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# Usage guide: Sustainable IT - Emissions reporting
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This page outlines various ways to use the pack, including use case examples.
Administrators can refer to the [Configuration guide: Sustainable IT - Emissions reporting](/platform/library-packs/sustainable-it-emissions-reporting/configuration-guide-sustainable-it-emissions-reporting.md) to set up the installed content.
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The Sustainable IT library pack enables EUC and sustainability teams to:
* Measure the environmental impact of endpoint devices and virtual infrastructure.
* Monitor energy consumption and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions across the device fleet.
* Identify devices, models, and regions contributing the most to IT-related emissions.
* Track sustainability trends over time to support ESG and carbon reduction initiatives.
* Analyze Scope 2 and Scope 3 emissions using GHG Protocol categorization standards.
In addition, this library pack provides preconfigured dashboards and reporting views to help organizations improve sustainability visibility and support environmental decision-making.
## Library pack uses
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Jump to [Use cases](#use-cases) on this page to see relevant scenario applications.
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Use the library pack content for the following purposes:
Monitoring sustainability metricsAnalyzing device energy consumptionTracking manufacturing emissionsEvaluating remote work emissionsInvestigating high-impact devices
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## Use cases
In addition to the relevant use cases covered below, you may uncover other troubleshooting scenarios specific to your environment.
### Identifying devices with high energy consumption
The **Sustainable IT - Emissions Reporting** dashboard helps identify devices consuming excessive energy.
From the **Scope 2 - Indirect emissions from purchased energy** section:
1. Open the **Energy consumption by model** visualization.
2. Identify device models with the highest energy consumption values.
3. Drill down into the related devices.
4. Investigate whether devices are outdated, oversized, or improperly configured.
5. Prioritize remediation or refresh activities for high-impact devices.
Use the dashboard filters to narrow results by country, region, operating system, manufacturer, or device type.
### Comparing emissions across regions
The dashboard enables sustainability teams to compare emissions distribution between regions.
From the **Devices used CO2 emissions breakdown** visualization:
1. Open the **Organization → Region** breakdown selector.
2. Review emissions distribution across geographic regions.
3. Compare Scope 2 and Scope 3 emissions trends.
4. Identify regions with higher environmental impact.
5. Investigate whether device age, hardware type, or usage patterns contribute to increased emissions.
This analysis supports regional sustainability planning and reporting activities.
### Evaluating hardware refresh opportunities
The **Manufacturing CO2 emitted by hardware model** visualization helps identify devices contributing significant embodied carbon emissions.
From the **Category 1 – Purchased Goods & Services** section:
1. Review hardware models with the highest manufacturing CO2 emissions.
2. Drill down into device inventories for affected models.
3. Compare manufacturing impact against operational energy consumption.
4. Determine whether extending device lifecycle reduces overall environmental impact.
5. Use the findings to support sustainable procurement strategies.
### Monitoring remote work sustainability impact
The **Category 7 – Employee commuting / homeworking** section provides visibility into remote infrastructure energy consumption.
From the **Energy consumption by hardware type** visualization:
1. Review consumption generated by virtual machines and laptops.
2. Compare energy trends over time.
3. Identify infrastructure generating the highest consumption.
4. Investigate opportunities to optimize virtual environments or reduce idle resource usage.
5. Track improvements using monthly and yearly trend visualizations.
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RELATED TOPICS
* [Manage live dashboards](https://nexthink.gitbook.io/opd/user-guide/live-dashboards/managing-live-dashboards)
* [Manage custom trends](https://nexthink.gitbook.io/opd/user-guide/administration/content-management/custom-trends-management)
* [Configuration guide: Sustainable IT - Emissions reporting](/platform/library-packs/sustainable-it-emissions-reporting/configuration-guide-sustainable-it-emissions-reporting.md) for Nexthink administrators.
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