Last updated: 26.03.2024

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The holistic approach towards sustainable growth and preserving the natural environment has been an integral part of many indigenous cultures. Manatu Mo Te Taiao, an indigenous-based methodology, embodies this wisdom by linking cultural values to modern-day carbon calculations. Rooted in Maori principles, this approach emphasizes understanding the environmental implications of all actions, including financial expenditures.

Within the context of expenditure, Manatu Mo Te Taiao offers insights not just into the immediate carbon footprint of a transaction but also its broader impact on the environment, community, and future generations. By integrating traditional knowledge with contemporary science, the methodology fosters a deeper understanding of consumption patterns, helping individuals and businesses align their spending with eco-friendly choices and practices. In doing so, it uniquely bridges ancient wisdom with modern sustainability needs, ensuring that expenditure is not just an economic act but also a conscious decision toward the betterment of the planet.

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Equation

co2e_in_g = price_in_euros * co2e_in_g_per_euro
co2_in_g = price_in_euros * co2_in_g_per_euro

Factors considered by methodology:

• Merchant category
• Price

SQUAKE additions:

• Currency

API request

{
  "expand": [
    "items"
  ],
  "items": [
    {
      "type": "expenditure",
      "methodology": "MANATU-MO-TE-TAIAO",
      "external_reference": "string",
      "merchant_category": "taxi",
      "currency": "EUR",
      "price_in_cents": 900
    }
  ]
}

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