Carbon Calculation

Can we use the calculator even if we don't ship with Flexport?

Yes, anybody can use the carbon calculation endpoint. Fill out the contact form at https://www.flexport.org/contact and select the API access option to get started.

What information does the carbon calculator need to calculate carbon footprint?

All carbon calculation requests require the following: a transportation mode, a weight, and a distance.

There are several different ways to provide weight and distance, depending on the data you have on hand. Check out our Carbon Calculation API tutorial for examples.