Purpose of this article
This article provides a chronological list of important notifications, updates, and announcements relevant to your 2026 reporting workflow. Check back regularly for new updates.
January 2026
January 27, 2026: Scaler Platform Masterclass Series
Scaler is hosting live training sessions in February 2026 to help you master the platform and streamline your reporting workflow.
Upcoming sessions:
- Data Collection Masterclass — Tuesday, February 10, 2026 | 10:00 AM EST / 4:00 PM CET Deep dive into the Data Collection Portal, meter setup, automations, and new features
- Reporting Masterclass — Thursday, February 12, 2026 | 10:00 AM EST / 4:00 PM CET Complete reporting workflow, GRESB 2026 updates, data validation, and draft generation
- Analytics Masterclass — Wednesday, February 18, 2026 | 10:00 AM EST / 4:00 PM CET Custom dashboards, fiscal year analytics, benchmarking, and portfolio insights
Each session is 60 minutes (45-minute presentation + 15-minute Q&A). Registration details coming soon.
January 16, 2026: GRESB 2026 Asset Spreadsheet Update
GRESB has released the 2026 asset spreadsheet guidance with new data fields, updated validations, and changes to emissions accounting. Scaler is actively updating fields, validations, and export templates to match the new requirements.
What this means for you:
- Scaler's current exports use the 2025 GRESB template format
- You can still draft and prepare your reports, but note they're based on last year's structure
- We'll notify you as soon as the updated 2026 template is ready
January 16, 2026: Portfolio Alerts Dashboard
Scaler has launched a new Portfolio Alerts dashboard in the Data Collection Portal. This tool provides a centralized view of all data quality issues across your portfolio with bulk resolution workflows that streamline the path to 100% data completion.
Where to find it:
Data Collection Portal → Portfolio → Asset List → Alerts tab
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January 14, 2026: GHG Accounting Methodology Update
Scaler is updating its greenhouse gas accounting methodology to align with GRESB 2026 and the GHG Protocol's operational control approach.
What's changing:
Emissions from energy consumption and F-gas installations located in landlord-controlled tenant spaces will be reclassified from Scope 3 to Scope 1 and/or Scope 2, depending on the energy subcategory.
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January 12, 2026: GRI Report Updates
Scaler has enhanced the GRI report with new data fields, energy-related tags, like-for-like variables, and improved clarity on market-based emissions. These updates expand your GRI reporting to include additional data points required for comprehensive sustainability reporting.
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January 6, 2026: Revamped Knowledge Base Launch
Scaler has launched a completely revamped Knowledge Base to make your reporting season truly self-service.
Key features:
- New platform — Search articles with keywords for faster answers
- Expanded content — Many more articles with in-depth guidance across all platform features
- Getting Started section — Dedicated introductory articles for new users
- Better organization — Logical groupings to help you find what you need quickly
Where to access:
Visit the Knowledge Base here.
January 6, 2026: Scaler AI Assistant (Lumi) Launch
Scaler has launched Lumi, an in-platform AI assistant integrated with the Knowledge Base. Use natural language to ask questions and get instant guidance on platform features, data collection workflows, and reporting requirements.
What you get:
- 15 free prompts per month per user
- Contextual answers based on Scaler's Knowledge Base
- Natural language query support
Where to find it:
Look for the AI assistant icon in the platform interface.
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December 2025
December 15, 2025: Reporting Pre-Season Kickoff
Get prepared in advance for the 2026 reporting season with Scaler's pre-season checklist. Complete setup tasks now to make data collection smoother later.
What to do now:
- Review your asset portfolio and update property details
- Configure meters and set up consumption tracking
- Set up automations to reduce manual data entry
- Review your emission factors and energy sources
- Prepare your team and assign roles
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