- Location-based vs market-based Scope 2?
- Location-based uses the average grid factor for your country. Market-based uses supplier-specific certificates (GOs in the EU, RECs elsewhere). CSRD requires both — this tool defaults to location-based; set grid factor to 0 to model 100% renewable PPA.
- Are spend-based Scope 3 numbers accurate?
- Spend-based EEIO factors are rough (±40%). Use them as a first estimate, then refine your top-5 categories with supplier-specific data before CSRD assurance.
- Do I need to include Scope 3 for CSRD?
- Yes, if material. ESRS E1 requires the 15 GHG Protocol categories to be assessed; only material ones must be reported quantitatively.
- What does the EU Carbon Footprint Tracker (Scope 1-2-3) do?
- GHG Protocol style corporate carbon footprint in tCO₂e for EU CSRD / ESRS E1 disclosure — Scope 1 fuels, Scope 2 electricity and Scope 3 upstream categories. How-to: enter annual fuel litres and gas m³ (Scope 1), electricity kWh with your grid mix (Scope 2 — 'location-based' uses residual mix, 'market-based' uses supplier certificates), and business travel + supplier spend as Scope 3 proxies. We multiply each activity by a DEFRA / EEA 2024 emission factor: diesel 2.68 kgCO₂e/L, petrol 2.31, natural gas 2.02 kg/m³, EU-27 grid 0.23 kgCO₂e/kWh, air travel 0.18 kg/pkm, spend-based Scope 3 ~0.30 kgCO₂e/€ of supplier spend.
- Is the EU Carbon Footprint Tracker (Scope 1-2-3) free to use?
- Yes. Every calculator on Calcurly.com is free, works in your browser without sign-up, and can be embedded on your own website.
- How accurate is the EU Carbon Footprint Tracker (Scope 1-2-3)?
- Results are calculated in real time using industry-standard formulas. Treat the output as a well-informed estimate — always cross-check with local regulations, product datasheets, or a qualified sustainability & esg professional before committing to a purchase or a job.
- What inputs does the EU Carbon Footprint Tracker (Scope 1-2-3) need?
- Enter values for: Diesel (L/yr), Petrol (L/yr), Natural gas (m³/yr), Electricity (kWh/yr), Grid factor (kgCO₂e/kWh), Business flights (passenger-km/yr). Sensible defaults are pre-filled where possible so you can start with a single change.
- Can I embed the EU Carbon Footprint Tracker (Scope 1-2-3) on my own website?
- Yes — copy the iframe snippet at the bottom of this page, or use the Embed Generator to customise the size. The embedded version stays in sync with the live calculator on Calcurly.com.