Question 1

How does seCO₂ia calculate my carbon footprint?

Accepted Answer

Scan your receipts or product barcodes. Our AI analyzes each product, estimates its weight, and calculates CO2 using the formula: CO2 = Estimated Weight × Carbon Factor. Carbon factors vary by product type.

Question 2

What is Smart Receipt Intelligence (SRI)?

Accepted Answer

SRI is an advanced AI feature for Climate Champion subscribers that interprets abbreviated product names on receipts, corrects product types, and extracts weights for up to 300% more accurate CO2 calculations.

Question 3

How do I scan my shopping?

Accepted Answer

Tap the Scan button and choose between two modes: Receipt Scan captures all items from one photo, Barcode Scan lets you scan each product individually. Both modes save all items together as a single scan. Place receipts flat with good lighting for best results.

Question 4

What are the subscription plans?

Accepted Answer

Freemium: 3 receipt + 10 barcode scans/month with ads. EcoAware (€1.19/month): 5 receipts + 15 barcodes, no ads, benchmark. Climate Champion (€5.99/month): Unlimited scans, all features, AI tips, SRI.

Question 5

Can I compare my carbon footprint to others?

Accepted Answer

Yes! EcoAware and Climate Champion subscribers can compare their footprint to national averages via the Dashboard benchmark. The average is adjusted based on your household size.

Question 6

Does the app itself have a carbon footprint?

Accepted Answer

Yes, about 22 gCO2e/year for an active user (120 scans/year). The benefit/cost ratio is at least 450:1 — reducing your footprint by just 0.5% makes your carbon balance positive.

Question 7

I'm traveling abroad — what should I do?

Accepted Answer

Update your country in My Account > Household tab. seCO₂ia uses different product databases by region (Europe, North America, Nordic, Other). Changing your country takes effect immediately on your next scan. Your phone's language setting does not affect provider selection.