What they do
Climate TRACE uses satellite data and AI to independently track greenhouse gas emissions from over 300 million assets worldwide: power plants, oil fields, shipping routes, farms, and factories. The platform provides facility-level emissions data that does not rely on self-reporting by emitters. Founded by former Vice President Al Gore and a coalition of AI organizations.
Why they matter
Climate policy has always suffered from an accountability gap: countries and companies self-report their emissions, with limited independent verification. Climate TRACE closes this gap by measuring emissions from space. When a country reports lower emissions than satellites observe, the discrepancy is visible. When a specific factory exceeds its permitted emissions, Climate TRACE data can identify it. This independent verification infrastructure is essential for making climate commitments enforceable.
How to support
Access the free Climate TRACE map and data at climatetrace.org. Use facility-level data for research, journalism, and policy advocacy. Donations fund expanded satellite monitoring and AI model development.
Key project to explore
The Climate TRACE global emissions map tracks over 300 million individual facilities worldwide, providing the first comprehensive, independent, satellite-verified inventory of global greenhouse gas emissions.