Version 2 GHG Calculator (17 Nov 2022)
Version 2 GHG Calculator (17 Nov 2022)
USER MANUAL
1. First read the information addressed in the INTRODUCTION (MAIN MENU) menu to understand the content
and the purpose of this calculator.
2. Enter information related to the operating unit in the ORGANIZATION DATA menu as the main input entry.
The information is based on the type of certified unit along with the parameters required for the GHG
calculation process.
3. Click the appropriate operating unit button to start the calculation process.
4. Calculator data entry process
a. Every column in the worksheet is protected except for cells that need to be filled in by the user.
b. Data entry process starts from row EMISSION DATA and below
c. Users only need to enter data with cell indicators that are formatted WHITE or RED only.
d. The user only needs to enter data that has a cell indicator that is formatted as WHITE.
e. Any cell marked RED means that the user needs to decide whether to enter data or to delete it.
f. Any input that set in RED color font means the data entered is not accurate. Users are advised to check
back for updates or necessary corrections or deletions.
g. Any input that set with strikethrough in RED font means that the data is not relevant and needs to be
deleted
h. Decimal data entries should be rounded to the nearest whole number.
5. Once the data entry is complete, the user can get the GHG evaluation results at EMISSION SUMMARY
6. Emission factor
a. The emission factor for each determined sector can be in dynamic value. The value can be updated at
any time when user has discovered the new standard value from recognized source. However, new
emission value only reflect to GHG emission result on following year of calculation.
b. The emission factor for pesticides is only allocated for glyphosate and pesticides. Any other emission
factor refers to the use of substances such as fungicides and herbicides, the users can choose pesticides
as an emission factor option
d. To ensure that each GHG data has tracking and traceability, users need to enter the source of the data
obtained. Examples of data sources that may be included are such as Bin Card, Stock Card, Inventory,
Monthly Report and others.
Chemical Application
e. The use of inputs such as fertilizers, pesticides and other chemicals have the active ingredients that aim
to provide direct effect for the reason of properties used in operation. Usually, the content of the active
ingredient can be obtained from the SDS or printed on the packaging of the chemical.
f. For the use of compound fertilizers in plantations that have two or more nutrients, users can choose to
enter data in section 1.0(b) to facilitate data entry. The ratio of nutrient content can be obtained in the
SDS or fertilizer packaging.
Transportation
g. The GHG calculation for transportation gives the option of whether users want to input of actual fuel
consumption data or based on the distance between the first point of the product being loaded and the
receipient of the product.
h. If users have actual data on diesel consumption per year, option 1 may be the appropriate option can
be choosen.
i. If distance measurement is an option, the user needs to have vehicle-related information including
tracking ID and vehicle capacity.
j. If the operating unit has more than one type of vehicle with different capacity, the estimated ratio
should be recorded with a measurement based on the percentage of vehicle use that has transported
the product to the customer's premises. The total utilization percentage must be 100%.
k. Estimated number of trips per year will be automatically displayed after information related to truck
capacity and usage ratio is entered.
Button selection
l. This GHG calculator system is equipped with a selection button that helps users quickly access the item
they want to go to during data entry. Users can utilize the use of buttons in each header of the
respective operating unit calculator.
APPENDIX
MSPO REQUIREMENT
Part 1
4.5.4 Criterion 4: GHG emissions
In contributing to the national commitment for climate change, all actors along the value chain shall
identify the sources of GHG emissions, monitor, and plan for reductions whenever applicable.
Part 2-1
4.5.4 Criterion 4: GHG emissions
In contributing to the national commitment for climate change, all actors along the value
chain shall identify the sources of GHG emissions, monitor, and plan for reductions whenever applicable.
[Link] Indicator 1: Independent smallholders shall be aware of the type of GHG emissions and encouraged
to reduce GHG emissions where possible.
Part 2-2
4.5.4 Criterion 4: GHG emissions
In contributing to the national commitment for climate change, all actors along the value chain shall
identify the sources of GHG emissions, monitor, and plan for reductions whenever applicable.
[Link] Indicator 1: The organisation shall identify GHG emissions and saving sources from:
a) Land use change, after 31 December 2019;
b) Use of fertiliser;
c) Transportation of fertiliser/agricultural input and FFB;
d) Use of energy; and
e) Crop sequestration and conservation area, if available.
Part 3-1
4.5.4 Criterion 4: GHG emissions
In contributing to the national commitment for climate change, all actors along the value chain shall
identify the sources of GHG emissions, monitors, and plans for reductions, whenever applicable. Reporting
on this criterion shall be done on an annual basis.
[Link] Indicator 2: Monitoring of GHG emissions shall use the GHG calculator from the scheme owner and
plans for reduction shall be established and implemented.
[Link] Indicator 3: The organisation shall report the following to the scheme owner on an annual basis:
a) Source of emission;
b) Amount of emission;
c) Energy usage and production volume; and
d) Year-on-year GHG records.
Part 3-2
4.5.4 Criterion 4: GHG emissions
In contributing to the national commitment for climate change, all actors along the value
chain shall identify the sources of GHG emissions, monitors, and plans for reductions, whenever applicable.
Reporting on this criterion shall be done on an annual basis.
[Link] Indicator 2: Monitoring of GHG emissions shall use the GHG calculator from the scheme owner and
plans for reduction shall be established and implemented.
[Link] Indicator 3: The organisation shall report the following to the scheme owner on an annual basis:
a) Source of emission;
b) Amount of emission;
c) Energy usage and production volume; and
d) Year-on-year GHG records.
Part 4-1
4.5.4 Criterion 4: GHG emissions
In contributing to the national commitment for climate change, all actors along the value
chain shall identify the sources of GHG emission, monitors and plan for reductions, whenever applicable.
[Link] Indicator 1: The organisation shall identify GHG emissions sources and type from its respective
processes that will generate emissions
[Link] Indicator 2: Monitoring of GHG emission shall use the GHG calculator established by the scheme
owner and plans for reduction shall be established and implemented
[Link] Indicator 3: TThe organisation shall report of GHG emissions sources and type to the scheme owner
on an annual basis.
Part 4-2
4.5.4 Criterion 4: GHG emissions
In contributing to the national commitment for climate change, all actors along the value
chain shall identify the sources of GHG emission, monitor, and plan for reduction, whenever applicable.
[Link] Indicator 1: The organisation shall identify GHG emissions sources and type from its respective
processes that will generate emissions
[Link] Indicator 2: Monitoring of GHG emission shall use the GHG calculator established by the scheme
owner and plans for reduction shall be established and implemented
[Link] Indicator 3: The organisation shall report of GHG emissions sources and type to the scheme owner
on an annual basis.
Part 4-2
4.5.4 Criterion 4: GHG emissions
In contributing to the national commitment for climate change, all actors along the value
chain shall identify the sources of GHG emission, monitor, and plan for reduction, whenever applicable.
This criterion is not applicable to oil palm dealers who do not handle products physically
[Link] Indicator 1: The organisation shall identify GHG emissions sources and type from its respective
processes that will generate emissions
Main Menu Organization Emission Factor Definition User Manual
DEFINITION
Emission factor
A coefficient that quantifies the emissions or removals of a gas per unit activity. Emission factors are often
based on a sample of measurement data, averaged to develop a representative rate of emission for a given
activity level under a given set of operating conditions.
Emissions
The release of greenhouse gases and/or their precursors into the atmosphere over a specified area and
period of time. (UNFCCC Article 1.4)
Flaring
All burning of natural gas/vapour streams and hydrocarbon liquids by flares as a waste disposal option
rather than for the production of useful heat or power.
Flow rate
The volume of water or gas passing through an imaginary plane at an instant of time [units are length3 time-
1
:eg, m3 s-1, cfs, ML d-1, Ln min-1].
Fuel
Any substance burned as a source of energy such as heat or electricity.
Land use
A broad classification of land based on the activities and cover, and in this report refers specifically to six
general types including Forest Land, Cropland, Grassland, Wetlands, Settlements and Other Land. Note that
a specific parcel of land may have more than one land use, but it is generally the predominant land use that
forms the basis for the classification. The land-uses may be considered as top-level categories for
representing all land-use areas, with sub-divisions describing specific circumstances significant to emissions
estimation.
Lubricants
Lubricants are hydrocarbons produced from distillate or residue, and they are mainly used to reduce friction
between bearing surfaces. This category includes all finished grades of lubricating oil, from spindle oil to
cylinder oil, and those used in greases, including motor oils and all grades of lubricating oil base stocks
Ponds
The water impounded behind a small dam (< 15 m high) or embankment.
Source: 2019 Refinement to the 2006 IPCC Guidelines for National Greenhouse Gas Inventories
Main Menu Organization Emission Factor Definition User Manual
MAIN MENU
INTRODUCTION TO MSPO GHG CALCULATOR
Introduction
This tool provides an appropriate method for measuring and calculating GHGs based on the
requirements set by the MSPO standard
This tool uses the release factor recognized by MPOCC as the scheme owner, including the selection of
the default value. This category uses either global default values or specific values from recognized
sources.
Scope
This GHG calculator was developed to meet the requirements stated by the MSPO Standard for Part 2,
Part 3 and Part 4 and Biomass Producer. This calculator is designed to be aligned with the activities that
exist among each operating unit.
Aim
Support the government's efforts towards meeting the expectations of the global framework related to
climate change
Objectives
1). Provide a standard platform for measuring emissions levels for production activities for oil palm
2). Standardize the GHG assessment process to be presented to the authorities
3). Provide result for setting the national program for reducing CO 2 emission
Definition
3.21 Greenhouse gas (GHG)
Greenhouse gases are those gaseous constituents of the atmosphere, both natural and anthropogenic,
that absorb and emit radiation at specific wavelengths within the spectrum of infrared radiation emitted
by the Earth’s surface, the atmosphere, and clouds. This property causes the greenhouse effect. Water
vapor (H2O), carbon dioxide (CO2), nitrous oxide (N2O), methane (CH4), and ozone (O3) are the primary
greenhouse gases in the Earth’s atmosphere.
Carbon dioxide is often used as a standard value to represent the results of GHG emissions. The unit of
measurement used in the GHG inventory has universally been used in tonnes of carbon dioxide
equivalent (tCO2e). These values represent different greenhouse gases and, different global warming
potentials converted into equivalent tonnes of carbon dioxide. However, to fulfill the purpose of this
calculator, the unit of measurement has been standardized with the unit value of kilogram carbon
dioxide equivalent (kgCO2e).
Methodology
This tool is designed to meet the requirements of the MSPO standard as a platform to measure the level
of carbon emissions resulting from on-site production activities.
Operating units can use the operation chart below to ensure that the data collection process and
emission calculation can be carried out in a systematic and orderly manner.
This calculator only gives emission results. Therefore, the admin side of the system can use a separate
document for actions after the results are obtained (for example, management plan, continuous
improvement and others).
Team formation
Meeting with top management
Planning Conduct pre-assessment
Select the focus area
Prepare the assessment proposa.
3). Follow the steps that have been set and then the user needs to update the operation data
according to the scope of the selected operation unit.
a). Plantation (Part 2 and Part 3)
b). Palm Oil Mill
c). Palm Oil Processing Facilities (KCP, Refinery, Oleochemical Plant etc.)
d). Dealer
e). Biomass Producer
4). Review the emission summary for the selected operating unit and make an evaluation of the
emission results per product unit produced in a year.
5). Setting a baseline for reference that can be used as a measurement point to establish the realistic,
practical and achievable targets.
6). Develop other supporting documents such as monitoring, management plan and action items that
are effective to meet MSPO standard requirements.
User Manual
Biomass
Main Menu Organization Emission Factor Definition User Manual
ORGANIZATION
For Public Comment Only
ORGANIZATION DATA
Name of Organization Company Name
Parent Company or Address of organization
Headquarter Address
(If applicable)
Operating Unit
To 6-Feb-24
Yield
FFB Production 00.00 MT per year
Supply-Base Quantity (MT) Supply % Distance
Mill A
Mill B
Mill C
Mill D
Mill E
Mill F
Mill G
Mill H
Mill I
Mill J
Data Entry
For Public Comment Only
Palm Oil Mill
Palm Oil Mill Name Name of Mill
Processing Facilities
Plant Name
Data Entry
Established year
Yield
Production Qty per year
Data Entry
Biomass Product
Producer Name
EMISSION FACTOR
Borate Fertilizer kg CO2eq/kg B2O3 0.09 Ecoinvent, The ecoinvent Database Version 2.2 [WWW
Document].Ecoinvent Assoc. URL.
[Link] accessed on Sep
28, 2016.
Potassium Oxide fertilizer (K2O) kg CO2eq/kg K2O 0.576 European Commission: Standard values for emission
factors, v 1.0. 2015
CaO-fertiliser kg CO2eq/kg CaO 0.13 European Commission: Standard values for emission
factors, v 1.0. 2015
Zinc sulfate fertilizer kg CO2eq/kg ZnSO4 2 Ecoinvent, The ecoinvent Database Version 2.2 [WWW
Document].Ecoinvent Assoc. URL.
[Link] accessed on Sep
28, 2016.
0.00 Kg CO2/yr 0.00 Kg CO2 per ha/yr 0.00 Kg CO2 per MT FFB/yr
Total Emission
0.00 Kg CO2/yr 0.00 Kg CO2/yr 0.00 Kg CO2/yr 0.00 Kg CO2/yr
Fertilizer Pesticides Electricity + fuel Transportation
EMISSION DATA
2
#N/A 0
Source:
3
#N/A 0
Source:
4
#N/A 0
Source:
5
#N/A 0
Source:
6
#N/A 0
Source:
7
#N/A 0
Source:
8
#N/A 0
Source:
9
#N/A 0
Source:
10
#N/A 0
Source:
2.0 Pesticides
2
#N/A 0
Source:
3
#N/A 0
Source:
4
#N/A 0
Source:
5
#N/A 0
Source:
6
#N/A 0
Source:
7
#N/A 0
Source:
8
#N/A 0
Source:
9
#N/A 0
Source:
10
#N/A 0
Source:
Select Option
Diesel consumption
Option 1 3.140 0
Source:
3.14 0
Select Option
3.14 0
3.14 0
3.14 0
3.14 0
3.14 0
Estimated trips per year in total
0 Trips
0.00 Kg CO2/yr 0.00 Kg CO2 per MT CPO/yr 0.00 Kg CO2 per MT PK/yr
Total Emission
0.00 Kg CO2/yr 0.00 Kg CO2/yr 0.00 Kg CO2/yr 0.00 Kg CO2/yr
EMISSION DATA
2
#N/A 0
Source:
3
#N/A 0
Source:
4
#N/A 0
Source:
5
#N/A 0
Source:
6
#N/A 0
Source:
7
#N/A 0
Source:
8
#N/A 0
Source:
9
#N/A 0
Source:
10
#N/A 0
Source:
11
#N/A 0
Source:
12
#N/A 0
Source:
13
#N/A 0
Source:
14
#N/A 0
Source:
15
#N/A 0
Source:
2
0
Source:
3
0
Source:
3.14 0
3.14 0
3.14 0
3.14 0
3.14 0
Total Emission
0.00 Kg CO2/yr 0.00 Kg CO2/yr 0.00 Kg CO2/yr 0.00 Kg CO2/yr
EMISSION DATA
2
#N/A 0
Source:
3
#N/A 0
Source:
4
#N/A 0
Source:
5
#N/A 0
Source:
6
#N/A 0
Source:
7
#N/A 0
Source:
8
#N/A 0
Source:
9
#N/A 0
Source:
10
#N/A 0
Source:
11
#N/A 0
Source:
12
#N/A 0
Source:
13
#N/A 0
#N/A 0
Source:
14
#N/A 0
Source:
15
#N/A 0
Source:
2
#N/A 0
Source:
3
#N/A 0
Source:
3.14 0
Estimated trips per year in total
0 Trips
3.14 0
3.14 0
3.14 0
3.14 0
Select Option
Diesel consumption
Option 1 3.140 0
Source:
3.14 0
3.14 0
3.14 0
3.14 0
3.14 0
Total Emission
0.00 Kg CO2/yr 0.00 Kg CO2/yr 0.00 Kg CO2/yr 0.00 Kg CO2/yr
EMISSION DATA
2
#N/A 0
Source:
3
#N/A 0
Source:
4
#N/A 0
Source:
5
#N/A 0
Source:
6
#N/A 0
Source:
7
#N/A 0
Source:
8
#N/A 0
Source:
9
#N/A 0
Source:
10
#N/A 0
Source:
11
#N/A 0
Source:
12
#N/A 0
Source:
13
#N/A 0
Source:
14
#N/A 0
Source:
15
#N/A 0
Source:
Select Option
Diesel consumption
Option 1 3.140 0
Source:
3.14 0
3.14 0
3.14 0
3.14 0
3.14 0









