Greenhouse gas emissions information processing method, greenhouse gas emissions information processing system, and program

Abstract

To enable easy computation of greenhouse gas emissions.SOLUTION: A greenhouse gas emissions information processing method is provided, comprising acquiring system data generated by at least one system, generating intermediate data including at least one piece of classification information from the at least one set of system data, setting at least one greenhouse gas emission factor based on the at least one piece of classification information, and generating greenhouse gas emissions information corresponding to the system data on the basis of the at least one greenhouse gas emission factor.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a method for processing greenhouse gas emission information, a greenhouse gas emission information processing system, and a program.

Background Art

[0002] For environmental protection, globally, greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction targets have been resolved, and the Japanese government has also declared reduction. Mainly, publicly listed prime companies are obliged to disclose and make efforts to reduce their GHG emissions, and reduction is being promoted in each company. Patent Document 1 discloses a method for evaluating greenhouse gas emissions.

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Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0004] On the other hand, the greenhouse gas emissions of each company include not only the greenhouse gases emitted by the company itself but also the greenhouse gases emitted by other companies for the products and services supplied by other companies. However, regarding data collection and input, companies (personnel in charge) have to handle it manually, and it is not easy to calculate each emission amount.

[0005] Therefore, one of the objectives of the present invention is to easily calculate greenhouse gas emissions.

Means for Solving the Problems

[0006] According to an embodiment of the present invention, at least one system data generated by at least one system and including a plurality of business activity information based on business activities is acquired, intermediate data including at least one classification information capable of classifying each business activity based on the at least one system data is generated, a greenhouse gas emission coefficient is set based on the at least one classification information, and greenhouse gas emission amount information is generated based on the greenhouse gas emission coefficient and variable information that varies according to the business activity among the plurality of business activity information. A greenhouse gas emission amount information processing method is provided.

[0007] In the above greenhouse gas emission amount information processing method, when a plurality of greenhouse gas emission coefficients can be set based on the at least one classification information, greenhouse gas emission amount information in the system data may be generated based on a greenhouse gas emission coefficient that satisfies a predetermined condition among the plurality of greenhouse gas emission coefficients.

[0008] In the above greenhouse gas emission amount information processing method, the at least one classification information is a plurality of classification information, and the greenhouse gas emission coefficient may be set based on the plurality of classification information.

[0009] In the above greenhouse gas emission amount information processing method, when a plurality of greenhouse gas emission coefficients can be set based on the at least one classification information, one greenhouse gas emission coefficient among the plurality of greenhouse gas emission coefficients may be set based on an expected value of reduction in greenhouse gas emissions.

[0010] In the above greenhouse gas emission amount information processing method, when a plurality of greenhouse gas emission coefficients can be set based on the at least one classification information, one greenhouse gas emission coefficient associated with user identification information among the plurality of greenhouse gas emission coefficients may be set.

[0011] In the above greenhouse gas emission amount information processing method, when the generated greenhouse gas emission amount information satisfies a predetermined condition, recommendation information may be generated.

[0012] In the greenhouse gas emission amount information processing method, the predetermined condition may be that the greenhouse gas emission amount generated by the second greenhouse gas emission coefficient based on the second plan information corresponding to the user identification information is smaller than the greenhouse gas emission amount generated by the first greenhouse gas emission coefficient based on the currently set first plan information.

[0013] According to an embodiment of the present invention, a program is provided that causes a computer to execute the greenhouse gas emission amount information processing method.

[0014] According to an embodiment of the present invention, there is provided a greenhouse gas emission amount information processing system including a control unit that acquires at least one system data generated by at least one system and including a plurality of business activity information based on business activities, generates intermediate data including at least one classification information capable of classifying each business activity based on the at least one system data, sets a greenhouse gas emission coefficient based on the at least one classification information, and generates greenhouse gas emission amount information based on the greenhouse gas emission coefficient and variable information that varies according to the business activity among the plurality of business activity information.

[0015] In the greenhouse gas emission amount information processing system, when a plurality of greenhouse gas emission coefficients can be set based on the at least one classification information, The greenhouse gas emission amount information in the system data may be generated based on the greenhouse gas emission coefficient that satisfies a predetermined condition among the plurality of greenhouse gas emission coefficients.

[0016] In the greenhouse gas emission amount information processing system, the at least one classification information is a plurality of classification information, and the control unit may set the greenhouse gas emission coefficient based on the plurality of classification information.

[0017] In the greenhouse gas emission amount information processing system, when a plurality of greenhouse gas emission coefficients can be set based on the at least one classification information, one greenhouse gas emission coefficient among the plurality of greenhouse gas emission coefficients may be set based on an expected value of reduction in greenhouse gas emissions.

[0018] In the greenhouse gas emission amount information processing system, when a plurality of greenhouse gas emission coefficients can be set based on the at least one classification information, one greenhouse gas emission coefficient associated with user identification information among the plurality of greenhouse gas emission coefficients may be set.

[0019] In the greenhouse gas emission amount information processing system, the control unit may generate recommendation information when the generated greenhouse gas emission amount information satisfies a predetermined condition.

[0020] In the greenhouse gas emission amount information processing system, the predetermined condition may be that the greenhouse gas emission amount generated by a second greenhouse gas emission coefficient based on second plan information corresponding to user identification information is smaller than the greenhouse gas emission amount generated by a first greenhouse gas emission coefficient based on currently set first plan information.

Advantages of the Invention

[0021] According to the present invention, the greenhouse gas emission amount can be easily calculated.

Brief Description of the Drawings

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Embodiments for Carrying Out the Invention

[0023] The following embodiments are examples of embodiments of the present invention, and the present invention is not limited to these embodiments. In the drawings referred to in this embodiment, the same parts or parts having the same function are denoted by the same reference numerals or similar reference numerals, and the repeated description thereof may be omitted.

[0024] <First Embodiment> The greenhouse gas emission information processing system in this embodiment will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.

[0025] (1-1. Overall Configuration of Greenhouse Gas Emission Information Processing System) FIG. 1 is a diagram for explaining a greenhouse gas emission information processing system 1 according to the first embodiment of the present invention. This greenhouse gas emission information processing system 1 includes a greenhouse gas emission information processing server 10, a system server 30, and a user terminal 50.

[0026] A database 15 is connected to the greenhouse gas emission information processing server 10. As shown in FIG. 1, there are three system servers 30 in the greenhouse gas emission information processing system 1. In this example, a first system server 30-1 used in the invoice payment system, a second system server 30-2 used in the purchasing system, and a third system server 30-3 used in the advance payment settlement system are provided. Note that the system server is not limited to this configuration, and various system servers used in enterprises can be used. Also, in this embodiment, when it is not necessary to separately describe each system server, it will be described as the system server 30. The greenhouse gas emission information processing server 10 and the system server 30 may be on-premises servers or cloud servers.

[0027] The user terminal 50 is a terminal used by the person in charge of the enterprise. In this example, one user terminal 50 is provided, but two or more user terminals 50 may be provided.

[0028] In FIG. 1, the network NW is a communication network using a packet switching method such as the Internet. The greenhouse gas emission information processing server 10, the system server 30, and the user terminal 50 are connected to the network NW.

[0029] FIG. 2 is an image diagram of the greenhouse gas emission information processing system 1. According to the greenhouse gas emission information processing system 1, system data including a plurality of business activity information generated by the systems in each system server 30 and based on business activities is acquired, intermediate data including classification information capable of classifying each business activity based on the system data is generated, and greenhouse gas emission coefficients corresponding to each business activity are set based on the classification information, so that the greenhouse gas emission amount information can be easily generated (calculated) and evaluated. Hereinafter, the configuration of the greenhouse gas emission information processing system for realizing such processing will be described.

[0030] (1-2. Hardware Configuration) FIG. 3 is a diagram for explaining the hardware configuration of each device constituting the greenhouse gas emission amount information processing system 1.

[0031] (1-2-1. Greenhouse Gas Emission Amount Information Processing Server 10) The greenhouse gas emission amount information processing server 10 includes a control unit 11, a storage unit 12, and a communication unit 13. The control unit 11 is an example of a computer including an arithmetic processing circuit such as a CPU (Central Processing Unit), an ASIC (Application Specific Integrated Circuit), or an FPGA (Field Programmable Gate Array). The control unit 11 executes a program stored in the storage unit 12 to implement various functions in the greenhouse gas emission amount information processing server 10. As a result, the processing (greenhouse gas emission amount information processing) by the greenhouse gas emission amount information processing server 10 in the greenhouse gas emission amount information processing system 1 is executed.

[0032] The storage unit 12 includes a storage device and stores a control program for greenhouse gas emission amount information processing. Also, the storage unit 12 stores various data used when the control program for greenhouse gas emission amount information processing is executed. Note that this program may be provided in a state recorded on a computer-readable recording medium such as a magnetic recording medium, an optical recording medium, a magneto-optical recording medium, or a semiconductor memory. In this case, the greenhouse gas emission amount information processing server 10 only needs to include an interface for connecting the recording medium. Here, the storage medium may be defined as a medium different from the storage unit 12 included in the greenhouse gas emission amount information processing server 10, or may be the medium used for the storage unit 12.

[0033] The communication unit 13 includes a communication module and is connected to the network NW under the control of the control unit 11 to transmit and receive information with other devices connected to the network NW. In this example, the communication unit 13 is further connected to the database 15 to transmit and receive information. In the database 15, data sets of subject information, vendor information, business information, system data of each system, etc. are sequentially registered. Note that the communication unit 13 may be connected to the database 15 via the network NW. Also, the information registered in the database 15 may be stored in the storage unit 12. In this case, the database 15 may not exist.

[0034] (1-2-2. System Server 30) The system server 30 includes a control unit 31, a storage unit 32, and a communication unit 33. The control unit 31 has basically the same configuration as the above-described control unit 11 and realizes various functions in the system server 30. Thereby, various processes by the system server 30 in the greenhouse gas emission amount information processing system 1 are executed.

[0035] The storage unit 32 has basically the same configuration as the storage unit 12, and since the content of the instructions of the stored program is different to some extent, its description is omitted. The communication unit 33 has basically the same configuration as the communication unit 13, so its description is omitted.

[0036] (1-2-3. User Terminal 50) The user terminal 50 is a terminal operable by a user. For example, a smartphone, a tablet terminal, a notebook PC (Personal Computer), or a desktop PC is used as the user terminal 50. The user terminal 50 includes a control unit 51, a storage unit 52, a communication unit 53, a display unit 54, an operation unit 55, an audio input / output unit 56, and an imaging unit 57. The control unit 51 has basically the same configuration as the above-described control unit 11 and realizes various functions in the user terminal 50. Processes in the user terminal 50 in the greenhouse gas emission amount information processing system 1 are executed.

[0037] The memory unit 52 has basically the same configuration as the memory unit 12, and the content of the instructions of the stored program is different to some extent, so its description is omitted. The communication unit 53 has basically the same configuration as the communication unit 13, and the connectable network is different to some extent, so its description is omitted.

[0038] The display unit 54 includes a display device whose display content is controlled by the control of the control unit 51. The operation unit 55 outputs information corresponding to the position operated by the user to the control unit 51. The audio input / output unit 56 includes functions necessary for audio input / output, for example, a speaker that outputs a signal supplied from the control unit 51 as sound, and a microphone that outputs an input audio signal to the control unit 51.

[0039] The imaging unit 57 images the user. A CMOS (Complementary Metal-Oxide-Semiconductor) sensor or a CCD (Charge Coupled Device) sensor is used for the imaging unit 57. The imaging unit can be used when optically recognizing a document such as paper (OCR; Optical Character Recognition).

[0040] (1-3. Software Configuration of Greenhouse Gas Emission Information Processing Server) Figure 4 is a diagram showing the software configuration in the control unit 11 of the greenhouse gas emission information processing server 10. The control unit 11 includes an acquisition unit 11a, a generation unit 11b, an extraction unit 11c, a determination unit 11d, a GHG emission coefficient setting unit 11e, a GHG emission amount information generation unit 11f, and an analysis unit 11g.

[0041] The acquisition unit 11a has a function of acquiring various types of information from each device. In this example, the acquisition unit 11a acquires system data from the system server 30. The system data is generated by a system (application program) in which information is processed in the system server 30. The system data includes a plurality of business activity information based on business activities. The business activity information includes a date, a company name, a location, the purchase amount of goods, the electricity consumption, the fuel consumption, etc., and means various types of information in one business activity.

[0042] The generation unit 11b has a function of generating various types of information based on the information acquired by the acquisition unit 11a. In this example, the generation unit 11b generates intermediate data including classification information using the acquired system. The classification information means information capable of classifying each business activity. The classification information includes item information, vendor information, business information, and abstract column information. FIG. 5 is an example of the item data set 100. As shown in FIG. 5, the item data set 100 includes an item code 110 and an item name 120. The item may be an accounting item or a performance management item. FIG. 6 is an example of the vendor data set 200. As shown in FIG. 6, the vendor data set 200 includes a vendor code 210 and vendor classification information 220. FIG. 7 is an example of the business data set 300. As shown in FIG. 7, the business data set 300 includes a business code 310 and a business name 320. In this example, as the business data set, business information corresponding to electrical machinery, construction, and transportation among the vendor information is included.

[0043] The extraction unit 11c has a function of extracting classification information included in the intermediate data.

[0044] The determination unit 11d has a function of determining whether the extracted classification information satisfies a predetermined condition. In this example, it is determined whether the greenhouse gas emission coefficient corresponding to the extracted classification information can be specified as one emission coefficient.

[0045] The GHG emission coefficient setting unit 11e has a function of setting the greenhouse gas emission coefficient based on the determination result.

[0046] The GHG emission information generation unit 11f has a function of generating greenhouse gas emission amount information based on the set greenhouse gas emission coefficient and the variable information (purchase amount, electricity consumption, fuel consumption, etc.) that varies according to business activities among a plurality of business activity information.

[0047] The analysis unit 11g has a function of analyzing the generated greenhouse gas emission amount information.

[0048] (1-4. Greenhouse Gas Emission Amount Information Processing) Subsequently, the greenhouse gas emission amount information processing realized in the greenhouse gas emission amount information processing system in the present embodiment will be described. FIGS. 8 to 10 are flowcharts showing the greenhouse gas emission amount information processing method of the greenhouse gas emission amount information processing system 1 in the present embodiment.

[0049] (1-4-1. Acquisition of System Data) First, the greenhouse gas emission amount information processing server 10 acquires system data (step S100). For example, in the case of the invoice payment system, the system data is based on the information transmitted from the user terminal 50. In this case, it may be captured by the user terminal 50 or input into the invoice payment system by the user terminal 50.

[0050] When the system data is PDF data, OCR processing may be performed, and the system data may be acquired as CSV data. At this time, if pre-set layout arrangement conditions are provided, control may be performed so that each piece of information is arranged based on the conditions. Alternatively, the layout arrangement of the system data may be corrected based on the input from the user terminal 50.

[0051] The acquired system data is stored in the database 15 (or the storage unit 12).

[0052] (1-4-2. Generation of Intermediate Data) Next, the greenhouse gas emission information processing server 10 generates intermediate data using the acquired system data (step S200). At this time, the intermediate data may be generated by combining a plurality of system data. FIG. 11 is an image diagram when generating the intermediate data. As shown in FIG. 11, for example, when there are system data with different data columns (data sets) for power consumption and power plans, different system data may be combined based on overlapping information such as company identification information, site identification information, and building names.

[0053] In the present embodiment, the intermediate data is generated to include classification information. In this example, the classification information includes subject information, vendor information, business information, and abstract column (remarks) information.

[0054] When the subject name is included in the system data, as shown in FIG. 5, a subject code corresponding to the subject name may be added. When the subject name is not included in the system data, the subject name may be generated based on information including all or part of the subject name among the data included in the system data. The subject code is generated based on the generated subject name.

[0055] In the present embodiment, the system data includes a vendor name (or vendor classification information) and a vendor code. When only the vendor name is included in the system data, as shown in FIG. 6, a vendor code corresponding to the vendor name may be added. When the vendor name (or vendor classification information) is not included in the system data, the vendor name may be generated based on information including all or part of the vendor name (or vendor classification information) among the data included in the system data. The vendor code may be generated based on the generated vendor name.

[0056] When the business name is included in the system data, as shown in FIG. 7, a business code corresponding to the business name may be added. When the business name is not included in the system data, the business name may be generated based on information including all or part of the business name among the data included in the system data. The business code is generated based on the generated business name.

[0057] The information in the abstract column may be information input by the user.

[0058] As shown in FIG. 9, the greenhouse gas emission amount information processing server 10 may add the activity range information of the generated intermediate data (also referred to as "SCOPE information"). The greenhouse gas emission amount information processing server 10 determines the generated intermediate data (S210). At this time, when the generated intermediate data is directly emitted by the company's own activities (step S220; Yes), the first intermediate data is generated (step S230). FIG. 12 is an example of the first intermediate data 400. The first intermediate data 400 includes a subject code 410, a subject name 420, a vendor code 430, a vendor name 440, a business code 450, a business name 460, an abstract column 470, and first activity range information (also referred to as "SCOPE1 data") 480.

[0059] When the generated intermediate data is not directly emitted by the company's own activities (step S220; No), it is determined whether it is indirect emissions associated with the use of electricity, heat, and steam supplied by other companies (step S240). When it is indirect emissions associated with the use of electricity, heat, and steam supplied by other companies (step S240; Yes), the second intermediate data is generated (step S250). FIG. 13 is an example of the second intermediate data 500. The second intermediate data 500 includes a subject code 510, a subject name 520, a vendor code 530, a vendor name 540, a business code 550, a business name 560, an abstract column 570, and second activity range information (also referred to as "SCOPE2 data") 580.

[0060] When the generated intermediate data is not directly emitted by the company's activities (step S240; No), third intermediate data corresponding to emissions from other companies is generated (step S260). FIGS. 14 and 15 are examples of the third intermediate data 600. The third intermediate data 600 includes a third activity scope information (also referred to as "SCOPE3 data") 680 together with a subject code 610, a subject name 620, a vendor code 630, a vendor name 640, a business code 650, a business name 660, and a summary column 670. In the case of the third intermediate data, category information 685 for classifying the intermediate data of SCOPE3 may be added as classification information (step S265). The category information may be generated based on subject information, vendor information, business information, and summary column information. The category information can be classified, for example, as Category 1: Purchased services, Category 4: Transportation and postage fees, Category 5: Waste, Category 6: Business trips, Category 7: Commuting, etc.

[0061] (1-4-3. Setting of greenhouse gas emission factors) Next, the greenhouse gas emission amount information processing server 10 sets greenhouse gas emission factors based on the classification information. As shown in FIG. 10, the greenhouse gas emission amount information processing server 10 extracts subject information (subject code, subject name), which is one of the classification information, from the intermediate data (step S301). The greenhouse gas emission amount information processing server 10 determines whether the greenhouse gas emission factor corresponding to the subject information included in the intermediate data can be specified as a single emission factor (step S303). When the greenhouse gas emission factor corresponding to the subject information included in the intermediate data can be specified as a single emission factor (step S303; Yes), the specified greenhouse gas emission factor is set for the intermediate data (step S320).

[0062] When the greenhouse gas emission factor corresponding to the item information included in the intermediate data cannot be specified as a single emission factor (one item information corresponds to a plurality of greenhouse gas emission factors, and a plurality of greenhouse gas emission factors can be set) (step S303; No), the greenhouse gas emission amount information processing server 10 extracts business information (business code, business name (or business classification information)), which is one of the classification information, from the intermediate data (step S305). At this time, the greenhouse gas emission amount information processing server 10 determines whether the greenhouse gas emission factor corresponding to the business information included in the intermediate data can be specified as a single emission factor (step S307). When the greenhouse gas emission factor corresponding to the business information included in the intermediate data can be specified as a single emission factor (step S307; Yes), the specified greenhouse gas emission factor is set for the intermediate data (step S320).

[0063] When the greenhouse gas emission factor corresponding to the business information included in the intermediate data cannot be specified as a single emission factor (one business information corresponds to a plurality of greenhouse gas emission factors, and a plurality of greenhouse gas emission factors can be set) (step S307; No), the greenhouse gas emission amount information processing server 10 extracts business information (business code, business name), which is one of the classification information, from the intermediate data (step S309). At this time, the greenhouse gas emission amount information processing server 10 determines whether the greenhouse gas emission factor corresponding to the business information included in the intermediate data can be specified as a single emission factor (step S311). When the greenhouse gas emission factor corresponding to the business information included in the intermediate data can be specified as a single emission factor (step S311; Yes), the specified greenhouse gas emission factor is set for the intermediate data (step S320).

[0064] When the greenhouse gas emission factor corresponding to the business information included in the intermediate data cannot be specified as a single emission factor (one piece of business information corresponds to a plurality of greenhouse gas emission factors and a plurality of greenhouse gas emission factors can be set) (step S311; No), the greenhouse gas emission amount information processing server 10 extracts the abstract field (remarks) information, which is one of the classification information, from the intermediate data (step S313). The greenhouse gas emission amount information processing server 10 sets the emission factor based on the abstract field information (step S320).

[0065] In addition, in one embodiment of the present invention, when setting the greenhouse gas emission factor, a part of the above-described processing may be omitted according to the type of the intermediate data.

[0066] Further, in one embodiment of the present invention, not only one piece of classification information but also a plurality of pieces of classification information may be combined to set the greenhouse gas emission factor. For example, the greenhouse gas emission factor may be set by combining the applicable field information with the business information, or the greenhouse gas emission factor may be set by combining at least one of the category information, the subject information, the vendor information, the business information, and the abstract field.

[0067] Furthermore, in one embodiment of the present invention, when the greenhouse gas emission factor is not set even though the abstract field information is extracted when setting the greenhouse gas emission factor (step S320), it may be returned to the subject for determination. In this case, the emission factor may be set as follows.

[0068] For example, for the intermediate data in which the emission factor is not set in Scope 3 and Category 1, when the subject is "payment fee", the greenhouse gas emission factor of "finance" corresponding to a higher-level framework (classification) including "payment fee" (more specifically, 0.690725385916488) may be set.

[0069] For example, for intermediate data where the emission factor is not set in Scope 3, Category 1, when the item is "lease fee", the greenhouse gas emission factor of "goods leasing business (excluding leased automobiles)" corresponding to a higher-level framework that includes "lease fee" (more specifically, 0.891765503659611) may be set.

[0070] For example, for intermediate data where the emission factor is not set in Scope 3, Category 1, when the item is "communication payment freight", the greenhouse gas emission factor of "mobile telecommunications" corresponding to a higher-level framework that includes "communication payment freight" (0.847646225) may be set.

[0071] (1-4-4. Generation of Greenhouse Gas Emission Amounts) Returning to FIG. 8 for explanation. Next, the greenhouse gas emission amount information processing server 10 generates (calculates) the greenhouse gas emission amount based on the set greenhouse gas emission factor (A) and the variable information (purchase amount, electricity consumption, fuel consumption, etc.) (B) that varies according to the business activity among the plurality of business activity information, as shown in the following formula 1. (Formula 1) Greenhouse gas emission amount (t-CO 2 ) = Set greenhouse gas emission factor (A) × Variable information (B) that varies according to the business activity

[0072] Here, an example of setting the greenhouse gas emission factor for each intermediate data is shown. When calculating the greenhouse gas emission amount based on the intermediate data (first intermediate data) regarding SCOPE1 shown in FIG. 12, one emission factor (t-CO2 / kL) 491 defined by the country, which is specified by the abstract column information (in this case, the information "gasoline") omitting the item information, vendor information, and business information, may be set. Thereby, the greenhouse gas emission factor can be set more quickly according to the type of intermediate data. Based on the thus-set greenhouse gas emission factor 491 and the purchase amount information 493, which is the variable information corresponding to the emission factor, the greenhouse gas emission amount 495 is generated (calculated).

[0073] When calculating the greenhouse gas emissions based on the second intermediate data shown in FIG. 13, one emission factor (t-CO2 / kL) 591 specified by the contractor code 530 (contractor name 540) and the contract plan information described in the abstract column 570 may be set by omitting the subject information and business information. Based on the greenhouse gas emission factor 591 set in this way and the usage information 597 which is the variation information corresponding to the emission factor, the greenhouse gas emissions 595 are generated (calculated).

[0074] When calculating the greenhouse gas emissions based on the third intermediate data 600-1 shown in FIG. 14, one emission factor (t-CO2 / kL) 691 specified by the business code 650 (business name 660) is set. Based on the greenhouse gas emission factor 691 set in this way and the amount information 693 which is the variation information corresponding to the emission factor, the greenhouse gas emissions 695 are generated (calculated).

[0075] When calculating the greenhouse gas emissions based on the third intermediate data 600-2 shown in FIG. 15, one greenhouse gas emission factor (t-CO2 / kL) 691 specified by the subject code 610 (subject name 620) is set. Based on the greenhouse gas emission factor 691 set in this way and the amount information 693 which is the variation information corresponding to the emission factor, the greenhouse gas emissions 695 are generated (calculated). In the case of the third intermediate data 600-2, one greenhouse gas emission factor can be set based on not only the subject information but also at least one of the contractor information, business information and abstract column information.

[0076] By using this embodiment, the greenhouse gas emissions due to the business activities in each enterprise can be easily calculated.

[0077] Also, according to this embodiment, by having activity range information (SCOPE information), it is possible to grasp in detail whether the greenhouse gas emissions are due to the company's own activities or due to the greenhouse gas emissions from the activities of other companies in the purchase of goods and services. As a result, the company can set guidelines for future business activities.

[0078] <Second Embodiment> In this embodiment, a method for processing greenhouse gas emission amount information different from that of the first embodiment will be described. Specifically, as a method for setting an emission coefficient that satisfies a predetermined condition among a plurality of greenhouse gas emission coefficients, an example of adding classification information having the highest emission coefficient among a plurality of classification information will be described.

[0079] FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing a method for adding classification information among the methods for processing greenhouse gas emission amount information of the greenhouse gas emission amount information processing system 1 in this embodiment. As shown in FIG. 16, system data is determined (step S501). At this time, it is determined whether only one item information can be added from the information of the system data (step S503). If only one item information can be added (step S503; Yes), the specified item information is added to the intermediate data (step S505). If a plurality of item information can be added from the system data (step S503; No), the item information having the highest emission coefficient among the item information that can be added is added to the intermediate data (step S507).

[0080] A more specific example of the above is shown. When generating item information based on the information included in the system data, when the system data includes information related to the purchase of "stationery", "stationery expenses" can be added as the item name, but "other consumable expenses" can also be added. In such a case, for example, when the greenhouse gas emission coefficient of "other consumable expenses" is higher than the greenhouse gas emission coefficient of "stationery expenses", "other consumable expenses" is added as the item information. As a result, the highest (satisfying a predetermined condition) greenhouse gas emission coefficient among a plurality of greenhouse gas emission coefficients can be set.

[0081] By using this embodiment, it is possible to easily set the greenhouse gas emission factor even for ambiguous information for which a plurality of greenhouse gas emission factors can be set.

[0082] In this embodiment, an example of adding subject information as classification information is shown, but it may be merchant information, business information, or any other classifiable data.

[0083] Also, in this embodiment, an example of adding classification information having the highest emission factor is shown, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, when a plurality of greenhouse gas emission factors can be set by one classification information, the highest greenhouse gas emission factor may be set.

[0084] Also, in this embodiment, an example of setting the highest greenhouse gas emission factor is shown, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the lowest greenhouse gas emission factor may be set, or a greenhouse gas emission factor of a median value (or average value) may be set.

[0085] <Third Embodiment> In this embodiment, a method for processing greenhouse gas emission amount information different from that of the first embodiment will be described. Specifically, an example of adding classification information having a greenhouse gas emission factor with a high degree of relevance to an enterprise (user) among the addable classification information will be described.

[0086] FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing a method for adding classification information among the greenhouse gas emission amount information processing methods of the greenhouse gas emission amount information processing system 1 in the present embodiment. As shown in FIG. 17, system data is determined (step S601). At this time, it is determined whether only one piece of business information can be added from the information of the system data (step S603). If business information for which one greenhouse gas emission coefficient can be set can be added (step S603; Yes), the specified business information is added to the intermediate data (step S605). On the other hand, if a plurality of business information corresponding to various greenhouse gas emission coefficients can be added from the system data (step S603; No), enterprise identification information (including enterprise information, regional information, etc.) is extracted (step S607), and the business information with the highest degree of relevance to the enterprise identification information is added to the intermediate data (step S609).

[0087] A more specific example of the above is shown. Further, business information is generated based on the information included in the system data. When the system data includes information related to "transportation", as shown in FIG. 7, any of "overseas cargo business", "business related to various transports such as home delivery", and "air transportation business" can be added as the business name. Each business corresponds to a different greenhouse gas emission coefficient. At this time, for example, if the enterprise identification information includes that the enterprise mainly engages in air transportation, "air transportation business" with a high degree of relevance to the enterprise identification information can be added to the intermediate data as business information. As a result, a greenhouse gas emission coefficient with a high degree of relevance to the enterprise identification information can be set.

[0088] By using the present embodiment, it is possible to easily set the greenhouse gas emission coefficient using the enterprise identification information even for ambiguous information for which a plurality of greenhouse gas emission coefficients can be set.

[0089] In the present embodiment, an example of using corporate identification information has been shown, but the present invention is not limited thereto. For example, based on the past transaction history information between companies, a greenhouse gas emission coefficient may be set (classification information may be added), or a greenhouse gas emission coefficient may be set (classification information may be added) using the business information of the company (for example, the content described on the homepage). Further, each data including information on the degree of relevance between corporate identification information and business information may be stored in advance in the database 15. Further, the information on the degree of relevance between corporate identification information and business information may be machine-learned. Further, not only companies, but also greenhouse gas emission coefficients may be set (classification information may be added) based on user information and other identification information.

[0090] <Fourth Embodiment> In the present embodiment, a method for processing greenhouse gas emission amount information different from that of the first embodiment will be described. Specifically, an example of generating recommendation information that can reduce the current greenhouse gas emission amount will be described.

[0091] FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing a method for generating recommendation information among the methods for processing greenhouse gas emission amount information of the greenhouse gas emission amount information processing system 1 in the present embodiment. As shown in FIG. 18, the generated greenhouse gas emission amount is analyzed (step S701). At this time, it is determined whether the greenhouse gas emission coefficient satisfies a predetermined condition (step S703). If the greenhouse gas emission coefficient does not satisfy the predetermined condition, the current greenhouse gas emission coefficient is maintained (step S705). On the other hand, when the currently set greenhouse gas emission coefficient satisfies the predetermined condition, the greenhouse gas emission amount information processing server 10 generates recommendation information (step S707). The generated recommendation information is transmitted to the user terminal 50 and displayed (step S709).

[0092] As a more specific example of the present invention, an example in greenhouse gas emissions due to electricity use will be described. Based on the contract plan information (also referred to as "first plan information") currently set in the receipt data (name of the building occupied, electricity consumption, and electricity charge) used as system data, a greenhouse gas emission coefficient (also referred to as "first greenhouse gas emission coefficient") is generated, and first greenhouse gas emission amount information is generated based on the electricity consumption. Next, contract plan information (also referred to as "second plan information") corresponding to the lowest greenhouse gas emission coefficient among the selectable electricity plans is selected using the company identification information (such as building name, location, and electricity plan information) stored in the database 15. Next, based on the selected contract plan information, a greenhouse gas emission coefficient (also referred to as "second greenhouse gas emission coefficient") is generated, and second greenhouse gas emission amount information is generated based on the above-mentioned electricity consumption. At this time, when comparing the two greenhouse gas emission amounts, if the second greenhouse gas emission amount is smaller, the greenhouse gas emission amount information processing server 10 can generate recommendation information.

[0093] By using this embodiment, a user (company staff or company) can compare greenhouse gas emissions based on multiple conditions, and in addition to information indicating high greenhouse gas emissions, obtain recommendation information that recommends solution plans (reduction amounts) for reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Also, an optimal greenhouse gas emission coefficient can be applied based on the recommendation information, and the amount of greenhouse gas emissions can be efficiently reduced.

[0094] Note that in this embodiment, an example of an electricity contract plan is shown, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, information on gas or other contract plans may also be used, or plan information regarding SCOPE3 may be used.

[0095] Also, in an embodiment of the present invention, when acquiring system data related to capital investment, comparison may be performed by combining the intermediate data related to SCOPE2 and the intermediate data related to SCOPE3. For example, when making a capital investment in a solar power generation facility, the amount of greenhouse gas emissions based on the greenhouse gas emission factor according to the power company's contract plan before the capital investment in the solar power generation facility may be compared with the amount of greenhouse gas emissions based on the greenhouse gas emission factor associated with the capital investment in the solar power generation facility. At this time, the cost-effectiveness in reducing the amount of greenhouse gas emissions due to the capital investment can be calculated, and the information can be transmitted to and displayed on the user terminal 50.

[0096] <Fifth Embodiment> In this embodiment, a method for processing greenhouse gas emission amount information different from that of the first embodiment will be described. Specifically, an example of setting a greenhouse gas emission factor or generating classification information based on an expected value that can reduce the greenhouse gas emission amount in the future will be described.

[0097] FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing a method for setting a greenhouse gas emission coefficient among the greenhouse gas emission amount information processing methods of the greenhouse gas emission amount information processing system 1 in the present embodiment. As shown in FIG. 19, intermediate data (classification data) is determined (step S801). At this time, it is determined whether or not one greenhouse gas emission coefficient can be set from the classification information (in this example, the expenditure information corresponding to the business information) (step S803). When one greenhouse gas emission coefficient can be set (step S803; Yes), a specific greenhouse gas emission coefficient is set (step S805). On the other hand, when various greenhouse gas emission coefficients can be set from the business information (step S803; No), it is determined whether or not the business has a prospect of reducing the greenhouse gas emission amount in the future (step S807). Each business information may display the greenhouse gas emission expected value as a numerical value. If the business has a prospect of reducing the greenhouse gas emission amount in the future (the emission expected value is equal to or greater than the threshold value) (step S807; Yes), the highest emission coefficient among the plurality of greenhouse gas emission coefficients corresponding to the business is set (step S809). If the business has no prospect of reducing the greenhouse gas emission amount in the future (the emission expected value is less than the threshold value) (step S807; No), the lowest emission coefficient among the plurality of greenhouse gas emission coefficients corresponding to the business is set (step S811).

[0098] By using the present embodiment, it is possible to easily set the greenhouse gas emission coefficient based on the expected value capable of reducing the greenhouse gas emission amount in the future for ambiguous information for which a plurality of greenhouse gas emission coefficients can be set.

[0099] <Modification Example> The present disclosure is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and includes various other modifications. For example, the above-described embodiments have been described in detail for the purpose of clearly explaining the present disclosure, and are not necessarily limited to those having all the configurations described. Also, a part of the configuration of one embodiment may be replaced with the configuration of another embodiment, and it is also possible to add the configuration of another embodiment to the configuration of one embodiment. Further, it is possible to add, delete, or replace other configurations for a part of the configuration of each embodiment. Hereinafter, some modifications will be described. Note that the examples obtained by modifying the first embodiment can also be applied as examples of modifying other embodiments.

[0100] In the first embodiment of the present invention, an example of generating intermediate data including subject codes (subject names), vendor codes (vendor names), and business codes (business names) as classification information has been shown, but the present invention is not limited thereto. For example, intermediate data including at least one of the classification information of subject codes (subject names), vendor codes (vendor names), and business codes (business names) may be generated. Further, the classification information is not limited to subject codes (subject names), vendor codes (vendor names), and business codes (business names), and is not limited as long as it is data capable of setting GHG emission factors.

[0101] The classification information may be generated based on the information input from the user terminal 50.

[0102] In one embodiment of the present invention, an example of using company identification information has been shown, but the present invention is not limited thereto. It may be information for identifying a user (user identification information), or it may be information for identifying a region (region identification information), and any identifiable information can be applied.

[0103] In the above-described embodiment, the functions of each server constituting the greenhouse gas emission amount information processing system may be realized by the cooperation of a plurality of servers. Also, the functions of each server may be integrated into one server. For example, the system server 30 and the greenhouse gas emission amount information processing server 10 may be realized by the same server. Further, a part of the functions of the server may be performed on the terminal side, or a part of the functions of the terminal side may be performed on the server side.

[0104] Also, an embodiment of the present invention can correspond not only to the activities of enterprises but also to the activities of individual users.

Explanation of Reference Numerals

[0105] 1... Greenhouse gas emission information processing system, 10... Greenhouse gas emission information processing server, 11... Control unit, 11a... Acquisition unit, 11b... Generation unit, 11c... Extraction unit, 11d... Judgment unit, 11e... Emission coefficient setting unit, 11f... Emission amount generation unit, 11g... Analysis unit, 12... Memory unit, 13... Communication unit, 15... Database, 30... System server, 31... Control unit, 32... Memory unit, 33... Communication unit, 50... User terminal, 51... Control unit, 52... Memory unit, 53... Communication unit, 54... Display unit, 55... Operation unit, 56... Voice input / output unit, 57... Imaging unit, 100... Subject data set, 110... Subject code, 120... Subject name, 200... Supplier data set, 210... Supplier code, 220... Supplier name, 300... Business data set, 310... Business code, 320... Business name, 400... First intermediate data, 410... Subject code, 420... Subject name, 430... Supplier code, 440... Supplier name, 450... Business code, 460... Business name, 470... Abstract column, 480... First activity range information, 491... Emission coefficient, 493... Purchase amount information, 495... Greenhouse gas emission amount, 500... Second intermediate data, 510... Subject code, 520... Subject name, 530... Supplier code, 540... Supplier name, 550... Business code, 560... Business name, 570... Abstract column, 580... Second activity range information, 591... Emission coefficient, 595... Greenhouse gas emission amount, 597... Usage amount information, 600... Third intermediate data, 600-1... Third intermediate data, 600-2... Third intermediate data, 610... Subject code, 620... Subject name, 630... Supplier code, 640... Supplier name, 650... Business code, 660... Business name, 670... Abstract column, 680... Third activity range information, 691... Emission coefficient, 693... Amount, 695... Greenhouse gas emission amount

Claims

1. acquire at least one system data generated by at least one system and including a plurality of business activity information based on business activities; generate intermediate data including at least one classification information capable of classifying each business activity based on the at least one system data; set a greenhouse gas emission coefficient based on the at least one classification information; generate greenhouse gas emission amount information based on the greenhouse gas emission coefficient and variable information that varies according to the business activity among the plurality of business activity information; A method for processing greenhouse gas emission amount information.

2. when a plurality of greenhouse gas emission coefficients can be set based on the at least one classification information, generate greenhouse gas emission amount information in the system data based on a greenhouse gas emission coefficient that satisfies a predetermined condition among the plurality of greenhouse gas emission coefficients; The method for processing greenhouse gas emission amount information according to Claim 1.

3. the at least one classification information is a plurality of classification information, set the greenhouse gas emission coefficient based on the plurality of classification information; The method for processing greenhouse gas emission amount information according to Claim 1.

4. when a plurality of greenhouse gas emission coefficients can be set based on the at least one classification information, set one greenhouse gas emission coefficient among the plurality of greenhouse gas emission coefficients based on an expected value of reduction in greenhouse gas emissions; The method for processing greenhouse gas emission amount information according to Claim 1.

5. when a plurality of greenhouse gas emission coefficients can be set based on the at least one classification information, set one greenhouse gas emission coefficient associated with user identification information among the plurality of greenhouse gas emission coefficients; The method for processing greenhouse gas emission amount information according to Claim 1.

6. generate recommendation information when the generated greenhouse gas emission amount information satisfies a predetermined condition; The method for processing greenhouse gas emission amount information according to Claim 1.

7. the predetermined condition is that the greenhouse gas emission amount generated by a second greenhouse gas emission coefficient based on second plan information corresponding to user identification information is smaller than the greenhouse gas emission amount generated by a first greenhouse gas emission coefficient based on currently set first plan information; The method for processing greenhouse gas emission amount information according to Claim 6.

8. On a computer A program for executing the greenhouse gas emission amount information processing method according to any one of claims 1 to 7. Program.

9. At least one system data including a plurality of business activity information based on business activities is generated in at least one system, and Intermediate data including at least one classification information capable of classifying each business activity based on the at least one system data is generated, A greenhouse gas emission coefficient is set based on the at least one classification information, A greenhouse gas emission amount information processing system including a control unit that generates greenhouse gas emission amount information based on the greenhouse gas emission coefficient and variable information that varies according to the business activity among the plurality of business activity information. Greenhouse gas emission amount information processing system.

10. The control unit, When a plurality of greenhouse gas emission coefficients can be set based on the at least one classification information, Based on the greenhouse gas emission coefficient that satisfies a predetermined condition among the plurality of greenhouse gas emission coefficients, greenhouse gas emission amount information in the system data is generated. The greenhouse gas emission amount information processing system according to claim 9.

11. The at least one classification information is a plurality of classification information, The control unit, Sets the greenhouse gas emission coefficient based on the plurality of classification information. The greenhouse gas emission amount information processing system according to claim 9.

12. The control unit, When a plurality of greenhouse gas emission coefficients can be set based on the at least one classification information, Based on the expected value of reduction in greenhouse gas emissions, one greenhouse gas emission coefficient among the plurality of greenhouse gas emission coefficients is set. The greenhouse gas emission amount information processing system according to claim 9.

13. The control unit, When a plurality of greenhouse gas emission coefficients can be set based on the at least one classification information, Among the plurality of greenhouse gas emission coefficients, one greenhouse gas emission coefficient associated with user identification information is set. The greenhouse gas emission amount information processing system according to claim 9.

14. The control unit, When the generated greenhouse gas emission amount information satisfies a predetermined condition, recommendation information is generated. The greenhouse gas emission amount information processing system according to claim 9.

15. The predetermined condition is that the amount of greenhouse gas emissions generated by the second greenhouse gas emission coefficient based on the second plan information corresponding to the user identification information is smaller than the amount of greenhouse gas emissions generated by the first greenhouse gas emission coefficient generated based on the currently set first plan information. The greenhouse gas emission amount information processing system according to claim 14.

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