COVERE²

COVERE² represents "Collecting, verifying, reporting and reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions". The project aims to gather and verify GHG emissions data in agri-food production.

Agricultural companies face numerous challenges in achieving their net zero goals, including a lack of rapid, simple, and comprehensive traceability of their environmental footprint, as well as low-quality available data. Additionally, there is a need for more sustainable energy consumption.

The solution offers precise granularity and verification of GHG emissions data. Furthermore, it provides a comprehensive analysis of electricity consumption and its associated GHG emissions. Agricultural companies will receive assistance in tracking and mapping energy sources, empowering them to make informed decisions and implement changes toward more sustainable energy consumption. During the piloting phase, the focus will be on the milk and dairy industry.

Power Flow Tracing (PFT) encompasses a set of methodologies designed to calculate power transfers from individual generation points to specific consumption points or branches. Initially developed to allocate costs associated with transmission losses, PFT has found a highly relevant application in the field of sustainability: the determination of the fuel mix of power consumption at a specific point on the power grid. Knowing the fuel mix of consumed power in turn enables you to determine the specific carbon footprint arising from power consumption at a certain point of the power grid. The PFT functionality of Eleks’ power grid simulation tool Dakar features an approach that is deeply rooted in foundational PFT scientific literature. As one of Eleks’ oldest and most sophisticated products, Dakar’s importance has grown significantly due to the combined pressures of geopolitical challenges and the global Net-Zero agenda. The recent scientific review by Fraunhofer FIT validates its reliability and potential for large-scale implementation. As companies face increasing regulatory and consumer pressure to address climate change, PFT offers a transformative solution. By significantly improving the granularity and quality of location-based Scope 2 carbon accounting, PFT aligns with the requirements of the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) and anticipates stricter regulations on the horizon.

To dive deeper into the Power Flow Tracing, smart grid solutions and energy efficiency, please read: Power Flow Tracing for Accurate Footprint Assessment.