Question 1

What data format does the Carbon Draft tool accept?

Accepted Answer

We accept CSV files exported from any accounting software — QuickBooks, Xero, FreshBooks, Sage, or a simple spreadsheet. Your file should include at minimum a vendor/description column and a spend amount column. Multi-currency CSVs are automatically converted to USD using prevailing exchange rates.

Question 2

How accurate is a spend-based carbon estimate?

Accepted Answer

Spend-based estimates using EPA EEIO emission factors typically produce results within ±25-40% of activity-based calculations for most sectors. This is considered acceptable for initial screening, supplier disclosure requests, and identifying emission hotspots. For regulatory filings or SBTi validation, we recommend transitioning high-impact categories to activity-based data over time.

Question 3

What is the difference between the $20, $49, and $299 tiers?

Accepted Answer

The $20 Scope 1 & 2 tier covers direct emissions and purchased energy. The $49 Complete Draft adds Scope 3 indirect emissions (supply chain, travel, logistics). The $299 Disclosure-Ready Report includes every transaction with full data lineage, confidence scoring per line item, SEC/CSRD/CDP framework mapping, and outlier flagging — ideal for RFP responses, supplier questionnaires (CDP, Walmart Project Gigaton, Microsoft Supplier Sustainability), and giving a third-party auditor a strong starting point. Note: spend-based estimates are screening-grade (±25–40%); formal third-party assurance still requires activity-based data and a signed attestation, which this draft enables but does not replace.

Question 4

What methodology does the Carbon Draft use?

Accepted Answer

We follow the GHG Protocol Corporate Accounting and Reporting Standard (2015 Revised Edition) using the spend-based calculation method. Emission factors come from the US EPA's Supply Chain GHG Emission Factors (EEIO) database. Each transaction is classified into an emission sector using our AI classification engine, then multiplied by the sector-specific emission factor. Visit our Methodology page for full details.

Question 5

Can I use a Carbon Draft for regulatory reporting like CSRD or CDP?

Accepted Answer

A Carbon Draft is a screening-grade tool — it provides a directionally accurate (±25–40%) estimate suitable for initial supplier disclosure requests (CDP, Walmart Project Gigaton, Microsoft Supplier Sustainability), internal strategy planning, and identifying emission hotspots. For formal regulatory filings under CSRD, CDP, or SEC climate rules, you will need a full activity-based audit with third-party verification. Our Disclosure-Ready Report tier provides a strong starting point that auditors can refine — it is not a substitute for a signed third-party attestation, but it eliminates 60–80% of the preparation work an assurance engagement would require.

Question 6

How long does it take to generate a report?

Accepted Answer

Approximately 60 seconds after payment. You upload your CSV, our engine classifies every transaction, applies emission factors, generates data quality scores, and compiles your professional PDF — all automatically. No consultants, no weeks of waiting.

Question 7

Is my financial data secure?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Your CSV is processed in memory and used solely to generate your carbon report. We do not store your raw financial data after processing. Report results are stored securely and associated with your email address so you can re-download your PDF. We never share your data with third parties.

Included in every report	$20	$49	$299
Professional cover page	✓	✓	✓
Executive summary with charts	✓	✓	✓
Methodology section + citations	✓	✓	✓
Intensity metrics (tCO2e per $M)	✓	✓	✓
Data quality disclosure	✓	✓	✓
Top 20 transactions (ledger sample)	✓	✓	—
Full ledger (all rows, audit-grade)	—	—	✓
Per-row confidence score + Source column	—	—	✓
Scope Boundary Statement	—	—	✓
Regulatory Framework Mapping (SEC / CSRD / CDP)	—	—	✓
Factor version stamps on every page	—	—	✓
Scope coverage	Scope 1 & 2	Scope 1, 2 & 3	Scope 1, 2 & 3

Carbon Emissions Draft

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Carbon Draft — Frequently Asked Questions