Watershed Launches Free Global Emissions Data Platform to Advance Climate Action

Watershed, a leading enterprise sustainability platform, has introduced Open CEDA, a free version of its Comprehensive Environmental Data Archive. This global emissions factor database spans 148 countries, 400 industries, and represents 95% of global GDP. Available at openceda.org, Open CEDA aims to close critical data gaps in emissions reporting, enabling more effective climate action across public, private, academic, and nonprofit sectors.

Accurate emissions data has long been a barrier for organizations, with many forced to rely on outdated or geographically skewed datasets. In 2023, 75% of companies reporting to CDP appeared to use emissions data focused on a single country—undermining accurate reporting for those with global supply chains, where emissions can vary by up to 70% between countries.

“Better data leads to better decisions,” said Christian Anderson, Watershed co-founder. “Open CEDA gives all organizations a clearer picture to guide meaningful sustainability actions and supports a more climate-informed economy.”

Open CEDA has already been used by companies like Johnson & Johnson and BBVA, with one Watershed client cutting supply chain emissions by 30% through better supplier choices.

The launch is supported by partners including Amazon Sustainability Data Initiative (ASDI), the Partnership for Carbon Accounting Financials (PCAF), and World Wildlife Fund (WWF). These organizations emphasize Open CEDA’s potential to democratize access to essential emissions data.

Amazon’s Michelle Jolly said the tool “helps reduce barriers to accessing emissions data,” while WWF’s Martha Stevenson highlighted its value in shaping land and sector-based climate strategies. Watershed will continue offering a paid CEDA version with additional features.

Source: watershed.com