How accurate are Carbondeck's GHG calculations? And how does it ensure this?
GHG Accounting
Carbondeck’s GHG calculations are designed with a high accuracy, utilizing advanced features and methodologies refined through extensive consulting background.
The full coverage of all emission scopes is at the core of Carbondeck’s accuracy. This approach ensures you have a complete and holistic view of your organization’s carbon emissions.
Carbondeck utilizes a regularly updated EF database, covering a wide range of activities, industries, and regions to reflect the latest scientific research and industry standards, ensuring that your GHG remains current and accurate.
To further enhance accuracy, Carbondeck offers the ability to customize emission factors to match your specific operations and data. This feature allows you to tailor calculations to local conditions and regulations, providing a more precise reflection of your environmental impact.
With the Tier Quality feature, which categorizes data sources based on their reliability, each input is assigned a confidence rating. These ratings help you understand the accuracy of your calculations.
Our methodologies are developed through more than seven years of consultancy experience in GHG accounting and sustainability, built on industry best practices and aligned with leading standards.
By integrating these advanced features and background, Carbondeck provides rigorous validation and transparency in your calculation processes.
The full coverage of all emission scopes is at the core of Carbondeck’s accuracy. This approach ensures you have a complete and holistic view of your organization’s carbon emissions.
Carbondeck utilizes a regularly updated EF database, covering a wide range of activities, industries, and regions to reflect the latest scientific research and industry standards, ensuring that your GHG remains current and accurate.
To further enhance accuracy, Carbondeck offers the ability to customize emission factors to match your specific operations and data. This feature allows you to tailor calculations to local conditions and regulations, providing a more precise reflection of your environmental impact.
With the Tier Quality feature, which categorizes data sources based on their reliability, each input is assigned a confidence rating. These ratings help you understand the accuracy of your calculations.
Our methodologies are developed through more than seven years of consultancy experience in GHG accounting and sustainability, built on industry best practices and aligned with leading standards.
By integrating these advanced features and background, Carbondeck provides rigorous validation and transparency in your calculation processes.
How does Carbondeck protect my data?
Data Privacy and Security
Carbondeck employs multiple layers of security to protect your data, including:
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Encryption: All data is encrypted both in transit and at rest using industry-standard encryption protocols.
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Secure Access Controls: Access to data is restricted through role-based permissions and multi-factor authentication (MFA) to ensure that only authorized personnel can access sensitive information.
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Regular Security Audits: Routine security assessments and vulnerability scans are conducted to identify and address potential threats.
What is “App Deck”?
App Deck
App Deck is an app store within Carbondeck that offers customized additional features and tools. These applications can be integrated on top of the core product to provide specialized services tailored to specific industry needs, regulatory requirements, and company objectives.
The platform can be customized through App Deck to meet your specific carbon management requirements based on the size of your company and the needs of your industry.
App Deck is continuously updated with new applications and features, so that you always have access to the latest tools and technologies for managing your GHG emissions.
The platform can be customized through App Deck to meet your specific carbon management requirements based on the size of your company and the needs of your industry.
App Deck is continuously updated with new applications and features, so that you always have access to the latest tools and technologies for managing your GHG emissions.
What are the available subscription plans for Carbondeck?
Pricing and Plans
Carbondeck currently offers two plans:
Free Plan – Provides essential carbon management tools at no cost.
Booster Plan ($89/month) – Offers enhanced speed, automation, and customization for more efficient carbon management at scale.
Free Plan – Provides essential carbon management tools at no cost.
Booster Plan ($89/month) – Offers enhanced speed, automation, and customization for more efficient carbon management at scale.
Are the reports generated by Carbondeck compliant with regulations, and can they be verified?
Regulatory Compliance
The reports generated by Carbondeck adhere to a wide range of international, national, and industry-specific standards. During the MVP phase, we support key standards such as the GHG Protocol, ISO 14064, and source-based reporting. These standards ensure that your emissions reporting meets regulatory expectations.
The platform is equipped to handle various reporting formats and requirements, making it easier for you to meet compliance obligations. The report types we included within the MVP phase are as follows:
Emission Summary Report: Offers a high-level overview of total emissions, categorized by Scope 1, 2, and 3. This report is helpful for reporting to executives and providing quick assessments of your overall emissions profile.
Audit Ready Report: Designed to facilitate external verification, this report provides all the necessary details to support third-party audits. It includes comprehensive data and documentation to validate the accuracy and reliability of your emissions calculations.
The platform is equipped to handle various reporting formats and requirements, making it easier for you to meet compliance obligations. The report types we included within the MVP phase are as follows:
Emission Summary Report: Offers a high-level overview of total emissions, categorized by Scope 1, 2, and 3. This report is helpful for reporting to executives and providing quick assessments of your overall emissions profile.
Audit Ready Report: Designed to facilitate external verification, this report provides all the necessary details to support third-party audits. It includes comprehensive data and documentation to validate the accuracy and reliability of your emissions calculations.
Can I set and track emission reduction targets using Carbondeck?
Emission Reduction
Yes, Carbondeck allows you to set and track emission reduction targets:
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Target Setting Tools: Define your emission reduction goals within the platform. In the MVP, you can set Science-Based Targets initiative (SBTi) goals, emissions intensity targets, and custom targets. These targets can be specified by facility and scope, and you can view annual and total reduction percentages. The platform also allows you to compare your targets with your current status, providing a clear picture of your progress.
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Progress Tracking (Coming Soon): Monitor your progress toward achieving these targets with detailed analytics and reporting, helping you stay on track with your sustainability goals.
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Reduction Strategies (Coming Soon): Access recommendations and strategies to help you meet your targets effectively, ensuring you have the guidance needed to achieve your emission reduction objectives.
How can I get help if I encounter issues with Carbondeck?
Support and Community
If you encounter any issues with Carbondeck, you can access help through various support channels:
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User Guide & Glossary: Available on the platform, this guide provides step-by-step explanations of
Carbondeck’s functions to assist with troubleshooting.
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Support Team: For personalized assistance, you can contact our support team
at support@climateware.com
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Help Center: Access support articles and submit a request via the
Help Center on our platform.
How can I provide feedback on Carbondeck?
Feedback and Improvements
You can provide feedback on Carbondeck through multiple channels:
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Help Center: Share your thoughts and suggestions through
the Help Center.
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Email: Send your feedback directly to our support team at
contact@climateware.com.
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User Surveys: Participate in surveys regularly shared by Carbondeck
to provide feedback and share your experience.
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Social Media: Follow our
LinkedIn account for updates and to share your feedback with us.
What is included in the Free Plan?
Pricing and Plans
Carbondeck Free offers the following essential tools needed for businesses to manage carbon emissions end-to-end, free of charge.
● Scope 1, 2, and 3 Calculations
● Data Ingestion with Pre-defined forms
● Proof Document Upload
● Scope, Category, and Source Analytics
● Facility Comparison Analytics
● Timeframe Comparison Analytics
● REC Management
● Offset Management
● Emission Summary Report
● Reduction Targets
● Facility Management
● User & Access Management
● No User & Facility Limit
Are the calculations I make with Carbondeck compliant with regulations?
Regulatory Compliance
Yes, the calculations you perform with Carbondeck are designed to comply with relevant regulations. We utilize accurate methodologies and customizable emission factors to ensure that your GHG accounting adheres to regulatory standards. Our platform supports frameworks and standards, such as the GHG Protocol, CBAM, and CDP. We also keep you updated with the latest regulatory changes and requirements, offer templates and guidelines for compliance reporting, and ensure your data and reports are aligned with industry standards and best practices.