3.1.2 - At the start of data collection
What are the key steps to engage your stakeholders throughout the approach?
The method defines the expected outputs, that is to say the messages and content to be conveyed as part of the Stakeholder engagement.
Conversely, the method is intended to be flexible and does not impose specific means, tools or formats. Some resources are proposed in the annex to provide some inspiring examples.
Here are the different recommendations that allow compliance with the requirements in terms of Stakeholder engagement:
🗓️ For the construction of the transition plan
The method recommends facilitating this Stakeholder engagement phase prior to data collection, therefore prior to thestep 4 - accounting.
Optional Stakeholder engagement action for a Beginner level: criteria H1, I1 and J1
At the start of data collection, a 🙋 empowerment of contacts is recommended. The messages and content to convey are:
For stakeholders targeted by data collection: inform the resource persons (data holders) in advance about the importance of everyone’s engagement in data collection.
👥 It targets at least the people identified as holders of data to be collected. As a reminder, this identification comes from thestep 4.2.
☑️ [Examples and recommendations]
The method does not require the use of specific awareness tools or formats, provided the above messages are conveyed. Nevertheless, it is recommended to adopt an empowerment (or managerial) stance to energise the collection phase, rather than simple awareness-raising. Layer strategic and technical messages for those who will operationally contribute to making the data available.
Intermediate level: criteria H2, I2 and J2
At the start of data collection, a 🙋 empowerment of contacts is expected. The messages and content to convey are:
For stakeholders targeted by data collection: inform the resource persons (data holders) in advance about the importance of everyone’s engagement in data collection. Explain the interest of the sought-after data (raise awareness of the importance of physical data, of the order of magnitude of the activity data in GHG emissions, concrete case of the organisation's use of the data).
👥 It targets at least the people identified as holders of data to be collected. As a reminder, this identification comes from thestep 4.2.
☑️ [Examples and recommendations]
The method does not require the use of specific awareness tools or formats, as long as the above messages are conveyed. Nevertheless several formats are proposed :
Include "Did you know?" boxes in the questionnaires sent to employees or suppliers (during the data collection phase).
Organise a kick-off meeting for the collection with the identified people.
It is possible to complete the flow mapping iteratively throughout the collection with the values of the activity data opposite the main flows, to obtain an quantified flow mapping illustrative and pedagogical.
Advanced level: criteria H3, I3 and J3
Although collection is theoretically monitored to occur as much as possible continuously, Stakeholder engagement must not be neglected. A 🙋 empowerment of contacts is expected. The messages and content to convey are:
For stakeholders targeted by data collection: inform the resource persons (data holders) about the importance of everyone’s engagement in data collection. Explain the interest of the sought-after data (raise awareness of the importance of physical data, of the order of magnitude of the activity data in GHG emissions, concrete case of the organisation's use of the data).
For external stakeholders (for example clients and suppliers): the organisation holds them accountable by emphasising the interdependence on these decarbonisation issues, the possible commitments of the value chain, the collective work on the Transition Plan, and data exchange (the organisation provides in return the results of the assessment allowing its value chain to consolidate theirs).
👥 It targets at least the people identified as holders of data to be collected. In particular external stakeholders (upstream and downstream). As a reminder, this identification comes from thestep 4.2.
☑️ [Examples and recommendations]
The method does not require the use of specific awareness tools or formats, as long as the above messages are conveyed. Nevertheless several formats are proposed :
Use of an quantified flow mapping illustrative and pedagogical and/or a analytical mapping.
Conference on the importance of the collective engagement of an entire value chain
In principle for an Advanced level, most data are already collected continuously but it is recommended not to neglect this step and to use this dedicated time to broaden accountability to other internal or external targets.
All information on the operational boundary is documented and Do you have a comprehension question?Consult the FAQ . The method is living and therefore likely to evolve (clarifications, additions): find the.
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