Carbon Interface

API

Calculate CO2 emissions estimates for common activities via API

Overview

The Carbon Interface API offers RESTful endpoints to compute CO2 emissions estimates for diverse activities (flights, ground transport, energy consumption, waste). Responses are in JSON format, including emission values, unit breakdowns, and methodology details. Ideal for integrating into sustainability tracking apps, corporate ESG dashboards, eco-friendly product tools, or educational platforms to help users measure and reduce their carbon footprint.

Example Integration (JavaScript)

script.js JS


fetch('https://docs.carboninterface.com/')
  .then(res => res.json())
  .then(data => console.log(data))
  .catch(err => console.error(err));

Key Features

RESTful API
JSON response format
Covers multiple emission activities
Transparent methodology documentation

Frequently Asked Questions

? Is Carbon Interface free to use?

Yes, it provides a free tier with limited monthly requests; paid subscriptions unlock higher usage limits and advanced features.

? Does it require an API Key?

Yes, all requests need authentication via an API key obtained from the Carbon Interface dashboard.

? What is the response format?

All API responses are in JSON format, including emission values, unit breakdowns, and references to the methodology used for calculations.

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Tool Info

Pricing Freemium

Category Environment

Platform Public API

Pros

⊕ Easy integration with clear docs
⊕ Diverse activity coverage
⊕ Accurate, data-backed estimates

Cons

⊖ Rate-limited free tier
⊖ Requires API key auth
⊖ Advanced features need paid plan