1. Purpose of the file:
This file is used to collect and centralize data related to SimaPro Proxy calculations for Product Carbon Footprint (PCF) analysis.
It records annual proxy emission factors and their breakdowns (fossil, biogenic, land use, aircraft) for each SimaPro Proxy key, along with relevant flags and comments.
The data supports environmental reporting and sustainability assessments.
2. File Structure
2.1. List of tabs
| Sheet Name | Description | Mandatory | Comment |
Sheet1 | This sheet is used to collect data related to the SimaPro emissions | YES | Don't delete this sheet |
2.2. Main columns description
SHEET: emission_factors
| FIELD | Activity_Year | SP_Proxy | PCF_SP | PCF_sp_fossil | PCF_sp_biogenic | PCF_sp_landuse | PCF_sp_aircraft | Flag_NotSolvay | Comment |
| DESCRIPTION | Calendar year for which the data is reported | Name or code of the SimaPro Proxy | Total Product Carbon Footprint value for the SimaPro Proxy | Fossil carbon footprint component for the SimaPro Proxy | Biogenic carbon footprint component for the SimaPro Proxy | Landuse carbon footprint component for the SimaPro Proxy | Aircraft carbon footprint component for the SimaPro Proxy | Indicates if the SimaProd Proxy is not related to Solvay (X or empty) | Additional comments or clarifications regarding the data |
| DATA TYPE | String YYYY | String | Float | Float | Float | Float | Float | String | String |
| SAMPLE | 2024 | Rhodasurf MPEG 750 [SPAR] | 2.72 | 2.7151566 | 0.0014221366 | 0.0017701827 | EcoInvent 3.11 | ||
| MANDATORY | YES | YES | YES | NO | NO | NO | NO | NO | NO |
3. Filling instructions
| Sheet Name | Instructions |
| Sheet1 | • Complete all mandatory fields for each row. • Use the correct format for each column (see above). • For Flag_NotSolvay, enter "X" if the SP Proxy is not related to Solvay, otherwise keep empty. • Provide clear and concise comments in the Comment field if needed. • Do not leave mandatory fields blank. • Do not modify, add, or remove columns. • Duplicate rows will be rejected during the data upload. Please ensure that no duplicate entries are present in the sheet. |
4. Maintenance best practices
Please comply with the following instructions to maintain the file:
• Always keep the original structure (do not add/remove columns without approval).
• Update only the necessary fields.
• Save a backup copy before any major changes.
• Respect data confidentiality.
5. Contact Points
| File owner | Hubert Sizaret |
| Technical Support | Camille Faure Laëtitia Arantes |
The data owner will receive the error file by email and will be responsible for making any necessary manual corrections.
For any questions or issues, please contact the responsible person listed above.
Please strictly follow these guidelines to ensure data quality and reliability.