FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Can OSCAR reflect my organisation's corporate structure and organisational boundaries?
Yes, member companies and government agencies can create an 'organisational hierarchy' to suit specific data patterns and then enter data by 'sub-entity' in its measured type and unit. The data to be captured within OSCAR can be customised to reflect the size, nature and operational requirements of your organisation.
Can OSCAR reflect my organisation's regional boundaries?
Yes, OSCAR calculates emissions from regional consumption data using emissions factors that are specific to your organisation's locations.
Can data be entered periodically?
Yes, data can be entered at an aggregate level annually or periodically bill-by-bill. In both cases, emissions are calculated using regional and entity specific emissions factors.
Does OSCAR calculate emissions automatically?
Yes, OSCAR stores all the necessary conversion factors to automatically convert energy and fuel consumption data into greenhouse gas emissions in quantities of carbon dioxide equivalent (CO2-e). OSCAR can be modified to calculate emissions using emissions factors that are specific to your industry sector.
Can I manage my own data and details?
As member of a Greenhouse Challenge Plus or one of the government programmes with access to OSCAR, you can self-manage your own contact details and sub-entities with the security of knowing that all data is held for personal access only. You can determine the features and access permission levels for any contact at any level within your company or organisation.
How do I access OSCAR?
Clients can access OSCAR through the Internet from anywhere using a standard web browser. Users will need to contact their Greenhouse Challenge Plus Industry Advisor or government programmes Jurisdictional Coordinators for an individual and secure username and password.
More information?
Phone: +61 2 6274 1488
Email: oscar@climatechange.gov.au
Website: www.oscar.gov.au
