Track carbon footprint FAQ – Chatbot test

What is this track carbon footprint feature (pilot)?

This track carbon footprint feature is a tool to track and monitor your carbon footprint from fuelling and EV charging activities performed on the Setel app.

Why should I care about tracking my carbon footprint?

Tracking your carbon footprint provides visibility into your carbon emissions associated with fuelling or EV charging activities. You get to see data on the environmental impact of your fueling/charging activities.

We hope to shed light on the environmental impact of these activities and promote greener practices to cultivate a social responsibility to be kinder to nature.

What is next after the pilot program?

We have exciting ideas planned to empower our users in their environmental passion and goal towards net zero.

Stay tuned for our announcements!

How is my carbon footprint calculated?

Fuelling - Using data from Business, Energy, and Industrial Strategy (BEIS), we are able to determine the carbon footprint of the full oil lifecycle (from oil field extraction to engine combustion) based on the amount of purchased fuel.
Further consideration is taken based on the type of fuel pumped such as petrol (RON 95 & RON 97), Diesel Euro 5 B7, and Diesel Euro 5 B10/B20.
EV Charging - Carbon footprint is calculated from the amount of electricity used to charge the vehicle. The figures are sourced from Green House Gas (GHG) Protocol Scope 3 which includes emissions from suppliers, product users, transportation of goods, and other indirect sources.

Emissions calculations provided by the carbon footprint tracker are estimations based on available data and established conversion factors. While we strive to provide the most accurate and up-to-date calculations, there may be inherent limitations in the data sources or uncertainties in the methodology.

Currently, estimations are limited to fuelling, with plans to expand the list of emission activities in the future.

Can the carbon footprint tracker differentiate between different fuel types?

Yes.

Calculations take into account the type of fuel pumped such as RON 95, RON 97, Diesel Euro 5 B7, and Diesel Euro 5 B10/B20 for a more precise estimate calculation.

Can I track and compare my carbon footprint over time with the carbon footprint tracker?

Yes.

This feature will track your carbon footprint from the day you opt in. You can monitor your progress from Setel’s track carbon footprint homepage and compare your results over the past few months.

Where are my carbon footprints from past activities like fuelling and EV charging?

Unfortunately, carbon footprint estimations from past activities (like fuelling and EV charging) are not available.

Your carbon footprint calculation from fuelling will only begin recording when you access this feature. It will also be displayed on the receipt once your fuelling is done.

Why can’t I access the feature?

Thank you for your interest! Currently the feature (pilot) is limited to a number of users on a first come first serve basis.

To get notified when a slot is available, click Start Tracking in the track carbon footprint mini app.