Whether you want to see improvements year-over-year or identify trends, this feature provides side-by-side insights within your dashboard.
Introduction
Emitwise allows you to easily compare your current emissions data to past periods. Whether you want to see improvements year-over-year or identify trends, this feature provides side-by-side insights within your dashboard.
Step-by-Step Guide
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Open Emissions Overview
- Select Analyse > Emissions Overview.
- Make sure your desired start date and end date are set.
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Locate the “Compare” Option
- In the top toolbar, look for a Compare dropdown.
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Choose Your Comparison
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By Date Range: Pick the previous year or another relevant period to compare side by side. Make sure the selected time period is not longer than a year.
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By Electricity Method: Compare location-based vs. market-based to see how sourcing affects your totals.
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Supplier-Specific Data: Include or exclude supplier emission factors to see the difference they make.
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Review Comparison Visuals
- Once you apply the comparison, the dashboard typically updates with side-by-side bars or additional lines on a time series chart.
- Hover over each bar/line segment to see numeric differences.
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Refine Your Comparison
- Adjust filters or date ranges if needed.
- For instance, if you only want to compare Scope 1 emissions year-to-year, add a Scope = 1 filter before selecting Compare.
Common Issues/Tips
- Tip: Keep notes on what’s changed between years (e.g., expansions, acquisitions) so you can interpret the data with context.
Conclusion
You’ve now compared your emissions data to previous years (or different methods), gaining valuable historical context. This helps track progress, highlight successes, or pinpoint areas needing more focus.