The Revenue-Based Estimation Approach
We request your company's revenue to provide you with a quick, initial estimate of your carbon footprint. This approach uses industry-specific emission factors to calculate an estimate of greenhouse gas emissions based on revenue.
How It Works
We take your annual revenue figure
Apply industry-specific emission factor
Generate a broad baseline carbon estimate specific to your industry
This method allows us to provide immediate value and insights before you've connected more detailed data sources.
Industry Benchmarking
Your revenue data also enables us to benchmark your carbon performance against others in your industry. By comparing your emissions intensity (emissions per dollar of revenue) with industry averages, we can show you how your footprint compares to the industry average.
Privacy and Security Commitment
We do not share your revenue information with any third parties, even your sponsor (if you have one). Your financial data remains confidential within our secure platform. CarbonTrail's data storage is aligned with the ISO27001 data security standard, ensuring your sensitive business information is protected at all times.
Beyond the Initial Estimate
While revenue-based estimates provide a helpful starting point, we encourage connecting your accounting software or uploading expense data to improve accuracy. The initial estimate contains significant assumptions that can be refined with more specific activity data about your organization's operations.