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Last updated 11 months ago

Understanding Emissions Profiles in Emvide

Emissions profiles form the foundational building blocks for analysing environmental impacts within Emvide. These profiles link specific activities, such as energy consumption or material use, to their corresponding environmental impacts, measured in CO2 equivalents or other relevant indicators.

Video Guide: Navigating Emissions Profiles

For a detailed walkthrough on how to manage emissions profiles in Emvide, please watch below showing you how to:

  • Create new emissions profiles manually.

  • Utilise data from established databases like EcoInvent.

  • Edit or remove existing profiles as your project requirements change.

What is an Emissions Profile?

An emissions profile in Emvide quantifies the environmental impact associated with a unit of activity data—be it kilograms, litres, or kilowatt-hours. These profiles are essential for creating accurate and comprehensive life cycle assessments (LCAs) and can be populated automatically using Emvide’s AI co-pilot or entered manually for custom scenarios.

Managing Emissions Profiles

In the Emvide platform, you can easily add, edit, or delete emissions profiles to tailor the analysis to your specific needs. This flexibility allows you to adapt the platform for various environmental reporting requirements and sustainability goals.

Practical Example: Creating a Profile for UK Electricity

In the video, we demonstrate creating an emissions profile for UK electricity, using government-published greenhouse gas emission factors. Here’s a quick rundown:

  • Profile Name: UK Electricity 2024

  • Greenhouse Gas Factor: 0.207 kg CO2e per kWh

  • Source: UK government's greenhouse gas emissions guidance

This profile helps to calculate the CO2 emissions associated with electricity usage in your LCA projects within the UK context.

Integration with Product Analysis

Emissions profiles are not only about capturing data; they integrate seamlessly with your broader product analyses on Emvide. As shown in the video, once a profile is created, it can be easily applied to various elements within the project canvas, enhancing the granularity and accuracy of your environmental impact assessments.