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DENVER, Colorado — August 17, 2026 — Aclymate, a sustainability software and services company, today announced the public availability of Aclymate Explorer, a free-forever tool that helps businesses take the first step toward credible sustainability management.
Explorer helps companies estimate their Scope 1, Scope 2 and Scope 3 emissions, identify emissions hotspots and data gaps, and begin collecting better Scope 3 information from suppliers.
Businesses can learn more about Aclymate Explorer or start using Explorer for free. No credit card is required.
“At Aclymate, we often help businesses launch sustainability programs from the ground up, and one of the biggest challenges is simply knowing where to begin,” said Mike Smith, Founder and CEO of Aclymate. “Explorer gives companies an easy way to jump-start those efforts without a major investment in software, consultants or internal resources. They can understand their footprint, identify where they need better data and start engaging suppliers — creating a foundation they can build on as their program matures.”
Sustainability is increasingly a business requirement. Customers, retailers, procurement teams, investors and business partners are asking companies for credible information about their environmental impact.
Businesses are being asked to:
Respond to customer sustainability questionnaires and RFPs — see what Walmart, Amazon, Costco, Kroger, and Home Depot expect from suppliers
Provide Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions information — read how to report your sustainability and emissions to customers, partners, and suppliers
Collect sustainability data from suppliers
Support climate commitments with measurable data
Prepare for sustainability reporting and disclosures
Support ratings and certifications such as EcoVadis and CDP
Demonstrate credible sustainability progress
For companies without dedicated sustainability teams, getting started can be difficult — especially with Scope 3 emissions, where much of the necessary data sits with suppliers and vendors.
Explorer provides a practical starting point.
Explorer guides users through a business-friendly survey covering major emissions sources such as facilities, energy, vehicles, commuting, business travel, shipping, purchasing, suppliers, products, packaging and waste.
Based on the information provided, Explorer creates a directional Scope 1, 2 and 3 footprint estimate and highlights emissions hotspots and areas where better data is needed.
Key Explorer capabilities include:
Scope 1, 2 and 3 footprint estimates — Establish a practical starting footprint.
Guided carbon footprint survey — Answer business-friendly questions without carbon accounting expertise.
Emissions analysis — Identify likely hotspots by scope and business activity.
Data completeness and confidence guidance — See where stronger source data would improve accuracy.
Data-gap identification — Identify missing information.
Downloadable reporting — Create a summary for internal review and sustainability conversations.
Recommended next steps — Understand where to focus future measurement and sustainability efforts.
Explorer also helps companies address one of carbon accounting's biggest challenges: collecting better information from suppliers.
Companies can invite suppliers to use Explorer for free. Suppliers create their own account, complete the guided survey, receive their own footprint estimate and choose whether to share the results with the requesting customer.
Free supplier participation removes a major source of friction from Scope 3 data collection.
Explorer can also help companies request and organize:
Supplier carbon footprint information
Product and material information
Packaging and composition data
Product footprint estimates
Sustainability certificates and supporting documentation
Suppliers remain in control of their information and choose when it is shared.
Explorer is the starting point within the broader Aclymate platform.
Companies can continue using Explorer for free as their sustainability programs develop. When they need more complete carbon accounting, reporting, certifications and program management, they can move to Aclymate Navigator or Aclymate One, which combines Aclymate software with dedicated sustainability expertise.
“You shouldn't need a sustainability department or a large consulting budget just to understand where your company stands,” Smith added. “Start with an estimate, learn where the gaps are, engage your suppliers and then decide what level of sustainability program makes sense for your organization.”
Aclymate Explorer is available now and is free to use, with no credit card required.
Aclymate provides sustainability software and expert support to help businesses manage carbon accounting, sustainability reporting, certifications and sustainability programs.
Aclymate helps companies measure emissions, organize sustainability data, respond to customer requests, prepare reports, pursue certifications and make credible progress.
Headquartered in Denver, Colorado, Aclymate's mission is to make credible sustainability management accessible to more businesses.
Aclymate — Your Sustainability Team: software, expert support and certifications in one place.
Start Aclymate Explorer today — no credit card required — or learn more about how Explorer helps you estimate emissions and collect supplier data.
