Business GHG Inventory Calculator

Measure operational emissions across key business activities quickly. Adjust factors, document sources, and compare scenarios. Export results, set targets, and report with confidence today.

Enter activity data and factors. Submit to compute scopes and totals.

Calculator Inputs

Scope 1: Direct emissions

Fuel combustion and refrigerant leakage.
Emissions = usage × factor
Leakage emissions = leaked kg × GWP

Scope 2: Purchased energy

Electricity consumption with grid factor.
Electricity emissions = kWh × grid factor

Scope 3: Value-chain emissions

Travel, waste, and freight activity.
Scope 3 totals help identify hotspots.
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Formula used

  • Combustion and activity sources: Emissions (kgCO2e) = Activity × Emission Factor
  • Refrigerant leakage: Emissions (kgCO2e) = Leaked mass (kg) × GWP(100)
  • Totals: Scope totals are summed, then converted to tCO2e by dividing by 1000
Note: Units must match your factor units. Replace placeholders with factors aligned to your reporting standard.

How to use this calculator

  1. Choose a reporting period and gather activity data for fuels, electricity, travel, waste, and freight.
  2. Enter activity values using the units shown next to each field.
  3. Update emission factors to match your location, supplier, or methodology.
  4. Click Submit to compute Scope 1, Scope 2, Scope 3, and total emissions.
  5. Download CSV or PDF for documentation, audit trails, or sustainability reporting.
Pro tip: Keep a note of factor sources and version dates in your internal inventory documentation.

Inventory boundaries and materiality

Start by defining organizational boundaries using an equity share or control approach, then set operational boundaries across Scope 1, Scope 2, and relevant Scope 3 categories. Materiality is driven by spend, activity volume, and stakeholder expectations. This calculator helps you consolidate high-signal sources quickly, so you can prioritize hotspots like on-site fuel, electricity, and business travel while documenting exclusions and improving coverage over time.

Data quality controls that reduce audit friction

Keep source documents aligned to each input line item: utility bills for electricity, fuel invoices for combustion, and travel reports for passenger-kilometers. Track reporting period, site, and data owner for each dataset. When factors change, record factor name, year, and region. Consistent versioning improves comparability across quarters and speeds assurance checks without forcing you to rebuild your inventory structure.

Choosing emission factors and keeping units consistent

Factors should match your activity unit and geography. For electricity, prefer supplier-specific disclosure or grid-average values for the same year. For fuels, select factors that already include upstream and non-CO2 components if your method requires it. This tool multiplies activity by factors, so unit mismatches are the most common error. Convert inputs before calculation and apply the same unit conventions across sites.

Interpreting results for target setting

Totals are useful, but decisions usually come from the breakdown. Compare scopes to identify where interventions will have the highest marginal impact. Scope 2 often responds to efficiency and renewable procurement, while Scope 1 may require equipment upgrades or refrigerant management. Use scenario runs to estimate savings from reduced kWh, lower travel, or fleet fuel switching, then translate reductions into annual targets.

Reporting outputs and repeatable workflows

Exported tables support disclosures, internal dashboards, and supplier engagement. Attach assumptions, factors, and calculation notes to your CSV or PDF outputs to preserve audit trails. For month-over-month operations, reuse the same factor set and update activities only. Over time, expand Scope 3 coverage by adding purchased goods, capital goods, and upstream transport, keeping the same calculation logic and documentation discipline.

Link emissions to cost centers and invoice codes so changes trace to decisions. Pair results with metering plans and maintenance schedules to sustain savings. Ask suppliers for factors and transport distances to replace generic estimates. Shared ownership across finance, facilities, and procurement keeps the inventory current each month and improves assurance readiness consistently.

FAQs

What reporting period should I use?

Use the same period as your financial or sustainability reporting, such as monthly, quarterly, or annual. Keep the period consistent across scopes so comparisons and intensity tracking remain meaningful.

Are the default emission factors official?

No. The defaults are placeholders to demonstrate calculations. Replace them with verified factors from your utility disclosure, national inventories, or a recognized methodology that matches your boundary choices.

How do I treat purchased renewable electricity?

If your method allows market-based accounting, you can apply supplier-specific factors or instruments-backed values. For location-based reporting, use the grid-average factor for the region and year.

Why are refrigerants calculated with GWP?

Refrigerants have high climate impact. The calculator multiplies leaked mass by a 100-year GWP to express the result as CO2-equivalent, supporting consistent aggregation with other sources.

Can I add more Scope 3 categories?

Yes. Use the same structure: activity data multiplied by an appropriate factor. Many teams add purchased goods, capital goods, commuting, and upstream transport as data maturity improves.

How should I use the CSV and PDF exports?

Exports work well for audit trails, internal reviews, and sharing assumptions. Attach factor sources, unit conversions, and notes about missing data so reviewers can reproduce your inventory reliably.

Example data table

Scope Activity Value Unit Factor Factor Unit Emissions (kgCO2e)
Scope 1Natural gas12,000kWh0.1840kg/kWh2,208.00
Scope 1Diesel800L2.6800kg/L2,144.00
Scope 2Electricity25,000kWh0.5500kg/kWh13,750.00
Scope 3Flights18,000passenger-km0.1500kg/pkm2,700.00
Example total (kgCO2e) 20,802.00
Numbers are illustrative only. Use verified factors for final reporting.

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