GSA Carbon Footprint Tool
Noblis and GSA developed the GSA Carbon Footprint Tool to assist federal agencies in measuring and managing their greenhouse gas emissions as required by Executive Order 13514. The Tool provides a step-by-step bottom-up comprehensive GHG inventory solution that is designed for ease-of-use by novice or advanced users.
In addition to helping agencies fulfill their GHG reporting requirements, the Tool allows users to forecast the effects of implementing cost-effective and energy-efficient strategies to lower their emissions.
Features
Compiles GHG inventory via bottom-up methodology
Facility level data rolls up to annual agency aggregate level for an accurate GHG inventory
Pre-populates building energy use, fleet fuel consumption, and business travel data from existing federal data systems
Provides visualization of key metrics for analysis and forecasting of emissions based on what-if scenarios
Displays GIS map of sites and emissions across geographically dispersed sites
Calculates a return on investment (ROI) with annual savings and years to payback
Results
Enables agencies to measure, monitor, and forecast their greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by scope 1, 2, & 3
Facilitates implementation of cost-effective and realistic GHG reduction goals
Fully compliant with EO 13514 Section 9 Federal GHG Reporting Guidance
The GSA Carbon Footprint Tool is free for all federal employees. To register for a demo account, click here. For information using the GSA Carbon Footprint Tool in your agency, click here.
