Welcome to the Carbon Calculator for Early-Stage Companies

Business Information

Work Setup

Digital Presence

Energy

Transportation

Logistics

Results (Tons CO₂e/year)

Scope 1 (Direct)

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From company vehicles

Scope 2 (Indirect)

0.00

From electricity consumption

Scope 3 (Value Chain)

0.00

From devices, travel, and logistics

Total Emissions

0.00

Combined annual emissions

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What is a Carbon Calculator?

Our Carbon Calculator is a simple yet powerful tool designed to help early-stage companies measure their carbon footprint. By analyzing data related to your business operations, such as energy use, transportation, and logistics, our tool provides insights into your environmental impact across three key areas: Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. The calculator is tailored for startups and small businesses, offering quick and actionable insights without requiring complex or unavailable data.

Why is a Carbon Calculator Needed?

  • Regulatory Compliance: As governments worldwide set stricter carbon reporting and reduction mandates, even small businesses need to monitor their emissions to stay ahead.
  • Investor and Stakeholder Pressure: Investors, partners, and customers are increasingly prioritizing sustainability. Demonstrating your environmental responsibility can boost your brand’s reputation and attract funding.
  • Operational Efficiency: Tracking your carbon footprint helps identify areas to cut waste, optimize resource usage, and save costs.
  • Early Action: Startups have the unique advantage of embedding sustainability into their DNA from the beginning, positioning themselves for long-term growth.
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What Are Scope 1, 2, and 3 Emissions?

  • Scope 1 (Direct Emissions): Emissions from sources you own or control, such as company vehicles or on-site fuel combustion. For example, a company’s delivery trucks would fall under Scope 1.
  • Scope 2 (Indirect Emissions): Emissions from purchased energy, such as electricity, heating, or cooling used in your office or facilities. This is indirect because the energy production occurs off-site but is consumed by your business.
  • Scope 3 (Value Chain Emissions): Emissions from all other activities not covered in Scope 1 or 2. These include emissions from suppliers, logistics, employee commuting, and even the carbon footprint of your digital presence (e.g., website data transfers).

FAQs

Our calculator uses industry-standard benchmarks and multipliers, making it a reliable tool for estimating emissions. While it may not provide the same precision as a full-scale audit, it’s designed to give early-stage companies actionable insights quickly.

The calculator is designed to align with internationally recognized standards such as the Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Protocol, ISO 14064, and others. This ensures that the data and results are credible, transparent, and comparable to other reporting frameworks.
The calculator is flexible and scalable. You can update inputs to reflect new operations, expanded facilities, or changes in supply chains. This allows you to monitor and manage your emissions dynamically as your business evolves.
The results provide a breakdown of your carbon emissions across Scope 1 (direct emissions), Scope 2 (indirect emissions from purchased energy), and Scope 3 (other indirect emissions). Use these insights to understand your impact and set targeted reduction goals.

Yes, the calculator provides reliable data that can support sustainability reports, investor pitches, and compliance with environmental regulations. This transparency can help build trust with stakeholders and demonstrate your commitment to reducing emissions.

Scope 1 emissions are direct emissions from owned or controlled sources. If a company does not own assets like vehicles or manufacturing equipment that emit greenhouse gases, its Scope 1 emissions may be zero.

The calculator collects data on energy use, transportation, production, and supply chain activities. It then uses emission factors to calculate the greenhouse gas emissions for each activity, presenting the results in an easy-to-understand format for analysis and action.

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