> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://kb.bravegen.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://kb.bravegen.com/carbon/getting-started/getting-started.md).

# Getting started

Set up your account and start tracking your organisation's emissions

New to the platform? These pages walk you through everything you need to know to start loading and tracking emissions

<table data-card-size="large" data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th></th><th></th><th data-hidden data-card-target data-type="content-ref"></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><h4><i class="fa-compass" style="color:$primary;">:compass:</i> Loading your First File</h4></td><td>A guided walkthrough that shows the steps to load a csv.</td><td><a href="/carbon/getting-started/loading-your-first-file.md">Loading your first file</a></td></tr><tr><td><h4><i class="fa-cloud-binary" style="color:$primary;">:cloud-binary:</i> Managing Emission Factors</h4></td><td>Enable emission factor libraries for use in calculations, or bring your own factors.</td><td><a href="/carbon/core-concepts/emission-factors.md">Emission Factors</a></td></tr></tbody></table>

## What you'll need

Before you start, make sure you have:

* [x] An account on the platform
* [x] A data file that you want to load - we suggest a utility invoice or csv for your first load
* [x] A few minutes of uninterrupted time

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If you're evaluating the platform for your team rather than yourself, jump to [Core concepts](/carbon/core-concepts/core-concepts.md) first — it'll save time when you set things up properly.
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