There are 5 Investment calculation methods currently available to calculate Investment emissions.
Motor vehicle loans: Fuel consumption allows you to calculate emissions released by vehicles your company has financed. You will need data on the fuel consumption of these vehicles. This is the recommended calculation method.
Motor vehicle loans: Average fuel consumption and distance driven allows you to calculate emissions released by vehicles your company has financed. You will need data on the average fuel consumption of these vehicles. As well as the fuel type and distance travelled during the data period.
Economic activity method can be used to calculate emissions associated with loans and investments. To apply this calculation method, you will need data on the investment's asset class, the revenue reported by the investee, and the investee's industry. You will also need data on the outstanding amount, EVIC, and total equity and debt related to the investment or loan.
Reported emissions method can be used to calculate emissions associated with loans and investments. To apply this calculation method, you will need data on the investment's asset class and the investees reported emissions. You will also need data on the outstanding amount, EVIC, and total equity and debt related to the investment or loan.
Bring Your Own Emissions (BYOE) allows you to upload your own pre-calculated emissions to the Plan A platform.
Our calculation methods are listed from most accurate to least accurate. We recommend calculation methods based on their accuracy, but ultimately, you should choose a calculation method that fits the data you have access to.
For more information on how to choose a calculation method, read the Choose a Calculation Method article.