CO₂ Workflow Update

The new CO₂ workflow update in the EQS Sustainability Cockpit introduces several enhancements designed to streamline reporting, improve transparency, and increase flexibility for organizations. 

The GHG Protocol process has been optimized with a clear and structured workflow, providing comprehensive overviews of scopes, activities, and data. Users can now assign custom names to activities to match organizational terminology and utilize data confidence indicators to track the quality and reliability of each data point. 

For step-by-step guidance on starting your first report in the updated workflow, please have a look at this module walkthrough with supporting videos. 

What is new? 

Modular Configuration

The update introduces enhanced modularity, allowing GHG scopes to be configured per entity and activities to be assigned at the entity level. This flexibility supports a wide variety of project structures and organizational workflows.

Advanced Emission Factor Management

Emission factor management has been significantly improved. Users now have expanded access to the Climatiq database, including detailed metadata, quality indicators, and emission breakdowns. Matching activities with emission factors has also been refined through additional filters and pre-selection options, ensuring more accurate reporting.

Scope 2 Reporting Enhancements

Scope 2 reporting has been enhanced to support both market- and location-based approaches. Improved data entry and visualization tools allow for clearer representation of emissions in line with GHG Protocol standards.

Getting Started and Support

All existing data is automatically migrated to the new workflow, ensuring no data loss. For further guidance, please have a look at the following articles:

• Create a New Report – Step-by-step instructions for initiating a report in the updated CO₂ workflow.

• Assigning Scopes (Step 1) – Guidance on defining reporting responsibilities for each entity.

• Assigning and Adding Activities (Step 2) – Detailed instructions for setting up and assigning activities.

• Collecting Data (Step 3) – Best practices for gathering and entering data efficiently.

• Importing Activities via Excel Template – Instructions for bulk activity uploads.

• Reviewing Data (Step 4) – Procedures to verify data accuracy before submission.

• Full Module Walkthrough – Comprehensive overview of all modules and features in the updated workflow.