Arbor

The #1 carbon accounting platform for product-based companies

Usage Based

Description

Arbor offers an automated platform designed to help companies calculate, analyze, and report carbon emissions across their entire product lifecycle and organizational operations. Built for accuracy, efficiency, and regulatory compliance, it transforms scattered supply chain data into insightful, actionable information that powers carbon reduction strategies and helps organizations reach net zero faster.

With features such as emissions hotspot analysis, product prototyping, life cycle assessment, supplier engagement, and full Scope 1, 2, and 3 reporting, Arbor streamlines sustainability efforts and ensures alignment with standards like the GHG Protocol, CSRD, and other major regulations. Its intuitive interface enables quick, data-driven decisions that reduce both environmental impact and operational costs.

Key Features

Automated Carbon Accounting: Measures and tracks emissions across products, assets, and organizations
Hotspot Analysis: Pinpoints major emission sources within products and supply chains
Prototyping: Models and tests lower-carbon product designs to inform decision-making
Full Scope Reporting: Provides automated Scope 1, 2, and 3 GHG Protocol-compliant reports
Supplier Engagement: Collects and centralizes accurate Scope 3 data from supply chain partners
Regulatory Compliance: Supports reporting for CSRD, CBAM, SEC, SBTi, and other global standards
Product Versioning: Tracks emission changes across product iterations and over time
API Access and Integrations: Enables custom workflows with Shopify and other platforms (Enterprise)
Custom Reporting: Generates audit-grade custom reports for products and organizations
Onboarding and Dedicated Support: Provides guided onboarding, training, and support for teams

Use Cases

Calculating product-level carbon footprints for apparel, construction, finance, and electronics
Performing life cycle assessments (LCA) for environmental impact analysis
Engaging suppliers to collect Scope 3 emissions data
Automating regulatory and investor reporting (CSRD, CBAM, CDP, SBTi, etc.)
Prototyping and comparing low-carbon design scenarios for new products
Reducing operational and material costs through emissions data insights
Supporting sustainability consulting practices with accurate carbon accounting tools

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does Arbor's data come from?

Arbor uses region-specific engines performing carbon calculations with industry-standard LCA databases, government sources, peer-reviewed academic reports, sector-specific industry reports, and whitepapers.

Which industries does Arbor support?

Arbor can measure carbon emissions for any physical asset across industries including apparel, construction, finance, electronics, agriculture, and more.

How long does it take to calculate emissions with Arbor?

Calculations can be performed in as little as three minutes when all necessary data is provided, though timing may vary based on industry and supply chain complexity.

How is Arbor different from competitors?

Arbor focuses on regional data specific to your supply chain for higher accuracy, and delivers faster results—often in minutes compared to weeks or months—unlike traditional carbon management solutions that rely on global averages.

How can I trust the accuracy and compliance of Arbor's data?

Arbor's methodologies meet and exceed industry-specific regulations and incorporate globally recognized frameworks such as the GHG Protocol and PEFCR, ensuring trustworthy and audit-ready results.