Plan A calculates Fuel- and Energy-Related Activities emissions based on data you upload in Stationary Combustion, Mobile Combustion, and Purchased Electricity. Since multiple calculation methods are available in those categories, the calculation method you select in each one determines how your Fuel- and Energy-Related Activities emissions are calculated.
These inputs are multiplied by upstream emission factors that are applicable to the fuel or energy type consumed.
Scope 1: Stationary Combustion inputs
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption
This calculation method entails multiplying fuel consumption (per specific fuel type) by an applicable emission factor corresponding to the fuel type, timeframe, and geographical location (country where the fuel is used/combusted).
Within this scope category, the emission factor encompasses emissions from upstream or indirect activities, thus the GHG emissions released into the atmosphere from the production, processing and delivery of a fuel or energy vector.
Emissions for this calculation method are calculated based on input from Scope 1.
As this calculation method is also used in Scope 1 and adheres to the Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Protocol, the emission calculation in this category is also compliant.
Bring Your Own Emissions (BYOE)
Bring Your Own Emissions (BYOE)
When using Bring Your Own Emissions (BYOE) for Stationary Combustion data, Plan A cannot automatically calculate emissions for Fuel- and Energy-Related Activities. Therefore, if you choose BYOE for Stationary Combustion, you will also need to upload data for Fuel- and Energy-Related Activities manually.
Scope 1: Mobile Combustion inputs
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption
This calculation method entails multiplying fuel consumption (per specific fuel type) by an applicable emission factor corresponding to the fuel type, timeframe, and geographical location (country where the fuel is combusted).
Within this scope category, the emission factor encompasses emissions from upstream or indirect activities, thus the GHG emissions released into the atmosphere from the production, processing and delivery of a fuel or energy vector.
Emissions for this calculation method are calculated based on input from Scope 1.
As this calculation method is also used in Scope 1 and adheres to the Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Protocol, the emission calculation in this category is also compliant
Distance driven | Average fuel consumption
Distance driven | Average fuel consumption
This calculation method entails multiplying the average fuel consumption (also referred to as vehicle efficiency) by the distance travelled and the emission factors relevant to the specific fuel type, timeframe, and geographic location (country where the fuel is burned).
Within this scope category, the emission factor encompasses well-to-tank emissions, thus the emissions from upstream or indirect activities from the production, processing and delivery of a fuel or energy vector.
The average fuel consumption values are determined by specifying the average fuel consumption of the vehicles per 100 kilometres.
Emissions for this calculation method are calculated based on input from Scope 1.
As this calculation method is also used in Scope 1 and adheres to the Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Protocol, the emission calculation in this category is also compliant.
Distance and mass transported
Distance and mass transported
This calculation method entails multiplying the distance travelled by the mass of the objects driven and applying emission factors relevant to the specified vehicle and fuel types, timeframe, and location (country where the fuel is used/combusted).
Within this scope category, the emission factor encompasses emissions from upstream or indirect activities, thus the GHG emissions released into the atmosphere from the production, processing and delivery of a fuel or energy vector (well-to-tank emissions).
Emissions for this calculation method are calculated based on input from Scope 1.
As this calculation method is also used in Scope 1 and does not adhere to the Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Protocol, the emission calculation in this category is also non-compliant.
Distance
Distance
The calculation method entails multiplying the distance travelled by the emission factors associated with the chosen vehicle and fuel types, timeframe, and location (country where the fuel is used/combusted).
Within this scope category, the emission factor encompasses emissions from upstream or indirect activities, thus the GHG emissions released into the atmosphere from the production, processing and delivery of a fuel or energy vector (well-to-tank emissions).
Emissions for this calculation method are calculated based on input from Scope 1.
As this calculation method is also used in Scope 1 and adheres to the Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Protocol, the emission calculation in this category is also compliant.
Bring Your Own Emissions (BYOE)
Bring Your Own Emissions (BYOE)
When using Bring Your Own Emissions (BYOE) for Mobile Combustion data, Plan A cannot automatically calculate emissions for Fuel- and Energy-Related Activities. Therefore, if you choose BYOE for Mobile Combustion, you will also need to upload data for Fuel- and Energy-Related Activities manually.
Scope 2: Purchased Electricity inputs
Actual electricity consumption
Actual electricity consumption
The calculation method entails multiplying the electricity consumption values by an location-based emission factor relevant to the specific timeframe and location (the country where the electricity is used).
Emissions for this calculation method are calculated based on input from Scope 2 and encompass the upstream emissions associated with the production and processing of upstream fuels or transmission or distribution of energy within the grid.
As this calculation method is also used in Scope 2 and adheres to the Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Protocol, the emission calculation in this category is also compliant.
Electric vehicles: Distance driven | Average electricity consumption
Electric vehicles: Distance driven | Average electricity consumption
This calculation method entails multiplying the average electricity consumption values by the distance travelled within a specific timeframe, along with the applicable emission factor for the given time period and location (the country where the vehicle is charged).
The average electricity consumption values are determined by specifying the average electricity consumption of electric vehicles (BEVs, PHEVs) in kilowatt-hours per 100 kilometres.
Emissions for this calculation method are calculated based on input from Scope 2 and encompass the upstream emissions associated with the production and processing of upstream fuels and transmission and distribution loss of energy within the grid.
As this calculation method is also used in Scope 2 and adheres to the Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Protocol, the emission calculation in this category is also compliant.
Electric vehicles: Distance and mass transported
Electric vehicles: Distance and mass transported
This calculation method entails multiplying the distances driven in kilometres and the mass transported in tonnes by an electric vehicle (BEVs, PHEVs) during a specific time period. This is done in conjunction with the multiplication of the by national average consumption values of the specific electric vehicle type and the relevant emission factors for electricity for the given timeframe and location (the country where the vehicle is charged).
Emissions for this calculation method are calculated based on input from Scope 2.
As this calculation method is also used in Scope 2 and does not adhere to the Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Protocol, the emission calculation in this category is also non-compliant.
Electric vehicles: Distance
Electric vehicles: Distance
This calculation method entails multiplying the distances driven by an electric vehicle (BEVs, PHEVs) during a specific time period by national average consumption values of the specific electric vehicle type and the relevant emission factors for electricity for the given timeframe and location (the country where the vehicle is charged).
Within this scope category, the emission factor encompasses emissions from upstream or indirect activities, thus the GHG emissions released into the atmosphere from the production, processing and delivery of energy for electric vehicles.
Emissions for this calculation method are calculated based on input from Scope 2.
As this calculation method is also used in Scope 2 and does not adhere to the Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Protocol, the emission calculation in this category is also non-compliant.
Bring Your Own Emissions (BYOE)
Bring Your Own Emissions (BYOE)
When using Bring Your Own Emissions (BYOE) for Purchased Electricity data, Plan A cannot automatically calculate emissions for Fuel- and Energy-Related Activities. Therefore, if you choose BYOE for Purchased Electricity, you will also need to upload data for Fuel- and Energy-Related Activities manually.