One Software, All Industries: How CimpactPro Adapts to Different Industrial Needs

What is CimpactPro? How Does It Adapt to Carbon Management in Different Sectors?

Carbon footprint calculation requires different approaches due to the unique dynamics, production processes and activities of each sector. The emission sources of a steel producer are completely different from those of an agribusiness or a healthcare organization. This raises the following important question: Can users from different industries rely on the same carbon management software?

Can a healthcare organization and a steel producer rely on the same software?

The answer to this question is a clear yes. CimpactPro is built on a flexible and reliable infrastructure that can meet all the needs of different sectors. The corporate carbon footprint (Corp) version of the software is based on the IPCC (Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change) guidelines. IPCC is the most reliable internationally recognized reference source and has specifically classified emission factors according to different sectors.

The working mechanism of the software is based on this classification:

• Sectoral Identification: When an organization is defined for the first time, the sector in which it operates (production, energy, agriculture, fisheries, services, etc.) is entered into the system.
• Automatic Factor Assignment: According to this definition, the software automatically assigns the correct IPCC emission factors specific to that sector and uses these factors in the calculations. For example
  • For a steel producer, emission factors related to the "production system" come into play.
  • For an agriculture and livestock company, factors specific to that sector are used.

Thanks to this smart system, the user does not have to worry about "am I using the right emission factor?". The software guarantees data accuracy by providing an accurate and up-to-date calculation infrastructure specific to each sector.

Beyond Data: Analysis According to the Language of Needs

CimpactPro analyzes industries in the "language of needs", not just raw data. This means that the software not only looks at which sector a company is in, but also what kind of services it provides within that sector. Once this detailed categorization is done, the most appropriate emission factors are assigned, thus creating a tailor-made calculation framework for each company.

Conclusion

As a result, CimpactPro, with its structure based on international standards but offering flexibility specific to each sector, enables all organizations, from a healthcare organization to a steel mill, to make an accurate and reliable carbon management in line with their operational realities.