Social Platform Moderation Carbon Tracker

This dataset provides detailed records of content moderation activities on social media platforms, including estimated carbon footprint, moderation type, reviewer location, energy source, and outcomes. It empowers trust & safety and ESG teams to monitor sustainability, optimize green practices, and fulfill regulatory reporting requirements for environmental impact.

  • last updated 29 Dec 2025
  • by GoMask
The brief that made it

ESG and sustainability reporting for social platforms

Sample rows

preview · 8 of 55 rows · all 13 columns
moderation_idstringmoderation_typestringmoderation_duration_secondsfloatplatform_namestringcontent_idstringreviewer_idstringreviewer_countrystringreviewer_citystringenergy_sourcestringestimated_carbon_footprint_kgco2efloatmoderation_timestampdatetimemoderation_outcomestringesg_report_referencestring
MOD-0001automated1.5ChatterSphereCNT-1001blankblankblankrenewable0.0322024-04-02T10:12:08ZapprovedESG-APR-2404-01
MOD-0002manual120.3ChatterSphereCNT-1002RVW-032GermanyBerlinrenewable0.1542024-04-02T11:23:42ZremovedESG-RMV-2404-02
MOD-0003hybrid54.7ChatterSphereCNT-1003RVW-012IndiaMumbaimixed0.092024-04-02T12:10:47ZescalatedESG-ESC-2404-03
MOD-0004automated2.1BuzzlyCNT-1004blankblankblanknon-renewable0.0662024-04-02T13:44:16ZflaggedESG-FLG-2404-04
MOD-0005manual110.8BuzzlyCNT-1005RVW-045United StatesAustinrenewable0.1282024-04-03T09:17:02ZapprovedESG-APR-2404-05
MOD-0006hybrid89.3BuzzlyCNT-1006RVW-016BrazilSão Paulomixed0.0752024-04-03T10:22:11ZremovedESG-RMV-2404-06
MOD-0007manual93.6BuzzlyCNT-1007RVW-027CanadaMontrealrenewable0.1322024-04-03T11:34:55ZflaggedESG-FLG-2404-07
MOD-0008automated1.2StreamZoneCNT-1008blankblankblankrenewable0.0252024-04-03T12:41:33ZapprovedESG-APR-2404-08

What the 55 rows show

from the 55-row sample

Automated (moderation type) stands out: mean moderation_duration_seconds is 6.6, against 108.9 for the rest.

  • 93.6median moderation_duration_seconds
  • 3energy sources
  • 4moderation outcomes
  • 0.14median estimated_carbon_footprint_kgco2e
Mean moderation_duration_seconds by moderation_type55 rows
01002006.6automated18 rows109.6manual21 rows108.1hybrid16 rows
moderation_duration_seconds55 rows, in bands of 20
0918180159886080160moderation_duration_seconds →

Median 93.6, from 1.2 to 158.2.

platform_name55 rows · 6 values
  1. Buzzly11
  2. PhotoCloud11
  3. StreamZone9
  4. ChatterBox9
  5. ChatterSphere8
  6. LinkStream7
13 columns by typefrom the column list below
  • string 10
  • float 2
  • datetime 1

Columns

13 columns in three groups
blueprint · 13 columns
columntypedescriptionexample
Text 10 columns
moderation_idstringUnique identifier for each moderation activity recorduniqueMOD-0001
content_idstringUnique identifier for the content being moderatedCNT-1001
moderation_typestringType of moderation performed (e.g., automated, manual, hybrid)automated · manual · hybridautomated
reviewer_idstringUnique identifier for the human reviewer (if applicable)optionalRVW-032
reviewer_countrystringCountry where the reviewer is locatedoptionalGermany
reviewer_citystringCity where the reviewer is locatedoptionalBerlin
energy_sourcestringPrimary energy source used for moderation (e.g., renewable, non-renewable, mixed)renewable · non-renewable · mixedrenewable
platform_namestringName of the social media platform6 namesChatterSphere
moderation_outcomestringOutcome of the moderation (e.g., approved, removed, escalated, flagged)approved · removed · escalated · flaggedapproved
esg_report_referencestringReference code or identifier for ESG reporting purposesoptionalESG-APR-2404-01
Numbers 2 columns
estimated_carbon_footprint_kgco2efloatEstimated carbon footprint of the moderation activity in kilograms of CO2 equivalent0 or more0.032
moderation_duration_secondsfloatDuration of the moderation activity in seconds0 or more · optional1.5
Dates and times 1 column
moderation_timestampdatetimeDate and time when the moderation activity occurred2024-04-02T10:12:08Z

Use it for

  • median moderat…93.655 rowsmean moderation durat…6.6automa…109.6manual108.1hybrid

    A social media dashboard

    Moderation_duration_seconds by moderation_type and a breakdown of platform_name. Excel, Power BI or Tableau.

  • Why do the 18 automated rows have a mean moderation_duration_seconds of 6.6?

    A root-cause class exercise

    Hand out the rows and one question. The answer is in the data, not in the brief.

  • A software demo

    Believable moderations with content_id, moderation_type and reviewer_id to fill a screen in front of a buyer.

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Behind this dataset

Same schema. As many rows as you need.

These 55 rows came out of a blueprint — 13 columns with generation rules behind each one. Open it in Data Factory to retune a column, add your own, wire in foreign keys, and run it at the size you actually need.

Rules it was built with
  • Each log entry includes moderation action type, reviewer ID, location, and session duration.
  • Calculates estimated energy consumption based on hardware and location energy mix.
  • Carbon footprint derived using local grid emission factors.
  • Flags high carbon sessions for review if exceeding set thresholds.
  • Includes only actions performed in the last 30 days.
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Exports
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Licence
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API slug
social-platform-moderation-carbon-tracker

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