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What is included in Enterprise Plan?

Pricing and Plans

Enterprise Plan includes all features of the Booster Plan by default and can include AI Agents Plan features upon request. It also offers:

Custom Configuration Based on Organizational Needs

Multi-Organization Management Dashboard

Multiple Payment Methods

Alternative Data Storage Options

Onboarding and Technical Guidance

Support for Custom Emission Factor Setup

White Label Option for Customized Branding

On-Demand Custom Integrations with ERP, billing, or sustainability systems

Advanced Role & Access Management

What is a carbon footprint and how is it calculated?

GHG Accounting

A carbon footprint is the total amount of greenhouse gases (GHGs) emitted directly and indirectly by an organization, product, or activity — expressed in CO2 equivalents (CO2e). It includes emissions from energy use, transportation, purchased goods, business travel, and more.

Carbon footprints are calculated by identifying emission sources, gathering activity data (e.g. fuel use, electricity consumption, supplier purchases), and applying standardized emission factors. Frameworks like the GHG Protocol provide the structure for categorizing emissions into Scope 1 (direct), Scope 2 (indirect energy), and Scope 3 (value chain) categories.

Carbondeck automates this process by extracting data from invoices, spreadsheets, and documents, then matching it to the related emission factors — making footprint calculation faster, more accurate, and audit ready.

What is carbon management and why is it important?

Getting Started

Carbon management is the process of measuring, reducing, and reporting an organization’s greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. It’s important because it helps businesses identify their environmental impact, comply with regulations (e.g. CBAM, CSRD), reduce operational risks, and meet investor and stakeholder expectations related to sustainability. Beyond compliance, it creates long-term value by improving resource efficiency and supporting climate resilience.

What are the most effective ways to reduce carbon emissions?

Emission Reduction

There’s no one-size-fits-all approach, but effective carbon reduction always starts with a clear, accurate footprint — then moves to targeted action. In Carbondeck, this process typically follows four steps:

Measure & identify hotspots – Calculate Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions, then use analytics to find the areas with the highest impact potential.
Evaluate options & model impact – Compare strategies like renewables, efficiency upgrades, process changes, and supplier shifts before committing resources.
Implement targeted actions – Switch to green electricity (RECs, PPAs), improve efficiency, electrify fleets, and redesign procurement for lower emissions.
Address residuals & track progress – Apply removals or high-quality offsets for what’s left, with every action traceable and performance monitored over time.

The most successful companies treat reduction not as a one-time initiative, but as an ongoing process — supported by data, AI-powered insights, and cross-functional alignment.

How do AI Credits work in the AI Agents Plan?

Pricing and Plans

AI Credits are the usage units for Carbondeck’s AI features. Each credit equals 1,000 tokens (input + output combined). Your AI Agents Plan includes 10,000 credits per month (≈ 10 million tokens), which covers roughly 750 typical file uploads depending on file size and complexity. The dashboard shows your real-time usage and estimates remaining uploads. If you reach the limit, you can purchase extra top-up credits to enhance your plan — ensuring your AI Agents never stop working when you need them most.

Is carbon footprint reporting mandatory for organizations?

Regulatory Compliance

It depends on your region and sector. In many jurisdictions, especially under frameworks like the EU CSRD, UK SECR, IFRS S2 or CBAM, carbon reporting is becoming mandatory for medium-to-large enterprises and carbon-intensive industries. Even where not legally required, voluntary disclosure is increasingly expected by investors, customers, and supply chain partners — making carbon reporting a business-critical activity.

How does carbon management align with corporate sustainability strategy?

Getting Started

Carbon management is a foundational pillar of any corporate sustainability strategy. It enables organizations to quantify their climate impact, set reduction targets, and demonstrate tangible progress toward environmental goals. When integrated effectively, it enhances ESG performance, supports credible disclosures (e.g. CDP, TCFD), and strengthens reputation with customers, partners, and investors.

What is the difference between Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions?

GHG Accounting

These three scopes are defined by the GHG Protocol to help organizations categorize their emissions sources:

We ensure accuracy through:

Scope 1 – Direct emissions: Emissions from sources you own or control directly (e.g. company vehicles, on-site fuel combustion, industrial processes).
Scope 2 – Indirect energy emissions: Emissions from the generation of purchased electricity, heating, cooling, or steam consumed by your organization.
Scope 3 – Indirect value chain emissions: All other indirect emissions that occur in your value chain — from supplier activities to product use, business travel, employee commuting, waste, and more.

Scope 1 and 2 are typically easier to measure, while Scope 3 requires deeper data collection and supplier engagement — but is essential for understanding your full climate impact.

How can businesses reduce their carbon footprint?

Emission Reduction

Start by calculating emissions across all scopes, identify hotspots (like energy use or supplier emissions), then take targeted actions — such as purchasing renewable electricity, upgrading equipment or choosing lower-carbon materials. Carbondeck helps teams act with data-driven clarity.

Is there an annual pricing option, and do I get a discount?

Pricing and Plans

Yes, Carbondeck offers an annual subscription option with a 15% discount compared to the monthly plan.