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Set up a sustainability solution using Microsoft Sustainability Manager

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  • This module describes the solution view, data model and process flow, and extensibility and integration for Microsoft for Sustainability.

    In this module, you'll:

    • Learn about the Microsoft for Sustainability data model on which the application is built.
    • Review the data types, process and data flow, and how the data model relates to the functional area.
    • Extend the core capabilities of Microsoft Sustainability Manager.
    • Learn about the extensibility options and recommended practices for Microsoft for Sustainability.
  • Learn how to set up your training environment for Microsoft for Sustainability.

    In this module, you'll:

    • Discuss Dynamics 365 apps in Power Platform admin center and Microsoft AppSource
    • Set up a new Microsoft 365 E3 trial tenant.
    • Set up a new Microsoft for Sustainability trial instance.
  • Learn how to set up organization and reference data in Microsoft for Sustainability.

    In this module, you'll:

    • Review the company profile for Contoso Corp, add Wide World Importers to the organizational structure, and then add the two Florida facilities.
    • Create reference data for contractual types.
    • Create units with conversion factor.
  • Explore data ingestion tasks for purchased electricity and emission data using Microsoft Sustainability Manager connectors in Microsoft for Sustainability.

    In this module, you'll:

    • Use Microsoft Sustainability Manager connectors to ingest data.
    • Use Power Query to transform the data before ingestion.
    • Review the ingested data in the Purchase Electricity Activity Data table in Dataverse.
  • Learn how the ESG value chain solution in Microsoft for Sustainability can help ingest partner data.

    This module explains how to:

    • Set up your value chain partners.
    • Set up surveys to gather the emissions and product carbon footprint (PCF) data from your value chain partners.
    • Use the value chain partner data to calculate your scope 3 emissions.
  • Explore emission calculations, custom factor libraries, and calculation models in Microsoft Sustainability Manager's dynamic module in Microsoft for Sustainability.

    In this module, you'll:

    • Review the Dynamic calculation capabilities of Microsoft Sustainability Manager by using factor libraries, emission factors, and more.
    • Review the existing EPA 2022-eGRID factor library and emission factors.
    • Create a new custom factor library for estimating miles to kilowatt-hours.
    • Create new calculation models and new calculation profiles for calculation jobs.
  • This lab provides insights into the emission activity trends in Microsoft for Sustainability.

    In this module, you:

    • Analyze various sustainability dashboards.
    • Generate an emissions report.
    • Gain insights using intelligent insights dashboard.
  • Learn how to set carbon reduction goals and track them by using scorecards in Microsoft for Sustainability.

    In this module, you'll:

    • Create scorecards and goals to monitor progress toward carbon reduction targets.
    • Learn about goal check-ins.
    • Set up and use Microsoft Teams chat collaboration features.

Syllabus

  • Microsoft Sustainability Manager Solution Architecture
    • Introduction
    • Microsoft for Sustainability data model and process flow
    • Extensibility and integration
    • Check your knowledge
    • Summary
  • Set up your training environment
    • Introduction
    • Exercise - Set up the Microsoft 365 trial tenant
    • Exercise - Set up the Microsoft for Sustainability trial
    • Exercise - Set up users and roles
    • Check your knowledge
    • Summary
  • Set up organization and reference data
    • Introduction
    • Exercise - Set up a company profile and reference data
    • Check your knowledge
    • Summary
  • Ingest emissions activity data
    • Introduction
    • Exercise - Import data
    • Check your knowledge
    • Summary
  • Ingest ESG value chain data
    • Introduction
    • Exercise - Set up the value chain template
    • Exercise - Set up the value chain partner
    • Exercise - Set up and send a survey
    • Exercise - Calculate scope 3 emissions
    • Check your knowledge
    • Summary
  • Design emission calculations
    • Introduction
    • Exercise - Set up factor libraries
    • Exercise - Set up calculation models
    • Exercise - Run calculations
    • Understand allocation of emissions using reference and activity data
    • Introduction to Carbon Product Footprint calculation use case
    • Exercise - Run Product Carbon Footprint calculations
    • Check your knowledge
    • Summary
  • Build reports and review insights
    • Introduction
    • Exercise - Gain insights using Sustainability dashboards
    • Exercise - Gain insights using Executive dashboard
    • Exercise - Generate the Quantitative preparation report
    • Exercise - Gain insights by using intelligent insights dashboards
    • Forecast the impact of business practice changes on emissions
    • Exercise - Forecast the impact of business practice changes on emissions
    • Check your knowledge
    • Summary
  • Define carbon reduction goals and scorecards
    • Introduction
    • Exercise - Define sustainability goals
    • Exercise - Set up Teams collaboration
    • Check your knowledge
    • Summary

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