--- title: Manage Suppliers/Operators slug: manage-suppliersoperators docTags: createdAt: 2024-11-15T19:59:40.897Z --- # Suppliers Details :::hint{type="info"} You can add suppliers’ details manually or upload all the data at once. ::: ## Manual Input :::::WorkflowBlock :::WorkflowBlockItem Go to **Suppliers** ![](https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/x8OHL8j_3t12U2ealHN0O/ttv9xfhVeHtbTJCTuhiLq_image.png) ::: :::WorkflowBlockItem Click** New Supplier** ![](https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/x8OHL8j_3t12U2ealHN0O/TSxX8zSbxJcu0tE0KAlRE_image.png) ::: ::::WorkflowBlockItem Enter the supplier's information :::hint{type="info"} You can enter an existing Supplier ID that you already use internally for the supplier. If you don't have an existing ID, you can either assign a new one manually, or the platform will automatically generate one when you click **Save**. ::: ![](https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/x8OHL8j_3t12U2ealHN0O/JSwAp6415CBZ24ReBr7X6_image.png) :::: :::WorkflowBlockItem Click **Save **to add the supplier ![](https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/x8OHL8j_3t12U2ealHN0O/aZY27GdM9qxAMVMIVyPbn_image.png) ::: ::::: ## Upload :::::WorkflowBlock :::WorkflowBlockItem Click **Upload** ![](https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/x8OHL8j_3t12U2ealHN0O/wB9ndXr1ykkDzVZ89_YZ5_image.png) ::: :::WorkflowBlockItem Click **Upload Suppliers** ![](https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/x8OHL8j_3t12U2ealHN0O/5cZuge-I-I1A9G_G6KLvt_image.png) ::: :::WorkflowBlockItem Click **Select file **or drag your Excel file into the upload area ![](https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/x8OHL8j_3t12U2ealHN0O/Tl1GiyWWuj77oboOOG1bW_image.png) ::: ::::WorkflowBlockItem Select the sheet with the suppliers' details and click **Next** :::hint{type="warning"} Remember that you can download our data upload templates [here](docId\:GWQeqPxOvh1V0EDkL7HXi). ::: ![](https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/x8OHL8j_3t12U2ealHN0O/0X5UEeMJmpWGPEli6lf_n_image.png) :::: :::WorkflowBlockItem View the Excel Information and Select the Header Row ![](https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/x8OHL8j_3t12U2ealHN0O/2qpRIU_f05j8biRcrjWDr_image.png) ::: ::::WorkflowBlockItem Match the columns from your Excel file to the platform fields and click **Next** :::hint{type="info"} If a column doesn't match automatically, click on the dropdown and choose the correct field for that column. ::: ![](https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/x8OHL8j_3t12U2ealHN0O/u14GtTi8tqooriM12P8oT_image.png) :::: :::WorkflowBlockItem Validate your data and click **Confirm** ![](https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/x8OHL8j_3t12U2ealHN0O/177cYWL8ut4tW-_fFinCY_image.png) ::: :::WorkflowBlockItem You can now manage the uploaded suppliers' data directly from the platform ![](https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/x8OHL8j_3t12U2ealHN0O/wuVV0Iz0bOPLj94lDTbMd_image.png) ::: ::::: # Suppliers Emissions :::hint{type="info"} If you haven't received factory-level data from your suppliers, you can enter or upload emissions data directly at the supplier level. ::: ## Manual Input :::::WorkflowBlock :::WorkflowBlockItem Click on the relevant supplier to access the supplier view ![](https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/x8OHL8j_3t12U2ealHN0O/BHAkSuzA91Hbvuq28BOiA_image.png) ::: :::WorkflowBlockItem Click **New Emission** ![](https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/x8OHL8j_3t12U2ealHN0O/yhKrz0e8cL0JolVQVOiWy_image.png) ::: ::::WorkflowBlockItem Click **Next** :::hint{type="warning"} If you select the checkbox "**Apply updates to shipments from previous quarters as well**", the new emissions data will replace the emissions data used for the supplier's imports of that CBAM product in the past two quarters. ::: **** ![](https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/x8OHL8j_3t12U2ealHN0O/ks01O2h_5f7IxBu768VvN_image.png) :::: :::WorkflowBlockItem Click **Submit** to add the emissions ![](https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/x8OHL8j_3t12U2ealHN0O/3D4P6S7MM_Te6-hF6F7pl_image.png) ::: :::WorkflowBlockItem A validation message will appear to confirm that the data has been successfully uploaded ![](https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/x8OHL8j_3t12U2ealHN0O/18W_6HWXqe31eriXJa52t_screenshot-2025-09-16-at-162025.png) ::: :::WorkflowBlockItem Click the pencil icon to edit the data ![](https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/x8OHL8j_3t12U2ealHN0O/9UudkFCpf_W-rQh_nr5q0_image.png) ::: :::WorkflowBlockItem Click the bin icon to delete the data ![](https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/x8OHL8j_3t12U2ealHN0O/iffUronMlsR-H2YeUUVEN_image.png) ::: ::::: ## Upload :::::WorkflowBlock :::WorkflowBlockItem Click **Upload** ![](https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/x8OHL8j_3t12U2ealHN0O/vk29tBIoYA-cZIa4ZvjD0_image.png) ::: :::WorkflowBlockItem Click **Upload Emissions** ![](https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/x8OHL8j_3t12U2ealHN0O/0G1tPFbGZn_g1ohgzzHSz_image.png) ::: :::WorkflowBlockItem Click **Select file **or drag your Excel file into the upload area ![](https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/x8OHL8j_3t12U2ealHN0O/MVEp8M69Xff3VI0yIAnLJ_image.png) ::: :::WorkflowBlockItem Select the sheet with the supplier's information and click **Next** ![](https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/x8OHL8j_3t12U2ealHN0O/NYglDOMbVlr736rhZPOWd_image.png) ::: :::WorkflowBlockItem View the Excel Information and Select the Header Row ![](https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/x8OHL8j_3t12U2ealHN0O/_iGIQstt-x8o5Cc3glLGD_image.png) ::: :::WorkflowBlockItem Match the columns from your Excel file to the platform fields and click **Next** ![](https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/x8OHL8j_3t12U2ealHN0O/jTp743pbD0sS4tbCrFF71_image.png) ::: :::WorkflowBlockItem Validate your data and click **Confirm** ![](https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/x8OHL8j_3t12U2ealHN0O/SAJpJ76UPoXe0-xAcKwWx_image.png) ::: :::WorkflowBlockItem A validation message will appear to confirm that the data has been successfully uploaded ![](https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/x8OHL8j_3t12U2ealHN0O/VKpKF7jWBAUtEIFMsW7km_image.png) ::: :::WorkflowBlockItem Click on the relevant supplier to view the uploaded emissions data ![](https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/x8OHL8j_3t12U2ealHN0O/K4EcmkUBQ1SsrLKgkr1XV_image.png) ::: :::WorkflowBlockItem Click on the pencil icon or on the row to view the uploaded product emissions data ![](https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/x8OHL8j_3t12U2ealHN0O/YNqlpjItF0ydfetRKxyE-_image.png) ::: ::::WorkflowBlockItem Click **Close** to exit the form :::hint{type="info"} You can also edit the uploaded data from this form. ::: ![](https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/x8OHL8j_3t12U2ealHN0O/oL2ocG1OlgnGlh1sklJtm_image.png) :::: ::::: # Prepare your Excel File for Data Uploads :::hint{type="info"} To simplify the data upload process, we have created an Excel template for you to complete and upload your data directly to the platform. You can download this template directly from [here](docId\:GWQeqPxOvh1V0EDkL7HXi). If you encounter any issues downloading the template, contact us at **support\@carbonglance.com** and we'll send it to you. ::: ## Suppliers Details :::hint{type="info"} Instead of manually entering each supplier's name, address, and contact details, you can upload everything at once. ::: You need to provide the following information: - **Supplier ID**: This can be an existing Supplier ID you already use internally for the supplier. If you don't have an existing ID, you can assign a new one (see the example below) - **Supplier Name** - **Country**: You can enter either the 2-letter ISO country code or the full name of the country :::hint{type="warning"} When uploading your data, an **error** will occur if you use an invalid country name. For example, using "Great Britain" instead of "United Kingdom" will trigger the error: "Error at field Country - Invalid Country". ::: - **City** - **Contact Full Name** - **Email Address** - **Contact Number** **Example:** | Supplier ID | Name | Country / ISO 2 | City | Contact Fullname | Email | Phone | | ----------- | ---------- | --------------- | ------ | ---------------- | ------------------ | ------------- | | 1 | Supplier 1 | Turkey | Ankara | Demir | demir\@address.com | +905321234567 | | 2 | Supplier 2 | Japan | Tokyo | Akira | akira\@address.com | +819012345678 | | 3 | Supplier 3 | United Kingdom | London | Adam | adam\@address.com | +447911123456 | ## Suppliers Emissions :::hint{type="info"} If you haven't received factory-level data from your suppliers, you can upload all their emissions at once. Please note that if you do have factory-level emissions data, you must add the installation's ID. ::: You need to provide the following information: - **Installation ID (Optional)**: This must match the ID you entered in the [installation details](docId\:IXp5dIpmbhy5oZ9R9vlxv) - **Supplier ID**: This must match the ID you entered in the [supplier details](docId\:lGK2BvW6OKhTZ55IbHvJ9) - **Product Name (Optional)** - **CN Code** - **Electricity Source** - The options are: - **Grid** --> Means electricity received from the grid - **Power Purchase** --> Means electricity received via a (Bilateral) power purchase agreement - **Direct link** --> Means electricity received via a direct technical link to electricity generator - **Specific Direct Embedded Emissions (tCO2e/t): **This refers to the [direct emissions](docId\:D2ZsuoqnHQioQFUE5YQPU) per tonne of product - **Specific Indirect Embedded Emissions (tCO2e/t): **This refers to the [indirect emissions](docId\:D2ZsuoqnHQioQFUE5YQPU) per tonne of product :::hint{type="warning"} Specific Indirect Embedded Emissions are calculated as: *Electricity Consumed × Electricity Emission Factor* If the value you enter doesn't match this calculation, the platform will show an error message. ::: - **Electricity Consumed (MWh/tonne of product): **This refers to the electricity consumption during the production of CBAM goods, measured in MWh per tonne of product - **Electricity Emission Factor (tCO2e/MWh): **This refers to the electricity emission factor used to calculate the electricity emissions - **Electricity Factor Data Source: **This refers to the source of data used for the electricity emission factor - **Share of Default Values (%): **This refers to the percentage of default emission values the supplier used to calculate the product's emissions - **Reporting Period Start Date** - **Reporting Period End Date** **Example:** | Installation ID (Optional) | Supplier ID | Product Name (Optional) | CN Code | Electricity Source | Specific Direct Embedded Emissions (tCO2e/t) | Specific Indirect Embedded Emissions (tCO2e/t) | Electricity Consumed (MWh/tonne of product) | Electricity Factor (tCO2e/MWh) | Electricity Factor Data Source | Share of Default Values (%) | Reporting Period Start Date | Reporting Period End Date | | -------------------------- | ----------- | ----------------------- | -------- | ------------------ | -------------------------------------------- | ---------------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------- | ------------------------------ | ------------------------------ | --------------------------- | --------------------------- | ------------------------- | | | 111 | | 72091891 | Grid | 1,2 | 0,3888382 | 0,72408 | 0,53701 | EMBER | 24 | 1/1/24 | 31/12/24 | # Request CBAM Data From Suppliers ## Connect with Suppliers :::hint{type="info"} Instead of manually adding suppliers or uploading their data, you can send them a connection request to automatically integrate their emissions data into your CBAM reports. You can have both connected and non-connected suppliers within the platform. ::: :::::WorkflowBlock :::WorkflowBlockItem Click **Connect Supplier** ![](https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/x8OHL8j_3t12U2ealHN0O/ENkJ8qUJXCSj3HDadY3zr_image.png) ::: ::::WorkflowBlockItem Click **Connect** :::hint{type="info"} Upon clicking **Connect**, an email invitation will be sent to your supplier, inviting them to access the platform for [manufacturers](docId\:VR02rUxWVq0vggPLTMBTe) and share their data with you. You can view a quick tutorial of the steps they need to follow [here](https://youtu.be/jtTwLE2M7qg). If your supplier already uses our tool for [manufacturers](docId\:VR02rUxWVq0vggPLTMBTe), they will receive the request to their existing account. If they are new to the platform, an organization will automatically be created for them after they sign up using their email address. ::: ![](https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/x8OHL8j_3t12U2ealHN0O/reut1M-mY-cSN4uvgtC51_image.png) :::: ::::WorkflowBlockItem A validation message will confirm that the connection request was sent successfully :::hint{type="info"} You can track the connection status for each supplier. Until they accept your request, the status will be shown as "Pending". ::: ![](https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/x8OHL8j_3t12U2ealHN0O/XmQBzjIn9g8TDY6VLWrmf_image.png) :::: :::WorkflowBlockItem You can also send a connection request by clicking the **Connect Supplier** button at the top-right of the table ![](https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/x8OHL8j_3t12U2ealHN0O/YdWMAT-g3By3cYGIA1zi-_image.png) ::: :::WorkflowBlockItem Click the dropdown to select a supplier, then click **Connect** ![](https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/x8OHL8j_3t12U2ealHN0O/UvapK7IGpAU0y9UX4KdgB_image.png) ::: ::::WorkflowBlockItem Once you send the connection request, your supplier will receive an email like the one below :::hint{type="info"} Once your supplier clicks the **Get Started Now** button, they will be redirected to the sign-up page, and an organization will be automatically created for them to calculate or share their CBAM data. ::: ![](https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/x8OHL8j_3t12U2ealHN0O/KyMEABSQEz96Q76YXp1-E_image.png) :::: :::WorkflowBlockItem You will receive a confirmation email once your supplier accepts your connection request ![](https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/x8OHL8j_3t12U2ealHN0O/z_9iXTmm8ErRivTeXnmWS_image.png) ::: ::::WorkflowBlockItem When your supplier accepts your request their status will change from **Pending** to **Connected** :::hint{type="warning"} If your supplier rejects the request, the status will return to **Connect**. ::: ![](https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/x8OHL8j_3t12U2ealHN0O/IB14G_xjF8bQoMWLNxRyQ_image.png) :::: ::::WorkflowBlockItem If you send a connection request to a new supplier before adding their details to the platform, make sure to add their ID after they accept the request. :::hint{type="info"} **Use the provided ID to reference the connected supplier when uploading your Imports' data.** You can also enter additional details about the Supplier. However, if they accept the connection, these details might be overwritten by the information provided by the supplier, and you will no longer be able to edit these fields. Your assigned ID, however, will remain unchanged, and you will still be able to edit it. ::: :::: ::::: ## Send Pre-filled Templates :::::WorkflowBlock :::WorkflowBlockItem Click **View Suppliers Missing Data** ![](https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/x8OHL8j_3t12U2ealHN0O/i-vRwXZUPNtmA1ZbYNXL-_image.png) ::: ::::WorkflowBlockItem Click the email icon :::hint{type="info"} You can also [connect](docId\:lGK2BvW6OKhTZ55IbHvJ9) with a supplier from this page by clicking the plug icon. If you click the plus icon, you'll be able to manually add the emissions data. ::: ![](https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/x8OHL8j_3t12U2ealHN0O/ArBDzl2TZzsnT-HevO2Na_image.png) :::: ::::WorkflowBlockItem Click **Open in Email** :::hint{type="info"} The email template will be pre-filled with the CN codes for which you are still missing emissions data and will include all CBAM parameters required from the supplier. You can also copy and paste the content of both the subject and the message. ::: ![](https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/x8OHL8j_3t12U2ealHN0O/AwXSrVfhg9WmjbqMG8IEF_image.png) :::: ::::: # View Suppliers :::::WorkflowBlock :::WorkflowBlockItem Click the relevant supplier to access the supplier view mode ![](https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/x8OHL8j_3t12U2ealHN0O/4hiwXLoB54GC8xlHNEjON_image.png) ::: ::::WorkflowBlockItem The view mode displays the supplier's contact information, address, imported CBAM goods, the installations producing these goods (if added), their carbon intensity, and the companies importing CBAM goods from that supplier :::hint{type="warning"} If you haven't uploaded your installation or imports' data yet, only the supplier's contact information and address will be shown (as shown below). ::: ![](https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/x8OHL8j_3t12U2ealHN0O/izaMcfEV5EAEyPPqpwv9p_image.png) :::hint{type="warning"} Once you add the data for installations and imports, the supplier view mode will appear as shown below. ::: ![](https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/x8OHL8j_3t12U2ealHN0O/QohgIX4l5tHuV5U1mt7ZL_image.png) :::: :::WorkflowBlockItem To return to the suppliers list, click the arrow or select **Suppliers **in the breadcrumb ![](https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/x8OHL8j_3t12U2ealHN0O/GHQUSpKAwPwX6PjAfm-HN_image.png) ::: ::::: # Edit Suppliers ::::WorkflowBlock :::WorkflowBlockItem Click the relevant supplier to access the supplier view mode ![](https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/x8OHL8j_3t12U2ealHN0O/4hiwXLoB54GC8xlHNEjON_image.png) ::: :::WorkflowBlockItem Click **Edit** ![](https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/x8OHL8j_3t12U2ealHN0O/aOjqqZSmsHzCRGsXNoukv_image.png) ::: :::WorkflowBlockItem Click **Update** ![](https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/x8OHL8j_3t12U2ealHN0O/XV9zFJdMceZ9449CXl-ja_image.png) ::: :::: # Delete Suppliers ::::WorkflowBlock :::WorkflowBlockItem Click the relevant supplier to access the supplier view mode ![](https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/x8OHL8j_3t12U2ealHN0O/4hiwXLoB54GC8xlHNEjON_image.png) ::: :::WorkflowBlockItem Click **Confirm **to delete ![](https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/x8OHL8j_3t12U2ealHN0O/Sjks3ZD6M013aXoO5yKJw_image.png) ::: :::: :::hint{type="warning"} **Suppliers with associated imports cannot be deleted.** To remove them, first delete their associated imports on the **Imports** tab. ::: ![](https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/x8OHL8j_3t12U2ealHN0O/4-eZ9W8V3AUJne7ynNeS__image.png) :::hint{type="danger"} If you remove a supplier with an associated installation(s), the associated installations will also be removed. ::: ![](https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/x8OHL8j_3t12U2ealHN0O/V6WxNlxFEhzDpM5AAAqbD_image.png) # Filter Suppliers' Data :::hint{type="info"} You can filter the data using the column filter or the filter button. ::: ## Add Filters ::::WorkflowBlock :::WorkflowBlockItem Click the filter icon in the relevant column ![](https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/x8OHL8j_3t12U2ealHN0O/OhxG2rpSgNzRy9DZubzNF_image.png) ::: :::WorkflowBlockItem Add the filter ![](https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/x8OHL8j_3t12U2ealHN0O/A6FxhGkM5dvjyDQFOUvMk_image.png) ::: :::WorkflowBlockItem View the filtered data ![](https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/x8OHL8j_3t12U2ealHN0O/Gr37k4qyThEl7jWyqX3vk_image.png) ::: :::: ## Save Filters :::hint{type="info"} You can save your filters to use at a later stage without reapplying them. ::: :::::WorkflowBlock :::WorkflowBlockItem Click **Save** ![](https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/x8OHL8j_3t12U2ealHN0O/9FIAdmLDfFIzJlXiQzq1h_image.png) ::: :::WorkflowBlockItem Name the filter ![](https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/x8OHL8j_3t12U2ealHN0O/1KQ8I5ydzD6t0YEzW-7nd_image.png) ::: :::WorkflowBlockItem Click **Save Preset** ![](https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/x8OHL8j_3t12U2ealHN0O/mn0Rm7E_zETDDVoKinOMi_image.png) ::: ::::WorkflowBlockItem View the saved filter :::hint{type="info"} Once the filter is saved, it will appear at the top-left of the table, and you can select it anytime to reapply it. ::: ![](https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/x8OHL8j_3t12U2ealHN0O/Edrbun0RwSWGiBiODxER4_image.png) :::: :::::