Your Corporate Carbon Footprint, Calculated Automatically
Transform your energy, water, and waste consumption data into actionable carbon emissions insights — powered by AI data collection, the GHG Protocol methodology, and automatic RES (renewable energy) deductions. The calculated footprint feeds directly into B3 Energy & GHG Emissions of your VSME-aligned report — what you measure here becomes what you disclose.
Carbon Footprint Summary
Real-time CO₂e calculations
From Raw Data to Carbon Insights
Your carbon footprint is calculated automatically — no spreadsheets, no manual formulas. Just upload your documents and let the platform do the work.
Collect Data via AI Scanner
Upload utility bills, fuel invoices, or waste reports. Our AI extracts consumption values, units, and periods automatically — or enter data manually.
Automatic CO₂e Calculation
ESGdesk™ applies country-specific emission factors from 33 EEA+ countries to convert your consumption data into kgCO₂e emissions in real time.
RES Deduction
On-site renewable energy (solar, wind, bioenergy) is automatically deducted from electricity emissions using scientific country-specific capacity factors. Only the consumed portion counts — no over-crediting.
Report & Compare
View your carbon footprint on the analytics dashboard, compare periods year-over-year, and export results to PDF and CSV reports.
Five Emission Sources, One Dashboard
ESGdesk™ tracks CO₂e emissions across all major consumption categories relevant to corporate ESG reporting.
Electricity
kWh → kgCO₂e (country-specific). RES offsets deducted automatically.
Feeds VSME B3 — Energy & GHG Emissions (B3)
Natural Gas
kWh → kgCO₂e (0.204 factor)
Feeds VSME B3 — Energy & GHG Emissions (B3)
Vehicle & Heating Fuel
Liters → kgCO₂e (Petrol 2.310 · Diesel 2.680 · LPG 1.610)
Feeds VSME B3 — Energy & GHG Emissions (B3)
Water
m³ → kgCO₂e (0.344 factor)
Feeds VSME B6 — Water & Marine Resources (B6)
Waste
kg → kgCO₂e (mixed/segregated/hazardous)
Feeds VSME B7 — Resource Use, Circular Economy & Waste (B7)
GHG Protocol Location-Based Method + RES Deductions
All calculations follow the Greenhouse Gas Protocol location-based method, using national grid average emission factors for electricity. On-site renewable energy sources (solar, wind, bioenergy) are automatically deducted from electricity emissions — only the consumed portion (min of production vs. consumption) counts as RES offset, ensuring no over-crediting. ESGdesk™ covers 33 EEA+ countries with specific factors, with an EU-average fallback for other regions.
Everything You Need for Carbon Management
A complete toolkit that turns consumption data into strategic carbon intelligence for your organisation.
AI-Powered Data Collection
Upload utility bills and invoices — our AI scanner extracts consumption data and immediately shows the CO₂e impact before you even save.
- Real-time CO₂e preview during document scanning
- Automatic unit normalisation and period detection
- Multi-month invoice support with pro-rata distribution
- RES production automatically reduces net electricity emissions
Period & Location Comparison
Compare your carbon footprint across years, quarters, or custom periods — always apple-to-apple with matched month spans.
- Year-over-year emissions trend analysis
- Custom "Compare to" period with locked month span
- Filter by location to drill down into site-level emissions
- Track RES offset impact across comparison periods
Analytics Dashboard
Interactive KPI cards, stacked charts by emission source, and intensity metrics give you a complete picture of your carbon performance.
- Total emissions (tCO₂e) and carbon intensity per FTE
- Monthly breakdown by source (electricity, gas, fuel, water, waste)
- Electricity share of total emissions donut chart
- RES production vs. consumption and net emission savings KPIs
Integrated ESG Reporting
Carbon footprint data flows directly into your ESG internal report as a dedicated chapter — ready for PDF, CSV, and stakeholder presentations.
- Dedicated B3 Energy & GHG Emissions chapter inside the VSME Basic Module report (B1–B11)
- ESG Financial Performance metrics (Carbon Productivity, Intensity)
- PDF and CSV exports with per-location emission breakdown
- RES deductions transparently shown in carbon footprint chapter
Why Carbon Footprint Management Matters
Effective carbon tracking is no longer optional — it is a strategic advantage for businesses navigating ESG requirements.
Data Accuracy
Eliminate spreadsheet errors with automated calculations using verified emission factors.
Reduction Targets
Identify your highest-emitting sources and track progress towards sustainability goals.
Stakeholder Trust
Provide transparent, auditable emission data to investors, clients, and regulators.
CSRD Readiness
Build the data foundation required for CSRD and ESRS climate-related disclosures. Reports are built on the EFRAG Voluntary SME (VSME) Basic Module, the most widely adopted voluntary standard for SMEs preparing for CSRD/ESRS or responding to value-chain requests.
How Organisations Use This Data
From internal strategy to external reporting — carbon footprint data supports critical business decisions.
Location-Based Method with 33 Country Factors
ESGdesk™ uses electricity emission factors specific to each country's energy grid mix, covering all 33 EEA+ member states. For other regions, an EU-average fallback of 0.238 kgCO₂e/kWh is applied. On-site renewable energy sources (solar via PVGIS yield data, wind and bioenergy via capacity factors) are deducted from gross electricity emissions — only the consumed portion (min of production vs. consumption) counts, ensuring scientifically accurate net emissions. Gas, fuel, water, and waste use universal factors aligned with international reporting standards. The methodology dataset is revised and updated annually by ESGdesk based on the latest available sources.
Total CO₂e = Σ (Activity Data × Emission Factor)
Where Activity Data is your measured consumption (kWh, L, m³, kg) and Emission Factor is the CO₂e conversion rate per unit.
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