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

SAP Term: normalized

• Component: EHS-CI

• Component Name: SAP Carbon Impact

• Description: A method of comparing emissions values that are measured in different units. For example: One activity has a calculated emission of 10g of CO2. Another activity has a calculated emission of 20kg of CO2. Another activity has a calculated emission of 1 metric ton of CO2. To get the total of all activities, we must convert all emissions to the same unit. If we use the normalized unit 'kg', we must convert all emissions to kg. Once it is all converted to kg, then we can add these numbers to get the total. In this case, the normalized value for 10g converted to kg is 0.01kg.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Normalized in the context of EHS-CI SAP Carbon Impact is a process of standardizing the data collected from different sources to make it easier to compare and analyze. This process involves converting the data into a common unit of measure, such as kilograms of CO2 equivalent, and then adjusting it to account for differences in the sources. 
  
  How to use it: 
  Normalized data can be used to compare the carbon impact of different products or processes. It can also be used to identify areas where improvements can be made in order to reduce the carbon footprint. Additionally, normalized data can be used to track progress over time and measure the effectiveness of any changes that have been implemented. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When normalizing data, it is important to ensure that all sources are using the same unit of measure and that any adjustments are applied consistently. Additionally, it is important to ensure that all sources are using the same methodology for calculating their carbon impact. 
  
  Related Information: 
  The World Resources Institute has developed a standardized methodology for calculating carbon impacts which can be used as a reference when normalizing data. Additionally, there are a number of tools available which can help with the process of normalizing data, such as Carbon Footprint Calculator and Carbon Impact Analyzer.