Question 1

What EV charging data does an ESG reporting tool actually need?

Accepted Answer

Session-level kWh delivered, a timestamp, and a site/charger ID — ideally with a user or cost-centre tag. Monthly totals aren’t granular enough to map to a GHG Protocol scope.

Question 2

Is EV charging always zero emissions for sustainability reporting purposes?

Accepted Answer

No. Location-based Scope 2 carries the local grid’s intensity — 0.710 kgCO₂/kWh in India for FY2024-25. Only a market-based method backed by RECs or a PPA brings it near zero, reported separately.

Question 3

Which GHG Protocol scope does EV charging fall under?

Accepted Answer

Depends on who controls the site. Electricity at a company-controlled charger is Scope 2. Charging at an employee’s home, a customer site, or a roaming partner’s network is Scope 3.

Question 4

Does India&#8217;s BRSR require EV charging emissions data?

Accepted Answer

Yes, for a company’s own fleet and sites — BRSR is mandatory for India’s top 1,000 listed entities. Value-chain (supplier/customer) reporting under BRSR Core is currently voluntary after SEBI’s March 2025 circular.

Question 5

How does CSRD affect EV charging emissions reporting for EU-linked companies?

Accepted Answer

Companies in scope (1,000+ employees, €450M+ turnover from FY2025-26) must report gross Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions under ESRS E1, no netting. EU fleet or site charging data needs to be granular and auditable enough to support that.

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EV Charging Sustainability Data Integration for ESG Reporting