About CarbonChecks

Our Mission

CarbonChecks is dedicated to helping individuals understand and reduce their carbon footprint while saving money. We believe that everyone can make a meaningful impact on climate change through informed choices and practical actions.

Our platform provides free, accurate carbon footprint calculations using verified data from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Department of Energy (DOE), and other authoritative sources. We combine data-driven insights with actionable recommendations to help you reduce your environmental impact.

Our Commitment

100% free forever • EPA-verified data • No email required • No data collection • Privacy-focused

Trust Signals

67,000+ Users

Trusted by thousands of people to calculate and reduce their carbon footprint

EPA-Verified Data

All calculations use verified emissions factors from the Environmental Protection Agency 2024 data

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Our Team

CarbonChecks was created by environmental experts and data scientists passionate about making climate action accessible to everyone. Our team combines expertise in:

Data Sources

We use only verified, authoritative data sources to ensure accuracy:

  • Environmental Protection Agency (EPA): Vehicle emissions factors, electricity grid data, waste management statistics
  • Department of Energy (DOE): Energy consumption averages, efficiency standards
  • International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO): Flight emissions data
  • Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO): Food production emissions
  • Global Carbon Project: Country-level emissions data
  • National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL): Renewable energy data

All data is updated annually to reflect the latest verified emissions factors and research findings.

Disclaimers

Accuracy: Carbon footprint calculations provide estimates within 10-15% accuracy. Individual variations in behavior, location, and specific circumstances can affect precision.

Data Updates: We update our data sources annually. Calculations reflect the most recent verified data available at the time of use.

Affiliate Links: Some product recommendations include affiliate links. These do not affect our recommendations or calculations. See our disclosure page for details.

Contact

Have questions or feedback? Visit our contact page to reach out. We're committed to continuous improvement and value your input.

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