Climatiq

API

Calculate environmental footprints for emission-generating activities

Overview

Climatiq API provides endpoints to access verified emission factors and compute environmental footprints across diverse activities (transportation, energy use, manufacturing, etc.). Responses are structured in JSON. Key endpoints include /emission-factors (retrieve specific factors) and /calculate (compute footprints using activity details like quantity, unit, region). Use cases include integrating carbon tracking into apps, generating corporate sustainability reports, enabling eco-friendly choices in travel/e-commerce, and supporting supply chain carbon accounting.

Example Integration (JavaScript)

script.js JS


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

Key Features

RESTful API
JSON response format
Verified emission factors
Diverse activity category support
Accurate footprint calculation endpoints

Frequently Asked Questions

? Is Climatiq free to use?

Yes, Climatiq offers a free tier with limited monthly requests; paid plans are available for higher usage and advanced features.

? Does it require an API Key?

Yes, Climatiq API requires an API key for authentication, which can be obtained by signing up on their platform.

? What is the response format?

Climatiq API responses are primarily in JSON format, providing structured data for emission factors and footprint calculations.

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Tool Info

Pricing Freemium

Category Environment

Platform Public API

Pros

⊕ High-quality verified emission data
⊕ Easy-to-integrate RESTful endpoints
⊕ Covers broad emission-generating activities
⊕ Supports sustainability reporting needs

Cons

⊖ Rate-limited free tier
⊖ Paid plans required for high-volume usage
⊖ Limited advanced analytics in basic tiers