Streamlining Greenhouse Gas Reporting.
The Challenge of Emissions Data Management
Managing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions data is a complex and time-consuming process for energy companies. Many operators rely on fragmented systems, outdated spreadsheets, and manual reporting processes, increasing the risk of errors, inefficiencies, and non-compliance with regulations such as the National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting Scheme (NGERS) in Australia, US Environment Protection Agency (EPA) in the United States of America, and GHG Reporting Program (GHGRP) in Canada. Without real-time insights, companies struggle to optimise emissions and meet sustainability targets effectively.
A Smarter Solution: CarbonOptics’ Comprehensive Emissions Management Solution on EnergySys
Elite Energy’s JV, CarbonOptics, in partnership with EnergySys, has developed a cutting-edge, multi-framework compliant solution to automate emissions data tracking and reporting. Built on the EnergySys Cloud Platform, this solution eliminates data silos, improves transparency, and ensures seamless compliance with global regulations.
How Spreadsheet Logic Enhances Emissions Data Management
EnergySys utilises spreadsheet logic to provide a familiar yet powerful environment for emissions tracking in contrast to black box systems that reply on complex programming languages. By using standard spreadsheet formulas and functions, operators can maintain the application including its configuration and calculations, as well as automate complex reporting tasks. This approach reduces reliance on IT teams and allows businesses to adapt to new regulations without extensive reconfiguration.
Reducing Reporting Time and Improving Accuracy
Traditionally, compiling, validating, and submitting emissions reports can take weeks, delaying crucial decision-making. With EnergySys and CarbonOptics’s Comprehensive Emissions Management Solution, emissions related data is captured, processed, and reported in real time. Automated workflows significantly cut down reporting cycles, minimising the risk of errors and ensuring compliance with evolving environmental regulations.
The Importance of Real-Time Data for Emissions Reporting.
Emissions tracking is essential for effective environmental management. The application in the EnergySys platform is designed to automatically calculate emissions and other crucial metrics such as emission intensity (emission per unit of production), providing instant insights that allow operators to respond proactively to potential issues. Real-time analytics also enable better forecasting, helping companies reduce their carbon footprint and optimise operational efficiency.
The Risks of Managing Emissions Data in Separate Systems.
- Inaccurate Data – Disconnected systems increase the likelihood of errors and misreporting.
- Data Loss – Lack of integration can result in missing or incomplete records.
- Lack of Coherence – Disparate systems make it difficult to consolidate and audit emissions reports effectively.
By integrating emissions tracking within EnergySys, companies can maintain data integrity, improve auditability, and streamline compliance processes.
Overcoming Key Pain Points with an Integrated Approach.
Our Greenhouse Gas solution, powered by the EnergySys Cloud Platform, is designed to eliminate these challenges. By combining our deep industry expertise with EnergySys’ powerful low-code technology, we provide a fully configurable, automated emissions tracking solution that ensures compliance with global and regional regulations.
- Eliminating Data Silos – Centralised emissions data ensures consistency and reliability.
- Reducing Manual Errors – Automated processes minimise human errors in reporting.
- Accelerating Reporting Cycles – Real-time data collection and processing reduce reporting delays.
- Enhancing Integration – Seamless connectivity with data historians, ERP, SCADA, and operational systems.
- Simplifying Audits – Structured, validated data facilitates third-party verification and compliance checks.
- Scalability for Future Regulations – The flexible cloud-based platform supports evolving sustainability initiatives.
A Future-Proof Emissions Management Solution
The collaboration between Elite Energy, CarbonOptics and EnergySys delivers a robust, scalable, and future-proof solution for GHG emissions tracking. By leveraging the power of cloud technology, real-time analytics, and spreadsheet-driven logic, companies can simplify compliance, improve reporting efficiency, and take control of their sustainability goals.
With increasing regulatory scrutiny and the push for net-zero emissions, now is the time to modernise emissions data management. Discover how EnergySys and Elite Energy can help your organisation stay ahead in an evolving energy landscape.
Author: Fabio Terzini, Lead Engineer at Elite Energy and CTO of CarbonOptics
