You can use public cycles created by other users and even datasets as a starting point for your own cycles. This way users can share their cycle as a template for other to use.
Available Earthster templates
We have created some useful template cycles that you can use as a starting point for your modelling. The templates are modelled to give the right reporting structure according to the chosen methodology. Since most templates do not include any process data the saved cycle will look empty.
Check for template guidance in the Notes section and you'll find useful information in the Description sections.
Includes:
Bundles with corresponding tags for each module.
Information about each EPD module.
SmartEPD specific documentation section
Needed for doing fully digital EPDs with SmartEPD.
Includes necessary documentation sections required by the ISO 14040 and 14044 standards for writing LCA reports.
For carbon accounting and reporting scope 1, scope 2 and scope 3 emissions. Includes guidance for each category.
Same as the GHG template but includes some example processes.
If you need help with doing LCAs or EPDs or would like to automate your EPD creation process contact us at [email protected].
Viewing and saving a cycle to use it as a starting point
In your workspace click the dropdown menu next to the create new cycle and click "Search all Earthster cycles"
Search for the cycle you want to view
Click "View cycle"
NOTE: This will open the cycle in a new tab
TIP: Check the cycle information to make sure you have the right cycle.
In the cycle menu click "Save as cycle"
Rename your version and select the workspace you want to save it
Click "Save as cycle"
After saving check the template's use instructions in the "Notes" section
Check the "Description" sections for other useful information
TIPS:
Modify the template to fit your reporting need.
Remember to remove the instruction texts from your final version.