Business Emissions Evaluator (The BEE)

Core Features

The BEE follows a hybrid carbon accounting methodology. It begins with spend-based estimates and then allows users to replace estimates with more specific activity-based, supplier and lifecycle assessment data. Its main features include:

• Scope 1, 2 and 3 Emissions Accounting: Uses financial data and spending categories to estimate emissions across business operations and supply chains. This helps users identify major emission sources and progressively refine their carbon inventories with company-specific data.

• Activity-Based Data Refinement: Allows users to incorporate electricity consumption, fuel quantities, shipping information, supplier data and custom lifecycle assessments. The platform also supports market-based and location-based Scope 2 calculations.

• Emissions Dashboards and Reporting: Provides visual breakdowns of emissions across scopes and business activities, helping users identify hotspots and monitor their inventories. Dashboards, reports and graphics can be exported for internal communication and sustainability reporting.

• Reduction Planning and Scenario Analysis: Includes forecasting tools, reduction planning templates and target-setting guidance. Businesses can assess potential reduction measures, establish targets and develop plans for addressing their principal emission sources.

• Climate Certification Support: Helps businesses prepare carbon inventories and supporting documentation for The Climate Label certification. The platform also supports reduction planning, climate transition budgeting and the submission of certification materials for review.

Closing Insights

The BEE was developed by The Change Climate Project, originally known as Climate Neutral, which was established in 2019 to make corporate climate action more accessible. Initially called the Brand Emissions Estimator, the software was renamed in 2023 as its capabilities expanded beyond basic emissions estimation to include reduction planning and broader carbon management. More recent updates have also introduced refinements supporting market-based and location-based electricity emissions calculations.

The BEE offers a free emissions estimation plan and a paid subscription costing $3,200 annually for up to ten users. Additional guided support costs between $2,000 and $4,500, depending on company revenue. Its combination of accessible pricing, progressive data refinement and optional certification support makes it particularly relevant to smaller sustainability teams seeking to establish and improve their carbon management processes.