Greenhouse Gas Inventory Calculator

Estimate emissions across operations with detailed scope tracking. Review totals, intensity, costs, and offsets for smarter decisions.

Inventory Inputs

Enter activity data and matching emission factors. Results appear above this form after submission.

Example: liters, therms, or m³.
tCO2e per activity unit.
Fleet fuel used in the year.
tCO2e per activity unit.
Annual electricity use in kWh.
tCO2e per kWh.
Leakage quantity in kilograms.
Global warming potential value.
Annual tonnes of waste.
tCO2e per tonne of waste.
Annual travel distance in km.
tCO2e per kilometer traveled.
Annual commuting distance in km.
tCO2e per kilometer traveled.
Direct process emissions in tCO2e.
Total offsets in tCO2e.
Used for estimated carbon cost.
Used for intensity per unit.
Used for emissions per revenue value.

Formula Used

Basic source formula: Emissions = Activity Data × Emission Factor

Refrigerants: Emissions (tCO2e) = Refrigerant Leakage (kg) × GWP ÷ 1000

Scope 1: Stationary + Mobile + Refrigerants + Process Emissions

Scope 2: Purchased Electricity × Electricity Factor

Scope 3: Waste + Business Travel + Employee Commuting

Gross Total: Scope 1 + Scope 2 + Scope 3

Net Total: Gross Total − Offsets

Intensity per Unit: Gross Total ÷ Production Units

Carbon Cost: Gross Total × Carbon Price

This setup lets users enter their own factors, so the calculator stays flexible across fuels, grids, travel modes, and reporting frameworks.

How to Use This Calculator

  1. Enter the company name, reporting year, and preferred currency.
  2. Add activity data for fuels, electricity, refrigerants, waste, travel, and commuting.
  3. Enter the correct emission factor for each activity source.
  4. Fill in any direct process emissions already measured in tCO2e.
  5. Add offsets, carbon price, production units, and annual revenue if needed.
  6. Click Calculate Inventory to show the results above the form.
  7. Use the chart and summary table to identify the largest emission source.
  8. Export the output using the CSV or PDF buttons.

Example Data Table

Input Item Example Value Unit
Stationary Fuel Use12,000Liters
Stationary Fuel Factor0.00268tCO2e per liter
Mobile Fuel Use6,500Liters
Electricity Use185,000kWh
Refrigerant Leakage18kg
Waste Generated42Tonnes
Business Travel38,000km
Employee Commuting125,000km
Process Emissions22tCO2e
Offsets15tCO2e

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What does this calculator estimate?

It estimates greenhouse gas emissions in tCO2e across direct, energy, and selected indirect categories. It also summarizes scope totals, offsets, intensity, and estimated carbon cost.

2. Why are emission factors entered manually?

Different countries, fuels, suppliers, and reporting methods use different factors. Manual entry keeps the tool flexible and lets you apply organization-approved factors from your preferred inventory standard.

3. What unit should I use for fuel and electricity?

Use the same unit that matches your emission factor. For example, if your factor is tCO2e per liter, then fuel must be entered in liters. Consistent units are essential.

4. How are refrigerant emissions calculated?

The calculator multiplies leaked refrigerant mass in kilograms by the refrigerant’s global warming potential, then divides by 1000 to convert the result into tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent.

5. What are Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3?

Scope 1 covers direct emissions, Scope 2 covers purchased electricity, and Scope 3 covers indirect value-chain sources like waste, business travel, and employee commuting.

6. Does net total replace gross emissions reporting?

No. Gross emissions remain the primary inventory value. Net total is useful for internal analysis after subtracting offsets, but many frameworks still require gross emissions to be reported clearly.

7. What does carbon cost mean here?

Carbon cost is an estimated financial exposure based on the carbon price you enter. It helps compare operational choices and visualize potential climate-related cost impacts.

8. Can I use this for monthly tracking?

Yes. You can enter monthly data instead of annual totals. Just keep all inputs and factors aligned to the same time period, then compare results consistently month by month.

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