Methodologies Map
Find methods to fill the gaps in your numbers.
A curated list of measurement methods* filterable by all categories of the DIST taxonomy. It's useful for those looking to understand what's out there to support their measurement and estimation needs.
* Think of methods as a broad term covering a range of approaches such as calculation procedures, formulas, datasets, estimation tools and resources - anything that helps you produce numbers for a taxonomy category.
Use the Map
Below is a table showing a small subset of the data available for each method.
Use the filter icon 
on the right to sort and filter what you see.
You can also explore all the full data set.
Or download the entire content of the Methodologies Map in .csv format and .xlsx format.
Roadmap
- Impact dimension: Carbon (September - November 2026)
- Impact dimension: Water (Q1 2027)
- Other impact dimensions: Later in 2027 and 2028
Contribute
Do you own or work on a methods that help people estimate the impact from their digital tech? We would like to hear from you.
To track progress, or get involved in the shaping of the vision and implementation of this section of DIST, take a look at the issues we are working on in github.