Custom Emission Factors (LCA / EPD)
Last updated: 10 April 2026
This feature enables businesses to upload supplier-specific Life Cycle Assessments (LCAs) or Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) rather than relying on generic database averages.
Prerequisites
- Supplier evidence documents (LCA reports or EPD certificates)
- Calculated emission intensity values
- Existing entries in the Carbon Ledger to modify associated factors
Key Functions
Upload Granular Data
Incorporate specialised EPDs and LCAs for high-impact materials and demonstrate the actual decarbonisation efforts of your specific suppliers.
Apply Via Audit Page
Select individual ledger entries or use bulk selection with filters to assign custom factors to multiple supplier transactions simultaneously.
Automated Updates
The system refreshes dashboards instantly and maintains timestamped edit logs for full transparency.
Interface Elements
| Element | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Edit Emission Factor | Button within ledger to change factors |
| Source File Name | Link to view original evidence document |
| Bulk Select | Checkbox in table headers for multi-selection |
Expected Outcomes
Custom factors shift your inventory from generalised estimates to primary data, improving AI Confidence scores and providing a more accurate supply chain representation.