GHG Protocol compliant • India-specific emission factors

India's Best Carbon Accounting Software
— Scope 1, 2 & 3 GHG Tracking

The most accurate carbon accounting platform in India. Built with India-specific emission factors from CEA and BEE. Track your complete corporate carbon footprint, generate BRSR Core reports, and connect to India's CCTS carbon credit market.

What is carbon accounting?

Carbon accountingis the systematic process of measuring and tracking an organisation's greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. It quantifies how much CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) an organisation emits across all three scopes defined by the GHG Protocol.

For Indian companies, carbon accounting software is essential because SEBI requires GHG disclosures in BRSR reports, the Carbon Credit Trading Scheme (CCTS) requires verified emission data, and institutional investors increasingly demand accurate, auditable carbon metrics.

CarbonLens is the only carbon accounting software in India that combines GHG Protocol-aligned tracking, India-specific CEA/BEE emission factors, BRSR Core report generation, and CCTS management in a single platform.

Read our complete guide: Carbon Accounting in India

Scope 1

Direct GHG emissions from owned or controlled sources — fuel combustion in boilers, furnaces, company vehicles, and on-site industrial processes.

Scope 2

Indirect GHG emissions from the generation of purchased electricity, steam, heat, or cooling consumed by the company. Calculated using CEA grid emission factors.

Scope 3

All other indirect value chain emissions — across 15 categories including purchased goods & services, business travel, employee commuting, and use of sold products.

India-specific carbon accounting — built for Indian companies

Generic carbon accounting software uses global emission factors that don't match India's energy mix, fuel types, or regulatory requirements. CarbonLens is built with India-first carbon accounting.

CEA Grid Factors

Central Electricity Authority (CEA) state-wise and national grid emission factors for accurate Scope 2 accounting.

BEE Energy Benchmarks

Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) sector benchmarks for energy-intensive industries like cement, steel, and chemicals.

MoEFCC Fuel Factors

Ministry of Environment emission factors for coal, diesel, LPG, and other fuels used across Indian industries.

CCTS Alignment

Carbon Credit Trading Scheme (CCTS) methodology aligned — your carbon accounting data feeds directly into CCTS compliance.

Carbon accounting software features

Scope 1, 2 & 3 GHG Tracking

Log every emission source across all three scopes. India-specific factors built in — no manual lookups.

Tally ERP Integration

Connect Tally ERP and auto-convert fuel and electricity ledger entries to verified GHG emissions. Zero manual re-entry.

Bill OCR Data Capture

Upload electricity, fuel, and utility bills. Our OCR engine extracts quantities and auto-creates emission entries.

CCTS Carbon Credit Module

Track your carbon intensity against CCTS targets and manage your carbon credit portfolio within the same platform.

Carbon Reporting Dashboard

Real-time carbon accounting dashboard — emissions by scope, facility, period, and category. Export-ready charts.

Industry-Specific Profiles

Pre-configured emission categories for manufacturing, pharma, energy, cement, steel, FMCG, and 10+ more sectors.

Carbon accounting for every Indian industry

CarbonLens carbon accounting software is designed for India's most emissions-intensive sectors.

Carbon accounting for manufacturing
Carbon accounting for steel companies
Carbon accounting for pharma
Carbon accounting for cement
Carbon accounting for textile companies
Carbon accounting for FMCG
Carbon accounting for energy companies
Carbon accounting for exporters

Carbon accounting software FAQ

What is carbon accounting software?

Carbon accounting software is a platform that helps organisations systematically measure, track, and report their greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions across Scope 1 (direct emissions), Scope 2 (purchased electricity), and Scope 3 (value chain emissions). CarbonLens is India's purpose-built carbon accounting software with India-specific emission factors from CEA, BEE, and MoEFCC.

Why do Indian companies need carbon accounting software?

Indian companies in the top 1,000 listed entities must disclose GHG emissions in their BRSR (Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report). BRSR Core requires Scope 1 and Scope 2 disclosures and recommends Scope 3. Additionally, India's Carbon Credit Trading Scheme (CCTS) requires verified emission intensity data. Carbon accounting software automates these requirements.

What emission factors does CarbonLens use for carbon accounting?

CarbonLens uses India-specific emission factors from the Central Electricity Authority (CEA) for grid electricity, Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) for energy benchmarks, and Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) for fuel combustion. This makes CarbonLens the most accurate carbon accounting software for Indian companies.

Does CarbonLens support GHG Protocol carbon accounting?

Yes. CarbonLens carbon accounting software follows the GHG Protocol Corporate Standard — the global framework for Scope 1, 2, and 3 GHG accounting. It supports all 15 Scope 3 categories defined in the GHG Protocol Scope 3 Standard, making it compliant with both Indian BRSR requirements and international ESG reporting frameworks.

Can CarbonLens replace Excel for carbon accounting?

Yes. CarbonLens is designed as a direct alternative to Excel-based carbon accounting. Unlike spreadsheets, CarbonLens provides automated emission factor lookups, built-in calculation checks, Tally ERP integration, Bill OCR for data capture, multi-user access with audit trail, and one-click BRSR Core report generation — eliminating manual errors.

How is Scope 3 carbon accounting different from Scope 1 and 2?

Scope 1 covers direct GHG emissions from owned sources (boilers, vehicles). Scope 2 covers indirect emissions from purchased electricity. Scope 3 covers all other value chain emissions — upstream and downstream — across 15 categories including purchased goods, business travel, employee commuting, and product use. Scope 3 is typically 70-80% of a company's total carbon footprint and is the hardest to track without carbon accounting software.

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