Methods and systems for automating carbon footprinting
US9524463B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 16, 2011 |
| Grant date | Dec 20, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 24, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02P90/845
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Methods and systems for automating carbon footprinting are disclosed. In some embodiments, the methods include a plurality of steps. In some embodiments, related to predetermined resources associated with an item from predetermined data sources is obtained. Then, estimated emission factors are calculated for each of the resourced. Next, a contributory uncertainty of the data and of the emission factors is determined. Then, a user is guided based on a comparison of the respective contributory uncertainty of data related to the resources or emission factors Next, both data related to the resources and the estimated emission factors of the resources are utilized to determine a carbon footprint of the item.
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