GHG Inventory Tool Questionnaire

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Please provide us with an update on the tools you use or provide for national Greenhouse Gas inventory planning, data gathering, compilation, checking and reporting. National greenhouse gas inventories play a pivotal role in the Enhanced Transparency Framework (ETF) under the Paris Agreement. Even though various sector-specific tools with a broad range of functionalities are available globally it has been difficult to understand what tools are available and their applications. There is currently no centralized source of information on the advantages and weaknesses and applicability of these tools, or guidance for the necessary skills and services in countries.

With your help we aim to begin to centralize and consolidate information on GHG inventory and projection tools. If you leave contact details we can also start to establish a community around the use of these tools. This questionnaire is designed to assess the tools you have experience with by capturing your thoughts on functionalities, ease of use, strengths, preferences, and suggestions regarding the tools. It will take approximately 5 minutes to complete. We encourage you to share your knowledge of tools and to share this questionnaire with others. We hope to repay you by sharing our analysis with you and by seeding a forum for inventory compilers and tool providers to collaborate, save time and improve the quality of inventories and data for decision makers.

We would greatly appreciate it if you could provide feedback by the the end of January. Many thanks in advance for your time and valuable input! Your participation is crucial in shaping our understanding and advancing the effectiveness of GHG inventory tools!

Please note: If you are providing information on multiple tools, kindly submit additional questionnaire responses.

Best regards,

Justin Goodwin - representing Aether, UNEP-CCC, ICAT and all the wonderful inventory compilers around the world

What is your full name? *

What is your current position? *

What is your email address?

1. Are you a tool user and/or provider?
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Tool User

Tool Provider

Both

2. Please enter the name of the tool for which you are providing feedback on.

If you want to tell us about more than one tool please submit another response after submitting this one.

3a. Please select the GHG inventory sector, categories or cross cutting functions for which the tool is intended.
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Energy

Road Transport

Air Transport

Shipping

Industrial Processes and Product Use

Non-F-gases

F-Gases

Agriculture

Land Use, Land Use Change and Forestry

Waste

Solid Waste

Wastewater treatment and discharge

Inventory planning

Inventory data collection from stakeholders

Uncertainty analysis

Key Category Analysis

QA/QC inventory systems

Aggregation and Reporting

Emissions and/or removals projections

Other:

Required

3b. Please provide information on specific subcategories or specialisms of the tool if you would like to.

4. Please select the gases and pollutants covered by the tool. If it includes air pollutants, please add these to 'Other'.

Carbon Dioxide (CO2)

Methane (CH4)

Nitrous Oxide (N2O)

Hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs)

Perfluorocarbons (PFCs)

Sulfur Hexafluoride (SF6)

Other:

5. Please select all applicable methodologies that the tool incorporates.

Tier 1 from the 2006 IPCC Guidelines

Tier 2 from the 2006 IPCC Guidelines

Tier 1 from the 2019 IPCC Refinement to the 2006 IPCC Guidelines

Tier 2 from the 2019 IPCC Refinement to the 2006 IPCC Guidelines

GHG Protocol

Other:

6. Please select the functionality of the tool.

Data collection [If the tool provides templates and involves collecting raw data from various sources]

Compiling estimates [If the tool involves a calculation algorithm to create estimates of GHG emissions]

Data aggregation [If the tool involves consolidating data from various categories to create a comprehensive overview]

QA/QC activities [If the tool performs automated and/or manual documentation functions]

Reporting [If the tool presents a standardized format, adhering to reporting guidelines]

Development of projections [If the tool is designed with a focus on the development of projections]

Other:

7. If you are a tool provider, please elaborate on the user community associated with the tool. Which countries are using it and for what purposes?

8. Please provide details about the platform/s where the tool operates.

Desktop application [If tool is designed as a desktop application, compatible with operating systems such as Windows, macOS, or Linux]

Web-based application [If tool operates as a web-based application, accessible through standard web browsers]

Mobile application [If tool has a dedicated mobile application, compatible with smartphones and tablets]

Cloud-based deployment [If tool supports cloud-based deployment, allowing users to access it remotely]

Hybrid platform [If tool is designed to operate on a hybrid platform, combining features of both desktop and web-based applications]

Other:

9. Select all applicable options to describe how users can input data into the tool.

Manual data entry [Users can manually input data into the tool through interfaces or forms]

Batch data import [If tool supports batch data import, allowing users to upload large datasets in bulk]

Customizable data [If users can customize data input to align with specific data requirements]

Integration with external databases [If tool is integrated with external databases]

Other:

10. Provide a detailed overview of the functional features of the tool. Select all applicable options to describe the specific functionalities embedded within the tool.

Timeseries management [If tool involves the ability to handle and analyse data collected over time]

Compiling projections [If tool involves capability to integrate and analyse future estimates of GHG emissions based on different scenarios]

Key category analysis (KCA) [If tool allows users to conduct detailed assessments of key emission sources]

Uncertainty analysis [If tool embeds the default uncertainty rates and allows users to assess uncertainties in their emissions data]

Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) [If the tool allows users to conduct validation checks for completeness, consistency, and trends]

Automated reporting [If tool enables the generation of automated reports according to specific requirements]

Customizable parameters [if users can adjust key parameters and settings according to their specific requirements, including integration of country-specific emission factor]

Customizable calculation [if users have flexibility in modifying calculation methods and assumptions]

Projection analysis [if users can conduct projection analysis by adjusting input parameters and assumptions]

Annotations and notes at parameter level [If the tool allows notes to be added to provide transparency on methods, data sources and assumptions]

Other:

11. Provide a comprehensive overview of the output features of the tool.

Standardized reporting templates [If tool provides reporting templates for consistent and standardized output]

Customizable reporting formats [If users can customize reporting formats to align with specific organizational or regulatory requirements]

Data visualization feature [If tool includes features for visualizing data, trends, and results through graphs and charts]

Exportable output files [If results generated by tool can be exported in various file formats (e.g., CSV, Excel, PDF)]

Scenario-specific reporting [If tool allows users to generate reports specific to different emission scenarios and projections]

Comprehensive data summaries [If users can access concise summaries that highlight key insights and metrics]

Other:

12. Describe the support and guidance you received while using the GHG inventory tool or that you provide. Include details about available documentation, user manuals, online resources, or any assistance provided by the tool developers.

13. Please share the positive aspects and strengths you've observed in the GHG inventory tool you have experience with.

14. Highlight any challenges or drawbacks you have encountered while using the GHG inventory tool.

15. Please indicate the pricing structure or model associated with the tool.

If there's a specific cost, please select 'Other' and provide detailed information in the free text box below.

Free [If the tool is available at no cost]

Other:

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16. Can you share case studies that highlight the practical applications and success stories related to the tool.

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