Question 1

What does the public carbon emissions calculator cover?

Accepted Answer

The public CarbonWise calculator covers starter Scope 1 natural gas, gasoline, diesel, and Scope 2 purchased electricity estimates, including optional user-declared market-based electricity context.

Question 2

Does the calculator support every CarbonWise Scope 1 and Scope 2 record type?

Accepted Answer

No. The calculator is a starting point. The full CarbonWise records workflow supports additional Scope 1 fuel, process, and fugitive direct-emissions records, plus Scope 2 purchased heating, steam, and cooling records.

Question 3

How do I calculate carbon emissions from electricity?

Accepted Answer

Multiply electricity use in kWh by the relevant location-based emissions factor. Add market-based context only when your team has procurement instruments such as RECs, PPAs, or a green tariff.

Question 4

How do I calculate CO2 emissions from natural gas?

Accepted Answer

Use the billing period, site or location, natural gas quantity, and unit from a utility bill, meter portal, landlord statement, or facility source record, then multiply the quantity by the appropriate fuel factor.

Question 5

What is carbon intensity and how is it calculated?

Accepted Answer

Carbon intensity divides emissions by an activity denominator such as kWh, revenue, production volume, square footage, or another operating measure. CarbonWise keeps the emissions record separate so teams can choose the right intensity denominator later.

Question 6

What is the difference between Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions?

Accepted Answer

Scope 1 covers direct emissions from sources the company controls, such as natural gas combustion or company fuel use. Scope 2 covers purchased energy, such as electricity and other purchased energy products.

Question 7

What data do I need for a Scope 2 electricity estimate?

Accepted Answer

Use the billing period, site or location, electricity usage in kWh, and any optional market-based procurement instrument details such as REC, PPA, or green tariff coverage.

Question 8

When should I move from the calculator to saved records?

Accepted Answer

Create a CarbonWise workspace when you want reusable records, site-level history, evidence links, dashboards, audit-ready exports, SB-253 or CSRD readiness handoffs, and Assurance Provider preparation context.

Question 9

Where can I see the calculation basis?

Accepted Answer

Open the calculation-basis section below each estimate to review factor value, factor year, source, method, and the limits of the public preview.