The way Plan A calculates Downstream Leased Assets emissions depends on the calculation method you select when uploading your data.
⚠️ We currently support calculating emissions from rented or leased combustion-based and electric vehicles which may not cover your downstream leased assets emissions to the full extent. This is reflected in the calculation methods available.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption
This calculation method entails multiplying the electricity/fuel consumption (per specific fuel type) by an applicable emission factor corresponding to electricity or fuel type, timeframe, and location (country where the electricity/fuel is used/combusted).
Within this scope category, tank-to-wheel and well-to-tank emissions are calculated.
Similarly, for vehicles that use electricity as an energy source, Plan A accounts for emissions from both energy production and generation.
This calculation methodology adheres to the Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Protocol.
Average fuel consumption | Distance driven
Average fuel consumption | Distance driven
This calculation method entails multiplying the average electricity/fuel consumption (also referred to as vehicle efficiency) by the distance travelled and the emission factors relevant to electricity or the specific fuel type, timeframe, and location (country where the electricity/fuel is used/burned).
In this calculation method, tank-to-wheel and well-to-tank emissions are calculated for each fuel type.
Similarly, for vehicles that use electricity as an energy source, Plan A accounts for emissions from both energy production and generation.
This calculation methodology adheres to the Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Protocol.
Distance and mass transported
Distance and mass transported
The calculation method entails multiplying the distance travelled by the mass of the good transported and applying emission factors relevant to the specified vehicle, timeframe, and location (country where the transportation starts/ takes place). Within this scope category, the emission factor encompasses emissions from the moment energy is consumed upon entering the engine to the point where it is converted into kinetic energy by the vehicle wheel (tank-to-wheel emissions).
Similarly, Plan A accounts for emissions from both energy production and generation for vehicles that use electricity as an energy source.
The calculation methodology adheres to the Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Protocol.
Distance
Distance
The calculation method entails multiplying the distance travelled by the emission factors associated with the chosen vehicle and fuel type, timeframe, and location (country where the fuel is used/combusted). Within this scope category, the emission factor encompasses well-to-wheel emissions, meaning both tank-to-wheel emissions and well-to-tank emissions. Furthermore, the calculation method automatically employs the location-based approach for emissions from electric vehicles, which involves utilising emission factors that represent the average emissions from energy generation within the specified location and time frame.
The calculation methodology adheres to the Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Protocol.
Bring Your Own Emissions
Bring Your Own Emissions
Bring Your Own Emissions allows you to upload your own pre-calculated emissions to the Plan A platform. For more information, see here.