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
What additional features can I get from App Deck?
App Deck
App Deck offers a wide range of applications that will be available to users very soon, designed to enhance your carbon management processes.
Future applications within App Deck will be developed based on user feedback and emerging industry needs. By gathering insights directly from users and staying ahead of industry changes, we will design applications that address specific needs and challenges. Through this strategy, you can get innovative tools within App Deck to enhance your carbon management and meet your organization's needs, allowing you to customize the platform for your company.
For more, please visit App Deck roadmap.
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App Deck Shortlist: Financed Portfolio Emissions (PCAF), CBAM Navigator, Stakeholder Emissions Tracker, Benchmarking Suite, Smart Reports, FLAG Emission Tracker
Future applications within App Deck will be developed based on user feedback and emerging industry needs. By gathering insights directly from users and staying ahead of industry changes, we will design applications that address specific needs and challenges. Through this strategy, you can get innovative tools within App Deck to enhance your carbon management and meet your organization's needs, allowing you to customize the platform for your company.
For more, please visit App Deck roadmap.
How does the Emission Factor Library work? Which databases are included?
GHG Accounting
Carbondeck’s Emission Factor (EF) Library is a powerful feature designed to give users the flexibility and precision and precision needed for accurate GHG calculations.
Here’s how it works, and the databases included:
Carbondeck’s EF engine offers access to a vast library of EFs from multiple reputable databases. EFs in the library are updated swiftly as the original databases release new versions. Users can perform their calculations by selecting the EFs they need from a variety of sources, including:
Here’s how it works, and the databases included:
Carbondeck’s EF engine offers access to a vast library of EFs from multiple reputable databases. EFs in the library are updated swiftly as the original databases release new versions. Users can perform their calculations by selecting the EFs they need from a variety of sources, including:
→ DEFRA (Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs)
→ DEFRA (Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs)
→ IPCC (Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change)
→ Ecoinvent
→ EPA (Environmental Protection Agency)
→ EEA
→ Base Carbone™ (ADEME)
→ CBAM
→ GLEC
→ EXIOBASE
→ EIME (Environmental Improvement Made Easy)
→ Australian National Life Cycle Inventory Database (AusLCI)
→ ProBas (Prozessorientierte Basisdaten fϋr Umweltmanagement-Instrumente)
→ 3EID
→ BUWAL
→ Environmental Product Declarations (EPD)
→ Canadian Raw Materials Database
→ CEDA
→ Building Research Establishment
→ Carbon Calculations over the Life Cycle of Industrial Activities (CCaLC)
→ ESU-services (extension of ecoinvent 2.2)
→ European Container Glass Association (CGA)
→ European Copper Institute (ECI)
→ European Federation of Corrugated Board Manufacturers (FEFCO)
→ Global Emission Model for Integrated Systems (GEMIS)
→ Greenhouse gases, Regulated Emissions, and Energy use in Transportation (GREET)
→ Biomass Environmental Assessment Tool (BEAT)
→ Inventory Database for Environmental Analysis (IDEA)
→ Sustainable Recycling Industries – Life cycle Inventories project datasets and tools
→ Swiss Agricultural Life Cycle Assessment (SALCA)
→ International Energy Agency (IEA) GHG Programme
In advance, for organizations with specific EFs tailored to their unique operations, Carbondeck allows users to define and use their custom EFs for any emission source. This level of customization ensures that your calculations can reflect the most accurate and relevant data for your organization.→ DEFRA (Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs)
→ IPCC (Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change)
→ Ecoinvent
→ EPA (Environmental Protection Agency)
→ EEA
→ Base Carbone™ (ADEME)
→ CBAM
→ GLEC
→ EXIOBASE
→ EIME (Environmental Improvement Made Easy)
→ Australian National Life Cycle Inventory Database (AusLCI)
→ ProBas (Prozessorientierte Basisdaten fϋr Umweltmanagement-Instrumente)
→ 3EID
→ BUWAL
→ Environmental Product Declarations (EPD)
→ Canadian Raw Materials Database
→ CEDA
→ Building Research Establishment
→ Carbon Calculations over the Life Cycle of Industrial Activities (CCaLC)
→ ESU-services (extension of ecoinvent 2.2)
→ European Container Glass Association (CGA)
→ European Copper Institute (ECI)
→ European Federation of Corrugated Board Manufacturers (FEFCO)
→ Global Emission Model for Integrated Systems (GEMIS)
→ Greenhouse gases, Regulated Emissions, and Energy use in Transportation (GREET)
→ Biomass Environmental Assessment Tool (BEAT)
→ Inventory Database for Environmental Analysis (IDEA)
→ Sustainable Recycling Industries – Life cycle Inventories project datasets and tools
→ Swiss Agricultural Life Cycle Assessment (SALCA)
→ International Energy Agency (IEA) GHG Programme
Can I use Carbondeck for multiple facilities and teams?
Getting Started
Yes, Carbondeck supports multiple facilities and teams across all plans (Free and Booster). You can add and manage various facilities and users without any restrictions. Plus, you can assign specific roles and permissions to users, ensuring appropriate access levels.
Can businesses of all sizes use Carbondeck?
Getting Started
Absolutely! Carbondeck is designed for businesses of all sizes. Whether you're just starting your carbon management journey or operating at an enterprise scale, Carbondeck offers the right solution:
As your company grows, Carbondeck will grow with you, allowing you to expand your GHG management capabilities without switching platforms.
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Free Plan: Ideal for startups, small, and medium-sized businesses that are new to carbon management. It provides all the essential tools to track and manage emissions at no cost.
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Booster Plan: Suited for carbon-intensive or enterprise-level companies that need more speed, scalability, and customization to align with their operational needs.
How does Carbondeck ensure responsible AI usage?
Data Privacy and Security
Carbondeck is committed to responsible AI usage by:
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Ethical AI Practices: Adhering to ethical guidelines and principles for AI development and deployment to ensure fairness, transparency, and accountability.
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Bias Mitigation: Implementing measures to identify and reduce biases in AI models and algorithms to ensure equitable outcomes.
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Continuous Monitoring: Regularly monitoring AI systems to ensure they operate as intended and make necessary adjustments to address any issues.
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User Control: Providing users with control over AI-powered features and ensuring they can override automated decisions if needed.
What additional features do I get with the Booster Plan?
Pricing and Plans
The Booster Plan includes all features of the Free Plan, plus:
● Bulk Data Upload for faster data ingestion
● Data Collection Templates to standardize input
● Performance Analytics for analyzing emission intensity based on metrics like employee count and revenue
● Audit Ready Report for verification and compliance
● Emission Factor Library with over 500,000 reference datasets
● Emission Factor Customization for entering organization-specific emission factors
● GHG Profile Management for structuring facility emission profiles
● Uncertainty Settings to assess data accuracy
What is REC? How can I integrate it with Carbondeck?
Emission Reduction
REC stands for Renewable Energy Certificate. It is a standardized and globally recognized system for tracking renewable energy production and consumption. REC certificates represent proof that 1 MWh of electricity was generated from renewable energy sources and can be used to offset emissions by organizations aiming to meet net zero goals.
To integrate REC Data with Carbondeck:
This ensures that your emissions accounting reflects the impact of renewable energy use in a transparent and verifiable manner.
To integrate REC Data with Carbondeck:
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Go to the 'RECs' tab in the Carbondeck platform.
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Upload your REC data to include previously purchased REC certificates in your emission calculations.
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Automatic integration:
Carbondeck will automatically factor in your REC data and calculate
market and location-based Scope 2 electricity emissions
for accurate reporting.
This ensures that your emissions accounting reflects the impact of renewable energy use in a transparent and verifiable manner.
How do I know which application in App Deck is right for my business?
App Deck
Each application in App Deck comes with a dedicated landing page that includes detailed descriptions, user reviews, and use case examples to help you determine its suitability for your business needs. Additionally, Carbondeck's AI-powered insights can provide recommendations based on your specific requirements and goals.
Our customer support team is always available to assist you in making the best choices for your business.
To explore the full range of additional features and stay updated on upcoming releases, please visit our App Deck roadmap.
Our customer support team is always available to assist you in making the best choices for your business.
To explore the full range of additional features and stay updated on upcoming releases, please visit our App Deck roadmap.
How do I input data for Scope 1, 2, and 3 calculations?
GHG Accounting
Carbondeck simplifies the process of inputting data for Scope 1, 2, and 3 calculations, ensuring you can efficiently and accurately track your emissions.
Here’s how you can enter your data:
Also, Carbondeck provides detailed guidance and support within the platform to help you accurately input your data. Help sections, tutorials, and customer support are readily available to ensure you have all the necessary resources.
Here’s how you can enter your data:
1.Start by choosing the standard type that best suits your needs, whether GHG Protocol, ISO standards, or a source-based approach.
2. You can define specific categories and emission sources for each location you create. This structured approach ensures that your data is organized and easily manageable.
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Choose your data entry method:
● Users can input data directly into the platform, allowing for single entries at a time. This method is ideal for smaller datasets or when making quick updates.
● Import existing data from spreadsheets or other sources, streamlining the process and minimizing the need for manual input.
4 Data can be specified for any time period that suits your reporting needs, whether daily, weekly, monthly, or yearly.
Also, Carbondeck provides detailed guidance and support within the platform to help you accurately input your data. Help sections, tutorials, and customer support are readily available to ensure you have all the necessary resources.