This emission source refers to the energy used for heating buildings, water, and other facilities. Additionally, the fuels used in company-owned vehicles or equipment fall into this category. Businesses with large physical infrastructures, such as manufacturing units, corporate offices, or companies with fleets of vehicles (e.g., logistics, transportation) often have significant emissions from heating and fuel
Fuels
Where to find the data?
Facility Energy Use: Check your energy bills to understand the amount and type of fuel consumed. If you're getting bulk deliveries of fuels, such as oil or coal, the accompanying delivery notes will detail the quantity supplied. Energy meters or monitoring systems at your facility can also provide accurate usage data.
An example of your gas bill could look like this:
Company Vehicles: If your company owns vehicles, the fuel consumption data can often be found in fleet management records, fuel purchase receipts, or vehicle logbooks. Some modern vehicles or fleet management software may also offer digital reports detailing fuel efficiency and total consumption.
Data format template
For each fuel data entry the following information is needed:
Fuel type.
The available fuel types depend on the location's country. This article will help you select the appropriate fuel and explain each type.
Consumption amount
Consumption unit.
Allowed units are:
energy units: kWh (Kilowatt-hour), MWh (Megawatt-hour), MJ (Megajoule), GJ (Gigajoule), MMBtu (Million British thermal units), Btu (British thermal unit), TJ (Terajoule)
volume units: l (Liter), m³ (Cubic meter), ft³ (Cubic foot), US. liq. gal. (US liquid gallon), Imp. gal. (Imperial gallon), bbl (Oil barrel)
weight units: kg (Kilogram), t (Ton), LT (Long ton), tn (Short ton), lb (Avoirdupois Pound)
Supplier name (optional)
Import data via file
💡 Importing data via file is part of our Professional and Enterprise license
Another option to import fuel data is via bulk data import. You can upload your export from ERP, utility management, or any other system or fill out this template for fuel emissions.
Template structure:
Column Name | Description | Example |
Location | The specific location where fuel is used | "London Distribution Center" |
Start Date | Start date of the activity in MM/DD/YYYY format | 01/01/2023 |
End Date | End date of the activity in MM/DD/YYYY format | 12/31/2023 |
Fuel Type | The type of fuel consumed | Diesel |
Consumption Unit | The unit of measurement for fuel consumption | l |
Consumption Amount | The total amount of fuel consumed during the period | 10000 |
Supplier Name (optional) | The name of the fuel supplier, if applicable | "Global Fuel Suppliers Ltd." |
Notes (optional) | Any additional notes relevant to the fuel consumption record | "Fuel for delivery vehicles" |
District heating
Where to find the data?
Check the utility bills or contracts from your district heating provider. If unavailable, contact your service provider or check their online portal for the necessary information.
💡 Tip: If your bill specifies the exact fuel consumption, enter this information under 'Fuels.' This allows for accurate consideration of the fuel type during calculations.
Data format template
For each district heating data entry the following information is needed:
Consumption amount
Consumption unit. Only energy units are allowed: kWh (Kilowatt-hour), MWh (Megawatt-hour), MJ (Megajoule), GJ (Gigajoule), Btu (British thermal unit), MMBtu (Million British thermal units)
Supplier name (optional)
Emission factor (optional)
Import data via file
💡 Importing data via file is part of our Professional and Enterprise license
Another option to import district heating data is via bulk data import. You can upload your export from ERP, utility management, or any other system or fill out this template for district heating emissions.
Template structure:
Column Name | Description | Example |
Location | The specific location where district heating is used | "Copenhagen Headquarters" |
Start Date | Start date of the activity in MM/DD/YYYY format | 11/01/2023 |
End Date | End date of the activity in MM/DD/YYYY format | 03/31/2024 |
Consumption Unit | The unit of measurement for heating consumption | GJ |
Consumption Amount | The total amount of heating consumed during the period | 1500 |
Supplier Name (optional) | The name of the district heating supplier, if applicable | "Copenhagen District Heating Service" |
Notes (optional) | Any additional notes relevant to the district heating consumption record | "Includes heating for office and annex" |