Load Defra 2024 emission factors

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Enabled for	Public preview	General availability
Users by admins, makers, or analysts	-	Nov 2024

Business value

With the ability to load Defra 2024 factors in Microsoft Sustainability Manager, you can track and report greenhouse gas emissions and energy consumption in compliance with multiple compliance regulations. This feature simplifies the process of calculating and reporting emissions for different regulations, and it supports businesses in their efforts to reduce their environmental impact and align with sustainability goals.

Feature details

The Department for Environment, Food, and Rural Affairs (Defra) regularly updates emissions for use by UK and international organizations. You can download the latest 2024 Defra conversion factors to calculate greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from a range of activities, including energy use, water consumption, waste disposal, and recycling/transport activities.