Carbon Footprint and Emissions Reporting

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Governance and Compliance

Asheville Consulting Group & EmissionsTracker align your data with local and international reporting standards.

Compliant with State and Federal Government Policy

State and National Climate Change Reduction Policies

Reducing emissions by 30% on 2005 emissions data by 2030 

International Emissions Reporting Standards

Asheville Consulting Group (ACG) utilises internationally recognised environmental reporting standards and requirements ensuring comparative and consistent emissions data. 

Internationally Recognised Reporting Requirements:

NGERS: The National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting (Australia)

ISSB: International Sustainability Standards Board

GRI Standards: Global Reporting Initiatives

SBTi’s: Science-Based Target Initiatives (1.5c)

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EmissionsTracker

Identify relative Scope 1,2 & 3 emissions categories relative to the school

Collect your emissions data on responsive, clean and simple forms, using Laptops, PCs or iPads.

The Process

Enhance your Strategy and Initiatives based on your empirical data. Monitor your yearly targets and initiatives

Analyse your carbon footprint and targets in your dashboard.

The Architecture

Solution Architecture

  • Data retained onshore (Melbourne Data Centre)

  • Highly scalable, supporting Schools and Business

  • Azure: Microsoft Security & Encryption

  • API’s connection

  • iPad, touchscreen friendly

  • Secure Login process

Use EmissionsTracker for Return on Investment

Use EmissionsTracker to identify, record, monitor, and develop strategy to reduce emissions and costs.

EmissionsTracker captures all relevant activities within your business and calculates the emissions produced in the form of tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent (t-CO2e). This provides an overall and comparable carbon footprint for your business. The reporting will highlight areas of waste or opportunities to reduce operational costs.

Establish baseline of environmental activities for the business
Energy, Waste, Recycling

Data collection Inventory & Report (Past 1+ years consumption)

GHG Calculations & Modelling

(Convert to International standards)

Communications, Targets & Statement

Service Stations

Office

Education

Factory

Warehouse

BUSINESS ACTIVITIES

WASTE

RECYCLING

Costs

✅Online, secure

✅Simple data collection

✅Reporting & monitoring tool

✅International standards

Set and track your sustainability initiatives

Data Collection

✅Online, Simple and Intuitive

✅Accessible and Agnostic: Users can access and input data from any location with an internet connection with multiple devices (PC, Laptop, iPad).

✅Real-Time Data: Real-time data entry and analysis, attach photos, enabling immediate insights and decision-making based on the latest information.

✅Data Integrity: The use of validation rules and formulas ensures that the data collected is consistent and accurate.

✅Scalability: EmissionsTracker is cloud based and can be easily scaled to accommodate all schools and businesses with data and images.

Benefits of EmissionsTracker

Tangible Benefits

Resource Optimization: Data-driven insights can guide resource allocation, for example, deciding when and if  to invest in solar and batteries, water tanks, digital transformation.

Cost Savings: Identifying areas of high energy consumption can lead to effective interventions, reducing utility bills, create new revenue streams.

Funding Opportunities: A proven track record in sustainability can make schools more eligible for grants and funding related to environmental initiatives.

Waste Reduction: Effective waste management can reduce disposal costs.

Detailed Dashboard with targets, KPI’s and benchmarking to drive competition to reduce emissions.

Intangible Benefits

Educational Value: Integrating emissions data into the curriculum can offer real-world learning experiences for students they take with them for life.

Community Leadership and Engagement: Transparent emissions reporting not only boosts the school's reputation but also serves as a catalyst for community-wide sustainability efforts.

Reputation: Schools that actively manage and reduce their carbon footprint can become leaders in sustainability, enhancing their public image.

Student and Staff Morale: Being part of a proactive sustainability effort can increase the sense of pride and belonging among students and staff.

Future-Proofing and Regulatory Preparedness: Early adoption of emissions tracking not only prepares schools for potential future regulations but also positions them as leaders in sustainability.