Arbor

Core Features

Arbor is a carbon accounting platform that helps companies measure, report, and reduce their emissions to reach net zero. The automated platform transforms complex supply chain data into clear, actionable insights for strategic decision-making, enabling organizations to measure emissions accurately, generate audit-grade reports, advance their climate strategy, and confidently navigate evolving compliance regulations.

Its key capabilities include:

• Automated Measurement: Arbor measures emissions across Scope 1, 2, and 3, including full Product Carbon Footprints (PCF) across the product lifecycle. Teams can perform detailed Hotspot Analyses to identify high-emission areas and use the Prototyping feature to design lower-carbon products early in development.

• Audit-Grade Reporting: The platform delivers comprehensive, audit-ready reports aligned with frameworks like the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and CDP, supporting transparency for stakeholders and regulators.

• Regulatory Compliance: Arbor supports alignment with major global regulations such as the EU Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD), California SB 253 & SB 261, and Canada’s Bill C-59.

• Integration & Data Automation: Users can upload data files (PDF, XLSX, CSV, etc.) for AI-powered extraction and analysis. Arbor also offers API access, a Shopify App, and custom-built ERP and PLM integrations for enterprise users.

• Security & Deployment: Delivered as a self-serve SaaS platform, Arbor combines automation with expert-led guidance for onboarding and reporting. Its SOC 2 Type 2 certification is currently in progress, underscoring a strong commitment to data security and compliance.

Plans & Pricing

Arbor offers customized pricing tailored to company size, industry, and data complexity. Organizations can begin with a free consultation and demo to scope needs and receive a personalized pricing plan.

Integrations

Arbor integrates seamlessly with enterprise systems and tools, including:

• Document Upload (PDF, XLSX, CSV, etc.) with AI-powered data extraction

• Shopify App for e-commerce footprint visibility

• API Access for custom integrations

• ERP and PLM integrations available upon request

These integrations streamline data ingestion, improving speed, accuracy, and decision-useful insights across supply chains.

Certifications & Standards Alignment

Arbor’s methodologies align with leading global standards and frameworks, including:

• GHG Protocol (Scopes 1, 2, and 3)

• Global Reporting Initiative (GRI)

• ISO 14040, 14044, 14064, and 14067

• PCAF (Partnership for Carbon Accounting Financials)

• Science-Based Targets Initiative (SBTi)

• CDP (Carbon Disclosure Project)

• Net Zero Guidelines IWA 42:2022

• CBAM and CSRD compliance alignment

These alignments ensure results are audit-grade, comparable, and regulator-ready across regions.

Expert Voices & Reviews

Arbor’s credibility is reinforced through its partnerships and visibility in climate disclosure initiatives. Its 2025 Carbon Accounting Guide highlights insights from companies such as JCB International, illustrating how robust GHG accounting frameworks can drive measurable reductions and progress toward global climate goals.

Customers & Case Studies

Arbor’s platform serves large enterprises with complex supply chains in industries such as apparel, electronics, and consumer goods. Notable customers include Crocs, Canada Goose, JCB International, and Scott Sports.

In the apparel sector, Crocs used Arbor to rapidly compare product footprints and achieve ISO 1406 verification in record time. These examples illustrate Arbor’s flexibility across industries and its focus on enabling real, measurable decarbonization.

Closing Insights

Arbor’s strength lies in its product-level precision, moving beyond corporate-level estimates to deliver actionable, granular data where it matters most. With tools like Hotspot Analysis, Prototyping, and regulatory-ready reporting, Arbor empowers teams to move from compliance-driven tracking to strategic, proactive decarbonization.

Recent updates, including Prototyping capabilities and a Shopify Carbon Calculator, embed sustainability into daily workflows, giving design and procurement teams the data they need to make lower-carbon decisions faster.

For organizations committed to credible, audit-ready carbon accounting and continuous improvement, Arbor combines technological depth with advisory expertise, helping companies not only meet compliance standards but lead in the transition toward sustainable, low-emission operations.