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# Create an emission category type

# Create an emission category type {#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 emission category types to define the categories for which you want to report scope 3 data that will be displayed on the Scope 3 dashboard.

## Before you begin

Role required: sn_esg.admin and sn_esg.program_manager

## Procedure

1. Navigate to AllOperational Sustainability ManagementScope 3 configurationsEmission category types.
2. Select New.
3. On the form, fill in the fields.  
   {#create-an-emission-category-type__table_vzv_rg3_ybc__entry__2}

   | Field | Description |
   |-|-|
   | Category type | Type of category for which you're creating the record. The choices are as follows. * Supplier category * Spend category * GHG category {#create-an-emission-category-type__ul_lwy_wg3_ybc} |
   | Model category | Relevant model categories that must be associated with the category type. For example, for a Supplier category, you can select Linux server, rack, and so on as the model category. |
   | Category name | Name of the category. |
   | EEIO emission activity | EEIO emission activity associated with the category type. The selection made in this field helps in the calculation of the emissions. Note: You must activate the emission activities from the Unified content management application. |
   [Table 1. Scope 3 emission category types form]

   {#create-an-emission-category-type__table_vzv_rg3_ybc}
4. Select Submit.

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