As lower carbon emissions remain top of mind for the construction industry, companies are looking for more effective ways to track their environmental impact. Berlin-based Climatiq is stepping in with AI powered solutions that make emissions tracking faster, easier, and more accurate. Their tools are helping construction pros build smarter while supporting global climate goals.
Who is Climatiq?
Climatiq offers a carbon intelligence platform that helps businesses calculate emissions across their operations using real-world data. Their software connects to the largest database of verified emission factors, with over 200,000 data points from trusted sources like the EPA, DEFRA, and the International Energy Agency. This gives companies access to accurate, up-to-date emission values for everything from freight and energy to procurement and travel.
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Instead of relying on broad estimates, Climatiq helps project managers and sustainability teams map actual material use, transportation routes, and energy sources to specific emissions. Their platform covers scope 1, 2, and 3 calculations, and meets major global standards like the GHG Protocol, ISO 14067, and ISO 14064.
This means the data can be used in compliance reporting across regions like North America, Europe, and Australia.
How Climatiq can be used in the field
Construction teams deal with hundreds of moving parts on any given project, from material sourcing and subcontractors to equipment and logistics. Each decision carries a carbon cost. Climatiq’s API can plug into existing software tools like ERP or supply chain systems to automatically calculate emissions without slowing down workflows.
For example, a project manager can compare the carbon impact of using steel from two suppliers, or choose between shipping routes with different emission profiles. The platform even breaks down unstructured data like invoices or purchase orders to match materials with the right emission factor. This gives construction teams a much clearer view of their scope 3 emissions, which are often the hardest to track.
Built for accuracy and transparency
Climatiq’s tools are designed with reliability in mind. Every data point includes source links, units, region, and uncertainty values (when available), so users can trust the numbers. A dedicated Science and Data team, including PhD researchers, reviews each dataset before it’s added to the platform. Quality flags also alert users to possible gaps or issues in the data, helping teams make better decisions.
The company’s tools are already powering over 1.5 billion emissions estimates through partnerships with supply chain platforms and sustainability tools.
The push for lower carbon emissions is only growing, and the construction sector plays a major role. Climatiq offers a practical way for businesses to stay on top of new regulations, meet ESG goals, and respond to client demands for greener builds. With AI technology doing the heavy lifting, companies can move from intention to action more confidently.
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