How does Emvide pricing work?
Nodes = Currency
Emvide uses a canvas-based UI interface to map the environmental impact of products and services. Each canvas uses two types of nodes known as ‘resources’ and ‘processes’ to track and assess this impact. These nodes are the building blocks of pricing in Emvide and act as the currency. The more nodes you deploy, the more credits you use; credits come with your subscription.
Resource Nodes: Represent the materials or components that make up a product. Each resource node can include data such as raw material type, weight, and associated environmental impact factors (LCIA factors). For example, aluminium used in a bike frame or rubber in a tyre would be resource nodes.
Process Nodes: Represent the various steps involved in the production, use, and disposal of a product. Each process node includes data on energy consumption, emissions, and other environmental impacts associated with that process. For example, the welding of a bike frame or the assembly of parts would be process nodes.
How are Credits Consumed?
Credits are used in different ways in Emvide but are mostly consumed with node usage. Below is a detailed overview of how credits are consumed in the platform:
Node Creation (Saved with LCIA Factor)
Anytime a node is created that uses 1 or more LCIA factors. Processed on the save button click.
1 credit per time
Node Amendment (LCIA)
Anytime a node is edited that changes 1 or more LCIA factors. Processed on the save button click.
1 credit per time
Co-Pilot Compose
Anytime a node is created using 1 or more LCIA factors. 1 credit will be used per decomposed activity unit used in the processing. Processed on the save button click.
1 credit per time multiplied by the number of decomposition factors
Co-Pilot Playground Search
Anytime a search is conducted. 1 credit will be used per decomposed activity unit presented in the results. Processed on the co-pilot compose click.
1 credit per time
Report Creation (ISO 14044 LCA)
Anytime an LCA report is created. Processed on the “generate report” click.
5 credits per time
Can you put this in context?
Yes, of course. A good example would be to give a typical product type and how a full assessment could be conducted in Emvide.
For instance, if a product has 30 nodes (20 resources and 10 processes), and 20% of these were reworked over the course of the analysis, with 3 report revisions produced and 5 extra co-pilot checks performed, the credit usage would be calculated as follows:
Initial Node Deployment:
20 Resource Nodes x 1 credit = 20 credits
10 Process Nodes x 1 credit = 10 credits
Reworking Nodes (20% of 30 nodes):
6 Nodes reworked x 1 credit = 6 credits
Report Creation:
3 Reports x 5 credits = 15 credits
Co-Pilot Compose Checks:
5 Checks x 1 credit = 5 credits
Total Credit Usage: 56 credits
Therefore, you would use approximately 56 credits for this piece of work, providing a clear and manageable structure for assessing and managing the environmental impact of your products.
This section outlines how Emvide’s credit-based pricing model operates, offering clarity on how credits are consumed through various activities within the platform. By understanding this, you can better plan and manage your assessments to maximise the value of your subscription.
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