Release notes September 2024

New import flow for emission factors in any dataset

We have introduced a powerful new Import flow, which supports the use of emission factors from any dataset on the system – even custom factors!

Emission Factor Reference field

To facilitate this we have added a new field, Emission Factor Reference. This unique identifier ensures that an exact emission factor can be specified, making it easier to search, filter, and import data.

You can find the Emission Factor Reference field on the factors in the Emission Factor Library and in the Inventory on the lines where the factor is applied.

Import Flow update

In the first step of the Import flow you will now need to select an option for the desired Factor Mapping method. The field includes the following options: 

• By Keyword and Detail: The flow you’re familiar with, where keywords and details are used to match the appropriate factor. Only factors from your default datasets can be applied during this flow.
• By Factor Reference: The new flow which uses the Emission Factor Reference for mapping. Note that if an unrecognized reference is provided, no manual assignment will be possible.
• Create New Factors: Select this option if you previously used “Custom” in the Activity Category field. It allows you to import Inventory entries and create new custom factors directly from the values provided.

Note that factors assigned using a reference will not automatically update if a new version of the dataset is released.