AI carbon emissions tracking SaaS for SMEs, we mean a subscription software tool that helps small and medium businesses measure their carbon footprint automatically, using the data they already have. In our case, the software takes inputs like energy use, operations, transport, and procurement data, then calculates emissions and turns them into dashboards and structured reports. The point is to help firms understand their footprint, meet environmental reporting rules, and find practical ways to reduce emissions without doing everything manually in spreadsheets.

Resolution Criteria

This market resolves YES if the AI carbon emissions tracking SaaS reaches 300 or more paying business customers by 31 December 2027 at 23:59 UTC. Resolution will be based on official customer count data provided by the company (e.g., from financial statements, investor updates, or direct attestation from leadership). A "paying customer" is defined as a business with an active subscription that has made at least one payment. Free trial users or inactive accounts do not count.

Background

The carbon accounting software market has grown significantly as regulatory requirements tighten globally. The EU's Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) requires large companies to disclose emissions data, while similar regulations are emerging in other jurisdictions. This regulatory tailwind has driven adoption of emissions tracking tools, though most existing solutions target enterprise clients rather than SMEs. The SME segment remains underserved, presenting both opportunity and execution risk for new entrants.

Considerations

Reaching 300 paying customers by end-2027 requires acquiring approximately 50-75 customers per year (depending on current baseline), assuming no significant churn. Success depends on product-market fit, sales execution, and competitive positioning against both established enterprise software vendors entering the SME market and other emerging carbon accounting startups. Customer acquisition costs and retention rates in the SaaS space will be critical factors.