# Coolset Knowledge Base ## ESG compliance management ### EU Taxonomy #### How to? - [Step-by-step guide EU taxonomy](https://help.coolset.com/articles/7954379646-step-by-step-guide-eu-taxonomy) #### Understanding EU taxonomy - [Minimum safeguards](https://help.coolset.com/articles/1808809210-minimum-safeguards) - [Climate change adaptation vs mitigation](https://help.coolset.com/articles/3898135606-climate-change-adaptation-vs-mitigation) - [Economic activities: transitional vs enabling](https://help.coolset.com/articles/4587106770-economic-activities-transitional-vs-enabling) - [EU Taxonomy: full list of sustainable economic activities](https://help.coolset.com/articles/7794310793-eu-taxonomy-full-list-of-sustainable-economic-activities) - [High climate impact sectors](https://help.coolset.com/articles/3652366230-high-climate-impact-sectors) - [Partial alignment of economic activities](https://help.coolset.com/articles/1727978780-partial-alignment-of-economic-activities) - [Materiality exemption of the OpEx KPI](https://help.coolset.com/articles/6228481751-materiality-exemption-of-the-opex-kpi) - [Understanding the EU taxonomy](https://help.coolset.com/articles/5724798638-understanding-the-eu-taxonomy) ### Double materiality assessment #### Understanding DMA - [Understanding IROs: Impacts, Risks and Opportunities](https://help.coolset.com/articles/6161989679-understanding-iros-impacts-risks-and-opportunities) #### How to? - [Getting started with stakeholder surveys](https://help.coolset.com/articles/3831128961-getting-started-with-stakeholder-surveys) - [Media analysis: How do you conduct it?](https://help.coolset.com/articles/9283478974-media-analysis-how-do-you-conduct-it) - [Media analysis - a practical guide as part of the Double Materiality Assessment](https://help.coolset.com/articles/8060440823-media-analysis-a-practical-guide-as-part-of-the-double-materiality-assessment) - [How we calculate impacts, risks & opportunities scores](https://help.coolset.com/articles/2844825413-how-we-calculate-impacts-risks-opportunities-scores) - [Conducting a double materiality assessment with Coolset](https://help.coolset.com/articles/9748185327-conducting-a-double-materiality-assessment-with-coolset) ### CSRD #### How to? - [How to disclose on topic-specific datapoints?](https://help.coolset.com/articles/9538197933-how-to-disclose-on-topic-specific-datapoints) - [Reporting on the Value Chain (VC)](https://help.coolset.com/articles/9955978487-reporting-on-the-value-chain-vc) - [Survey guidance](https://help.coolset.com/articles/3066978832-survey-guidance) - [CSRD platform update: 'Clearly material' questions made more specific.](https://help.coolset.com/articles/1903756118-csrd-platform-update-clearly-material-questions-made-more-specific) #### Understanding CSRD - [The 5 qualitative characteristics of CSRD reporting information](https://help.coolset.com/articles/8681519456-the-5-qualitative-characteristics-of-csrd-reporting-information) - [ESRS topics, sub-topics and sub-sub-topics](https://help.coolset.com/articles/3679971634-esrs-topics-sub-topics-and-sub-sub-topics) - [ESRS sector groups](https://help.coolset.com/articles/3225709464-esrs-sector-groups) ### VSME #### Understanding VSME - [Reporting on circular economy principles in operations ](https://help.coolset.com/articles/7886468374-reporting-on-circular-economy-principles-in-operations) - [VSME Basic vs. Comprehensive: choosing the right ESG reporting framework](https://help.coolset.com/articles/1498590226-vsme-basic-vs-comprehensive-choosing-the-right-esg-reporting-framework) - [Understanding climate-related hazards and transition events](https://help.coolset.com/articles/8453631709-understanding-climate-related-hazards-and-transition-events) - [What is the legal form of your company?](https://help.coolset.com/articles/2803682001-what-is-the-legal-form-of-your-company) #### How to? - [Understanding the gap analysis tool in the VSME module](https://help.coolset.com/articles/9205679048-understanding-the-gap-analysis-tool-in-the-vsme-module) ## Carbon management ### FAQ - [How do you handle currency conversions?](https://help.coolset.com/articles/3259672474-how-do-you-handle-currency-conversions) - [How often do we need to provide data for GHG reporting?](https://help.coolset.com/articles/5524332793-how-often-do-we-need-to-provide-data) - [Do you only take CO2 into account?](https://help.coolset.com/articles/9827336342-do-you-only-take-co2-into-account) - [Where do your emission factors come from?](https://help.coolset.com/articles/8435484458-where-do-your-emission-factors-come-from) - [How do you ensure that the results of the carbon analysis are accurate?](https://help.coolset.com/articles/4179415694-how-do-you-ensure-that-the-results-are-accurate) - [Can I use an emission factor that is not listed in Coolset?](https://help.coolset.com/articles/8660526228-can-i-use-an-emission-factor-that-is-not-listed-in-coolset) - [How do you account for inflation?](https://help.coolset.com/articles/5768434393-how-do-you-account-for-inflation) ### Reducing your impact - [Discovering sustainable alternatives in Marketplace](https://help.coolset.com/articles/1009502709-discovering-sustainable-alternatives-in-marketplace) - [Setting emission reduction targets](https://help.coolset.com/articles/9724098614-setting-emission-reduction-targets) - [Carbon offsetting in Coolset](https://help.coolset.com/articles/3595052575-carbon-offsetting-in-coolset) - [Getting ready for SBTi using your Coolset emission data](https://help.coolset.com/articles/7593658638-getting-ready-for-sbti) ### How to? - [️ Steps to create your emission analysis](https://help.coolset.com/articles/7294549267-steps-to-create-your-emission-analysis) - [Uploading your gas and electricity consumption data](https://help.coolset.com/articles/9783136913-uploading-your-gas-and-electricity-consumption-data) - [Uploading your accounting file](https://help.coolset.com/articles/8099467068-uploading-your-accounting-file) - [Uploading district heating consumption](https://help.coolset.com/articles/2196871913-uploading-district-heating-consumption) - [Uploading employee commute](https://help.coolset.com/articles/2965762846-uploading-employee-commute) - [Preparing your accounting file](https://help.coolset.com/articles/9795392233-preparing-your-accounting-file) - [Multi-currency support](https://help.coolset.com/articles/3130195443-multi-currency-support) - [Gas and electricity in shared buildings](https://help.coolset.com/articles/8608003962-gas-and-electricity-in-shared-buildings) - [Enhancing measurement organization with tags](https://help.coolset.com/articles/4101072594-enhancing-measurement-organization-with-tags) - [Emission intensities](https://help.coolset.com/articles/8918229821-emission-intensities) - [Carbon emissions reports from logistic suppliers](https://help.coolset.com/articles/2640679224-carbon-emissions-reports-from-logistic-suppliers) - [Typical ledgers to include and exclude for spend-based GHG reporting](https://help.coolset.com/articles/8772332218-typical-ledgers-to-include-and-exclude-for-spend-based-ghg-reporting) - [Update: GHG Protocol categories now available](https://help.coolset.com/articles/6450265819-update-ghg-protocol-categories-now-available) - [How to export your transactions from the Coolset platform?](https://help.coolset.com/articles/6823548447-how-to-export-transactions) - [How to add entities?](https://help.coolset.com/articles/5404527708-how-to-add-entities) ### General knowledge - [What’s the difference between upstream and downstream emissions?](https://help.coolset.com/articles/9855361624-upstream-vs-downstream-emissions) - [Understanding scope 2 emissions from leased buildings](https://help.coolset.com/articles/1567169050-understanding-scope-2-emissions-from-leased-buildings) - [Understanding scope 1 emissions](https://help.coolset.com/articles/2597241802-understanding-scope-1-emissions) - [Understanding scope 3 emissions](https://help.coolset.com/articles/7691832412-understanding-scope-3-emissions) - [Greenhouse Gas Protocol: Spend-based and activity-based methods](https://help.coolset.com/articles/1165306326-greenhouse-gas-protocol-spend-based-and-activity-based-methods) - [Enhancing Emissions Accuracy with Activity Inputs](https://help.coolset.com/articles/1581214215-enhancing-measurements-with-activity-inputs) - [Breakdown of the GHG-protocol categories](https://help.coolset.com/articles/9880711455-breakdown-of-the-ghg-protocol-categories) - [Understanding 'Cradle-to-gate' and 'Cradle-to-grave'](https://help.coolset.com/articles/9146392625-understanding-cradle-to-gate-and-cradle-to-grave) ## General information ### Using the Coolset platform - [Workspaces for multi-entity companies](https://help.coolset.com/articles/6726132717-workspaces-for-multi-entity-companies) - [Where do you store the data?](https://help.coolset.com/articles/3136730852-where-do-you-store-the-data) - [Security and compliance information for Coolset](https://help.coolset.com/articles/8472462191-security-and-compliance-information-for-coolset) - [Inviting your colleagues to Coolset](https://help.coolset.com/articles/2417115345-inviting-your-colleagues-to-coolset) - [Setting your preferred app language](https://help.coolset.com/articles/6485934989-setting-your-preferred-app-language) - [How to upload and manage documents in the Coolset platform? ](https://help.coolset.com/articles/6709630670-how-to-upload-and-manage-documents-in-the-coolset-platform) - [How to track KPIs in the Coolset platform](https://help.coolset.com/articles/2870309953-how-to-track-kpis-in-the-coolset-platform) - [Why do I still see empty surveys under "My Tasks"?](https://help.coolset.com/articles/1134158983-empty-surveys-under-my-tasks) - [How to use Smart Autofills to speed up ESG reporting (beta version)](https://help.coolset.com/articles/5401906571-smart-autofills) - [How to share your location in a module?](https://help.coolset.com/articles/1294309652-sharing-your-location-in-a-module) - [Accessing Coolset from China](https://help.coolset.com/articles/6420392648-accessing-coolset-from-china) - [How to connect Coolset to your AI tool (MCP server)](https://help.coolset.com/articles/1371090705-how-to-connect-coolset-to-your-ai-tool-mcp-server) ## Supply chain integrity ### EcoVadis - [Understanding theme impact, indicator weight, and parent company documentation](https://help.coolset.com/articles/4318290028-ecovadis-understanding-theme-impact-indicator-weight-and-parent-company-documentation) - [How Is your EcoVadis score calculated?](https://help.coolset.com/articles/6428300335-how-is-the-ecovadis-score-calculated) - [How much detail should you provide in EcoVadis answers? Start with your size](https://help.coolset.com/articles/2107880946-how-much-detail-should-you-provide-in-ecovadis-answers-start-with-your-size) - [How to start your EcoVadis survey in Coolset](https://help.coolset.com/articles/8859282545-how-to-start-your-ecovadis-survey-in-coolset) ### EUDR #### How to? - [Import guide for CSV uploads](https://help.coolset.com/articles/5998640208-import-guide-for-csv) - [How to add suppliers?](https://help.coolset.com/articles/4488540892-eudr-add-suppliers) - [How to complete the supplier self-assessment?](https://help.coolset.com/articles/2606720623-eudr-supplier-self-assessment) - [How to add products?](https://help.coolset.com/articles/2527705659-eudr-add-products) - [How to add origins? ](https://help.coolset.com/articles/2444254676-eudr-add-origins) - [EUDR supplier guide](https://help.coolset.com/articles/1354669901-EUDR-supplier-guide) - [How to add purchase orders (POs)?](https://help.coolset.com/articles/8191997756-eudr-adding-purchase-orders) - [EUDR producer guide](https://help.coolset.com/articles/9419988389-eudr-producer-guide) - [Managing Self-Declared Suppliers ](https://help.coolset.com/articles/2693631300-managing-self-declared-suppliers) - [How to add lots and harvests? ](https://help.coolset.com/articles/9272675262-eudr-lots-harvests) - [How to manage sales orders and trace products?](https://help.coolset.com/articles/5444182363-how-to-manage-sales-orders-and-trace-products) - [How to add customers](https://help.coolset.com/articles/3931080351-how-to-add-customers) - [How to complete the origin assessment](https://help.coolset.com/articles/4276639599-how-to-complete-the-origin-assessment) #### General knowledge - [What is mixing and when is it allowed? ](https://help.coolset.com/articles/1556862361-eudr-what-is-mixing-and-when-is-it-allowed) - [What is circumvention and how to spot it in your supply chain?](https://help.coolset.com/articles/9401240071-circumvention-in-your-supply-chain-eudr) - [What are the IUCN Red List and CITES List?](https://help.coolset.com/articles/6393437481-eudr-what-is-the-iucn-red-list-and-cites-list) - [Understanding supply chain traceability systems](https://help.coolset.com/articles/4504476258-understanding-supply-chain-traceability-systems) - [EUDR Country Risk Ratings](https://help.coolset.com/articles/7785636424-eudr-country-risk-ratings) - [Documents required for the origin assessment](https://help.coolset.com/articles/6471212806-documents-required-for-origin-assessment) - [Country-specific assessments for EUDR now available in the Coolset app](https://help.coolset.com/articles/1350374172-country-specific-assessments-for-eudr-now-available-in-the-coolset-app) - [What is mitigation under EUDR - and how should your business approach it?](https://help.coolset.com/articles/3388544532-what-is-mitigation-under-eudr-and-how-should-your-business-approach-it) #### Methodology - [EUDR methodology documents](https://help.coolset.com/articles/3731618726-eudr-methodology-documents) ### PPWR #### How to? - [How to add products under PPWR?](https://help.coolset.com/articles/8141319817-add-products-under-ppwr) - [How to add suppliers under PPWR](https://help.coolset.com/articles/1860946405-add-suppliers-under-ppwr) - [How to add packaging items and components under PPWR?](https://help.coolset.com/articles/7577643443-ppwr-add-packaging-types-and-components) - [How to send a supplier request for PPWR](https://help.coolset.com/articles/5990996090-how-to-send-a-supplier-request-for-ppwr) - [How to complete the PPWR packaging questionnaire](https://help.coolset.com/articles/2173205281-complete-ppwr-packaging-questionnaire) - [Import guide for PPWR CSV uploads](https://help.coolset.com/articles/3339854733-import-guide-for-ppwr-csv-uploads) - [How to sign a Declaration of Conformity (DoC) in Coolset](https://help.coolset.com/articles/8250677376-ppwr-how-to-sign-doc) - [PPWR supplier guide](https://help.coolset.com/articles/3088890914-PPWR-supplier-guide) - [How to review and link incoming PPWR requests](https://help.coolset.com/articles/7539053330-ppwr-review-link-requests) - [How to review an evidence bundle in Coolset](https://help.coolset.com/articles/8854895714-ppwr-review-evidence-bundle) - [How to sign a family Declaration of Conformity (DoC) for multiple products](https://help.coolset.com/articles/3322617527-how-to-sign-a-family-declaration-of-conformity-doc-for-multiple-products) #### General knowledge - [How to resolve failing risks in your PPWR conformity scores](https://help.coolset.com/articles/8214059058-ppwr-mitigation) - [Understanding packaging categories, items, and components in PPWR](https://help.coolset.com/articles/7100519789-understanding-packaging-categories-types-components) - [When can two packaging units share the same Declaration of Conformity](https://help.coolset.com/articles/7611398933-two-packaging-unit-same-doc) - [Deep dive into packaging categories: find out the category of your packaging item](https://help.coolset.com/articles/8564971349-how-to-know-the-packaging-category) - [How to improve your EcoVadis score: Interpreting strengths & improvement areas](https://help.coolset.com/articles/8328925402-how-to-improve-your-ecovadis-score-interpreting-strengths-improvement-areas) - [Top 20 documents to include in your EcoVadis assessment](https://help.coolset.com/articles/8926483763-top-18-documents-to-include-in-your-ecovadis-assessment)