https://help.carbon-view.com/ 2026-04-19T10:42:19+00:00 https://help.carbon-view.com/ https://help.carbon-view.com/lib/tpl/dokuwiki/images/favicon.ico text/html 2020-09-25T09:53:56+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://help.carbon-view.com/doku.php?id=assign_assets&rev=1601027636&do=diff Assign Users to Assets Overview * Both the “Assign Users to Sources” and “Assign Users to Assets” section deals specifically with enabling Structured Users to access specific entities, emission sources and assets for entering data against. text/html 2020-09-25T09:53:56+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://help.carbon-view.com/doku.php?id=assign_users&rev=1601027636&do=diff Assign Users to Sources Overview * Both the “Assign Users to Sources” and “Assign Users to Assets” section deals specifically with enabling Structured Users to access specific entities, emission sources and assets for entering data against. text/html 2020-09-25T09:53:56+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://help.carbon-view.com/doku.php?id=bill_integration&rev=1601027636&do=diff Manage Bill Integration Overview * Bill Integration Process: a process allowing users to upload emission data by sending billing invoices to our mailbox. Bill must be attached to the email in PDF or CSV format. * Admin Users have the ability to set the settings for Bill Integration Process. text/html 2020-09-25T09:53:56+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://help.carbon-view.com/doku.php?id=carbonview_help_wiki&rev=1601027636&do=diff Help Main Menu 1. Admin Menu 1.1. Setup 1.1.1 Manage Entities (Organisational Hierarchy) 1.1.2 Manage Assets 1.1.3 Manage Business Measures 1.1.4 Bulk Insert 1.1.5 Manage Bill Integrate 1.2 Users 1.2.1 Manage Users 1.2.2 Manage Accounts 1.2.3 Assign Users to Sources 1.2.4 Assign Users to Assets 1.3 Emission Source Profile 1.3.1 GHG Protocol Scopes 1, 2 and 3 1.3.2 Emission Source Profile 1.3.3 Assigning Emission Sources to Entities and Assets 1.4 Reduction Strategies 1.4.1 Man… text/html 2020-09-25T09:53:56+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://help.carbon-view.com/doku.php?id=cf_by_asset_report&rev=1601027636&do=diff Emissions by Asset Description * This report will displays data as a stacked column graph and allows the user to present results by entity, emission source and group by asset name. * The results can be displayed by year, quarter or month. * text/html 2020-09-25T09:53:56+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://help.carbon-view.com/doku.php?id=cf_by_entity_report&rev=1601027636&do=diff Carbon Footprint by Entity Report Description * A tabular report which displays total Consumption Usage, Carbon Emissions (t CO2-e) and total Energy (TJ) for the reporting period selected, broken down by Entity and Emission Source. * All data values have been pro-rated based on the report period. text/html 2020-09-25T09:53:56+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://help.carbon-view.com/doku.php?id=cf_by_profile_report&rev=1601027636&do=diff Carbon Footprint by Full Emission Profile Report Description * A tabular report which displays total Consumption Usage and Carbon Emissions (t CO2-e) for the reporting period selected, broken down by GHG Protocol Scope and Emission Source. (This is a simplified version of the Carbon Footprint by Scope report). text/html 2020-09-25T09:53:56+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://help.carbon-view.com/doku.php?id=cf_by_scope_report&rev=1601027636&do=diff Carbon Footprint by Scope Report Description * A tabular report which displays total Consumption Usage and Carbon Emissions (t CO2-e) broken down by the 6 Greenhouse Gases for the reporting period selected, broken down by GHG Protocol Scope and Emission Source. text/html 2020-09-25T09:53:56+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://help.carbon-view.com/doku.php?id=data_template&rev=1601027636&do=diff Manage Data Template Overview * This section enables Administrator users to customise the CSV template used by everyone in the organisation to upload bulk data. * Administrator users can add/remove fields from the CSV template * Administrator users can reorder the position of the fields in the CSV template text/html 2020-09-25T09:53:56+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://help.carbon-view.com/doku.php?id=data_val_report&rev=1601027636&do=diff Data Validation Report Description * This is a tabular report which enables users to see how their current data compares to a previous period. e.g. if their diesel consumption is 75% larger than last year and this isn't expected based on site activity, they can investigate whether the data is accurate. text/html 2020-09-25T09:53:56+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://help.carbon-view.com/doku.php?id=em_by_entity_report&rev=1601027636&do=diff Emissions by Entity or Metric Report Description * This is a popular report because of its flexibility and easy configuration. * This report will displays data as a stacked column graph and allows the user to present results by entity, metric (emission source), emission profile group or entity-business-number. text/html 2020-09-25T09:53:56+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://help.carbon-view.com/doku.php?id=emission_data&rev=1601027636&do=diff Managing Emission Data Overview * This section allows you to manually enter/edit data. * Users will only be able to enter data against the entities they have access to. * Emission sources need to have been assigned to entities for them to appear in the Emission Source dropdown field. text/html 2020-09-25T09:53:56+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://help.carbon-view.com/doku.php?id=emission_profile&rev=1601027636&do=diff Emission Source Profile Overview * The Emission Profile is a place where companies can identify all the relevant emission sources and relevant standards to be used to capture and report against to prepare their carbon footprint. * The Emission profile provides a structured way to repeatedly capturing emissions data for an organization with a distributed set of users and/or offices. text/html 2020-09-25T09:53:56+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://help.carbon-view.com/doku.php?id=emission_source&rev=1601027636&do=diff Standard Emission Sources Overview Creating or Updating an Emission Source text/html 2020-09-25T09:53:56+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://help.carbon-view.com/doku.php?id=faq&rev=1601027636&do=diff Frequently Asked Questions Account Configuration I need to add a new site. How do I do this? Admin users have the ability to add new sites/entities/facilities (e.g. Head Office building) to the organisation's existing hierarchy. To add a new site, follow the steps in the Manage Entity section here: text/html 2020-09-25T09:53:56+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://help.carbon-view.com/doku.php?id=favorite_report&rev=1601027636&do=diff Favorite Report Description * This is a feature allows the user to configure a report using a standard report and save the configuration for easy reuse. * The favourite report allows users to choose a calendar period that will be used each time, eg previous month. text/html 2020-09-25T09:53:56+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://help.carbon-view.com/doku.php?id=list_of_contribution_units&rev=1601027636&do=diff List of Contribution Units (Units of Measure) The following are units of measure that data file upload supports. Note: Units of measure must be capitalized for the data upload to be successful. GIGA_JOULES CUBIC_METERS KILO_GRAMS POUNDS GALLONS text/html 2020-09-25T09:53:56+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://help.carbon-view.com/doku.php?id=list_of_countries&rev=1601027636&do=diff List of Countries The following are countries that data file upload supports: Note: Country must be capitalized for the data upload to be successful. ALBANIA = Albania ALGERIA = Algeria ANGOLA = Angola ARGENTINA = Argentina ARMENIA = Armenia text/html 2020-09-25T09:53:56+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://help.carbon-view.com/doku.php?id=list_of_currencies&rev=1601027636&do=diff List of Currencies The following are currencies that data file upload supports. Note: Currency must be capitalized for the data upload to be successful. US_DOLLAR AUSTRALIAN_DOLLAR EURO CANADIAN_DOLLAR GBP_POUNDS YUAN_RENMINBI HONGKONG_DOLLAR text/html 2020-09-25T09:53:56+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://help.carbon-view.com/doku.php?id=manage_abatements&rev=1601027636&do=diff Manage Abatements Overview * CarbonView allows users to model abatement (or carbon reduction) projects and compare them from a financial and emissions reduction perspective. * This helps companies choose the right project to implement. * Once a project has been implemented, the application helps users track project performance against stated project objectives. text/html 2020-09-25T09:53:56+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://help.carbon-view.com/doku.php?id=manage_accounts&rev=1601027636&do=diff Manage Accounts Overview * Accounts in CarbonView are used to represent groupings of entities. e.g. An individual business unit or a collection of entities that are similar. * The purpose of Accounts is to enable Restricted Users to only have access to the entities designated within an Account that they have been assigned to. text/html 2020-09-25T09:53:56+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://help.carbon-view.com/doku.php?id=manage_assets_main&rev=1601027636&do=diff Manage Assets Overview * Assets in CarbonView are used to represent individual pieces of plant & equipment that are associated with entities. (e.g. An electricity meter, individual vehicle level, individual printer) * Assets are setup in CarbonView's Asset Register and assigned to Entities in the Manage Entity section. text/html 2020-09-25T09:53:56+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://help.carbon-view.com/doku.php?id=manage_bulkinsert&rev=1601027636&do=diff Bulk Insert Overview * This is useful to insert multi Entities/Assets, create a hierarchy of entities and relationship of asset and entities. * Admin users can be uploaded. Adding & Updating Entites Admin users navigate to Admin menu > Setup > Bulk Insert text/html 2020-09-25T09:53:56+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://help.carbon-view.com/doku.php?id=manage_businessmeasures&rev=1601027636&do=diff Manage Business Measures Overview * Business Measures in CarbonView are used to represent characteristics of an entity which can be used to normalise consumption and emission data by. (e.g. Distance Traveled (KM), Units Produced, Building Area, Revenue) text/html 2020-09-25T09:53:56+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://help.carbon-view.com/doku.php?id=manage_entities&rev=1601027636&do=diff Manage Entities Overview * Entities in CarbonView are used to reflect organization's hierarchy and its reporting structure. * Parent or corporate level entity is represented by a root entity. * Admin users create sub entities under the root entity to reflect organization's set up. text/html 2020-09-25T09:53:56+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://help.carbon-view.com/doku.php?id=manage_offsets&rev=1601027636&do=diff Manage Offsets Overview * Companies can purchase carbon offsets as part of their carbon emission reduction strategy and create a register of them here in CarbonView. * CarbonView can then provide custom reports to show the Net Carbon Emissions as a result of their offsets. text/html 2020-09-25T09:53:56+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://help.carbon-view.com/doku.php?id=manage_users&rev=1601027636&do=diff Manage Users Types of Users CarbonView supports 6 different roles that users can be assigned to: * Administrative * Open * Structured * Restricted * Audit * Restricted Audit Administrative Role * Administrative user performs tasks like creating and managing other users, assets, entity profile, and emission source profile. text/html 2020-09-25T09:53:56+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://help.carbon-view.com/doku.php?id=moving_average_report&rev=1601027636&do=diff Moving Average Report Description * This report is a line graph which displays the overall data trend against than the month-to-month totals for a 12 month period. * The Moving Average line is calculated by totaling the previous 12 months pro-rated data divided by 12. e.g. the value for April 2015 is calculated by summing the totals from May 2014 - April 2015 and dividing by 12. text/html 2020-09-25T09:53:56+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://help.carbon-view.com/doku.php?id=reports_overview&rev=1601027636&do=diff Reports > Overview * CarbonView has a variety of reports ready for use. * Reports only display data for the entities that a user has access to. i.e. Restricted Users will only see data for the entities within their Account. * Reports can be scheduled to be emailed to users. This can be done by Admin users within the Admin menu. text/html 2020-09-25T09:53:56+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://help.carbon-view.com/doku.php?id=scheduled_report&rev=1601027636&do=diff Scheduled Report Description * This feature allows users to schedule a report with a preselected calendar range to be regularly emailed automatically. Parameters * Scheduled Report Name: User assigns a name. * Report: User can choose one of our standard reports or a favourite report. text/html 2020-09-25T09:53:56+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://help.carbon-view.com/doku.php?id=scopes_overview&rev=1601027636&do=diff Greenhouse Gas Scopes 1, 2 & 3 Overview The Global Greenhouse Gas Protocol defines direct and indirect emissions as follows: * Direct GHG emissions are emissions from sources that are owned or controlled by the reporting entity. * Indirect GHG emissions are emissions that are a consequence of the activities of the reporting entity, but occur at sources owned or controlled by another entity. text/html 2020-09-25T09:53:56+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://help.carbon-view.com/doku.php?id=start&rev=1601027636&do=diff Welcome to CarbonView Help CarbonView Help Wiki provides information for users to successfully understand the concepts and navigate the system. Go to Help Documentation Frequently Asked Questions Go to Frequently Asked Questions Customer Support In addition to this Help Wiki, our Customer Support Team is here to help in any way we can. If you have any questions, suggestions or issues, please contact our Customer Support Team. text/html 2020-09-25T09:53:56+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://help.carbon-view.com/doku.php?id=top_10_contributions_report&rev=1601027636&do=diff Top 10 Contributors Report Description * This report is similar to the Top 10 Entities and Top 10 Emission Sources graphs. It is a bar graph that shows the Top 10 Contributors. * This report is only useful if data is entered with a Bill/Invoice (or text/html 2020-09-25T09:53:56+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://help.carbon-view.com/doku.php?id=top_10_entities_report&rev=1601027636&do=diff Top 10 Entities Report Description * This report is a bar graph that shows the Top 10 Entities data, stacked by Emission Source (i.e. Metric) * Only 1 year of data is displayed at a time, this can be either a Calendar Year or Financial Year. text/html 2020-09-25T09:53:56+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://help.carbon-view.com/doku.php?id=top_10_sources_report&rev=1601027636&do=diff Top 10 Emission Profile Sources Report Description * This report is a bar graph that shows the Top 10 Emission Sources data, stacked by Entity. * Only 1 year of data is displayed at a time, this can be either a Calendar Year or Financial Year. text/html 2020-09-25T09:53:56+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://help.carbon-view.com/doku.php?id=translations&rev=1601027636&do=diff Manage Translations Overview * Admin Users have the ability to add languages or labels to translate CarbonView into the language of their choice. * Multiple translations can be set up for an organisation in CarbonView. * Translations can then be assigned to individual Users (in the Manage Users section) so that users around the world can use CarbonView in their language of choice. text/html 2020-09-25T09:53:56+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://help.carbon-view.com/doku.php?id=upload_data&rev=1601027636&do=diff Manage Upload Data Overview * This section allows you to upload multiple rows of data using a CSV spreadsheet. * The CSV spreadsheet must be in the specific format set up for your organisation. * Admin Users can add fields, customise and download the organisation's CSV template in the text/html 2020-09-25T09:53:56+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://help.carbon-view.com/doku.php?id=wiki_overview&rev=1601027636&do=diff Entities Overview Adding Entities Add Entity This feature allows you to add child entities to existing entities. Creating Entity: The Create Entity page allows you to enter information associated with the entity that is about to be created. Required fields are marked with asterisks (*). Make sure that you provide the required information; otherwise, the system will not allow you to proceed.