Method for determining accurate amount of total emissions

A computer-implemented method for determining an accurate amount of total emissions or other regulated attribute for an internal entity within a regulated jurisdiction for a specified time period, wherein each step is conducted by a computer, which method comprises:

• calculating a first amount of emissions or attributes for which the internal entity is directly responsible for the specified time period;
• calculating a second amount of emissions or attributes for the internal entity based on emissions or other attributes associated with consumption or purchases of activities, services or products acquired from other entities (hereinafter “purchases”) for the specified time period;
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• combining the first and second amounts of emissions or other attributes to yield a total amount of emissions or other attributes for the internal entity for the specified time period within the regulated jurisdiction.