Overview

Carbonfact covers carbon accounting, product life-cycle assessments (LCAs), regulatory reporting and decarbonization for apparel and footwear. Its accounting offering spans Scopes 1, 2 and 3, including activity-based Scope 3.1; its Product LCA offering assesses products cradle to grave across the full catalogue and all 16 PEFCR impact indicators.

The platform uses more than 150,000 fashion-specific emission factors and supplements data gaps with automated heuristics and verified supplier data. It supports data collection and emissions factors from both sources, supplier engagement, an audit trail and API access. Carbonfact says its methodology aligns with the GHG Protocol, ISO 14040/14044 and EU PEFCR, with annual peer review by PwC.

Key features

Catalogue-scale product assessment

Product LCA is aimed at teams that need impact assessments across a whole range rather than a small sample. Its 16 PEFCR indicators and cradle-to-grave scope provide a broad basis for product comparisons; the trade-off is a roughly four-month implementation for full LCA data granularity.

Accounting and data coverage

Carbon Accounting automates a GHG Protocol inventory for Scopes 1, 2 and 3, and includes activity-based Scope 3.1. Unlimited representative products and fashion-specific factors make the plan relevant to apparel businesses with varied catalogues. Supplier data and automated gap-filling can help address incomplete inputs, while supplier engagement and an audit trail support accountability.

Reporting and decarbonization

The Reporting add-on covers Digital Product Passports, CSRD ESRS E1, CDP, Textile Exchange Materials Benchmark and Better Cotton Initiative reports. The Decarbonization add-on models product and company-wide reduction scenarios using real data, including eco-design and PEF simulations, and supports target tracking. These are useful extensions for teams turning measurement into compliance and planning, but add-ons mean buyers should match the package to their actual reporting needs.

Integrations and security

The integrations directory includes more than 58 connections, among them Centric, Retraced, Microsoft Dynamics, Oracle NetSuite, SAP, Snowflake, Tableau and Power BI. That range can help Carbonfact fit into existing product, finance and analytics workflows; API access adds another integration route. Carbonfact reports SOC 2 Type II controls, GDPR-aligned security, TLS 1.2 or higher in transit, AES-256 encryption at rest and EU-distributed backups.

Pricing

Carbonfact is a paid platform with custom pricing for its main offerings. All plans include onboarding, a dedicated Customer Success Manager, Carbonfact Academy and access to the Carbonfact Collective peer network. A first audit-ready GHG Protocol report takes six weeks; full Product LCA data-granularity implementation takes about four months, so teams should account for setup time as well as subscription cost.

Plan	Price	What it includes and who it suits
Carbonfact for Suppliers	0.00 USD per free	Environmental-data exchange, free LCA verification and supplier-controlled data visibility. A no-cost route for suppliers contributing data, rather than a substitute for a brand's paid accounting or LCA plans.
Product LCA	Custom pricing	Full-catalogue LCAs, 16 PEFCR indicators, French Eco-Score and PLM, ERP and traceability integrations. Suits product teams needing catalogue-wide impact assessment.
Carbon Accounting	Custom pricing	Full GHG Scope 1, 2 and 3 inventory, activity-based Scope 3.1, unlimited representative products and fashion-specific emission factors. Suits brands prioritizing a complete emissions inventory.
Decarbonization Add-on	Custom pricing	Eco-design and product simulator, PEF simulations, company-wide reduction scenarios and target tracking. Best for teams that want modeling and reduction planning alongside measurement.
Reporting Add-on	Custom pricing	Digital Product Passport, CSRD ESRS E1, CDP, BCI and Textile Exchange reporting. Relevant when those reporting workflows are part of the requirement.
Expert Services	Custom pricing	Decarbonization strategy, SBTi support, white-glove onboarding, and data verification and cleaning. Suits teams seeking additional implementation and advisory support.

The supplier plan is the only stated free option and is scoped to data exchange and verification. The paid brand plans are modular, but their custom pricing means teams should establish the cost of the needed combination before committing.

Platforms

Carbonfact is available on web and through an API. The API and broad integration directory matter most to teams that need emissions workflows to connect with existing business systems rather than operate as a standalone tool.

Who it's for

Carbonfact is best suited to apparel and footwear companies that need both organizational accounting and product-level impact data, especially those managing supplier inputs, regulatory reporting or reduction targets. It is less suitable for teams seeking a fast deployment, a published price, or a lightweight accounting-only tool: full-granularity Product LCA takes about four months, and the broader offering may exceed a narrower need.

Pros and cons

Pro: Full-catalogue LCAs cover all 16 PEFCR indicators, giving product teams a wider assessment scope than a representative-product-only approach.
Pro: More than 150,000 fashion-specific emission factors, supplier data and automated gap-filling are tailored to apparel and footwear data challenges.
Pro: More than 58 integrations, API access and support for major ERP, PLM and analytics systems help it fit into established stacks.
Con: Full Product LCA granularity takes about four months to implement, a substantial lead time for teams with near-term product reporting needs.
Con: Custom pricing across the principal brand offerings makes budget comparison harder, particularly when reporting and decarbonization add-ons are needed.

Alternatives

For a wider set of carbon-accounting options, start with Carbon Accounting Software. Choose CarbonTool if a free 30-day trial and a free plan with Scope 1+2 core measurement matter more than Carbonfact's apparel-specific product LCA scope. Greenio is worth considering when a freemium option with Scope 1, 2 and 3 tracking and a stated free tier fits better.

Persefoni offers a free self-service plan for a single user, so it is a better fit when individual access and unlimited assets and historical reporting years are the priority. BigMile may suit teams whose needs center on its stated record allowance, API upload and energy-shift scenarios. CarbonAnalytics is an option for buyers who prefer a published £69.99 per month Starter plan with supplier and user limits. CarbonChain is another paid alternative with subscription fees set out in an order form or statement of work.

EcoReko and Hedgehog Carbon Platform are freemium alternatives.

Verdict

Choose Carbonfact if you are an apparel or footwear business that needs fashion-specific Scope 1–3 accounting alongside catalogue-wide product impact assessment, supplier data and reporting workflows. Its strongest case is the combination of broad product coverage and integrations; look elsewhere if you need transparent pricing, a shorter LCA implementation or only a basic emissions inventory.

	Carbonfact	CarbonInk
Free plan	Yes	Yes
Free trial	No	No
Paid from	Free	Free
Open source	No	No
Platforms	api, Web	macOS, Windows
Free plan	No	Yes
Scope coverage	scope 1-3	scope 1-3
Data collection	both	automated
Emissions factors	both	—
Supplier engagement	Yes	Yes
Audit trail	Yes	Yes
API access	Yes	—

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