--- title: 🪨 Raw Material slug: raw-material docTags: createdAt: 2024-11-18T15:51:16.318Z --- :::hint{type="info"} Add information about the raw materials consumed by your installation during your specified reporting period. The emissions associated with your raw materials are classified as *process emissions* and they will contribute to your *direct (Scope 1) emissions*. Under the EU CBAM, raw materials can also be classified as [source streams](docId\:D2ZsuoqnHQioQFUE5YQPU). ::: # Add Raw Material :::hint{type="info"} Our platform currently supports the [calculation-based approach](docId\:D2ZsuoqnHQioQFUE5YQPU), which is one of the two approaches permitted by the EU CBAM. This approach, in turn, distinguishes between two methods: the standard method and the mass balance method. We explain these methods in more detail [here](docId\:D2ZsuoqnHQioQFUE5YQPU). ::: :::hint{type="warning"} Unless you operate an integrated steel mill or produce sintered ore, pig iron, or crude steel, use the standard method. ::: ## Standard Method :::::WorkflowBlock :::WorkflowBlockItem Right-click on **External Inputs > Raw Material** ![](https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/x8OHL8j_3t12U2ealHN0O/HFyLjzA27PecCWR6Kw_5b_image.png) ::: :::WorkflowBlockItem Select the **Standard** calculation method ![](https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/x8OHL8j_3t12U2ealHN0O/q6LVJ9t5bcO-MONtMCmNr_image.png) ::: :::WorkflowBlockItem Select the **Raw Material** ![](https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/x8OHL8j_3t12U2ealHN0O/p4XOgtipnhjmK4iqPHH1w_image.png) ::: ::::WorkflowBlockItem You can also create a new type of **Raw Material** by typing its name and clicking **Create** :::hint{type="warning"} **Please note: **If you create a new type of **Raw Material**, you must manually input the calculation factors, including the emission factor and, where available, the [conversion factor](docId\:D2ZsuoqnHQioQFUE5YQPU). ::: ![](https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/x8OHL8j_3t12U2ealHN0O/fIDybOe3R-A-mtcfIYMTv_image.png) :::: :::WorkflowBlockItem Select the **Measurement Unit** ![](https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/x8OHL8j_3t12U2ealHN0O/eo8klX0yC25-3NKBBECxj_image.png) ::: :::WorkflowBlockItem Enter the **Quantity** ![](https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/x8OHL8j_3t12U2ealHN0O/b0qiIhIKmgp3p5UCbow-w_image.png) ::: :::WorkflowBlockItem If applicable, enter an alternative **Emission Factor** ![](https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/x8OHL8j_3t12U2ealHN0O/7RzZDxE_i-XruJdB3jCXP_image.png) ::: :::WorkflowBlockItem If applicable, add any **Notes** ![](https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/x8OHL8j_3t12U2ealHN0O/N6pWUJGzHiFnPIUk2qX08_image.png) ::: :::WorkflowBlockItem Click **Next** ![](https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/x8OHL8j_3t12U2ealHN0O/07N7TP2NDcBrT6PE4K-2V_image.png) ::: ::::: ## Mass Balance :::::WorkflowBlock :::WorkflowBlockItem Right-click on **External Inputs > Raw Material** ![](https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/x8OHL8j_3t12U2ealHN0O/HFyLjzA27PecCWR6Kw_5b_image.png) ::: :::WorkflowBlockItem Select the **Mass Balance** calculation method ![](https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/x8OHL8j_3t12U2ealHN0O/P1xqUZ3QIBoSwYjuNhmbw_image.png) ::: :::WorkflowBlockItem Select the **Raw Material** ![](https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/x8OHL8j_3t12U2ealHN0O/8fNnNy4ZBtorXD1xmfGV4_image.png) ::: ::::WorkflowBlockItem You can also create a new type of **Raw Material** by typing its name and clicking **Create** :::hint{type="warning"} **Please note: **If you create a new type of **Raw Material**, you must manually input the calculation factors, including the emission factor and, where available, the [conversion factor](docId\:D2ZsuoqnHQioQFUE5YQPU). ::: ![](https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/x8OHL8j_3t12U2ealHN0O/H3k5aVqV3X_KhC_OF9_j9_image.png) :::: :::WorkflowBlockItem Select the **Measurement Unit** ![](https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/x8OHL8j_3t12U2ealHN0O/eprTFbwItl6iLYFbs2eGb_image.png) ::: :::WorkflowBlockItem Enter the **Quantity** ![](https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/x8OHL8j_3t12U2ealHN0O/zFcArS9sq3UHhnw_u_tdC_image.png) ::: :::WorkflowBlockItem If applicable, enter an alternative **Emission Factor** ![](https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/x8OHL8j_3t12U2ealHN0O/yWMZ0fzodVRQpj68rTZbA_image.png) ::: :::WorkflowBlockItem If applicable, add any **Notes** ![](https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/x8OHL8j_3t12U2ealHN0O/vu0B8JK0zdVfHuIAhERqh_image.png) ::: :::WorkflowBlockItem Click **Next** ![](https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/x8OHL8j_3t12U2ealHN0O/WxC6ZmUaEZ06i06wQ0MX4_image.png) ::: ::::: # Edit Raw Material ::::WorkflowBlock :::WorkflowBlockItem Right-click on **External Inputs > Raw Material** ![](https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/x8OHL8j_3t12U2ealHN0O/AfGB_CId2-7f6vL_LNeK9_image.png) ::: :::WorkflowBlockItem Click **Edit** ![](https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/x8OHL8j_3t12U2ealHN0O/7xApvuhdKlOxNJq4_R6R4_image.png) ::: :::WorkflowBlockItem Click **Next **to save your changes ![](https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/x8OHL8j_3t12U2ealHN0O/7V5RoEsl4NkEy6hFqC3FB_image.png) ::: :::: # Delete Raw Material ::::WorkflowBlock :::WorkflowBlockItem Right-click on **Raw Material** ![](https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/x8OHL8j_3t12U2ealHN0O/AfGB_CId2-7f6vL_LNeK9_image.png) ::: :::WorkflowBlockItem Click **Delete** ![](https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/x8OHL8j_3t12U2ealHN0O/jMHz8nL2ntdcqV4Iq0TpY_image.png) ::: :::: # Data Sources :::hint{type="info"} For calculating emissions from fuels and materials, the EU CBAM allows the use of various data sources, some of which are considered to be of higher quality than others. The highest-quality data source is laboratory analysis, which can be used to determine calculation factors such as carbon content, emission factor, and/or conversion factor of the raw materials consumed by your installation. Alternatively, you may use a proxy for the carbon content or emission factor, provided you establish an empirical correlation at least once per year using laboratory analysis. The key difference is that, with this approach, laboratory analysis is only required once a year to establish the correlation, rather than for each batch of material, which helps reduce monitoring costs. The lowest-quality data, though still permitted when other options are **technically unfeasible **or would incur **unreasonable costs,** is the use of standard values. The image below illustrates the hierarchy of these data sources based on their quality. ::: ![](https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/x8OHL8j_3t12U2ealHN0O/D4nr1VaDZRy6-hlquEp1R_image.png) ## Standard Values :::hint{type="info"} You have two options: 1. **Use the database of standard values provided by us (Carbon Glance)** Please note that our database may not include global or country-specific data for every type of raw material. In cases where data is missing, no values will be automatically pre-filled, and you will need to input them manually. If you'd like us to add calculation factors for a specific type of raw material, please feel free to contact us at **support\@carbonglance.com** 2. **Input your own values** You can use standard values from data sources you already use for other carbon accounting frameworks, or even data from higher data quality sources. It's very important to specify the source of these values in the **Notes** field to ensure transparency. ::: ### Carbon Glance Database of Standard Values :::hint{type="info"} Currently, we use the following data sources for the emission factor of raw materials: 1. [IPCC 2006 GL](https://www.ipcc-nggip.iges.or.jp/EFDB/find_ef.php?reset=) 2. ****[Standard factors provided in Annex VIII of the EU CBAM implementing regulation](https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=OJ%3AJOL_2023_228_R_0006#d1e32-113-1) :::