AWS Customer Carbon Footprint Tool
Measure, understand, and reduce your environmental impact.
Overview
The AWS Customer Carbon Footprint Tool is a dashboard in the AWS Billing and Cost Management console that provides an overview of estimated carbon emissions from a customer's AWS usage. It allows users to view historical carbon data, see emissions broken down by service and region, and use the data for their own ESG reporting. The tool's methodology is verified by an independent third party.
✨ Key Features
- Calculates Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions associated with AWS usage
- Provides both location-based and market-based emissions calculations
- Data visualizations of carbon emissions trends over time
- Breakdown of emissions by AWS Region and service
- Multi-account carbon management via Data Exports
- Independently verified methodology
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Centralized data export for entire AWS Organization
- Includes Scope 3 emissions data
- Independently verified calculation methodology
Unique Value: Provides a simple, no-cost, and verified way for AWS customers to understand and report on their cloud carbon footprint across their entire organization.
🎯 Use Cases (4)
✅ Best For
- Centralized carbon reporting for organizations with multiple AWS accounts
- Analyzing emissions trends to track progress of sustainability goals
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Measuring emissions from other cloud providers (multi-cloud)
- Real-time carbon-aware workload scheduling
🏆 Alternatives
While similar to other native tools, its strength lies in its integration with AWS Organizations, simplifying data collection for large enterprises.
💻 Platforms
🔌 Integrations
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
- ✓ Live Chat
- ✓ Phone Support
- ✓ Dedicated Support (Enterprise Support tier)
🔒 Compliance & Security
💰 Pricing
Free tier: The tool is available at no cost to all AWS customers.
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