Overview
This guide covers the three steps to process IT inventory data: aligning with client-specific requirements, processing using the E2E module, and reviewing the results.
Key use cases
Processing IT inventory data for a new reporting year
Rebaselining historical data
Handling equipment types not yet in the module
1. Align with client requirements
Before processing, check whether the client has specific requests and validate the raw data.
Common requests:-Custom amortization duration: Not possible. All analyses use the same amortization guidelines to ensure comparability and limit errors.
Equipment type not in the list: Check whether it qualifies as IT equipment (vs. product purchase module) and whether it is worth measuring. If yes, create a ticket to add a new emission factor — expect a one-month delay before availability.Raw data checks:
Confirm all equipment types are in the module's list.
Confirm the date format is correct.
2. Process the data
Automatic processing (E2E module)
Processing is fully automated via the E2E module. No manual categorization required.
Rebaselining
Recalculation can be done automatically. Emission factor values should not change for this module. If there is an issue, re-upload the raw data in the module.
3. Review the data
With the E2E module, data integration into the client's account is automatic — no additional steps required after upload.
FAQs
Can we use a custom amortization duration?
No. All analyses use the same amortization guidelines to ensure comparability across clients and limit errors.
What if an equipment type is missing from the list?
First check whether it belongs in the IT Inventory module or the product purchase module, and whether it is worth measuring. If so, create a ticket to add a new emission factor — allow one month for it to become available.