Available Carbon Accounting Features
Missing Carbon Accounting Features
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- Free Trial
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Deployment Options
Good Option For
- Freelancers (1 person company)
- Microbusiness (2-10 people)
- Small Business (11-50 people)
- Medium Business (51-250 people)
- Large Business (250+ people)
Deep dive
Core Features
Sustrax operates as a cloud-based platform that functions as a centralized system for carbon data with a methodology grounded in established standards like the GHG Protocol and ISO 14064-1. Some of its main features are:
Multi-Level Data Collection: The platform supports data gathering across multiple users, sites, and assets, creating a unified global view of an organization's emissions.
Full Scope Emissions Tracking: It enables the calculation of Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions, with a dedicated module for assessing complex Scope 3 emissions from purchased goods and services.
Advanced Reporting & Dashboards: The system provides live dashboards and reporting features tailored for frameworks, offering a clear audit trail for compliance.
Monthly Performance Tracking: Unlike annual assessments, Sustrax MX allows for monthly tracking of emissions, enabling more dynamic management and quicker response to changes.
Target Setting & Net Zero Planning: The platform includes tools for setting reduction targets and is integrated with a Net Zero Standard to help businesses plan and monitor their journey to net-zero emissions.
Expert-Led Support: Access to human expertise and consultant-led services is available for businesses requiring a bespoke, hands-on approach or verification of their assessments.
Closing Insights
Sustrax is developed by Carbon Footprint Ltd, a UK-based company with over 20 years of experience in carbon footprinting and sustainability consulting. This long heritage provides a key distinguishing factor; the platform is not just a software tool but is backed by deep domain expertise and a proprietary emissions database, positioning it as a credible solution for defensible carbon accounting. The platform's design reflects a "solutions, not just numbers" philosophy, aiming to provide actionable data for strategic decision-making. Its development is closely tied to the needs of businesses facing a growing list of global carbon reporting regulations, making compliance a central part of its value proposition.
For businesses evaluating their options, Sustrax offers a tiered pricing structure. It provides a free version (Sustrax Lite) for micro-businesses, paid tiers (Sustrax X & XL) for growing SMEs, and a premium enterprise platform (Sustrax MX) for large corporations. For organizations that prefer a fully managed service, Carbon Footprint Ltd also offers a premier consultant-led service to handle the entire assessment process. The platform's integration with the Carbon Database Initiative (CaDI) and its focus on supply chain data management make it a scalable choice for companies looking to move from initial footprinting to a comprehensive, managed net-zero program.