Make every figure traceable
For each contribution, define the following. Local facility ownership can affect which records are available.
Measure
Location or meter boundary
Reporting dates
Unit
Measured or estimated
State whether the value is measured or estimated.
Source evidence
Example measures and source checks
Use the organization's approved definitions and reporting boundary. The records below are examples, not an exhaustive evidence standard.
| Measure | State the scope and unit | Example source record | Common ambiguity to check |
|---|---|---|---|
| Purchased electricity | kWh; name the site and meter or account covered | Utility statement or meter record showing covered dates | The statement period may not match the reporting month. |
| Fuel used on site | Litres or another approved unit; name the facility and activity or equipment included | Supplier record, invoice, or local usage record with dates | A delivery quantity is not necessarily fuel consumed during the period. |
| Water | m³ or another approved unit; name the site and meter covered | Utility statement or meter record showing covered dates | A shared meter may include areas outside the reporting boundary. |
| Waste | kg, tonnes, or another approved measure; state whether recorded by weight | Hauler ticket, weighbridge record, or service statement showing dates | A collection date may differ from when waste was generated. |
Use the approved reporting handoff
-
1
Check the source record
Before sending a contribution, check that the source record covers the stated location and period.
-
2
Mark estimates clearly
Explain the basis of any estimate; do not present estimates as measured values.
-
3
Follow the approved handoff
Contributors should use the organization's approved methodology and established reporting handoff.
-
4
Confirm details locally
This example does not identify the reporting owner, submission route, review cadence, or evidence-retention rules....
About this page
Northstar Works is fictional. Examples on this page illustrate clear descriptions; they are not an approved methodology or a statement about a real organization.