What is an API?
An API provides a way for data to be shared between two systems programmatically.
API Benefits
APIs provide a way to share data between technical applications. If data is collected and managed in one application, it provides value in another application through APIs.
Without an API, you lack critical data points that would contribute to better insights and decision-making in other applications, and relying on manual workflows can be time consuming and error prone.
Worldly API Connectors
Worldly has developed several pre-built APIs with partners. Choose between Assessments API or a Materials API, which are included in Worldly Engagement and Impact Plans. Partners may require additional costs and configuration.
- Assessments API: Read-only FEM, FDM, FSLM, and BRM data
- Materials API: Read/write MSI and PM data
Worldly Product Impact Calculator API
Worldly's Product Impact Calculator (PIC) delivers fast Scope 3 data and insights at scale for the apparel and consumer goods industries. Covering Scope 3 Categories 1, 4, 9, 11, and 12, the calculator provides credible and auditable data on the emissions that stem from a business’ purchased goods and related activities. You can read more about the PIC API here.
Worldly Direct API
Worldly provides a customizable API for customers to use with their own internal systems. This API requires significant technical resources from an IT team or third-parties such as system integrators or consultants to build. For more information on accessing Worldly API Connectors, fill out this form and a member of our team will be in touch.
Should I use an API?
For FEM, FDM, FSLM, and BRM data, an API would be useful for supply chain, procurement, and compliance teams to manage supplier information in other systems. API data will help them understand who is performing, what are their impacts, etc.
For MSI and PM data, an API would be useful for Product Designers who want to understand the impact of choosing certain materials during the design process - potentially influencing the materials and blends that they use. Designers and sustainability stakeholders can choose from over 200+ raw materials in the MSI, with material impacts values automatically sent to your Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) systems.
Where can I find out more about APIs?
For more information on the Worldly APIs: https://developer.worldly.io/ for documentation and examples to help you start working with the Worldly APIs as quickly as possible, as well as support if you get stuck.