Screenshot of our Carbon Footprint Software
  • Track your Product and Corporate Carbon Footprint and integrate them into decision-making
  • Create transparency about your climate impact to evolve your business

Achieve carbon transparency

Expert Carbon Footprint Software to Track, Manage & Reduce Emissions

Climate protection is more than ever at the center of public interest. Companies are not only focusing on cost savings, but also on their contribution to a sustainable and liveable future. Transparency and disclosure of CO2 emissions are increasingly becoming the focus of today's companies.
 

Streamline carbon accounting and reduce climate impact
With our carbon footprint software, you can calculate the climate impact of your products or your entire company, identify hotspots, and derive measures to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, enhancing your sustainability reporting to meet environmental and business goals.


Track all relevant emissions
Analyze CO2 emissions along the entire product life cycle (PCF) or for scope 1-3 (CCF) to ensure that greenhouse gases and harmful climate impacts are not shifted to upstream or downstream processes or stages.


Data as a key factor to a comprehensive analysis
Our solutions ensure accurate data collection from supply chains or global warming potential (GWP) databases, which is crucial for assessing climate impacts, guding a sustainable decision-making and implementing an effective emission reduction strategy.

Joynext
McLaren
BMW
Hitachi Enegry
Aunde
Railone
Mercedes-Benz
logitech
Ford
Panasonic
Miele
BD
Adient
Arcelik
Aston Martin
Automotive Lighting
Avient
bsf
Bosch
Caterpillar
chart
Clariant
Dialog Semiconductors
Denso
dorma
Dräxlmaier
Eberspächer
ElringKlinger
Emerson
Ferrari
Fresenius
Gardena
Geely
General Motors
Hella
Helm
Hipp
Horse
Horton
Hyundai
ims gear
Ineos
Jabra
Jack Wolfskin
Jaguar
Johnson Controls
kaeser
Kia
Kennametal
Knorr Bremse
Landrover
Lenze
Lotus
lynk
Maclean-Fogg
Mahle
Magna
maxon
mbaero
MTU
Neles
Nibe
Nidec
Nissan
Osram
otis
Plixxent
PSA
Raytheon
Rivian
Renault
Renolit
Rexroth
Röchling
Rosenberger
Worlee
SAIC
sappi
Scania
Schaeffler
Schott
Stadler
Stellantis
Steris
Stoneridge
sumitomo electric wiring systems
TE Connectivity
Telefonica
Thor Industries
Thyssen
Toyota
Trimble
Universal Electronics
Valeo
Veoneer
Volvo
Voith
Xylem
Yanfeng
Zimmer

Benefits

 

  • Identify climate-relevant hotspots and reduce greenhouse gas emissions toward net-zero to achieve your sustainability goals.
     

  • Gain insights into CO₂ risks and impacts on your business, ensuring compliance with regulations like the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) and the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD).

Features

 

  • Calculate the Product Carbon Footprint (PCF) according to recognized standards such as ISO 14067, PAS 2050 or GHG Protocol for comparable CO2 data.
     

  • Assess your company's climate impact by analyzing the Corporate Carbon Footprint (CCF) according to ISO 14064 or the GHG Protocol, enabling a standardized measurement of GHG emissions across Scope 1, 2, and 3.

Discover our Carbon Footprint Software Solutions

  • Umberto LCA Software Screen
  • iPoint Product Sustainability Screen
Umberto Logo

Umberto - LCA & Carbon Footprint Software for Experts

  • Analysis and assessment of climate impact according to internationally recognized standards
  • Including Life Cycle Asssessment and Environmental Product Declaration
  • Optimization of resource and energy efficiency
  • Achieving eco-efficiency through integrated cost accounting
     

> Discover our LCA Software

iPoint Product Sustainability Logo

iPoint Product Sustainability – Integrate Carbon Footprints into your business

  • Automate carbon footprint assessment and integrate it into other business processes
  • Create business opportunities by knowing the environmental impact of your products
  • Benefit from combining product compliance and sustainability
  • Lower production costs and increase your company's image

> Discover our Product Sustainability Software

Forest bird's eye view with CO2

Product Carbon Footprints (PCF)

A Product Carbon Footprint (PCF) measures the total greenhouse gas emissions generated throughout a product's entire lifecycle—from raw material extraction and manufacturing to distribution, use, and disposal.

 

More on Product Carbon Footprints

Power plant with exhaust gases

Corporate Carbon Footprints (CCF)

A Corporate Carbon Footprint (CCF) quantifies the GHG emissions of a company, including direct emissions from its own operations and indirect emissions from purchased energy or across the entire value chain.


More on Corporate Carbon Footprints

CARBON FOOTPRINT OVERVIEW

More Insights into Carbon Accounting

Learn more about carbon footprinting and how to reduce the climate impact of your products and business sustainably.

What is a Carbon Footprint?


A carbon footprint is the total amount of greenhouse gases (GHG) emitted directly or indirectly by a person, organization, event, or product. It is typically measured in CO₂ equivalents (CO₂e):
 

  • A Product Carbon Footprint (PCF) refers to the GHG emissions associated with a product’s lifecycle—from raw material extraction and manufacturing to distribution, use, and disposal.
  • A Corporate Carbon Footprint (CCF), on the other hand, quantifies the total emissions from a company’s operations, including energy consumption, transportation, waste management, and supply chain activities.
     

Both PCF and CCF are essential for understanding and managing environmental impact, helping businesses reduce emissions, enhance carbon management, and achieve sustainability goals.

What is Carbon Accounting?

A carbon accounting system provides reliable greenhouse gas (GHG) inventories, forming the foundation for a comprehensive environmental and sustainability management system. It also enables the monetary valuation of recorded emissions.

To measure your CO₂ emissions, you first conduct a carbon footprint assessment, a process similar to financial accounting but focused on quantifying the climate impact of your business activities. Carbon accounting helps identify emission sources and calculate your company's carbon footprint. With these insights, you can communicate sustainability efforts to regulatory bodies and stakeholders, while also facilitating GHG reduction strategies and competitive advantages.

Carbon accounting is also essential for emissions trading, as it quantifies a company’s GHG emissions, ensuring accurate tracking and reporting. These data are crucial for participating in carbon markets, where businesses can buy or sell carbon credits to meet regulatory requirements and achieve carbon neutrality.

What Are Greenhouse Gas Emissions?


Greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions refer to the release of gases into the atmosphere that trap heat and contribute to the greenhouse effect, leading to global warming and climate change. The most significant GHGs include:
 

  • Carbon dioxide (CO₂): Primarily produced from the burning of fossil fuels (coal, oil, and natural gas), deforestation, and certain industrial processes.
  • Methane (CH₄): Released during the production and transport of coal, oil, and natural gas, as well as from livestock farming, agriculture, and organic waste decomposition in landfills.
  • Nitrous oxide (N₂O): Emitted from agricultural and industrial activities, biomass combustion, and fossil fuel burning.
  • Hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs): Synthetic gases used in refrigeration, air conditioning, and industrial manufacturing.
  • Perfluorocarbons (PFCs): Byproducts of industrial processes, also used in electronics manufacturing.
  • Sulfur hexafluoride (SF₆): Used as an insulating gas in the electrical industry and in magnesium production.
  • Nitrogen trifluoride (NF₃): Common in electronics manufacturing, especially for semiconductors and LCD displays.


These gases are measured in CO₂ equivalents (CO₂e) to account for their different Global Warming Potentials (GWP) over a given period. This standardized metric enables a comprehensive assessment of their impact on climate change.

Are Carbon Footprints Legally Required?

The calculation of carbon footprints is not universally mandatory for companies and organizations, but it is increasingly encouraged—or even required—by governments, industry standards, and stakeholders as part of global efforts to combat climate change and drive sustainability. Carbon accounting and reporting regulations vary worldwide in terms of scope and emission disclosure requirements:


Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) – EU

The Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD), introduced by the European Commission in November 2022, replaces and expands the Non-Financial Reporting Directive (NFRD) by imposing stricter reporting obligations and extending the scope of covered companies.

From 2024 onwards, all large companies operating in the EU, regardless of their location, must disclose their emissions, including Scope 3 emissions.


Streamlined Energy and Carbon Reporting (SECR) – UK

Introduced in April 2019, the Streamlined Energy and Carbon Reporting (SECR) framework in the United Kingdom requires companies to include energy consumption and carbon emissions data in their annual reports. The regulation aims to broaden carbon reporting requirements and promote energy efficiency measures. Corporate groups, publicly listed companies, and large LLPs must comply with SECR.


Climate-Related Disclosure Rules by SEC – US

On March 6, 2024, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) issued rules requiring both domestic and foreign companies to include comprehensive climate-related disclosures in their registration statements and periodic reports. These regulations apply to publicly traded companies and businesses engaged in public offerings.


As climate regulations continue to evolve, carbon footprint reporting is becoming a key compliance requirement for businesses worldwide, supporting transparency, climate impact reduction, and sustainability strategies.

What is the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP)?

The Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) is a global nonprofit organization that operates a comprehensive environmental disclosure system. Founded in 2000, CDP helps companies, cities, states, and regions measure and manage their environmental impact. Through its annual disclosure process, CDP collects data on greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, water usage, and forest management from thousands of organizations worldwide.

The main objectives of CDP are to increase transparency, promote accountability, and drive action toward a more sustainable economy. By providing a platform for environmental disclosure, CDP enables investors, policymakers, and stakeholders to make informed decisions and support positive change. The reported data is used to generate detailed reports and analyses, highlighting environmental risks, opportunities, and the adoption of sustainable business practices.

Participation in CDP is recognized as a mark of environmental leadership and a commitment to sustainability. It helps organizations benchmark performance, identify areas for improvement, and track their progress over time.

iPoint Team Foto

Carbon Footprint Consulting Services


Alternatively, our experienced team of experts is at your disposal to calculate the CO2 footprint of your product or your entire company. We are happy to support you individually step by step, from the collection of data to the complete analysis of climate impacts.
 

Carbon Footprint Consulting Services

VIDEO

Case Study - Logitech

Watch the video with Robert O’Mahony, Head of Sustainability, Global Operations at Logitech who will give insights why his company is going for Product Carbon Transparency supported by our software iPoint Product Sustainability.

iPoint Product Sustainability Automotive Header

Carbon Footprints automatically created with IMDS-Data

iPoint Product Sustainability Automotive is our newest solution for Product Sustainability within the automotive industry! Automate LCA and Carbon Footprints now and integrate them in other business processes.
 

Learn more

Bird's eye view of the container port

BOOK A DEMO

Discover Our Software

Learn how our software can help you optimize your product's and company's climate impact!

Book a Demo