Emissions calculator
An emissions calculator is a tool used to estimate the greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions associated with specific activities, such as transport, logistics, energy use, or business operations. In logistics, it’s commonly used to calculate the CO₂ emissions of shipments across different transport modes.
What are the benefits of using an emissions calculator?
The benefits of using an emissions calculator include:
- Win more tenders by accurately calculating and sharing emissions data as part of procurement processes
- Strengthen existing client relationships by helping them meet their own reporting and sustainability goals
- Cut unnecessary costs by identifying inefficient transport routes, underutilized loads, or high-emission carriers
- Support regulatory compliance by calculating emissions in line with standards like ISO 14083 and feeding data into CSRD-aligned carbon reporting
- Compare transport options based on emissions impact, helping you make more sustainable—and often more efficient—logistics decisions
- Track progress toward climate goals with consistent, shipment-level data that enables year-over-year comparisons and carbon reduction insights
What’s the difference between an emissions calculator and carbon accounting software?
An emissions calculator is typically a feature within broader carbon accounting software. Emissions calculators focus on individual activities e.g. emissions of a single shipment, whereas carbon accounting software aggregates emissions across a company’s full operations and helps manage reporting, dashboards, and strategic decision-making.
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