Add Data to Your System (Entry Mode)

Time to complete: 5-15 minutes (depending on system size)

Enter quantities and emission sources to calculate your carbon footprint.

Step 1: Switch to Entry Mode

Click the Entry tab at the top of your system workspace

✅ What you see: Your system structure with dashed lines (indicating no data yet)

Step 2: Add Data to Input Nodes

Click on any input node → Modal window opens

Choose Your Emission Source:

Source Type	When to Use	What You Need
Local LCI Library	Use standard emission factors	Conversion factor + Quantity
CAP List	Use verified emissions from suppliers	Existing CAP + Quantity
System List	Link to another system you created	Existing system + Quantity

Step 3: Fill in the Details

For LCI Library Sources:

Search or browse for the emission factor (e.g., "Electricity, grid mix, Europe")
AI Suggestion Available ⚡
- Click "Suggest LCI with AI" (read more)
- System recommends best match with confidence score
- Review explanation and accept or search manually
Enter conversion factor (if needed)
Enter quantity (e.g., "1000 kWh")

✅ What happens: System calculates:

Emission intensity (kg CO2e per unit)
Total emissions (kg CO2e)
Line turns solid (data entered)

For CAP Sources:

Select CAP from your inventory
Enter quantity used

✅ What happens: Emissions pulled from CAP automatically

For System Sources:

Select draft system from your list
Enter quantity

✅ What happens: Emissions calculated from linked system

Set Designation (Scope Classification)

Choose:

Utility → Scope 2 (purchased electricity, heat, steam)
Value Chain → Scope 3 (transportation, business travel, waste, purchased goods)

💡 Why this matters: Proper scope classification ensures accurate carbon accounting and reporting

Step 5: Repeat for All Inputs

Work through each input node until all lines are solid

Progress check:

Dashed lines = Still need data
Solid lines = Data complete

Visual Status Guide

Visual Cue	Meaning	Action Needed
🔹 Dashed line	No data entered	Click input to add data
━ Solid line	Data complete	None - move to next input

Switch Between Modes Anytime

Need to add more inputs?

Switch to Design tab
Add inputs/processes
Return to Entry tab → New elements appear automatically

Changes sync automatically between Design and Entry modes

AI-Suggested Emission Data ⚡

How it works:

Click input node
Click "Suggest LCI with AI"
System searches based on:
- Input name
- Geography
- Data quality
- Recency

What you see:

Recommended LCI with confidence score (High/Medium/Low)
Explanation of why it was selected
Source information and attestation

Best practice:

High confidence → Quick review and accept
Medium/Low confidence → Verify details
Always check geography matches your needs

More details can be found in this article: Suggest LCI with AI: AI-Powered Emission Data Selection

Quick Actions

I want to...	Do this...
Add emission data	Click input node
Use AI recommendation	Click "Suggest LCI with AI"
Change scope designation	Left-click input → Change Designation
Switch back to design	Click Design tab
Check completion status	Look for solid vs dashed lines

System Status Indicator

After entering data, check your system status:

✅ Ready = All data complete, ready for analysis
⏳ In Progress = Still needs data

Where to check: System page → Status column next to system name

What's Next?

Your system has data. Now:

Switch to Analyze tab → View results
Generate Carbon Attested Products (CAPs)
Export or share your system

See: Analyze Your System | Generate CAPs

Troubleshooting

Lines stay dashed after entering data:

Refresh the page
Verify all required fields completed
Check for error messages

Can't find the right emission factor:

Use AI suggestion feature
Check spelling in search
Browse by category
Contact support for custom factors

Calculation seems wrong:

Verify conversion factor
Check quantity units match
Review selected LCI details

Last updated: November 2025