If you haven't already, make sure to first locate the Emissions Reporting app from Trackunit Marketplace and click "Get Access".
By following these step-by-step instructions, you can identify under-utilized assets that may be consuming resources without proportional output as well as identify where operational efficiency can be achieved, leading to reduced emissions and cost-savings.
You can customize based on metrics such as Emissions, Fuel Usage, Battery Usage, or Usage Hours.
How to monitor Fuel Use
Tracking fuel consumption is a crucial aspect of emissions tracking. Trackunit’s Emissions Reporting covers the following fuel types: Biodiesel, Diesel, LPG, and Petroleum. Electric machines are also covered.
Follow the steps below to monitor the fuel use of your assets and machines:
Log in to Trackunit Manager
Navigate to the Emissions Reporting app
Go to the Fleet Emissions tab to view the total consumption of machines categorized by type
Select the desired metric, such as Fuel Used, from the dropdown menu
Observe the bar graph and hover over specific bars to view the exact fuel consumption for each month. Use this view to identify patterns and trends in fuel use to optimize fuel consumption and improve efficiency.
How to monitor CO2 Emissions
Measuring CO2 emissions is essential for evaluating your environmental impact and progress towards emission reduction targets. Here's how to monitor CO2 emissions using the Emissions Reporting app:
Log in to Trackunit Manager
Navigate to the Emissions Reporting app
Choose the Trends tab to visualize the monthly trend of asset emissions
Select the Emissions metric from the dropdown menu
Examine the bar graph to understand the variation in emissions over time. Use the provided KPIs to track the cumulative CO2 emissions.
How to track Usage Hours
Monitoring the usage hours of your assets helps identify patterns of high or low usage, enabling optimized operations and maintenance planning. Follow these steps to track usage hours using the Emissions Reporting app:
Log in to Trackunit Manager
Navigate to the Emissions Reporting app
Go to the Fleet Emissions tab to access the overview of emissions generated by different asset types
Select the desired metric, such as Usage Hours, from the dropdown menu
Analyze the bar graph to identify patterns of asset usage. Utilize the insights gained to optimize resource allocation and improve operational efficiency.
How to monitor Electricity Consumption
In addition to fuel usage, the Emissions Reporting app allows you to monitor the electricity consumption of your assets. Here's how to assess electricity consumption:
Log in to Trackunit Manager
Navigate to the Emissions Reporting app
Choose the Fleet Emissions tab to view the total consumption of machines categorized by type
Select the metric Energy Used from the dropdown menu
How to Analyze Monthly Trends
Analyzing monthly trends is essential for identifying patterns and understanding the fluctuations in emissions. Follow these steps to analyze monthly trends using the Emissions Reporting app:
Log in to Trackunit Manager
Navigate to the Emissions Reporting app
Navigate to the Trends tab to access the monthly trend of asset emissions
Examine the bar graph representing emissions over time. Identify any spikes or dips in emissions and correlate them with operational activities or external factors. Use these insights to implement targeted measures for emission reduction or optimization.
How to Compare Emissions by Asset Type
Comparing emissions generated by different types of assets helps you understand which asset categories contribute most to your carbon footprint. Here's how to compare emissions by asset type:
Log in to Trackunit Manager
Navigate to the Emissions Reporting app
Go to the Fleet Emissions tab to view the total consumption of machines categorized by type
Compare the emissions across different categories to identify areas where emission reduction efforts can be focused. Use this information to prioritize strategies and allocate resources effectively.
How to Choose Custom Date Range Filter (Up to 60 Days)
The custom date range filter provides you with the flexibility to select and analyze emissions data within a specific time period, with a maximum limit of 60 days. This allows you to narrow down your focus to a two-month timeframe, providing valuable insights into emissions-related information for a shorter, yet still significant, duration.
Log in to Trackunit Manager
Navigate to the Emissions Reporting app
In the Fleet Emissions tab or Trends tab, select the Enable custom date range filter checkbox
Select the time frame based on your requirement
How to export data to Excel or CSV
Log in to Trackunit Manager
Navigate to the Emissions Reporting app
Select data filters based on what you would like to see in the report
Scroll to the bottom of the page, and click on Export in the lower right corner
Select Excel Sheet or CSV and a file download will begin
Emissions based on Fuel Type
The amount of emissions is influenced by the fuel quality and type. If we assume that the fuels are commercially available and meet international quality standards, the main factor affecting emissions is the fuel type. Trackunit’s Emissions Reporting includes the following commercial fuels, using conversion factors from the US EPA 2024 Emissions Factors handbook:
Diesel (2.69 kg of CO2/litre)
Petrol (2.31 kg of CO2/litre)
LPG (1.47 kg of CO2/litre)
Biodiesel (2.49 kg of CO2/litre)
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