What the Project Is
Plan A has developed a cutting-edge SaaS platform that helps enterprises calculate, monitor, and reduce CO₂ emissions in a streamlined and integrated way. This project in the software publishing and SaaS platforms industry emphasizes decarbonisation and sustainability by automating data collection processes—eliminating cross-department hassles—to provide precise carbon accounting and reporting. The product not only calculates company emissions through automated data capture, but it also monitors emissions over time, allowing clients to track their progress and benchmark against industry standards. Furthermore, the platform creates tailored action plans with custom recommendations that blend emission reduction and offsetting measures. A commitment to building a carbon-neutral and sustainable economy is clear, as the platform supports businesses in engaging their employees and driving their own agenda towards carbon neutrality.
Main Benefit
The benefits of this platform are extensive and supported by some impressive figures:
- 70% faster data management
- 130+ days saved on carbon accounting
- 20x reporting speed
- B Corp score: 114.5
These key numbers underline the platform’s efficiency and its capability to transform how enterprises handle carbon management. This isn’t just about reporting numbers; it’s about turning decarbonisation into a competitive advantage that drives growth while enhancing sustainability.
Decarbonisation in IT & Software Services
An exclusive webinar titled “Decarbonising Software & IT – professional manual launch” further highlights the project’s innovative approach. Scheduled for Wednesday, 4th June at 16:00, the webinar features an in-depth presentation from Plan A’s decarbonisation experts Nick Dale, César Vaca, and Prerna Kataria, and will be facilitated by Co-founder Nathan Bonnisseau. During this 60-minute deep dive, IT and software industry professionals can explore a groundbreaking sustainability manual that reveals precise pathways for transforming IT operations while maintaining performance and growth. The event is structured with a welcoming session, followed by discussions about carbon management in software and IT, a comprehensive report deep dive on key findings and implementation steps, and finally, an interactive Q&A session. It’s a unique chance to hear directly from experts and capture tangible actions that can be adopted immediately.
Certified Software & Compliance
The platform is built on certified software that upholds the latest scientific standards—ensuring that every aspect of sustainability is measured accurately. With compliance to the GHG Protocol, TÜV Rheinland certification, and B Corp certification, the technology stands as a trusted solution in the industry. In addition, adherence to certified data security standards further reinforces its reliability, so companies can confidently integrate the tool into their existing digital infrastructure. This certification status is a testament to the platform’s rigorous testing and its alignment with both scientific and regulatory benchmarks.
Platform Features & Unique Offerings
At its core, the digital solution offers one platform to master an entire net-zero journey. Thanks to features such as carbon accounting, carbon reporting, and decarbonisation, it empowers enterprises with targeted insights needed to achieve emission reductions. The system uses smart workflows and ready-to-use calculation methods to streamline carbon management and reporting—turning a traditionally cumbersome process into one that is both fast and efficient. Industry experts developed it in close collaboration with their Scientific Advisory Board, ensuring the recommendations are science-based and fully aligned with the latest standards. Moreover, personalized services are available, enabling clients to benefit from modular and tailored services to match their specific business needs. It’s a declaration of how decarbonisation is no longer an optional extra but a business critical measure in today’s competitive environment.
Project Impact
- SDG 7: Affordable and Clean Energy
- SDG 9: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
- SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities
- SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production
- SDG 13: Climate Action
Additional Resources & Future Perspectives
In addition to the core features and benefits, extra resources are available to further enhance understanding and adoption. There is an Academy where one can read insightful blogs on corporate sustainability and climate science, a dedicated glossary to learn the language of corporate sustainability from A to Z, and comprehensive whitepapers that dive deeply into reports on business, ESG initiatives, and overall sustainability. For companies looking to align with international reporting standards, there is also a selection of policies that detail which climate and ESG frameworks are most relevant. Industries as varied as fashion (reporting on ESG initiatives), software and IT (automating data integration with custom APIs), mobility (calculating fleet emissions), and finance (reducing overall emissions in line with SBTi by 2025) have already benefited from these solutions.
This digital platform is seen as the perfect end-to-end sustainability solution for businesses—offering a comprehensive, streamlined approach from carbon data capture to the development of actionable recommendations. It’s an initiative that embodies the idea that companies have the power to pave the way to a more sustainable future for our world. With every element finely tuned—from the deep dive sessions during webinars to the certified, science-based standards integrated within the software—the path towards a decarbonised, sustainable economy is not only clear but also entirely achievable. And yes, it all starts with the determination to transform IT operations from a liability into a competitive advantage, fostering growth and sustainability in equal measure…
