What is baseline in SAP EHS-CI - SAP Carbon Impact?

SAP Term: baseline

• Component: EHS-CI

• Component Name: SAP Carbon Impact

• Description: Hypothetical scenario for what greenhouse gas emissions, removals or storage would have been in the absence of the greenhouse gas project or project activity.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Baseline in EHS-CI SAP Carbon Impact is a reference point used to measure the performance of an organization’s carbon emissions. It is a snapshot of the organization’s carbon emissions at a certain point in time, and is used to compare the organization’s current emissions against its past performance. 
  
  How to use it: 
  The baseline can be used to set goals for reducing carbon emissions and track progress towards those goals. It can also be used to identify areas where emissions can be reduced, and to measure the impact of any changes made. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When setting a baseline, it is important to ensure that the data used is accurate and up-to-date. It is also important to ensure that the baseline is regularly updated, as changes in the organization’s operations or environment may affect its carbon emissions. 
  
  Related Information: 
  The baseline can be used in conjunction with other tools, such as carbon footprint calculators, to help organizations better understand their carbon emissions and identify areas for improvement. Additionally, organizations can use the baseline to compare their performance against industry standards or other organizations.