About
CarbonChain is a comprehensive carbon accounting platform designed for manufacturers, traders, and financial institutions that need to manage supply chain emissions at scale. By combining AI automation with human-in-the-loop verification, it delivers trustworthy, audit-ready emissions data across Scope 1, 2, and 3 without requiring users to build complex data pipelines from scratch. The platform's core capabilities include supply chain emissions benchmarking, automated CBAM (Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism) compliance for both EU and UK regulations, corporate carbon footprints, and product-level carbon footprint generation. Procurement teams can instantly visualize which suppliers carry higher carbon costs and model how this impacts their bottom line under future carbon pricing scenarios. Sales teams can generate product carbon footprints to meet customer sustainability demands and differentiate in low-carbon markets. Finance teams gain the Scope 1, 2, and 3 transparency required to secure green financing. CarbonChain integrates seamlessly with ERP systems, CTRM platforms, Excel files, and APIs, making it enterprise-ready from day one. It is ISO 27001 certified, giving financial institutions confidence in data security. With over 2 billion tonnes of CO₂ processed, millions of transactions handled, and 500+ CBAM declarations completed, the platform is built for any scale. Founded and built by leaders from Rio Tinto, BCG, Amazon, Shell, BP, and ERM, CarbonChain is trusted by global commodity businesses to navigate climate risk and regulatory change.
Key Features
- Supply Chain Emissions Benchmarking: Access asset-level emissions data for 11,000+ global commodity suppliers to instantly identify high-carbon hotspots and compare supplier carbon costs side by side.
- CBAM Compliance Automation: Automate EU and UK Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism declarations, calculate CBAM costs, and stay ahead of evolving regulatory requirements with purpose-built tooling.
- Product Carbon Footprints: Generate verified product-level carbon footprints to meet customer demands, win sustainability tenders, and differentiate products in low-carbon markets.
- AI & Human-in-the-Loop Data Verification: Every data point is verified through a combination of AI automation and expert human review, with methodology validated against the GHG Protocol by SGS.
- Enterprise Integrations & Scenario Analysis: Connect to ERP, CTRM, Excel, and APIs to import your data, then run scenario analyses to model the financial impact of carbon pricing changes and reduction strategies.
Use Cases
- Procurement teams benchmarking suppliers by carbon cost to minimize CBAM tariff exposure and negotiate better contracts with lower-emission partners.
- Sales teams generating verified product carbon footprints to satisfy customer ESG requirements and differentiate offerings in sustainability-focused markets.
- Finance teams providing banks with auditable Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions data to qualify for green financing and sustainability-linked loans.
- Compliance officers automating EU and UK CBAM declarations to avoid penalties and stay ahead of evolving carbon border regulations.
- Sustainability managers running scenario analyses to model the financial impact of decarbonization strategies and set science-based reduction targets.
Pros
- Unmatched Supplier Coverage: Asset-level emissions data for 11,000+ of the world's commodity suppliers means procurement teams get instant benchmarking without manual data collection.
- Regulatory Ready Out of the Box: With 500+ CBAM declarations already completed and dedicated tools for EU and UK regulations, businesses can achieve compliance without building internal expertise from scratch.
- Enterprise-Grade Security: ISO 27001 certification and full data control with audit logs make CarbonChain suitable for financial institutions handling highly sensitive supply chain data.
- Proven at Scale: Having processed 2 billion tonnes of CO₂ and over 1 million product carbon footprints, the platform reliably handles large and complex datasets without performance issues.
Cons
- Narrow Industry Focus: The platform is optimized for commodity-heavy industries such as metals, energy, and agriculture — businesses in other sectors may find coverage and methodology less applicable.
- Enterprise Pricing Likely Required for Full Access: While free trials exist for some features like CBAM and scenario analysis, full supply chain accounting capabilities are geared toward larger organizations with corresponding budgets.
- Onboarding Complexity for Non-Technical Teams: Getting the most from deep ERP integrations and custom reports may require technical resources or dedicated onboarding support despite the intuitive interface.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CBAM and how does CarbonChain help with compliance?
CBAM (Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism) is an EU and UK regulation requiring importers of certain goods to report and pay for the embedded carbon in their imports. CarbonChain provides dedicated tools for both importers (declarants) and manufacturers (installations) to automate data collection, calculate CBAM costs, and submit compliant declarations.
Is there a free trial available?
Yes. CarbonChain offers free trial access for its CBAM for Declarants tool and Scenario Analysis module, allowing businesses to explore key features before committing to a paid plan.
How does CarbonChain ensure the accuracy of its emissions data?
CarbonChain uses a combination of AI automation and expert human review for every data point. Its methodology has been independently validated against the GHG Protocol by SGS, a leading inspection and certification company.
What systems can CarbonChain integrate with?
CarbonChain integrates with ERP systems, CTRM (Commodity Trading and Risk Management) platforms, Excel files, and external systems via API, enabling businesses to import existing transaction and operational data without manual re-entry.
Who is CarbonChain built for?
CarbonChain is designed for manufacturers, commodity traders, and financial institutions that need to track, report, and reduce Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions across complex global supply chains. It is used by procurement, sales, finance, and sustainability teams.
