landfill management, and agriculture.
Definition of Activity Data
Volume of CH4: The amount of methane gas captured or produced in the facility.
CH4 Volume Concentration: The percentage of methane gas present in a specified volume.
Notes:
Captured methane may consist of a mixture of gases, including methane along with other gases such as carbon dioxide, hydrogen sulfide, and traces of nitrogen and water vapor.
Source of Standards
China Accounting method and GHG reporting Guideline: Manufacturing Enterprises in other industries.
CH4 recycled for Own use
- Description
It involves Capturing methane (CH4) and reusing them within the same facility as a fuel Source of Standards for various purposes such as heating, powering machinery, or generating steam for internal processes. This method is employed across industries such as manufacturing, food processing, pharmaceuticals, chemical production, wastewater treatment anaerobic digestion , landfill management, and agriculture.
Definition of Activity Data
Volume of CH4: The amount of methane gas captured or produced in the facility.
CH4 Volume Concentration: The percentage of methane gas present in a specified volume.
Oxidation Coefficient: A factor utilized to calculate emissions resulting from methane oxidation reactions.
Notes:
If recycled CH4 is combusted to generate heat or steam, the oxidation coefficient is relevant for estimating emissions; however, if it is used in its original form, the coefficient is unnecessary.
Source of Standards
China Accounting method and GHG reporting Guideline: Manufacturing Enterprises in other industries.
CH4 Torch Destruction
- Description
CH4 Torch Destruction refers to the burning of methane gas (CH4) in a controlled flare or torch. This process aims to eliminate unwanted methane emissions that might occur during various industrial activities. CH4 torch destruction is used in various industries where methane emissions might occur Oil and Gas, coal mining , waste management etc
Definition of Activity Data
Average Destruction Efficiency: The percentage of methane gas that is successfully converted to CO2 during the burning process in the torch.
Equipment operating Hour: The total number of hours the flare/torch was operational during the period.
CH4 Gas flow (Nm3/h): The average volume of methane gas flowing through the torch per hour.
CH4 Volume concentration: The proportion of methane gas present in the mixture being flared.
Source of Standards
China Accounting method and GHG reporting Guideline: Manufacturing Enterprises in other industries.
Ethylene Cracking Equipment
- Description
Emission generated during ethylene cracking equipment is used in petroleum refineries to break down heavier hydrocarbon molecules from crude oil into lighter, more valuable products like ethylene.
Definition of Activity Data
Average Flow rate of burned tail gas from Furnace tube: The average volume of tail gas that is burned per unit time in the furnace tubes of the cracking unit.
Scorch Time: The duration for which the tail gas is burned.
CO2 volume concentration in burnt tail gas from furnace Tube: The volumetric concentration of CO2 (carbon dioxide) in the burnt tail gas emitted from the furnace tube.
Carbon Mono Oxide (CO) volume concentration in burnt tail gas from furnace: The volumetric concentration of CO (carbon monoxide) in the burnt tail gas emitted from the furnace tube.
Source of Standards
China Accounting method and GHG reporting Guideline: Petrochemical Enterprises.
Non-fuel-Based Raw Material Carbon Calcination Emissions
- Description
Non-fuel-based raw material calcination emissions arise from the decomposition of carbonates in the raw material during the high-temperature calcination process. Non-fuel-based raw material calcination emissions are relevant to cement production, limestone production , magnesium ,steel and glass production.
Definition of Activity Data
Quantity of Raw Material: The total amount of raw material Processed.
Non-Combustion carbon content in raw material: The proportion of carbon present in the raw material that originates from the decomposition of carbonates. Value Ranges: 0.1% - 0.3%.
Notes:
These emissions are classified as non-combustion because they don’t involve burning any fuel.
For raw materials such as coal gauge, high carbon fly ash, and other materials with a higher carbon content, the base value for carbon content may be higher 0.3 %.
Source of Standards
China Accounting method and GHG reporting Guideline: Cement Manufacturing Enterprises.
Raw Material Decomposition CO2 Emission
- Description
The emissions associated with the decomposition of raw materials during cement clinker production.
Definition of Activity Data
Producing cement clinkers cement clinker produced output: The total amount of cement clinker produced.
Kiln exhaust shaft Dust weight: The mass of dust collected from the exhaust shaft of the kiln after the calcination process.
Kiln Bypass air release Dust weight: The mass of dust collected from air released directly from the kiln, bypassing the main exhaust system.
Calcium oxide content in clinker: The percentage of Calcium Oxide present in the produced clinker.
Calcium oxide content in clinker not derived from Carbonate decomposition: The portion of Calcium Oxide in the clinker that originated from Source of Standardss other than limestone decomposition.
Magnesium Oxide content in clinker: The percentage of magnesium Oxide present in the produced clinker.
Magnesium oxide content in clinker not derived from Carbonate decomposition: The portion of Magnesium Oxide in the clinker that originated from Source of Standardss other than limestone decomposition.
Notes:
Not all CaO in clinker comes from limestone decomposition. Some raw materials might already contain small amounts of CaO.
Not all MgO in clinker comes from limestone decomposition. Some raw materials might already contain small amounts of MgO.
Source of Standards
China Accounting method and GHG reporting Guideline: Cement Manufacturing Enterprises.
Ethylene Glycol/Ethylene Oxide Production Equipment
- Description
The emissions generated from ethylene glycol/ethylene oxide production.
Definition of Activity Data
Ethylene/Ethylene Oxide: This data represents the ethylene used as the raw material and the equivalent amount of Ethylene Oxide product generated.
Amount in t: The amount of both ethylene raw material usage and the Ethylene Oxide produced.
Carbon Content of product amount (tc/t): The carbon content of the ethylene raw material used and ethylene oxide produced during the process.
Source of Standards
China Accounting method and GHG reporting Guideline: Petrochemical Enterprises.
Carbon Sequestration Products Implicit Emission
- Description
The emissions removed through the use of carbon sequestration products, which can include crude steel, carbon products, methanol, and other carbon sequestered products.
Definition of Activity Data
Yield: The quantity of carbon sequestered products used to remove emission.
Purity: The purity level of the carbon sequestration products.
Notes:
The purity of the carbon sequestration products is maintained at 100%.
Source of Standards
China Accounting method and GHG reporting Guideline: Iron and Steel Manufacturing Enterprises.
Fugitive Emission
- Description
Fugitive emissions are those released intentionally or unintentionally during industrial processes. This includes various industries such as coal mining, oil and natural gas systems. Additionally, fugitive emissions encompass leaks in fittings, joints, shaft seals, or the rupture of pipes or heat exchangers. These occurrences result in the partial or complete discharge of refrigerants.
Definition of Activity Data
Amount of Consumption: Amount of HFC received in existing Refrigerant system. Amount of intention and unintentional release of fuel Source of Standards during industrial operation.
Dissipation rate: The annual emission rate, or emission factor, of HFCs for each sub-application bank during operation, is expressed as a percentage.
Notes:
Annual leakage from refrigerant banks represents fugitive emissions, indicating unintentional releases of gases.
Dissipation rate, also known as leakage rate, is specifically accounted for in refrigerant and air conditioning systems.
The “X” factor requires calculation based on the type of refrigerant (commercial, domestic, industrial, etc.), considering its lifetime and operational emissions. Default values are provided to initiate calculations.
Source of Standards
2006 IPCC Guidelines for National Greenhouse Gas Inventories –IPCC- Volume 2 Energy - Chapter 4.
2006 IPCC Guidelines for National Greenhouse Gas Inventories –IPCC- Volume 3 Industrial Processes and Product Use - Chapter 3 and Chapter 7.
Hydrogen Production Equipment
- Description
Hydrogen production equipment for generating hydrogen fuel.
Definition of Activity Data
Amount of syngas: The amount of synthesis gas produced in the facility.
Amount of Residue: The percentage he percentage of impurities or residual gases present in the syngas, which may include methane, carbon dioxide, and other compounds.
Amount of Raw material: The quantity of feedstock or raw materials such as natural gas, coal, biomass, or other carbon-containing materials.
Carbon Content of Production: Amount of the carbon content in the raw materials employed.
Notes:
Syngas and residue are both recovered components in the hydrogen production process.
Source of Standards
China Accounting method and GHG reporting Guideline: Petrochemical Enterprises.
Industrial Wastewater Anaerobic Treatment N2O Emissions
- Description
Industrial anaerobic treatment aims to effectively manage wastewater from various industrial sectors. This treatment method is employed across industries such as manufacturing, food processing, pharmaceuticals, and chemical production to treat wastewater, reduce pollutants, and capture methane emissions.
Definition of Activity Data
Nitrogen content: The quantity of nitrogen compound present in the Waste Water.
Nitrogen emission factor: A standard value represents nitrogen emitted/ kilogram of activity.
Source of Standards
2019 Refinement to the 2006 IPCC Guidelines for National Greenhouse Gas Inventories –IPCC- Volume 5 Waste.
China Accounting method and GHG reporting Guideline: Food, tobacco and alcohol, beverages and refined tea Manufacturing Enterprises.
Adipic Acid Production Process N20 Emission
- Description
The emissions associated with adipic acid production primarily involve nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions, which occur as a byproduct of the production process.
Definition of Activity Data
Adipic acid production: The Amount of adipic acid produced by the production process.
Removal efficiency: The efficiency of exhaust gas treatment processes in removing N2O emissions.
Catalytic removal: 92.5%
Heat Removal: 98.5%
Recycled as Nitric acid: 98.5%
Recycled as raw material for adipic acid: 94%
Usage rate: Utilization rate of exhaust gas treatment equipment types, indicating how effectively the equipment is utilized in reducing N2O emissions.
Source of Standards
2006 IPCC Guidelines for National Greenhouse Gas Inventories – Volume 3: Industrial Processes and Product Use, chapter 2.
China Accounting method and GHG reporting Guideline: Chemical Enterprises.
Nitric Acid Production Process N20 Emission
- Description
The emissions associated with nitric acid production primarily involve nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions, which occur as a byproduct of the production process.
Definition of Activity Data
Nitric acid production: The Amount of nitric acid produced by the production process.
Removal efficiency: The efficiency of exhaust gas treatment processes in removing N2O emissions.
Selective catalytic reduction: 80 to 90%
Selective catalytic reduction: 0%
Extended adsorption: 0%
Utilization rate: Utilization rate of exhaust gas treatment equipment types, indicating how effectively the equipment is utilized in reducing N2O emissions.
Source of Standards
2006 IPCC Guidelines for National Greenhouse Gas Inventories – Volume 3: Industrial Processes and Product Use, chapter 2.
China Accounting method and GHG reporting Guideline: Chemical Enterprises.
OutSource of Standards CO2 Loss Emission
- Description
The emission from the purchased carbon dioxide by the organization for various purposes, such as industrial processes, carbonation of beverages, or other applications.
Definition of Activity Data
CO2 Purchased: The Amount of carbon dioxide (CO2) purchased by the organization for various purposes.
Propotion of CO2 lost Emission: The proportion of CO2 lost emissions associated with the handling or utilization of purchased CO2.
Single filling : 40%
Secondary filling: 60%
Purity: The purity level of the purchased CO2, expressed as a percentage.
Source of Standards
2006 IPCC Guidelines for National Greenhouse Gas Inventories – Volume 3: Industrial Processes and Product Use, chapter 2.
China Accounting method and GHG reporting Guideline: Chemical Enterprises.
Petroleum Coke calcining Equipment
- Description
The Emission from the operation of petroleum coke calcining equipment, which is used to heat and transform raw petroleum coke into calcined petroleum coke used in various industrial processes.
Definition of Activity Data
Amount
The amount of raw petroleum coke used as input in the calcining process.
The Amount of calcined petroleum coke products produced by the equipment.
The amount of dust generated during the calcining process.
Carbon Content: The carbon content of both input raw material and output petroleum Coke products.
Notes:
Each of the three amounts - raw petroleum coke input, calcined petroleum coke output, and dust generated output - must be calculated individually by inserting the corresponding rows each time.
The carbon content value for the coke product and coke dust will be the same for the finished petroleum coke.
Source of Standards
2006 IPCC Guidelines for National Greenhouse Gas Inventories – Volume 3: Industrial Processes and Product Use, chapter 3.
China Accounting method and GHG reporting Guideline: Petrochemical Enterprises.
Amount of CO2 Recycled
- Description
The emissions associated with the recycling of carbon dioxide (CO2) directly by the organization’s activities.
Definition of Activity Data
Consumption: The quantity of carbon dioxide (CO2) recycled represent in terms of weight.
Volume of CO2 gas recycled external supply: The Volume of CO2 gas recovered and supplied externally.
Volume of CO2 gas recycled and self-use as raw material production: The Volume of CO2 gas recovered and utilized internally.
Purity: Purity level of the recovered CO2 gas.
Notes:
Tool accommodates input requirements for CO2, allowing them to input consumption data if only weight is available, or volume and purity data if available.
Source of Standards
China Accounting method and GHG reporting Guideline: Petrochemical Enterprises.
China Accounting method and GHG reporting Guideline: Other Industrial Process.
Net Purchased Electricity Use Generation Emissions
- Description
The emissions associated with the consumption of purchased electricity directly from grid electricity.
Definition of Activity Data
Net electricity purchased: The amount of electricity purchased by the organization for its operations.
Consumption: Consumption is the distance travelled by vehicles associated with electricity consumption.
Notes:
Our tool offers the flexibility to input data for any activity, whether it’s related to net electricity purchased or distance travelled, in accordance with the data Source of Standards.
Source of Standards
China Accounting method and GHG reporting Guideline: Manufacturing Enterprises in other industries.
2019 Refinement to the 2006 IPCC Guidelines for National Greenhouse Gas Inventories –IPCC- Energy.
Net Purchased Heat Use Generation Emissions
- Description
The emissions associated with the consumption of heat, steam, cooling, etc., considering both direct emissions from on-site generation and indirect emissions from purchased . It also includes emissions reduction associated with selling excess heat and steam externally.
Definition of Activity Data
Energy (Heat/Steam)
Purchased /consumed amount: The quantity of heat, steam, cooling, etc purchased or consumed by the organization for its operations.
External Sales amount: The amount of excess heat and steam sold externally by the organization.
Weight
Purchased Amount Temperature: The temperature at which purchased energy or heat is acquired or consumed.
External Sale temperatur: The temperature at which excess heat and steam are sold or transferred to entities outside of the organization.
Source of Standards
China Accounting method and GHG reporting Guideline: Manufacturing Enterprises in other industries.
2019 Refinement to the 2006 IPCC Guidelines for National Greenhouse Gas Inventories –IPCC- Energy.
Purchased Goods and Services
- Description
This category encompasses all upstream (i.e., cradle-to-gate) emissions from the production of products purchased or acquired by the reporting company in the reporting year. It includes both goods (tangible products) and services (intangible products). The purchased goods of a manufacturing company include all raw materials go into the products, equipment consumables and packages.
- Definition of Activity Data
The company can choose single or combined methods based on data availability listed below.
The quantity of goods and services purchased by the organization during the reporting year.
Expenditure data for purchased goods and services. Then the finance emission factors will be used.
Source of Standards
GHG protocol (Scope 3) and ISO 14064 (Indirect GHG emissions from products used by an organisation).
Capital Goods
- Description
This category encompasses emissions from the production of all capital goods purchased or acquired by the reporting company in the reporting year.
- Definition of Activity Data
The company can choose single or combined methods based on data availability listed below.
The quantity of capital goods, measured by weight, volume or unit.
The financial value of capital goods, measured by finance amount.
The square footage of buildings owned or utilized by the organization, measured in m2.
Source of Standards
GHG protocol (Scope 3) and ISO 14064 (Indirect GHG emissions from products used by an organisation).
Upstream Transportation and Distribution
- Description
This category encompasses of transportation and distribution of products purchased by the reporting company in the reporting year between a company’s suppliers and its own operations, including inbound logistics, outbound logistics. At ARK UI, “distance” is in kilometers (km), but it combines transport distance and cargo weight (ton or t). Please produce both to determine “consumption”. And notice the unit of Emission Factors, which are usually in kgCO2e/(km*t).
- Definition of Activity Data
Emission source refers to:
The method of transportation, like trucks by land, plane by air, ship by water etc.
The distance of each transportation.
The mass of the transported goods.
Source of Standards
GHG protocol (Scope 3) ISO 14064 (Indirect GHG emissions from transportation).
Waste Generated in Operations
- Description
This category encompasses of all emission from disposal and treatment of waste. Waste is generated in the reporting company’s operations, while the disposal and treatment infacilities are not owned or controlled by the reporting company.
- Definition of Activity Data
Emission source is waste generation amount, usually in weight. The reporting company should figure out the disposal and treatment method, due to different methods refer to different emission factors.
Source of Standards
GHG protocol (Scope 3) ISO 14064 (Indirect GHG emissions from products used by an organisation).
Business Travel
- Description
This category encompasses of all emissions from transportation of employees for business-related activities.
- Definition of Activity Data
Total distance travelled by each mode of transport (air, train, bus, car, etc.) for employees. Companies may optionally collect data on the number of hotel nights incurred during business travel by hotel type and location.
The activities should be taken in vehicles owned or operated by third parties, such as aircraft, trains, buses, and passenger cars, otherwise should be reported in scope 1 or 2. The accommodation reported in unit, which is a product of room and night (refer to emission factor).
Source of Standards
GHG protocol (Scope 3) ISO 14064 (Indirect GHG emissions from transportation).
Employee Commuting
- Description
This category encompasses of emissions from the transportation of employees between their homes and their worksites.
- Definition of Activity Data
Total distance travelled by employees over the reporting period (e.g., passenger-kilometres travelled).
Mode of transport used for commuting (e.g., train, subway, bus, car, bicycle). The “consumption” of distance requires a produce of distance and pax.
Source of Standards
GHG protocol (Scope 3) ISO 14064 (Indirect GHG emissions from transportation).
Upstream Leased Assets
- Description
This category encompasses of emissions from the operation of assets that are leased by the reporting company in the reporting year and not already included in the reporting company’s scope 1 or scope 2 inventories. This category is applicable only to companies that operate leased assets (i.e., lessees). For companies that own and lease assets to others (i.e., lessors), see category 13 (Downstream leased assets).
- Definition of Activity Data
Fuel and electricity, steam, heating and cooling used in the leased assets. If applicable, activity data related to non-combustion emissions (i.e., industrial process or fugitive emissions).
Source of Standards
GHG protocol (Scope 3) ISO 14064 (Indirect GHG emissions from products used by organization).
Downstream Transportation and Distribution
- Description
This category encompasses of emissions that occur in the reporting year from transportation and distribution of sold products in vehicles and facilities not owned or controlled by the reporting company. This activity includes emissions from retail and storage.
- Definition of Activity Data
Transportation data from downstream customers and transportation companies. Collect information on distances and weight of sold goods.
Source of Standards
GHG protocol (Scope 3) ISO 14064 (Indirect GHG emissions from transportation).
Processing of Solid Products
- Description
This category covers emissions from processing intermediate products sold by the reporting company, carried out by third parties (e.g., manufacturers) post-sale. Intermediate products undergo further processing before use by the end consumer, resulting in emissions allocated to the intermediate product.
- Definition of Activity Data
Gather information on the types and quantities of intermediate goods sold by the reporting company.
Source of Standards
GHG protocol (Scope 3) ISO 14064 (Indirect GHG emissions associated with the use of products from the organization).
Use of Sold Products
- Description
This category covers emissions from the use of goods and services sold by the reporting company in the reporting year.
Definition of Activity Data
The quantity of capital goods, measured by weight, volume or unit.
The energy consumption data for electricity usage within franchise owned or utilized buildings during the reporting year.
Source of Standards
GHG protocol (Scope 3) ISO 14064 (Indirect GHG emissions associated with the use of products from the organization).
End-of-Life Treatment of Solid Products
- Description
This category covers emissions from the waste disposal and treatment of products sold by the reporting company (in the reporting year) at the end of their life. The products undergo treatment such as recycling, incineration, or other forms of waste management, include the treatment the activity data.
Definition of Activity Data
The total weight of products sold by the reporting company during the reporting year that have reached the end of their life and require disposal or treatment.
Source of Standards
GHG protocol (Scope 3) ISO 14064 (Indirect GHG emissions associated with the use of products from the organization).
Downstream Leased Assets
- Description
This category covers emissions from the operation of assets that are owned by the reporting company (acting as lessor) and leased to other entities. A company that leases building may need to request lessee’s scope 1 and scope 2 emissions data.
Definition of Activity Data
The company can choose single or combined methods based on data availability listed below.
The financial value of capital goods or purchased leased to other entity during the reporting year.
The distance travelled by vehicles leased to other entities during the reporting year.
Source of Standards
GHG protocol (Scope 3) ISO 14064 (Indirect GHG emissions associated with the use of products from the organization).
Franchises
- Description
This category addresses emissions resulting from the operational activities of franchises, excluding those accounted for in scope 1 or scope 2 emissions. A franchise represents a business authorized to sell or distribute another company’s products or services within a designated area.
Definition of Activity Data
The distance travelled by company vehicles or transportation assets utilized by franchise operations during the reporting year.
The energy consumption data for electricity usage within franchise owned or utilized buildings during the reporting year.
Source of Standards
GHG protocol (Scope 3) ISO 14064 (Indirect GHG emissions associated with the use of products from the organization).
Investments
- Description
This category encompasses emissions linked to the investments made by the reporting company within the reporting year, excluding those already accounted for in scope 1 or scope 2 emissions.
Definition of Activity Data
The financial value of capital goods or purchased by the organization during the reporting year.
Source of Standards
GHG protocol (Scope 3) ISO 14064 (Indirect GHG emissions associated with the use of products from the organization).