Greenhouse-gas accounting · Core

Activity data

Also called: source activity data

ELI5

Quantitative information about energy, fuel, travel, production or another emissions-generating activity.

Used in conversation

“Which standard and reporting period govern activity data?”

Pitch context

You will see “Activity data” in sustainability reports, impact decks, climate plans and assurance materials when the discussion reaches greenhouse-gas accounting.

Why it matters: In greenhouse-gas accounting, the reporting boundary, method, period and evidence can materially change the claim.

Caution

State the reporting boundary, method, period and evidence; standards, regulation and assurance requirements vary.

Sources & evidence · 3

Direct term-level sources and supporting source families.