Name: Watershed Climate Platform
Brand: Watershed

Question 1

Does Watershed measure scope 3?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Watershed has purpose-built methodologies for all 15 Scope 3 emissions categories.

Question 2

Does Watershed measure water, waste, and pollution data?

Accepted Answer

Yes, you can measure water, waste, and pollution data, along with all 3 emissions scopes, using the Watershed platform.

Question 3

Can I bring my own emissions factors or calculation methodology?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Watershed allows you to bring your own emissions factors and methodologies. You can also customize Watershed’s out-of-the-box methodologies and emissions factors to better reflect your business.

Question 4

How does Watershed compare to other sustainability platforms?

Accepted Answer

Watershed has been recognized as the leading enterprise sustainability platform by expert analysts. Watershed was named a leader in analyst firm Verdantix's 2026 Green Quadrant for Enterprise Carbon Management Software, and in 2025 was named a leader in ESG & Sustainability Reporting, with notable strengths in data quality & enhancement, regulated reporting and benchmarking. In addition, the 2024 Forrester Wave compared Watershed to Microsoft, Persefoni, Sweep, and Workiva found Watershed to have the strongest current offering of all software evaluated.

Question 5

Does Watershed measure non-emissions-related environmental data like water and waste?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Watershed supports ingestion of non-emissions related environmental data such as water and waste. We collect and calculate water and waste data for Scope 1 and 2. Additionally, we can collect other non-emissions indicators through supplier surveys.

Question 6

How does Watershed handle permissions in data collection and measurement?

Accepted Answer

Watershed supports extensive data permissions for various stakeholders. The Watershed platform uses Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) and Discretionary Access Control (DAC) to manage data access. Administrators can define detailed permissions, ensuring users only access designated datasets and functionality, create custom roles to address specific needs, and restrict data access by geographic scope or site category. Watershed also supports third-party access with strict limitations and oversight.

Question 7

Does Watershed include any peer benchmarking of measurements?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Watershed provides robust peer benchmarking capabilities across emissions data, ESG targets, and sustainability progress for more than 13,000 global companies, allowing you to compare your carbon footprint and decarbonization efforts against industry peers and best practices. This enables you to set benchmarks against peers and industry averages, and to understand your performance in the context of the wider industry.

Question 8

Does Watershed support Kyoto gas breakdowns?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Watershed supports reporting on specific Kyoto gases (CO2, CH4, N2O, HFCs, PFCs, SF6, NF3) in addition to overall tCO2e. Scope 1 + 2 tCO2e emissions can be broken down by Kyoto gas. You can also upload your own Kyoto gas breakdowns.

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