Lack of Data is No Obstacle: How CimpactPro Makes Calculating Alternative Ways Possible

Lack of Data is Not a Problem with CimpactPro: Carbon Calculation with Alternative Methods

Carbon footprinting is a sensitive process that requires detailed and accurate data collection. However, it may not always be possible to access data in the desired detail, especially for companies that are new to this journey or whose data collection infrastructure is not yet fully established. So, does the calculation process have to stop completely in the absence of data? How does CimpactPro offer smart alternatives to this challenge and empower the user?

How to Direct the User to Alternative Options in Case of Lack of Data?

In order to create a detailed corporate or product carbon footprint report, it is ideal if the data is healthy, accurate and traceable. However, in practice, it is quite common to encounter significant data gaps, especially in companies that are new to this business.

In this case, instead of saying "no data, no calculation", CimpactPro provides the user with different calculation alternatives.

• Alternative Methods: If a user is unable to provide the first type of data suggested for a particular activity (e.g., specific fuel bill data), the system suggests that they try a second alternative, where they can calculate more generally or with a different approach (e.g., expenditure-based data or sector averages).
• User Empowerment: This approach encourages the user to make the best use of the data available to them, rather than stopping the calculation process altogether. By experimenting with different methods, the user can complete the footprint calculation despite its shortcomings and end the process in a useful way. This shows that CimpactPro empowers the user with smart alternatives, rather than offering only one path.

Is Making the Right Visible as Important as Preventing the Wrong?

Yes, ensuring that the user can clearly see the "truth" is as critical to the user experience as preventing incorrect data entry. However, "seeing the truth" in carbon footprinting does not only mean entering error-free data. It also means being able to accurately identify which emission sources have the greatest impact.

As a user gains experience over time, they can intuit which data is more critical. However, CimpactPro does not wait for this experience and guides the user with detailed graphs and analysis. The platform visualizes the calculation results, making it easy to understand which activities or which energy sources cause the highest emissions. In this way, the user not only sees a number, but also clearly understands where they should focus their improvement efforts. This is one of the most effective ways to "make the truth visible" and enriches the user experience.