Why you need a CO₂ footprint
Anyone who wants to reduce emissions must first understand them. A CO₂ footprint shows how many emissions occur – and exactly where they arise within your company, your products or individual processes.
Why is this important?
We collect your data, assign it clearly and calculate your CO₂ emissions in line with recognised standards. This forms the basis for customer requests, CSRD reporting and a credible reduction strategy.
A reliable CO₂ baseline makes it visible which areas have the greatest impact, where reductions are realistic and which measures actually deliver results. You need this foundation for reporting, for discussions with customers and partners – and to make internal decisions based on data rather than assumptions.
How a CO₂ balance comes together with us
We keep the process straightforward: review the data, assign it correctly, calculate the emissions – and you end up with a clear CO₂ baseline. No complicated models, no unnecessary loops.We keep the process straightforward: review the data, assign it correctly, calculate the emissions – and you end up with a clear CO₂ baseline. No complicated models, no unnecessary loops.
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Data review & gap closing
What you already have is sufficient. We review your existing data, consumption figures and documents for plausibility and identify what is still missing for the CO₂ calculation. Any gaps are closed in a transparent and scientifically sound manner. Step by step, this creates a reliable data basis for calculating your CO₂ emissions.
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Assignment by scopes
We assign data consistently. All consumption data is allocated in a standards-compliant way to the correct scopes, categories and system boundaries – namely Scope 1, 2 and 3. This makes it clear which emission sources account for which share and what ultimately matters in the CO₂ footprint.
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Calculation of emissions
We calculate your emissions. Whether for a company, a product or an individual process, we prepare your CO₂ footprint transparently, clearly and in line with recognised standards. We apply up-to-date emission factors so that all results are precise, verifiable and fully traceable – down to how each individual value is derived.
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Reporting & results
We create a solid foundation. The result is a CO₂ footprint that transparently shows where emissions occur and which areas will become relevant going forward. You receive a clear and reliable report as a sound basis for reporting, audits, ratings, discussions with customers and partners, and the next steps in emissions reduction.
Nicht nur berechnet. Auch erklärbar.
Eine CO₂-Bilanz ist erst dann hilfreich, wenn verständlich bleibt, worauf sich das Ergebnis bezieht. Deshalb erhalten Sie nicht nur einen Wert, sondern auch den dokumentierten Rahmen dahinter:
Der Wert steht. Seine Grundlage auch.
Ein Ergebnis mit eindeutigem Bezug zum Unternehmen, Produkt oder Prozess.
Klar benannte Organisations- oder Systemgrenzen und einbezogene Bereiche.
Dokumentierte Datenquellen, Emissionsfaktoren, Annahmen und Ausschlüsse
Einen nachvollziehbaren Datenstand als Grundlage für spätere Aktualisierungen.
Wir übergeben keine Zahl ohne Erklärung.
Hinter jeder Systemgrenze, Zuordnung und Annahme steht eine fachliche Entscheidung. Unser Team hilft Ihnen, die Fragestellung sauber aufzusetzen, Datenwege zu verstehen und die Grundlage der Berechnung nachvollziehbar festzuhalten.
Persönliche Begleitung statt reiner Datenabgabe
Seit über 15 Jahren begleiten wir Unternehmen bei der CO₂-Bilanzierung. Wir arbeiten gründlich, erklären verständlich und machen auch sichtbar, wo Daten oder Ergebnisse Grenzen haben.
Die konkrete methodische Grundlage richtet sich nach Bilanzobjekt und Verwendungszweck. Beim CCF kann das GHG Protocol Corporate Standard beziehungsweise ISO 14064-1 den Rahmen bilden; beim PCF können das GHG Protocol Product Life Cycle Standard oder Grundsätze der ISO 14067 berücksichtigt werden. Was angewendet wurde, wird im jeweiligen Modell dokumentiert.
Frequently asked questions about CO₂ accounting
Answers to the questions that most often come up when getting started with CO₂ accounting.
Yes, without reservation. We work strictly according to the world's leading standards: the Greenhouse Gas Protocol (GHG) for companies and ISO 14064 / ISO 14067 for products. This guarantees that your footprint is internationally comparable and withstands audits by customers, banks, or authorities.
No, data is rarely gapless from day one. That is not an obstacle, but part of our job. We review together what is available (invoices, meter readings, lists). Where data is missing, we work with scientifically sound average values (secondary data) to close gaps in compliance with standards. So you don’t have to "clean up" before contacting us.
That depends entirely on your objective.
Software (nature.io / ecozoom): Ideal for a quick, cost-efficient start. Perfect if you have simple structures, want to manage data independently, and are looking for an initial baseline assessment.
Personal Consulting: The safest route for complex requirements. We recommend a guided project if you are subject to CSRD reporting, have complex supply chains, or are facing an audit. In these cases, we take the technical burden off your shoulders.Software: You can start immediately. As soon as you have entered your consumption data, you will see your result – often within a few hours.
Consulting: A typical project (Corporate Carbon Footprint) takes about 4 to 8 weeks from kick-off to the final report. This depends largely on how quickly we receive access to your data.
Advanced Carbon Accounting:
Audit-Ready Data as the Foundation of Your ESG Strategy
In today’s regulatory landscape, precise data is more than just an environmental snapshot—it is the core of your corporate compliance. At natureOffice, we calculate your Corporate Carbon Footprint (CCF) or Product Carbon Footprint (PCF) based on the GHG Protocol and in strict alignment with CSRD (Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive) requirements. We systematically record all emissions across Scope 1, 2, and 3, with a specific focus on the often complex indirect emissions within your supply chain.
By utilizing state-of-the-art carbon management software, we transform your primary data into audit-ready metrics(financial-grade data) that meet the rigorous demands of the ESRS framework (European Sustainability Reporting Standards). Our footprints do not just serve as proof for banks and investors; they are the essential foundation for your decarbonization transition plan and the achievement of Net-Zero targets. Whether preparing for CBAM (Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism) or enhancing your competitive edge: we provide the clarity you need for a successful sustainability transformation.