What is Carbon Accounting?

Measuring and Managing Greenhouse Gas Emissions

Carbon accounting is the process of measuring a company’s direct and indirect greenhouse gas emissions, often referred to as carbon dioxide equivalents (CO2e). This differs from a one-time carbon footprint measurement—carbon accounting is continuous, embedding emissions data into your company's decision-making processes.

By following carbon accounting practices, companies can quantify the impact of their business activities and identify opportunities to reduce emissions. Emitwise supports this process by helping you calculate emissions based on economic value and emissions factors, providing actionable insights to reduce your overall carbon footprint.

For more on how emissions are categorized and measured, see: What is the GHG Protocol?