CarbonQuota

Name

CarbonQuota

Legal name

Carbon Quota Limited

Website

https://carbonquota.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2021

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Carbon Management Software

NAICS

Environmental Consulting Services (541620)

SIC

Services-Commercial Physical & Biological Research (8731)

akta.pro primary industry

Emissions Factors, LCA & Product Carbon Footprint (PCF) Platforms (EUABAEAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Enterprise Carbon Accounting & GHG Inventory Platforms (EUABAEAA), Supply Chain (Scope 3) Emissions & Supplier Engagement Platforms (EUABAEAE), ESG/Sustainability Reporting & Disclosure Platforms (EUABAEAB), Benchmarking, Ratings & Stakeholder Reporting Portals (Scorecards, Dashboards) (EUABAEAJ)

Keywords

• Carbon management software
• Carbon footprint measurement
• Product carbon footprint
• Sustainability reporting SaaS
• Packaging carbon analytics

Headquarters

HQ city

Coggeshall

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Technology or R&D, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. CarbonEssentials SaaS Subscription: Cloud-based carbon footprint calculator and reporting platform subscription for businesses wanting to measure and report on carbon footprints across operations, products, and value chain. Automated, compliant to international standards, low-cost with no integration fees or setup required.
2. CarbonPro SaaS Subscription: Premium tier for businesses decarbonising operations, products and supply chain with Net-Zero ambitions. Includes operation and product certification, LCA certifications, and dedicated carbon consultancy with quarterly reviews and bespoke insights.
3. CarbonConnect Integration: Integrated carbon calculator plug-in available via partner MIS/ERP platforms. Can be purchased together with Essentials and Pro tiers.
4. Carbon Consultancy Services: Tailored consulting support including Scope 1 & 2 studies, Corporate Carbon Footprint, Supply Chain Carbon Footprint Study, Product Carbon Footprint Study, Life Cycle Assessment, Environmental Product Declaration, Net-Zero and SBTi preparation, Third Party Verification, and EU/UK/US/Australian Regulations support.
5. PrintGreen Partnership: Supports PrintGreen initiative with a free carbon calculator for basic print project footprints. While the PrintGreen calculator is free, it positions CarbonQuota as the sustainability leader in the print industry and drives awareness.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

CarbonQuota provides a cloud-based SaaS platform that automatically calculates Scope 1, 2 and 3 carbon footprints for print, packaging, media, logistics and events businesses. Its tiered offerings—CarbonEssentials, CarbonPro and CarbonConnect—are delivered as subscriptions, with CarbonConnect embedding live carbon footprint calculations directly into partner MIS/ERP systems, complemented by paid carbon consultancy, Life Cycle Assessments, and regulatory compliance services.

Product overview

CarbonQuota is a carbon management SaaS platform providing three product tiers (CarbonEssentials, CarbonPro, CarbonConnect) along with specialist Product Environmental Footprint Manager, Consulting Services, and Regulations & Frameworks support. CarbonEssentials offers automated Scope 1, 2 & 3 carbon footprint reporting for businesses beginning their decarbonisation journey. CarbonPro provides advanced decarbonisation capabilities including Net-Zero planning, supply chain modules, and science-based reduction support. CarbonConnect enables instant product carbon footprints via deep integration with 12 MIS/ERP platforms (PrintVis, Esko, Clarity, printIQ, e-halo, Element, mtivity, ePS Tharstern, ePS Technique, ePS Radius, ePS Pace, Cape Pack Prime). The company also supports PrintGreen's free carbon calculator for basic print projects.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• PrintGreen: A sustainability initiative for the print industry that provides a free carbon calculator developed by CarbonQuota, enabling users to calculate basic carbon footprints of print projects.

Products and services

• CarbonEssentials

Quantifiable outcome

• Dufaylite achieved 50-70% lower CO2e compared to expanded polystyrene (EPS) and 35-60% lower compared to lamb's wool insulation for paper honeycomb board liners
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments10 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration11 records

AI capability2 records

Feature7 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered flagship and core.

• EskoflagshipTechnology or Integration · 10 April 2026Collaboration at interpack 2026 delivering immersive end-to-end packaging experience. CarbonQuota's carbon calculation embedded in Esko's workflow demonstration. Cape Pack integration enables automated carbon footprint calculation for packaging configurations including palletisation and container loading in real-time. Geert De Proost, Product Partnerships at Esko, leads integration.
• ePS (eProductivity Software)flagshipTechnology or Integration · 23 January 2026World-first integrated solution combining workflow automation, ERP, and carbon intelligence. Connects Esko's Automation Engine and S2 platform with ePS' ERP and CarbonQuota's carbon calculation engine for single, connected source of CO2e data across packaging lifecycle. Solution unveiled at Packaging Innovations Birmingham February 2026. CarbonQuota named Sustainability partner within ePS's newly launched CommandCore platform.
• PrintViscoreTechnology or IntegrationCarbonQuota's carbon footprint calculator seamlessly integrated into PrintVis platform, enabling accurate calculation and reporting directly from PrintVis. CEO Kasper Tomshoej states partnership is a 'game changer' for customers looking to reduce environmental impact. Available via Microsoft AppSource for Dynamics 365 Business Central.
• Clarity SoftwarecoreTechnology or IntegrationCarbon calculator plugged into Clarity MIS platform for instant carbon footprints on every quote. Sales & Marketing Director Samantha Yarnall states partnership aligns with mission to enhance customer experience with unique, accurate carbon footprint for competitive advantage.
• e-halo / AuracoreTechnology or IntegrationCarbon calculator integrated into e-halo program for instant carbon impact calculation of packaging. Aura leverages expert consultancy and pioneering technology for global retailers, brands and manufacturers. Consulting Director Gillian Garside-Wight states partnership creates 'all-encompassing packaging sustainability solution'.
• mtivitycoreTechnology or IntegrationCarbon calculator plugged into mtivity program for instant carbon impact calculation. mtivity enables service providers and brand marketing teams to manage, measure and optimise marketing activation lifecycle.
• Element (Digital Specs)coreTechnology or IntegrationCarbon calculator integrated into Element platform for instant carbon footprints. Operations Director Karynne Townsend states CarbonQuota has 'transformed' how clients manage carbon tracking with instant statistics available within software for real-time decisions.
• printIQcoreTechnology or IntegrationCarbonConnect module within printIQ enables users to swiftly evaluate environmental impact of any job at quoting stage. UK Sales Manager Rob Thurston announces 'highly successful collaboration' providing essential data for informed decision-making.
• Graphic Communications (formerly Print ePS)flagshipTechnology or IntegrationCarbonQuota embedded into Graphic Communications suite (Tharstern, Technique, and Pace) for automated carbon footprint calculation from estimate to delivery. Tharstern (Version 7+ SaaS), Technique (real-time at point of estimate), and Pace (coming soon) all integrate CarbonQuota's calculator.
• ePS RadiusflagshipTechnology or IntegrationRadius ERP integration with CarbonQuota enables automatic measurement and benchmarking of precise product carbon footprint. Radius is core pillar in ePS's CommandCore Platform for folding carton, labels and flexible packaging industries.
• TharsterncoreTechnology or IntegrationCarbon calculator plugged into Tharstern platform (compatible with Version 7 SaaS standard or premium and above) for instant carbon impact calculation of every job.
• GEScoreTechnology or IntegrationGES connects CarbonQuota's platform with Clarity through API for event-specific carbon reporting. Head of ESG Kate Holliday states API integration enables data to flow between businesses for detailed carbon reports. Reduced report generation from 20 hours/3 weeks to ~2 weeks.
• PrintGreencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCarbonQuota supports PrintGreen initiative with free carbon calculator for basic print project footprints. PrintGreen founded by Strategic Mailing Partnership, MarketReach, Two Sides, BPIF, DMA, IPIA, Nutshell Creative, Webmart, Paragon and Tradeprint. Positions CarbonQuota as sustainability leader in print industry.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Regional players

• Plan A: Berlin-based carbon accounting and decarbonization SaaS platform focused on European mid-market and SMBs. Comparable to CarbonQuota as a competitor in the European carbon management space with similar subscription pricing and methodology frameworks.

Broad incumbents

• Sphera: Enterprise ESG, EHS, and carbon management software suite with operations risk and product stewardship modules. Comparable to CarbonQuota's Product Environmental Footprint Manager as a broader sustainability/footprint software suite, but serves very large enterprises across multiple ESG dimensions.
• Salesforce Net Zero Cloud: Carbon accounting and sustainability reporting product from Salesforce built on its CRM platform. Comparable to CarbonQuota's enterprise SaaS carbon offering at the very large enterprise end, but as a horizontal incumbent rather than a sector-specialist.
• Microsoft Sustainability Manager: Cloud-based sustainability management platform from Microsoft covering carbon accounting, ESG reporting, and reduction planning. Comparable to CarbonQuota as an enterprise carbon data platform but with broader ESG scope and hyperscaler distribution.

Direct peers

• Normative: Carbon accounting engine focused on science-based emissions measurement and reduction for businesses. Comparable to CarbonQuota as a methodology-driven carbon analytics platform aligned with SBTi and GHG Protocol, with overlapping customer base in European mid-market.
• Persefoni: Climate management and carbon accounting platform for enterprises and financial institutions. Comparable to CarbonQuota as a SaaS-based Scope 1, 2, 3 measurement and decarbonization platform with similar methodology frameworks (GHG Protocol). Persefoni serves larger enterprises while CarbonQuota is more vertical-focused.
• Watershed: Enterprise carbon accounting and reporting platform that helps companies measure, report, and reduce emissions across operations, products, and supply chain. Comparable to CarbonQuota as a SaaS carbon management platform serving corporate customers, though broader in vertical coverage and more enterprise-focused.
• Sweep: Carbon accounting and sustainability platform with strong European presence helping mid-market companies map and reduce emissions. Comparable to CarbonQuota as a subscription SaaS targeting growing businesses needing automated carbon reporting and supplier engagement.
• Greenly: Carbon accounting platform helping SMBs and mid-market companies measure and reduce their carbon footprint. Comparable to CarbonQuota's CarbonEssentials entry-tier offering for businesses beginning their decarbonization journey with automated Scope 1-3 reporting.

Emerging players

• Cloverly: Carbon credit marketplace and API-based emissions calculation platform serving developers and businesses. Comparable to CarbonQuota as an API-first carbon infrastructure provider with embedded calculation capabilities, though more focused on offsetting and APIs than vertical LCA.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/QuotaCarbon
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@CarbonQuotaUK
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/carbonquota

Compliance10 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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