This API provides preliminary estimates only - not for compliance reporting or official calculations. Always consult certified carbon accounting professionals for regulatory compliance.
🎯 What is Carbonias?
Carbonias is a unified API for carbon accounting and sustainability services. We provide preliminary carbon footprint estimates through a single, simple API endpoint, combining data from multiple specialized services for comprehensive environmental assessment.
Life Cycle Assessment
Simplified LCA calculations with standard emission factors for preliminary screening.
Carbon Policy Reference
Access carbon tax rates, FIT/FIP schemes, and policy information for context.
Environmental Impact
Preliminary site impact assessment and environmental screening tools.
Real-time Carbon Flux
Observation data from satellite measurements and flux monitoring networks.
🚀 API Access
Access our unified carbon accounting API:
# Health check
curl https://api.carbonias.org/health
# Example: LCA calculation (requires authentication)
curl -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY" \
https://api.carbonias.org/v1/lifecycle/calculate
# Example: Carbon policy data
curl -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY" \
https://api.carbonias.org/v1/policy
🏗️ Architecture
Carbonias uses a microservices architecture with a single public API endpoint. Internal services communicate via Service Bindings for zero-latency, secure communication.
Core Services:
- Core API - Public gateway with authentication & routing
- Lifecycle Service - LCA calculations with emission factors
- Carbon Policy Service - Policy data & compliance reference
- Equitopia Service - Environmental impact screening
- MicroFlux Service - Real-time carbon flux monitoring
📊 Data Sources
- Marduk - LCA emission factors database
- e-Stat - Japanese government environmental statistics
- NASA AppEEARS - Satellite earth observation data
- EIA - U.S. Energy Information Administration data
- EU Open Data - European carbon trading system data
🎓 Use Cases
- Preliminary carbon footprint screening
- Initial assessment before consulting professionals
- Internal trend monitoring and comparison
- Educational and awareness purposes
❌ NOT appropriate for:
- Regulatory compliance reporting
- Official GHG Protocol submissions
- Audited carbon disclosures
- Carbon credit verification
📄 License & Attribution
API: Free access for preliminary estimates
Data: Various licenses - see individual service documentation
Code: MIT License