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Carbon accounting examples

Examples make the method concrete: one activity record, one factor, one calculation, one review note.

Quick answer

Common examples include purchased electricity for Scope 2, natural gas boilers for Scope 1, diesel fleet fuel for Scope 1, and optional business travel categories for broader reporting.

Electricity example

A monthly electricity bill provides kWh. The report applies the appropriate location-based or market-based factor and records the factor source.

  • Activity data: 18,200 kWh from the April facility bill.
  • Scope: Scope 2 purchased electricity.
  • Review note: confirm facility boundary and renewable tariff documentation.

Fuel example

A fleet fuel card export gives liters or gallons. The report converts fuel volume into Scope 1 mobile combustion emissions.

  • Activity data: diesel volume by vehicle or depot.
  • Scope: Scope 1 direct combustion.
  • Review note: remove duplicate card transactions and non-business purchases.

Reduction example

Good reduction advice points to a specific operational change, not a vague sustainability slogan.

  • Shift a high-consumption facility to a documented renewable electricity contract.
  • Replace diesel routes with consolidated delivery windows.
  • Set a rail-first rule for short trips where travel time remains practical.

Turn guidance into a carbon accounting report

Upload electricity bills, fuel records, and travel data; review Scope 1 and 2 calculations; then export a PDF pack your team can inspect before disclosure.

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