Upon completion of the carbon measurement using Trace software, we issue badges that correspond to the actions undertaken. The following badges are issued by Trace:
Carbon MeasuredThis badge is provided when a company measures its carbon emissions with Trace and meets our Technical Assessment criteria. Carbon emissions are calculated by Trace using its proprietary methodology and based on actual activity data supplied by the customer.
Carbon Measured- Estimate data
This badge is awarded when Scope 1 and/or 2 emissions have been estimated in the absence of activity data such that 20% or more of the total carbon footprint (Scopes 1, 2 & 3) is estimated.
Where necessary, carbon emissions are estimated by Trace based on industry-level or research-backed assumptions (such as kWh/m2 of office space), or the emissions intensity (CO2/FTE or CO2/expenses) of either
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- The prior measurement period of the company, or
- Peer benchmarks from the latest measurement period and adjusted / extrapolated according to the FTE or expenses of the company during the same period.
Carbon Measured- Emissions Offset
This badge is provided to the companies who, after measuring their emissions with Trace wish to voluntarily offset their emissions. Carbon emissions are calculated by Trace using its proprietary methodology and based on data provided by the customer for a previous 12 month period of operation.
The badge displays the scope of the emissions that have been offset for accurate, transparent reporting. Trace customers can choose which Scopes of their emissions boundary to offset. For the customers who choose to offset the entirety of their emissions, a badge displaying ‘Carbon Measured- Offset 100% of Emissions’ is issued.
Carbon Measured- 150% Emissions Offset
This badge is awarded to companies that measure their emissions and voluntarily offset of 150% their emissions with Trace. This allows companies to increase their positive carbon impact beyond their own carbon footprint.
Trace Partner Badge
When a carbon measurement and Technical Assessment is completed by one of our Partners using the Trace platform, a Partner badge will be issued. Our Partner badges follow the same applications as outlined above, but will provide the name of the Partner who completed the measurement.
Every Trace Partner has undergone a Trace-led training course on carbon accounting, and has received a Carbon Accounting Practitioner badge. Trace provides its Partners with regular check-ins, support and feedback. Trace provides the software and training required by Partners to complete measurements for their clients, but does not play an active role in the measurement process conducted by Partners. Trace disclaims any responsibility for the accuracy, robustness or completeness of the carbon measurements made by our Partners or their clients. Partners are solely responsible for the data they input and any calculations or reports generated using our software.
