CarbonTrac.AI revolutionizes how small and medium-sized businesses across Africa approach netzero commitments.
Our tool is designed to help technology-focused SMEs or startups measure their corporate emission footprint following GHG Protocol Guidance, including direct emissions from fuel and processes (Scope 1 emissions) and those emissions from purchased electricity (or Scope 2 emissions) for the assets they operate.
Please note that CarbonTrac.AI carbon footprint calculator is not a complete evaluation of an organisational footprint. It only includes selected emission sources, common to the majority of bsuinesses using an operational control approach.
Start your journey towards sustainability by accurately calculating and tracking your greenhouse gas emissions.
CarbonTrac.AI’s calculator provides a user-friendly tool that allows you to input your emissions data easily. By understanding which of your processes contribute most to climate change, you can track andidentify the actions that would have the greatest impact in reducing your greenhouse gas emissions.
This tracking not only contributes to your corporate responsibility but also prepares your business for future regulations. By maintaining detailed records, you can monitor your progress towards Net Zero goals and make informed decisions that align with your sustainability strategy.
Visualize your emissions data for better decision-making and accountability.
Start your journey towards sustainability by accurately calculating and tracking your greenhouse gas emissions.
CarbonTrac.AI’s calculator provides a user-friendly tool that allows you to input your emissions data easily. By understanding which of your processes contribute most to climate change, you can track andidentify the actions that would have the greatest impact in reducing your greenhouse gas emissions.
This tracking not only contributes to your corporate responsibility but also prepares your business for future regulations. By maintaining detailed records, you can monitor your progress towards Net Zero goals and make informed decisions that align with your sustainability strategy.
This tool helps technology startups, small and medium sized businesses, companies and individuals measure their greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions based on their energy consumption, digital operations, and infrastructure use.
The calculator uses industry-standard methodologies (e.g., GHG Protocol, IPCC guidelines) to assess emissions from data centers, cloud computing, office energy use, e-waste, and more.
It calculates Scope 1, which are direct emissions that result from activities within your organisation’s control. This might include onsite fuel combustion, manufacturing and process emissions, refrigerant losses and company vehicles.
Businesses need to input data such as electricity consumption, cloud usage, server energy efficiency, fuel consumption data, refrigerant usage and losses, company-owned vehicle emissions, industrial operations and on-site energy production.
The accuracy depends on the data entered. The calculator uses verified emission factors, but businesses should provide precise input values for the best results.
Yes! The tool provides quick tips into reducing emissions and suggests strategies like switching to renewable energy, optimizing cloud usage, and sustainable supply chain practices.
Tracking emissions helps startups and businesses identify areas for energy efficiency, comply with sustainability regulations, reduce operational costs, and contribute to net zero transition efforts.
Yes, it aligns with frameworks like the GHG Protocol, Science-Based Targets Initiative (SBTi), and CDP (Carbon Disclosure Project) to support corporate ESG reporting.
It’s recommended to track emissions annually or quarterly, depending on your sustainability reporting requirements and business activities.
Absolutely! Whether you’re a startup, mid-sized business, or large enterprise, this tool helps all tech businesses understand and manage their carbon footprint effectively.
GHG emissions refer to gases released into the atmosphere that trap heat and contribute to global warming. The most common ones include carbon dioxide (CO₂), methane (CH₄), and nitrous oxide (N₂O).
Organisational carbon footprint – is the total amount of the GHG emissions from all the activities across the organisation, including energy used in buildings, industrial processes and company vehicles, usually expressed in metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).
A product carbon footprint measures the GHG emissions over the whole life cycle of a product (goods or services), from the extraction of raw materials and manufacturing right through to its use and final reuse, recycling or disposal.
Reducing emissions helps slow climate change, improve air quality, lower energy costs, and meet international climate goals like the Paris Agreement and Net-Zero targets.
The top contributors to global emissions are the energy sector, manufacturing, agriculture, transportation, and digital technology (due to increasing electricity demands).
Tech companies contribute to emissions through energy-intensive data centers, electronic waste (e-waste), software-driven power consumption, cloud computing, and delivery logistics.
Data centers account for 1–2% of global electricity use and are responsible for hundreds of megatons of CO₂ emissions due to cooling systems and server operations.
E-waste consists of discarded electronic devices like servers, computers, and mobile phones. Improper disposal leads to emissions from landfills, toxic chemical releases, and energy-intensive recycling processes.
Cloud computing reduces the need for on-premise servers but still consumes energy, depending on how the data centers are powered. Businesses should choose green cloud providers that use renewable energy.
Tech companies can lower emissions by switching to renewable energy, improving server efficiency, using carbon-neutral cloud services, implementing circular economy models for e-waste, and optimizing software algorithms to reduce power use.
Carbon offsetting involves investing in projects that remove or prevent CO₂ emissions, such as reforestation, renewable energy, and carbon capture technologies. It’s useful for tech companies that cannot fully eliminate emissions.
Carbon credits are permits that allow businesses to emit a certain amount of CO₂. Companies can buy credits to offset emissions or trade them in carbon markets to meet sustainability goals.
A Net-Zero target means a business reduces its emissions as much as possible and offsets the remaining emissions using carbon removal projects to achieve a zero-net impact on the climate.
You can track emissions using our GHG emissions calculator, following standards like the GHG Protocol, CDP (Carbon Disclosure Project), and ISO 14064. Reporting is often required for sustainability certifications and ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) compliance
