# Data Dimensions & Metrics

## How Dimensions and Metrics Work <a href="#how-dimensions-and-metrics-work" id="how-dimensions-and-metrics-work"></a>

Tracenable datasets follow a dimensional model.

* **Dimensions** are the attributes you can use to analyze or slice the data. Each dataset is defined by one or more dimensions.
* **Metrics** are the most granular layer: each one represents a unique combination of dimension values that defines a specific data point.

This dimensional model provides a transparent and predictable way to structure data. It removes ambiguity in naming, ensures consistency across datasets, and makes it easier to understand how each metric is constructed.

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## Dimensions in GHG Emissions Data

All greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions data in Tracenable is organized along three core dimensions: **Level**, **Scope**, and **Type**. These dimensions define how emissions are categorized and reported, and every metric in the dataset is derived from their combinations.

* *<mark style="color:$success;">**Level**</mark>* indicates whether data is reported in aggregate or broken down into categories:
  * `Total` - Consolidated values for Scope 1, Scope 2, or Scope 3.
  * `Categories` - Granular breakdowns within each scope, such as stationary combustion (Scope 1), purchased electricity (Scope 2), or business travel (Scope 3).
* *<mark style="color:$success;">**Scope**</mark>* classifies emissions according to the Greenhouse Gas Protocol:
  * `Scope 1` - Direct emissions from company-owned or controlled operations.
  * `Scope 2` - Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, heat, steam, or cooling.
  * `Scope 3` - Other indirect emissions across the value chain, both upstream and downstream.
* *<mark style="color:$success;">**Type**</mark>* defines how emissions are measured:
  * `Absolute` - Total greenhouse gases emitted, expressed in metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).
  * `Revenue Intensity` - Emissions normalized by company revenue, allowing fairer comparisons across companies of different sizes and industries.

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Including all three dimensions ensures that metrics are both comprehensive and flexible, making it possible to move seamlessly between high-level totals and detailed category-level insights.
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## Metrics in the GHG Emissions Dataset

Metrics in the dataset are generated by combining the three dimensions: **Level**, **Scope**, and **Type**. This structure provides clarity on whether a metric refers to a consolidated total (e.g., *Total Scope 1*) or a more detailed breakdown (e.g., *Categories of Scope 3*).

<table><thead><tr><th width="172.06280517578125">Level</th><th width="175.2767333984375">Scope</th><th width="173.27044677734375">Type</th><th>Metric</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Total</td><td>Scope 1</td><td>Absolute</td><td>Total Scope 1</td></tr><tr><td>Total</td><td>Scope 2</td><td>Absolute</td><td>Total Scope 2</td></tr><tr><td>Total</td><td>Scope 3</td><td>Absolute</td><td>Total Scope 3</td></tr><tr><td>Categories</td><td>Scope 1</td><td>Absolute</td><td>Categories of Scope 1 </td></tr><tr><td>Categories</td><td>Scope 2</td><td>Absolute</td><td>Categories of Scope 2</td></tr><tr><td>Categories</td><td>Scope 3</td><td>Absolute</td><td>Categories of Scope 3 </td></tr><tr><td>Total</td><td>Scope 1</td><td>Revenue Intensity</td><td>Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity</td></tr><tr><td>Total</td><td>Scope 2</td><td>Revenue Intensity</td><td>Total Scope 2 Revenue Intensity</td></tr><tr><td>Total</td><td>Scope 3</td><td>Revenue Intensity</td><td>Total Scope 3 Revenue Intensity</td></tr><tr><td>Categories</td><td>Scope 1</td><td>Revenue Intensity</td><td>Categories of Scope 1 Revenue Intensity</td></tr><tr><td>Categories</td><td>Scope 2</td><td>Revenue Intensity</td><td>Categories of Scope 2 Revenue Intensity</td></tr><tr><td>Categories</td><td>Scope 3</td><td>Revenue Intensity</td><td>Categories of Scope 3 Revenue Intensity</td></tr></tbody></table>

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For ***Categories of Scope X*** metrics, each data point is complemented by an ***Emissions Categories*** attribute. This specifies the exact source of emissions within that Scope, such as:

* stationary combustion or mobile combustion for Scope 1,&#x20;
* purchased electricity or steam for Scope 2, and&#x20;
* purchased goods or product use for Scope 3.&#x20;

This attribute ensures clarity and context at the category level, ensuring users can see exactly which part of a company’s emissions the metric represents.
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