Announcing the AWS Sustainability console: Programmatic access, configurable CSV reports, and Scope 1–3 reporting in one place | Amazon Web Services (opens in new tab)
The AWS Sustainability console is a standalone service that centralizes AWS emissions reporting and sustainability resources. It builds on the Customer Carbon Footprint Tool while adding independent permissions, customizable reports, fiscal-year support, and programmatic access. The underlying emissions data and methodology remain unchanged, but organizations now have more flexible ways to analyze and automate sustainability reporting. ## Independent Sustainability Access - Sustainability professionals can access emissions data without receiving AWS Billing permissions. - The console uses a permissions model separate from the Billing console. - Historical emissions data is available back to January 2022 at no additional cost. ## Scope 1–3 Emissions Reporting - Reports AWS-related emissions in metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent (MTCO2e). - Covers: - **Scope 1:** Direct emissions from controlled sources, such as data center fuel use. - **Scope 2:** Indirect emissions from purchased energy. - **Scope 3:** Value-chain emissions, including server manufacturing and data center construction. - Data can be viewed by AWS Region and service, including Amazon EC2, Amazon S3, and CloudFront. - Both market-based method (MBM) and location-based method (LBM) calculations are supported. - The methodology is unchanged from the Customer Carbon Footprint Tool and has been independently verified by Apex. ## Configurable Reports and Fiscal Years - The Reports page provides preset monthly and annual emissions reports. - Users can create custom CSV reports by selecting: - Fields - Time granularity - Date ranges - Services, Regions, and other filters - Organizations can configure fiscal years that differ from the calendar year. - Once configured, data views and exports use the organization’s fiscal quarters and reporting periods. ## API and AWS CLI Access - A new API and AWS SDK support integration with: - Internal reporting pipelines - Sustainability dashboards - Compliance workflows - Teams can retrieve emissions for specific periods across many accounts without creating a data export. - Custom account groupings can be used even when they do not match the AWS Organizations hierarchy. - The AWS CLI command `get-estimated-carbon-emissions` returns emissions values, time periods, units, and model versions for MBM and LBM data. ## Availability and Future Development - The console is accessible through the AWS Management Console. - It complements existing Data Exports, allowing users to investigate emissions visually and automate stakeholder reporting. - AWS plans to expand the console with additional capabilities and publishes feature and methodology updates through its Release notes page. Organizations can begin using the free AWS Sustainability console immediately to explore emissions trends, create tailored reports, and connect AWS carbon data to existing sustainability processes.