A CO₂ balance sheet makes emissions in your company visible and shows you exactly where the sources of pollution are. The balance sheet is more or less like an inventory - only with emissions instead of goods. It illustrates the most important data in a compact and understandable way - perfect for anyone who is curious. The Corporate Carbon Footprint (CCF) is derived from this: it is the total sum of all emissions, packed into one figure. Together, we then develop individual strategies to reduce emissions. Transparency is a top priority, and the goal is clear: an ever smaller ecological footprint.
Your company's CO₂ footprint: what's the point?
Legal requirements
From 2025, many companies will have to disclose their company's carbon footprint.
Competitive advantages
A transparent footprint strengthens your image, ensures transparency and increases trust among customers and investors. A clear market advantage.
Risk management
Thanks to our analysis, you can identify and manage potential risks such as CO₂ prices or supply chain problems.
Climate strategies
It is the starting point for your transformation concept. From it you can derive strategies that will help you achieve your climate goals.
You have to report, we know how
The new CSRD Directive (Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive) will make CO₂ accounting mandatory for many companies from 2025. You have to. We know how!
Many large companies will be obliged to disclose their emissions from this year. If you ignore this, you risk legal consequences and a loss of reputation. But don't worry, the advantages outweigh the disadvantages: you strengthen your customers' trust in your company and invest in credibility and transparency. What sounds complicated is actually quite simple: you take the first step, we do the rest.
"From 2025, CO₂ transparency will be mandatory. Those who draw up a balance sheet now will secure a competitive advantage and shape a climate-friendly future."
We offer: tailored advice and support at all times
At natureOffice, we support you on the way to a clear and comprehensible carbon footprint that complies with all relevant standards and regulations. Our experts are extremely knowledgeable and will guide you through the entire process. Our primary goal is to relieve you of as much work as possible and make the process as simple as possible.
We ensure: efficient and transparent accounting
We use smart tools and tried-and-tested methods to make your accounting simple and transparent. This gives you valuable insights that will help you and your stakeholders see your company in a completely different light.
We create: long-term added value for your climate strategy
We are at your side throughout the entire process and, in addition to the carbon footprint assessment, we also support you in developing climate targets and strategies for reducing emissions. The assessment is the kick-off for a transformation plan, tailored to your needs and according to your possibilities.
Simply explained: The 3 scopes of the CO₂ balance sheet
Scope
Explanation
Examples
Scope 1 (direct emissions)
Scope 1 emissions are those produced by your company itself. You have control over these.
The CO₂ emissions from your production, your company's internal gas heating, or the emissions generated by your company cars.
Scope 2 (Indirect emissions from energy procurement)
Scope 2 covers indirect emissions from purchased energy such as electricity or heat. Although these emissions are generated externally, your consumption determines how high they are.
Emissions generated by electricity production in power plants where your company purchases energy.
Scope 3 (Other indirect emissions)
Other emissions generated during the manufacture, transport, or use of your products. Things that happen elsewhere but are indirectly related to your business.
Scope 3 covers emissions that, in the case of a car manufacturer, are generated when customers use the cars sold.
Four steps to your balance sheet:
1
Get to know
In a free initial consultation, we clarify together what is important for your CO₂ balance sheet. You will then receive an offer that is perfectly tailored to your needs.
2
Kick-off
If you accept our offer, the next step is simple: in a kick-off meeting, we get to know your company, discuss your goals and explain everything you need to know about your carbon footprint. Then we get started.
3
Accounting
The next step is to start preparing the balance sheet. All you need to do is know your company; we'll take care of the complicated part.
4
Results
After our final meeting at the latest, you will have a clear overview, we promise! We will show you your CO₂ balance sheet, clarify your questions and provide you with the relevant documents.
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FAQs: Frequently asked questions
A carbon footprint measures the total amount of greenhouse gas emissions that a company causes directly or indirectly. It includes emissions from various areas such as energy consumption, mobility, production and supply chains and is used to determine and monitor a company's carbon footprint.
Companies that meet certain size criteria, in particular in accordance with the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD), are obliged to prepare their carbon footprint. As a rule, this applies to larger companies that exceed a certain number of employees or reach a certain turnover threshold. Companies that are listed on the stock exchange must also prepare a balance sheet.
There is no fixed upper limit for a company's carbon footprint. The aim is to continuously reduce emissions and become more sustainable. Many companies set their own climate targets, such as CO₂ reduction by a certain year, in order to minimize their emissions. The carbon footprint serves as the basis for achieving these targets.
The improvement of the greenhouse gas balance can be achieved through various measures, such as the use of renewable energies, the improvement of energy efficiency, the optimization of logistics and the use of low-emission means of transport. Reducing waste and choosing climate-friendly materials can also reduce CO₂ emissions.
Once the carbon footprint has been drawn up, you should initiate measures to reduce emissions. This includes implementing reduction strategies, regularly reviewing progress and setting specific climate targets. It is also important to communicate your results transparently and, if necessary, apply for a certificate or label to communicate your commitment to climate protection to the outside world.
Further accounting solutions
PCF (Product Carbon Footprint)
CO₂ balancing of your products
The product carbon footprint shows the CO₂ emissions caused by an individual product.
