Create an analysis context

Create an analysis context to group different analyses for a specific use case. By setting up an analysis context, you can help ensure that all relevant analyses are considered and compared systematically, providing a comprehensive view of potential outcomes.

Before you begin

Role required: sn_esg.program_manager

Procedure

1. Navigate to All > Environmental, Social, and Governance > ESG Workspace > Lists > Analysis contexts.
2. Select New.
3. On the form, fill in the fields.

   Table 1. Create New Analysis context form

   Field	Description
   Name	Name for the analysis context.
   Metric definition	Metric definition associated with the metric. Note: Only calculated metric definitions are supported.
   No. of periods to be forecasted	Number of periods to be forecasted. Number of periods in the future to see forecast data for.
   Previous periods	Number of previous periods to be used as historical data. You must have at least 12 periods of historical data for forecast planning analysis. This provides the necessary foundation for simulating different analyses.

4. Select save.
   Your analysis context record has been created. An analysis tab has been added where you can start to create scenarios.

What to do next

Create analyses to use for forecasting. For more information, see Create an analysis.