What it is

Cloud Carbon Footprint is an open-source tool that provides actionable insights into cloud-related carbon emissions across AWS, Azure, and GCP environments. Built by Thoughtworks, it’s ideal for teams using multiple providers or requiring a customizable approach.

What it does

This tool estimates carbon emissions based on your cloud usage and factors like region, service type, and energy efficiency of infrastructure. It visualizes emissions over time and includes the ability to analyze costs and emissions together to help optimize cloud architectures holistically.

Why it matters

Perfect for multi-cloud or hybrid-cloud environments, this tool empowers engineering and sustainability teams to make informed decisions. As an open-source solution, it also enables transparency and community-driven development around sustainable cloud practices.

How to get started

Visit the GitHub repo, deploy the tool on your own infrastructure, and connect it to your cloud billing data. The setup process is well-documented and flexible for custom needs.