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# Create an inflation factor

# Create an inflation factor {#ariaid-title1}

* Release version: Australia
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* Updated March 12, 2026
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Create inflation factors for spend-based emission factors to account for price changes over time, which can otherwise make these factors inaccurate. Spend-based emission factors estimate pollution based on monetary
expenditure. Adjusting spending for inflation before applying the emission factor ensures a more realistic picture of your emissions footprint.

## Before you begin

Role required: sn_esg.admin

## Procedure

1. Navigate to AllOperational Sustainability ManagementAdministrationInflation Factors.
2. Select New.
3. On the form, fill in the fields.  
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   | Field | Description |
   |-|-|
   | Country | Name of the country. Note: If you want to create an inflation factor for the United States of America, you must provide the country name as <kbd class="ph userinput">United States</kbd>. Using any other form of naming such as US or USA, will result in data not being collected. |
   | Inflation factor | Value that is used to compare the value of money across different years. For example, to find out what a $100 purchase in 2018 would cost in today's dollars, you would apply the inflation factor to adjust for the change in value. |
   | Year | Year for which the inflation factor is applicable. |
   [Table 1. Inflation factor form]

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4. Select Submit.

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