Getting Started

Congratulations! You’ve decided to begin your carbon journey. Knowing where to start can feel daunting, but understanding the basics is a great first step. As you begin this journey, read up on the ABCs of Scope 1, 2, and 3, get help making the business case for tracking emissions, and explore tips for building your first carbon inventory. Click through the resources to get started.

Dive into Scope 1, 2, 3

The terms “Scope 1, 2, and 3” are used frequently in the world of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and measurement, but what does each entail? Get a breakdown of the three scopes, including a look at some of the most important categories of Scope 3 emissions, as defined by the GHG Protocol.

Make the Business Case

Tracking carbon emissions has become a necessity for companies looking to succeed in today’s landscape. Need help making the business case to get started in your organization? Read through the four key reasons why companies are—and should—prioritize carbon data management.

Building Your Carbon Inventory

A good first step in measuring carbon emissions is putting together a carbon inventory—a collection of data that can be used to calculate emissions and establish an accurate baseline. For companies using a carbon calculator to streamline the process, here’s a breakdown of the data needed and tips for sourcing the information.

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Getting Started with Carbon Reporting

Understanding your company’s carbon footprint is essential for long-term business resilience, brand trust, and compliance. Whether you’re reporting to investors, customers, or working on your sustainability goals, knowing where to begin can feel overwhelming. This webinar explores practical tips and insights for companies at the starting line and walk through how companies can use the Novata platform to build a carbon inventory.

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The Pathway to Decarbonization for Public and Private Companies

Mark Fischel, Head of Product at Novata, and sustainability leader Mark Kroese sit down with the Sustainable Finance Podcast. Listen as they explore the basics of measuring carbon emissions, market changes, and considerations for choosing a carbon measurement software.

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01 Getting Started

We're new to carbon accounting and need to understand the basics.

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In today's landscape, effectively managing carbon emissions data is imperative for investment firms and private companies to get ahead. Carbon accounting can seem complex, but the right tools can help streamline the process.

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02 Beyond the Baseline

We’ve initiated some measures but need to optimize our processes.

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03 Setting Targets

We’ve collected data and are ready to set science-aligned targets.

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