The original Waste Module allows organizations to collect Waste emissions data based on the DEFRA waste groupings. It is designed to assist clients if they do not require a customized breakdown of their waste data.
The more recent CSR Waste Fractions Module allows the organization to create their own Waste groupings based on internal naming conventions, and map them to an associated published waste emission from 1. DEFRA, 2. US EPA and/or 3. custom emission factor. This module allows the organization to also distinguish between waste groupings that are Hazardous vs Non-hazardous. The Waste Fractions module allows for more flexibility in reporting.
| Original Waste Module | Waste Fractions Module | |
| Source Category | Waste | Sustainability - Environmental Indicators |
| Activity Type | Waste | Waste by Type and Disposal Method |
| End-Use Options | Facility Waste Disposal, Not specified | Production, Non-Production |
| Activity Configuration | Set to DEFRA by default | No emission factor (EF) set is configured, each activity needs to be configured to DEFRA, US EPA or custom |
| Waste Options | Set to DEFRA by default | Options are created through Manage Settings |
| Waste Types | Not specified (unable to break out hazardous vs non-hazardous) | Hazardous, Non-Hazardous |
| Dashboard | Waste Dashboard | Waste Management |
| Instant Reports | Waste Reports | Waste Management Reports |
| Emissions Data | Can be extracted through Dashboards and Reports | Can be extracted through Dashboards and Reports |
| Waste Weight Data | Can be extracted through Dashboards and Reports | Can be extracted through Dashboards and Reports |