Patent ID: 7647207

Claim:
A network-based emissions tracking system for an enterprise, the system comprising: (a) a central processor accessible on a computer network; (b) an asset database in communication with the central processor, the asset database configured to store: (i) asset information relating to a plurality of assets at a plurality of locations, wherein the plurality of assets comprises at least one indirect emissions asset powered at least in part by at least first and second indirect emissions sources; and (ii) usage information relating to each of the plurality of assets; (c) a client processor in communication with the central processor, the client processor configured to allow for inputting to the asset database any portion of the asset information and the usage information; and (d) emissions tracking software associated with the central processor, the emissions tracking software configured to calculate and track a calculated greenhouse gas emissions amount relating to the at least one indirect emissions asset based on the usage information and a factor associated with the first indirect emissions source.