IBM Envizi Emissions API Brings GHG Emissions Calculations Into Core Systems

Published on: April 30, 2026•4 min read

by KnowESG

IBM introduced the Envizi Emissions API to integrate real-time GHG emissions calculations into existing systems.

Takeaways

IBM has launched the IBM Envizi Emissions API to embed greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions calculations into existing business systems.
The solution aligns with the GHG Protocol and supports Scopes 1, 2, and 3 emissions.
The tool aims to simplify sustainability reporting by offering real-time, scalable, and transparent emissions data integration.

IBM has introduced the IBM Envizi Emissions API, a new solution designed to help organizations integrate greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions calculations directly into their existing software, systems, and workflows. The launch reflects a growing need for businesses to access accurate and real-time emissions data without overhauling their current technology infrastructure.

The IBM Envizi Emissions API is part of the company’s broader sustainability offering, the Envizi ESG Suite. It enables companies to incorporate GHG Protocol-aligned emissions calculations into day-to-day operations, making it easier to measure and manage environmental impact.

Addressing Complexity in Emissions Calculations

According to IBM, calculating emissions is more complex than it appears. It requires access to reliable emissions factors, correct methodologies based on geography and activity type, and transparency for reporting and audits. Many organizations struggle to build and maintain these capabilities internally.

Kendra DeKeyrel, VP of Asset Lifecycle Management Product and Engineering at IBM, highlighted that companies often face challenges in managing datasets, updating methodologies, and ensuring consistency across regions. The new API aims to remove these barriers by offering a ready-to-use solution embedded within existing systems.

Built for Integration and Scale

A key advantage of the IBM Envizi Emissions API is its ability to integrate seamlessly into existing workflows. Businesses can integrate emissions calculations without needing to redesign their systems, reducing both time and cost.

The solution supports emissions tracking across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3, helping organizations gain a comprehensive view of their carbon footprint. It also provides access to a wide catalog of emissions factors, including global, regional, and industry-specific datasets, ensuring accuracy and relevance.

This approach allows companies to scale their sustainability efforts while maintaining consistency and traceability in their calculations, an increasingly important factor for regulatory compliance and stakeholder trust.

Strengthening IBM’s ESG Capabilities

The API builds on IBM’s investment in ESG technology, particularly following its acquisition of Envizi in 2022. Since then, the company has expanded the platform’s capabilities to include supply chain emissions tracking and support for regulations such as the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD).

By embedding emissions calculations into everyday business tools, IBM aims to make sustainability data more accessible and actionable. The company believes this will help organizations move from periodic reporting to continuous monitoring and decision-making.

Meeting Growing Demand for Sustainability Data

As companies face increasing pressure from regulators, investors, and customers to disclose their environmental impact, the demand for scalable and integrated sustainability solutions is rising. Tools like the IBM Envizi Emissions API are positioned to play a key role in meeting these expectations.

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By simplifying the process of emissions accounting and aligning it with global standards like the GHG Protocol, IBM is helping organizations incorporate sustainability into core business operations rather than treating it as a separate function.

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Source: ESGtoday