Overview

Carbonfact brings product LCAs, GHG accounting, regulatory reporting and decarbonization planning into one platform. It covers Scopes 1, 2 and 3, including activity-based Scope 3.1 accounting, while its product assessments run from cradle to grave across a full catalogue and all 16 PEFCR impact indicators. That combination is particularly relevant to apparel and footwear businesses seeking a view of both operational emissions and the impacts of their products.

Its data engine uses more than 150,000 fashion-specific emission factors and fills gaps with automated heuristics and verified supplier data. The platform 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, and receives an annual peer review from PwC.

Key features

Product and company emissions

Product LCA supports full-catalogue analysis, with French Eco-Score and PLM, ERP and traceability integrations included in that offering. Carbon Accounting covers Scopes 1, 2 and 3, with activity-based Scope 3.1 and unlimited representative products. This breadth should suit brands that need product comparisons as well as an organization-wide inventory; businesses seeking only a basic corporate footprint may not need the product-level depth.

Reporting and reduction planning

The Reporting add-on supports Digital Product Passports, CSRD ESRS E1, CDP, Textile Exchange Materials Benchmark and Better Cotton Initiative reporting. The Decarbonization add-on models product and company-wide reduction scenarios using real data, including eco-design and PEF simulations, and tracks targets. These are useful capabilities for teams tying disclosures to product decisions, though they add to a platform whose price is provided on request.

Integrations, security and support

The integrations directory lists more than 58 connections, including Centric, Retraced, Microsoft Dynamics, Oracle NetSuite, SAP, Snowflake, Tableau and Power BI. 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. Every plan includes onboarding, a dedicated Customer Success Manager, Carbonfact Academy and access to its peer network, giving implementation and ongoing use dedicated support.

Pricing

Carbonfact is a paid platform with pricing on request. Carbonfact for Suppliers is free at no cost and includes environmental-data exchange, free LCA verification and supplier-controlled data visibility. It is the clear fit for suppliers sharing data, rather than a substitute for a brand's full accounting and reporting platform.

The paid offerings have custom pricing. Product LCA includes full-catalogue assessments, 16 PEFCR indicators, French Eco-Score and PLM, ERP and traceability integrations. Carbon Accounting includes a full Scope 1, 2 and 3 inventory, activity-based Scope 3.1, unlimited representative products and fashion-specific emission factors. The Decarbonization Add-on covers eco-design and product simulation, PEF simulations, company-wide scenarios and target tracking; the Reporting Add-on covers Digital Product Passports, CSRD ESRS E1, CDP, BCI and Textile Exchange reporting. Expert Services adds decarbonization strategy, SBTi support, white-glove onboarding, and data verification and cleaning. The free supplier plan keeps visibility and LCA verification in scope, but not these brand-facing accounting, assessment, planning or reporting offerings.

Implementation is a material consideration: Carbonfact says a first audit-ready GHG Protocol report takes six weeks, while a full Product LCA data-granularity implementation takes about four months. Buyers should match that timetable to their reporting needs and seek pricing for the combination of offerings they require.

Platforms

Carbonfact is available on web and through an API. The API is relevant to teams that need programmatic access, while the web platform provides the main application; no other platform availability is stated.

Who it's for

Carbonfact is best for apparel and footwear companies with substantial product catalogues, supplier data needs and obligations spanning emissions accounting, product assessment or reporting. Its fashion-specific factors and verified supplier data can help address gaps in product and supply-chain information. Smaller organizations with a single-site footprint, or buyers needing only a modest emissions inventory, may find its full-catalogue scope and implementation demands more than they need.

Pros and cons

Pro: Full-catalogue LCAs across all 16 PEFCR indicators give fashion businesses product-level coverage alongside corporate emissions accounting.
Pro: More than 150,000 fashion-specific factors, supplier data and automated gap-filling address data needs particular to apparel and footwear.
Pro: Reporting and reduction-planning offerings cover multiple named standards and initiatives, connecting disclosure with scenario planning.
Con: Pricing is on request, so buyers cannot readily compare the cost of the paid offerings before engaging.
Con: A full Product LCA implementation takes about four months, which may not fit teams facing near-term product-data deadlines.
Con: Reporting, decarbonization and expert services are separate offerings, so teams needing the full range should clarify scope and cost before committing.

Alternatives

For a broader shortlist, start with Carbon Accounting Software. Consider CarbonTool instead if a free 30-day trial and a published €2,000-per-year Core plan make it easier to evaluate or budget; its free plan provides 30 days of full access and Scope 1+2 core measurement.

Greenio is worth comparing if a freemium entry point with unlimited data entry, four PDF reports a year and Scope 1, 2 and 3 tracking suits your needs; its Growth plan is 2999.00 INR per month. Choose CO2 AI if you want to try an enterprise platform free for 30 days before discussing custom pricing.

EcoReko may fit a very small team that can work within a free plan capped at one user and one site, with Scope 1, 2 and 3 tracking and a static dashboard. GreenStitch is another option for buyers focused on supplier data collection and scorecards or ESG reporting, with annual starting prices for those plans.

Hedgehog Carbon Platform is an alternative. Persefoni is an alternative. TrackZero is an alternative.

Verdict

Choose Carbonfact if you run an apparel or footwear business that needs product LCAs, fashion-specific emissions data and company-wide accounting or reporting in one platform. Its defining advantage is connecting catalogue-level impact work to broader emissions and reduction planning. Look elsewhere if you need a quick, low-cost footprint tool: custom pricing and an implementation that can stretch to four months make Carbonfact a considered platform purchase.

	Carbonfact	Hedgehog Carbon Platform
Free plan	Yes	Yes
Free trial		No
Paid from	Free	€100/mo
Platforms	api, Web	Web
Free plan	No	Yes
Scope coverage	scope 1-3	scope 1-3
Data collection	both	manual
Emissions factors	both	both
Supplier engagement	Yes	Yes
Audit trail	Yes
API access	Yes

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