Export Data in CSV/Excel
Learn how to build, preview, and export custom datasets with your chosen dataset, companies, and years, complete with coverage and cost transparency.
Exporting data in CSV or Excel is one of the most powerful features of Tracenable. It allows you to build a custom dataset tailored to your exact needs by selecting:
The dataset you want
The companies you are interested in
The reporting years
Before you confirm your purchase, the platform displays data coverage and a transparent cost estimate, so you know exactly what you will receive.
This guide walks you through the full process, from selecting a dataset to downloading your file, and explains coverage, quotes, and saved datasets along the way.
Open the Data Exporter
From the main navigation panel, click on Dataset Exporter.

You will see a list of available Datasets, organized by financial and ESG categories.

Each Dataset represents a group of related sustainability or performance topics. For example:
Select GHG Emissions if you’re interested in carbon footprint data.
Select Waste if you want data on hazardous, non-hazardous, and radioactive waste.
👉 Think of datasets as pre-structured data packages designed around specific themes.
Select Your Dataset
Click on the Dataset you want to export.

Each Dataset already contains the relevant structured data fields associated with that topic. You do not need to manually select individual metrics. The Dataset defines the scope of the export.
Once selected, the platform prepares the available data structure for your chosen companies and years.
Select Companies
You can directly select the companies you want to include in your export.
Use the company selection interface to:
Search for specific companies by name
Add companies individually
Select multiple companies at once

There is no need to create or select a universe beforehand. You can build your company selection directly within the Dataset Exporter.
Using Filters
To refine your selection, you can apply filters such as:
Industry
Country
Revenue
Market capitalization
Other available company attributes

If you have previously created a Universe, you can use the filters to narrow down specifically to companies within that Universe. This allows you to leverage existing portfolio or benchmark groupings while still maintaining full flexibility in your selection.
This approach combines the convenience of saved Universes with the flexibility of direct company filtering.
Review Coverage & Quote
Once you’ve set metrics, companies, and years, the platform will show you:
Data Coverage – The percentage of data currently available compared to the total possible data points based on your selection.
For example: if you select 10 companies and 1 year, and coverage shows 50%, it means data is currently available for 5 of those 10 companies for that year within the selected dataset.
Cost Estimate – Tracenable calculates the cost automatically based on your selection. The quote clearly reflects the number of data requests generated by your chosen dataset, companies, and years.

Checkout
Once you have reviewed the coverage and credit cost of your selection, you can proceed to Checkout.
Tracenable operates on a credit-based system:
If you have sufficient credits in your balance, you can confirm the purchase and download your dataset immediately.
If you do not have enough credits, you will need to top up your credit balance before completing the purchase.
The required number of credits is displayed clearly before confirmation, ensuring full transparency.
Access & Download Your Dataset
Once you've confirmed the download:
Processing: The Tracenable platform will start processing and building your dataset. This might take a few moments depending on the size and complexity.
Saved datasets: Your dataset isn't a one-time download. It will be stored permanently in the Saved Datasets tab of the platform.
Download options: Navigate to Saved Datasets, find your dataset, and download it in various formats, including CSV and XLSX (Excel).
Takeaways
The Data Export feature ensures you:
Get exactly the data you need, no more and no less.
Always see coverage before purchase, so there are no surprises.
Pay only for what you use, with instant quotes.
Keep permanent access to your datasets for future use.
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