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Corporate Carbon Footprint (GHG Accounting)
Turn your emission data into measurable business performance
Many small and mid-sized enterprises (SMEs) struggle to keep up with rising energy costs and the growing demand for transparent carbon data.
At DEKRA, we provide clarity by quantifying greenhouse gas emissions across Scopes 1, 2 and 3, in line with recognized standards such as the GHG Protocol and ISO 14064. We turn your corporate carbon footprint (CCF) into a management KPI — a tool that can be used to control energy spending, anticipate carbon pricing and meet customer and regulatory expectations.
By translating carbon data into business value, we establish links between cost, compliance and competitiveness, creating a solid foundation for credible decarbonization when you are ready to take action.
Our Approach
We make corporate GHG accounting practical, affordable, and actionable — following recognized standards such as the GHG Protocol and ISO 14064.
Our experts structure your Corporate GHG Accounting in five practical steps:
Clarify organizational and operational boundaries and determine which emissions are included under Scope 1 (direct), Scope 2 (purchased energy), and Scope 3 (value chain).
Gather relevant activity data (energy, fuels, logistics, travel, procurement, waste) according to the five GHG Protocol principles — relevance, completeness, consistency, transparency, and accuracy — to ensure a consistent, comparable baseline.
Convert activity data into CO₂-equivalents (CO₂e) using appropriate emission factors (e.g., supplier-specific where available, otherwise reputable databases) and standard formulas.
Receive a clear overview of your corporate carbon footprint, broken down by scope, emission source, and business function — ready for ESG disclosures and customer dialogues.
Translate numbers into business value by identifying emission hotspots (energy, fleet, travel, key suppliers), highlight cost-saving levers, and indicate exposures to carbon taxes/pricing—keeping detailed reduction planning out of scope for neutrality.
Why DEKRA?
- Sector-specific expertise: We bring decades of hands-on experience from manufacturing, logistics, mobility, construction, retail, and service industries and we understand the data sources, emission drivers, and efficiency levers in each sector.
- Actionable insights, not just numbers: Our specialists link carbon metrics with financial indicators to identify where reducing emissions equals reducing costs.
- Global reach – local relevance: We combine international standards with practical templates and sector guidance tailored to SME realities or large enterprises across markets.
Carbon Footprint Verification & Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP)
Enhance your CDP Score and ensure regulatory compliance with independent Carbon Footprint Verification by DEKRA.
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Decarbonization Services
We provide comprehensive advice for companies of all sizes and industries looking to achieve decarbonization goals according to regulatory standards.
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