How Climate Trace maps global emissions

In order to reduce global greenhouse gas emissions, we need to know where they occur. The richer our understanding of emissions, the more targeted we can be in our actions. We can identify the biggest sources and prioritise.

That’s easier said than done, because working out carbon footprints can be complicated. It’s especially difficult to calculate the climate impact of complex and dynamic things, such as cities or transport infrastructure. There may not be any single body responsible for t...