Free Carbon Footprint Calculator for Business

Measure Scope 1, Scope 2, and all Scope 3 categories. No credit card. No downloads.

  • Complete Scope 1, 2, and 3 coverage
  • Instant CO2e results by category
  • No technical expertise required

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The Fastest Way to Estimate a Complete Company Footprint

Use our free online carbon calculator to quantify every major emission source with instant CO2e results

Scope 1: Direct Emissions

Stationary combustion and mobile fleets, refrigerants by type and top-ups

Scope 2: Energy Indirect

Purchased electricity by site or utility bill, market and location-based views

Scope 3: All 15 Categories

Complete value chain coverage including purchased goods, transport, waste, business travel, and more

Complete Scope 3 Coverage: All 15 Categories

Purchased goods and services

Capital goods

Fuel and energy related activities

Upstream transport and distribution

Waste generated in operations

Business travel

Employee commuting

Upstream leased assets

Downstream transport and distribution

Processing of sold products

Use of sold products

End-of-life treatment of sold products

Downstream leased assets

Franchises

Investments

Who This Free GHG Calculator Is For

Built for organizations and professionals who need accurate, comprehensive carbon footprint estimates

Small & Mid-Size Businesses

Get a complete view of your carbon footprint without enterprise-level complexity or cost. Start measuring your impact today.

Corporate Teams

Need complete Scope coverage before formal reporting? Quickly establish baselines and identify emission hotspots across your organization.

Sustainability Consultants

Prepare baselines and pre-assessments for your clients quickly. Move from initial estimates to comprehensive footprint analysis efficiently.

Why Teams Choose This Free Carbon Calculator

Covers every Scope without gaps

Uses familiar business inputs

Mirrors standard accounting practices

Ready When You Need More

Start with the free calculator, upgrade to North Star Lite when you need to save data and generate reports

Important Note About the Free Version

Free results are not saved and not downloadable. To save data, collaborate with your team, and pull audit-ready reports, upgrade to North Star Lite for $150 per month (per user).

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about our free GHG calculator

Is this a free carbon footprint calculator for businesses?

Yes. It is built for organizations and consultants. It covers Scope 1, Scope 2, and all 15 Scope 3 categories, providing a comprehensive view of your company’s greenhouse gas emissions.

Does the free tool save my data or let me download results?

No. The free version does not save data and results are not downloadable. This makes it perfect for quick estimates and exploring emission sources. To save data, collaborate with team members, and export audit-ready reports, upgrade to North Star Lite for $150 per month (per user).

Which Scope 3 categories are included?

All fifteen Scope 3 categories are included: Purchased goods and services, capital goods, fuel and energy related activities, upstream transport and distribution, waste generated in operations, business travel, employee commuting, upstream leased assets, downstream transport and distribution, processing of sold products, use of sold products, end-of-life treatment of sold products, downstream leased assets, franchises, and investments.

Can I use this for a complete GHG inventory?

Use the free calculator for a fast, complete estimate across all Scopes. It’s ideal for initial assessments and understanding your emission profile. For full GHG accounting with documentation, versioning, team collaboration, and official reporting capabilities, upgrade to North Star Lite.

How do I upgrade to get saved data and reports?

Start with the free calculator to explore your emissions. When you’re ready to save data, track progress over time, invite team members, and export audit-ready reports, upgrade to North Star Lite for $150 per month (per user) directly from the results screen.

What data do I need to use this carbon calculator?

The calculator accepts flexible data inputs including spend amounts, quantities, distances, weights, energy consumption, or activity data – whatever you have available. This makes it easy to estimate emissions using your existing business records and utility bills.