Carbon Emissions Measurement Tool for Digital Advertising

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Carbon Emissions Measurement Tool for Digital Advertising

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The Business Case For Carbon Cuts

Host: Alison Schiff

Timestamp: 10:00 - 12:00

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Direct Quote

"We had this kind of economic theory as well around doing the right thing, but actually doing it because there were problems with waste."

Market Gap

Digital advertising lacks transparency in carbon emissions tracking.

The digital advertising industry faces significant inefficiencies and a lack of transparency regarding carbon emissions associated with ad transactions. Many advertisers are unaware of the true environmental impact of their campaigns, leading to missed opportunities for improvement. Current measurement practices are often insufficient, and existing solutions fail to provide actionable insights on how to reduce emissions effectively. Without a robust system to measure and report on carbon emissions, brands cannot make informed decisions that align with sustainability goals, impacting their reputation and potentially leading to regulatory challenges in the future.

Summary

Create a specialized tool that measures and reports carbon emissions associated with digital advertising campaigns. This tool would collect data on the energy consumption of devices, data transmission, and server usage linked to ad transactions. By providing clear insights into the carbon footprint of digital advertising efforts, brands can identify areas for improvement and reduce their overall environmental impact. The target audience would include advertisers, ad agencies, and digital marketers who are increasingly prioritizing sustainability. Tools like Scope3's existing platform could serve as a model for building this solution, focusing on data-driven insights to foster accountability and transparency.

Categorization

Business Model
SaaS
Target Founder
Technical
Difficulty
Medium
Time to Revenue
3-6 months
Initial Investment
$1,000-$10,000

Potential MRR (18-24 months)

Conservative
$5,000 - $10,000 MRR
Moderate (Most Likely)
$15,000 - $30,000 MRR
Optimistic
$50,000 - $75,000 MRR

* Estimates assume solo founder/bootstrap scenario with competent execution

Scores

Clarity
8/10
Novelty
7/10
Feasibility
6/10
Market Potential
8/10
Evidence
7/10
Overall
7.2/10
Found on October 15, 2025 • Analyzed on October 15, 2023 6:10 AM

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