Frequently asked
questions
About Avoides
Avoides measures how many tons of CO₂ emissions your company has prevented from being released into the atmosphere. When an organization switches from conventional to more sustainable solutions, such as renewable energy, electric mobility, or improved agricultural practices, the difference between the two scenarios represents the prevented CO₂ emissions. Our platform transforms these technical datasets into verifiable results, helping companies demonstrate the real climate value of their actions.
Avoides is part of the Carbon Expert Group, a consultancy with more than 15 years of international experience in climate policy, carbon markets, and environmental compliance. The two entities work together seamlessly: Carbon Expert provides the consulting expertise and market intelligence, while Avoides translates it into digital precision through advanced calculation tools and structured data systems. This connection guarantees that every Avoides result is backed by the technical and methodological rigor of Carbon Expert’s professionals.
Most carbon calculators focus on current emissions or generic sustainability metrics. Avoides stands out by focusing on avoided emissions : the positive impact generated through change. The platform compares actual company performance against credible baselines, using internationally recognized emission factors and methodologies. The result is a precise and traceable quantification of environmental benefit that can be used in ESG reports, investor communication, sustainability certifications and customer communication.
Yes. Avoides is designed to assess both the emissions generated by an organization and the emissions avoided through improved practices, technology adoption, or renewable energy consumption. This dual capacity offers a complete overview of a company’s climate performance, enabling transparent reporting and long-term emission management strategies.
Avoides is a European company that operates globally, serving clients across Europe, North America, Asia , and the Middle East. Through Carbon Expert’s established network, we support multinational corporations, public institutions, and regional businesses alike. Our digital platform allows full remote collaboration, ensuring that clients can access accurate and up-to-date avoided emission calculations anywhere in the world.
Methodology
The baseline represents what emissions would have occurred if no sustainable measures had been implemented. Avoides builds this baseline through a detailed analysis of conventional technologies, market averages, and operational data from the client’s industry. Each baseline is customized to reflect real historical conditions and relevant emission factors. This ensures that the avoided emissions represent an actual, measurable improvement rather than a theoretical estimate.
Yes. All Avoides calculations follow the principles of ISO 14064-1 and the GHG Protocol, which define how greenhouse gas inventories must be structured, calculated, and verified. These frameworks ensure transparency, consistency, and comparability across companies and sectors. In addition, Avoides integrates elements from ISO 14068 and other international standards where relevant to ensure maximum alignment with global best practices.
We ensure accuracy through a combination of verified emission factors, sector-specific models, and independent validation by Carbon Expert specialists. Every input and assumption is documented, and all data sources are traceable. Clients can review the full structure of each calculation — from the datasets and formulas to the emission factors used. This open and traceable process ensures transparency and makes every result defensible during audits or public reporting.
Yes. When information is incomplete, we rely on credible proxies and industry benchmarks from recognized international databases such as EcoInvent, DEFRA, and the IPCC. Our system can estimate baselines using comparable operations, regional energy mixes, and best-available scientific data. Once additional information becomes available, the model is refined to improve precision. This flexibility allows us to deliver meaningful assessments even in sectors where emission data is still developing.
We review and update our methodologies continuously to reflect the latest data and standards. Each quarter, our technical team incorporates new scientific findings, revised emission factors, and regulatory updates from global institutions. This ensures that all calculations remain aligned with international frameworks such as ISO 14068, the GHG Protocol, and evolving EU sustainability legislation. Our goal is to keep every client’s results accurate, current, and ready for compliance or disclosure at any time.
The Platform
Avoides is a fully digital software platform, accessible securely through the web without any installation. Each client receives personalized access to their own environment, where all calculations, reports, and dashboards are managed in real time. The software combines data precision with intuitive design, allowing organizations to interact directly with their emission results whenever needed.
Once your data is processed, you gain access to an interactive dashboard where results are displayed clearly and dynamically. You can analyze avoided emissions, compare scenarios, or track progress over time. The dashboards are highly customizable, we design them to match your preferences and working style, whether you want compact analytical summaries, visual TV dashboards for office display, or detailed downloadable reports in document format.
Yes. The software is designed to be flexible and scalable. It can be tailored to any industry, size, or reporting structure. Whether you are in agriculture, transport, or heavy industry, the system adapts to your operational data and specific sustainability objectives.
Yes. The software can automatically generate reports aligned with ESG, CSRD, and GHG Protocol frameworks. The results can be exported in professional, ready-to-use templates for annual disclosures or internal reporting. Each report includes both numerical precision and visual interpretation to make communication straightforward and credible.
Data protection is built into the foundation of the platform. All information is stored on encrypted servers within the European Union, fully compliant with GDPR and international cybersecurity standards. Access is secured with authentication protocols, and data confidentiality is guaranteed. Your results, figures, and documents remain private, safe, and available exclusively to your organization.
Industry
We can assess emissions and avoided emissions across virtually all sectors that generate measurable environmental impact. Our current focus areas include transport, agriculture, energy, manufacturing, construction, retail, and waste management. The software is designed to adapt to each industry’s data reality, integrating operational indicators, process-specific emission factors, and activity-based calculations. Whether a company operates vehicle fleets, cultivates crops, produces materials, or manages logistics, we can quantify its climate impact with accuracy and consistency.
Yes. Our methodology is designed to evolve with the market and to capture emissions from innovative or unconventional industries. When no existing model perfectly fits a sector, we develop a tailored framework using recognized scientific references, proxy datasets, and operational modeling. This approach allows us to quantify avoided emissions even for emerging technologies, new energy systems, or hybrid business models. Each case receives a customized calculation logic built around the specific processes, materials, and energy profiles involved.
Comparisons between industries are never made through a single fixed formula. Instead, we define distinct system boundaries and baselines that reflect each sector’s operational structure and emission intensity. This means a manufacturing plant, a retail network, and an agricultural producer are analyzed through methodologies that reflect their true environmental context. The results are then normalized using consistent indicators such as tons of CO₂ per unit of output, enabling meaningful and transparent comparison without distorting the data.
Verification and Reporting
Yes. The results generated through our software are based on internationally accepted standards such as ISO 14064-1, the GHG Protocol, and other recognized emission accounting frameworks. This means they can be referenced and accepted by auditors, investors, and sustainability rating agencies. Each result is traceable to its data source and calculation methodology, ensuring external recognition and credibility in both corporate and institutional contexts.
Absolutely. Every calculation and dataset produced within the platform is structured to allow third-party verification. The software stores all emission factors, assumptions, and inputs in an auditable format, so independent experts or accredited verifiers can review and confirm the results with full transparency. This makes our reporting process compliant with verification requirements under ISO standards and recognized sustainability disclosure systems.
Yes. Upon completion of the verification process, we can issue an official Certificate of Avoided Emissions that confirms the total amount of CO₂ prevented according to the data provided and the methodology applied. Each certificate includes unique identifiers, the baseline definition, and the verification reference, making it suitable for corporate communication, investor reports, or sustainability disclosures.
Yes. Reports are fully compatible with leading sustainability reporting standards such as CDP, CSRD, and GRI. The platform automatically organizes the results according to the relevant structure, emission scopes, boundary definitions, and avoided-emission metrics — so that companies can integrate the data directly into their corporate sustainability or ESG documentation without further adjustment.
We help clients communicate their results with precision and transparency. Once verified, the avoided-emission data can be presented in sustainability reports, annual statements, marketing materials, or public disclosures. The platform also provides visual assets such as dashboards, infographics, and summary sheets that make communication both professional and accessible. Our guidance ensures that every public statement about avoided emissions is supported by accurate data and consistent messaging.
Contact and Support
Beginning an assessment is straightforward. You can contact us through our online form or by email, and our team will arrange an introductory discussion to understand your objectives. Once the project scope is defined, we set up a secure digital workspace for data exchange and begin the process of analysis. From that point, our specialists guide you through every stage, from data collection to the delivery of final, verified results.
For the initial consultation, we request basic operational and energy. This helps us define your emission profile, identify the appropriate baseline, and outline a clear data collection plan. The purpose of the first discussion is to ensure that the following steps are structured efficiently and adapted to your organization’s specific needs.
The timeline depends on the complexity of your operations, the number of sites, and the availability of data. A standard assessment typically takes between two weeks and three months from the moment all required information is provided. Projects with multiple facilities or detailed comparative scenarios may take longer. Our goal is to deliver results promptly, while ensuring accuracy, consistency, and full compliance with international standards.