Carbon Explorer
A searchable reference of representative carbon emission factors, plus indicative carbon-credit price ranges. Look up how much CO₂ common activities, foods and materials emit — with sources and caveats made explicit.
Reference figures are rounded, widely-cited published values for education. They are not a live market feed; real factors vary by country, grid and method.
Carbon Credit Price Ranges indicative
Nature-Based
REDD+, Afforestation
Price
$12.50/t
Indicative range — not live
Tech-Based
Direct Air Capture
Price
$180.00/t
Indicative range — not live
Renewable Energy
Wind, Solar
Price
$4.20/t
Indicative range — not live
EU ETS
European Allowances
Price
€68.45/t
Indicative range — not live
Prices are indicative and updated hourly from market sources
Emission Factors Database
| Item | Category | Emission factor | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grid Electricity (US average) | Energy | 0.386 | kWh |
| Natural Gas | Energy | 1.96 | m³ |
| Gasoline (burned) | Transport | 8.89 | gallon |
| Flight (domestic) | Transport | 0.171 | passenger-mile |
| Beef (beef herd) | Food | 59.6 | kg / kg |
Market Trends & Insights
30-Day Trend
Carbon credit prices have shown moderate volatility with a general upward trend driven by increased corporate net-zero commitments and new compliance regulations in the EU and California markets.
Supply vs Demand
Demand for high-quality carbon credits continues to outpace supply, particularly for nature-based solutions and permanent removal technologies like Direct Air Capture (DAC).