The Environmental Accounting Platform (EAP) online calculator and the related application programming interface (API) have been provided free to access, prioritising producer’s access to their emissions insights.

AIA CEO Sam Brown said the EAP’s strength lies in its simplicity, alignment with the Australian Government’s authoritative sources on greenhouse gas accounting and producer demand for credible, science-based tools.

“Producers and advisors want emissions information that is practical and reliable. The adoption of the EAP shows its value in helping farmers make informed decisions that improve sustainability and productivity,” he said.

The EAP is increasingly being recognised as a trusted national asset, providing Australian agriculture with a consistent way to understand on-farm greenhouse gas emissions across multiple commodities.

“The EAP brings a full suite of commodities under one platform and provides consistency and accessibility that wasn’t available before,” Sam said.

“With more than 17 commodities now supported, we’re levelling the playing field for producers of all types seeking accurate emissions numbers.”

Interest from supply chains and export markets is also driving adoption.

“An on-farm emissions number helps producers understand their business performance and strengthen their position in future supply chains,” Sam said.

Government-funded free API (and open-source code) access makes it easier for industry accounting tools to adopt consistent farm-level calculations.

Industry adoption continues to grow, with 25 organisations using the API to support their clients or integrate emissions calculations into their systems—ranging from service providers such as TerraWise through to sugar cane industry best management programs

Sam Brown said that AIA’s work with members and industry is driven by a commitment to anticipate and respond to the challenges and opportunities ahead for Australian agriculture, fisheries, and forestry.

“The success of the EAP shows what is possible when industry comes together with a shared purpose to get ahead of the curve and deliver practical, long-term impact.

“From AIA’s unique vantage point, we see a growing need to strengthen national capabilities in natural capital and biodiversity reporting, secure data sharing, and long-term climate intelligence.

“To successfully address these priorities, we need agile digital infrastructure with far greater interoperability. The EAP is one piece of that puzzle.”

The EAP was originally developed by AIA with collective investment from 10 rural Research and Development Corporations.

AIA will continue working with industry, government and supply chain partners to ensure the long-term success of the EAP and apply its collaborative model to emerging national priorities including natural capital, biodiversity, data standards and climate resilience.

Advisory firms, service providers and corporate agricultural entities can take advantage of a government‑funded application programming interface (API), which allows them to integrate the EAP’s trusted, industry‑accepted calculations into their own tools and systems.

Free access to AIA’s API is supported by the Australian Government through funding from the Improving Consistency of On-Farm Emissions Estimates Program

Access the AIA EAP today for free here.