Emissions API

Embed CO₂e emissions calculation into your existing platforms

Calculate, analyze, and report on emissions in real time by adding an Emissions API to your existing third-party applications.

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Emissions calculation

Calculate emissions across your supply chain

Add simple and verified emission calculation tools to existing software, with support for all transport modes and well-to-wheel (WTW) calculations.

This CO₂e data can be used for:

Commercial offerings (e.g. tenders & invoices)

Official transport documents (e.g. CMR, BL etc)

Reporting, BI dashboarding & analysis purposes

Route planning, dispatching & control tower (e.g. integrate CO2e as a KPI)

CO2e estimations in e-commerce (e.g. predictive CO2e in delivery options)

Accredited methodology

Stay aligned with ISO standards & local regulations

Carry out emissions calculations using validated datasets and globally approved methodologies, with full audit trails and easily exportable outputs.

ISO 14083 & GLEC accredited calculation method

Aligned with new CountEmissionsEU methodology

Highest standards of data security and management

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Integrations

Built to easily integrate with your existing tech stack

BigMile has already been integrated into a range of Transport Management Systems (TMS), Warehouse Management Softwares (WMS), Enterprise Resource Planning Systems (ERPS), Advanced Planning Systems (APS), e-commerce platforms and financial applications. Are you building the next one?

How it works

Set up the Emissions API in 3 simple steps


/ Step 1
Set up your API key

Easily generate your API key via the BigMile platform. Building services for multiple end-customers? Simply create individual keys for usage tracking.

/ Step 2
Connect & Develop with the API

Use our API request builder to select your vehicle & fuel types and generate sample requests. Feed ISO 14083 verified emissions back into your systems (tank-to-wheel & well-to-wheel).

/ Step 3
Integrate emissions with your source system

Make informed decisions for your planning or add CO2 emission estimations to your operational & reporting workflow.

Features

Why choose BigMile’s Emissions API

BigMile’s API easily integrates with existing systems, accurately calculates emissions in line with global methodologies, and can be used to create customer-specific reports and dashboards.

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Emissions allocation

Use your fuel consumption data to easily allocate accurate emissions on a shipment level.

Modal-specific routing distance

Modality specific, accurate SFD distances. Fast WTW and TTW CO2e results.

Automated CO2 calculations

Simple & verified emission calculation for your own software systems, including support for all modalities.

Certifications ISO 14083 verified and ISAE 3000 certified with GLEC Global Logistics Emissions Council logo.

ISO & GLEC verified

ISO 14083, ISAE 3000 & GLEC accredited calculation method.

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REST API

Our Emissions API is a lean REST API that enriches business applications and platforms with resilient CO2 calculation to measure and report accurate and trusted values.

Close to real-time calculations

Get access to almost instant calculations, 24/7, all year round.

FAQ

Find answers to common questions. Still in doubt? 
Get in touch and we will be happy to answer your questions.

How does BigMile's Emission API compare to the in-built emissions calculator or API add-on in my TMS?

While several TMS platforms include an in-built emissions calculator or simple add-on, these typically don't provide the shipment-level accuracy or insights on emissions reduction needed for compliance and customer reporting. BigMile's Emissions API is already integrated into 30+ TMS and supply chain platforms, so if you're using one of these, accurate emissions calculations are available directly within your existing workflow.

In which software is BigMile's Emission API available?

BigMile's Emissions API is available in 30+ software, ranging from transport management systems (TMS) to digital freight platforms. This includes DeliveryMatch, e2open, paazl, MendriX, ICT Logistics, and Ofload. Contact us for a full list of our software partners.

What types of emissions does BigMile support calculation for?

BigMile supports calculation of transport and supply chain-related CO₂e emissions, which can be scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions depending on whether you own or outsource your transport activities. These emissions typically fall under the subcategories of Scope 3.4 (Upstream Transportation and Distribution) and Scope 3.9 (Downstream Transportation and Distribution) under the GHG Protocol.

Which emissions factors do BigMile use?

BigMile uses the GLEC Framework as its primary source of emission factors—for all transport modes—for CO₂e emission calculations. This is aligned with the global standard ISO 14083. Where customers can supply primary data such as actual fuel consumption, BigMile uses that for greater accuracy, falling back on GLEC default factors where primary data isn't available.

How does pricing work for the Emissions API?

BigMile's Emissions API is priced based on usage, and BigMile works with each software vendor to properly integrate the API. There is a 15-day free trial period available for all new clients.

How is data ingested and standardized by the Emissions API?

BigMile's Emissions API connects directly to existing systems such as transport management systems (TMS), ERP platforms, and other systems, enabling transport and logistics data to flow into BigMile without manual uploads. Data is automatically standardized and validated in line with ISO 14083:2023, ensuring that emissions calculations are always based on clean, reliable datasets.

How does BigMile calculate emissions when primary data for some carriers or suppliers is unavailable?

BigMile prioritizes the use of primary data for the most accurate emissions calculations. Where primary data is unavailable, BigMile applies default emission factors from the GLEC Framework and calculates emissions based on the journey and shipment details.

Users can also request emissions data directly from subcontractors through the platform to improve data completeness over time. For more detail on how missing data is handled in specific scenarios, please contact our team.

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