Understand your TSC Admin™
Key TSC Admin™ Terminologies
To assist users in navigating the TSC Admin™ console, here is a list of these terms along with their definitions. This resource aims to provide a better understanding of the terminology used within the platform for an enhanced user experience.
Term | Definition |
Organization | In the context of The Sustainability Cloud, the term Organization refers to any account/legal entity that is enabled for sustainability data management. This is usually the main reporting business or entity. It can refer to a company, institution, or any structured entity. |
| Facilities | Any physical or logical location where sustainability data management is to be segregated. These are usually the physical spaces, buildings, or infrastructure assets used by an organization to conduct its business.  Examples include a manufacturing plant, factory, warehouses, building, retail outlet or any location of similar nature. In case of complex spaces like airports, campuses etc., a facility may represent a logical space as well. An Organization may comprise of one or more than one facility. |
Subsidiaries | Legal subsidiaries of the Organization. |
Joint Ventures | Companies or legal entities where the Organization has joint financial or operational control on the entity. |
Parent Organization | The controlling entity that oversees the reporting company. The Organization is usually a subsidiary of the parent organization. |
Users | Active system users who interact with any of the The Sustainability Cloud applications.. The allowed number of users for product usage depends on the selected plan or add-ons that you have purchased. |
Products | In this case, the TSC's various platforms are regarded as the product.- TSC Water, TSC Energy and TSC NetZero |
Billing Profiles | Information related to a user's financial transactions, including payment methods, billing addresses, and other details used for processing payments. |
Quick Screen Tour
Explore your TSC Admin™ display by taking a screen tour.
Products
When you open the TSC admin, the first thing you see is the Products screen. Users are greeted with a personalized welcome message upon entry, and the page displays TSC products with corresponding icons. Clear indicators distinguish purchased and unpurchased products for the user.
Organizations
When you open the TSC admin, the second page you see is the organization screen. Here, you can set up your Organization, its physical spaces (facilities), and any affiliated companies or collaborations (subsidies and joint ventures). It's your starting point to organize and manage various aspects of your business structure.
Users
In the TSC Admin - Users section, found on the second screen, you can seamlessly manage user access for various TSC products. Invite users effortlessly, tailor their roles for different products, and easily keep track of active users.
Roles
In the Roles section, users have the power to review enabled products and explore the different types of roles available. Not only can users see the number of individuals assigned to specific roles, but they can also delve into the specific permissions granted to each role.
Billings
In this section, users can effortlessly purchase new subscriptions and keep track of existing ones, including checking the validity of purchased products. Setting up a billing profile is made simple, enabling users to seamlessly acquire the products they need. Additionally, users can review their billing transactions for a transparent overview of product purchases.
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