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# Create a new emission activity

# Create a new emission activity {#ariaid-title1}

* Release version: Australia
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* Updated March 12, 2026
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* ![](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ico-clock) 1 minute to read

Create new emission activities to track the activity that leads to emissions if you do not want to use the standard emission activities provided through the Unified content management application.

## Before you begin

Role required: sn_esg.program_manager, sn_esg.admin

## Procedure

1. Navigate to AllOperational Sustainability ManagementOperational Sustainability WorkspaceListsEmission Factor LibraryActivity.
2. Select New.
3. On the form, fill in the fields.  
   {#create-an-emission-activity__table_avx_1vc_c5b__entry__2}

   | Field | Description |
   |-|-|
   | Name | Name of the emission activity. For example, <kbd class="ph userinput">Cars</kbd>. |
   | Type | Type of activity. For example, <kbd class="ph userinput">Luxury</kbd>. |
   | Subtype | Subtype of the activity. For example, <kbd class="ph userinput">Diesel</kbd>. |
   [Table 1. Emission activity form]

   {#create-an-emission-activity__table_avx_1vc_c5b}
4. Select Submit.

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