For organisations that want to reduce their climate impact, reliable CO₂ accounting is an important first step. Understanding their own greenhouse gas emissions makes it possible to set evidence-based reduction targets, prioritize measures, and report transparently.
In practice, however, calculating and managing a carbon footprint often proves complex. Data comes from various sources, emission factors must be selected correctly, and reports must increasingly comply with specific standards and regulations. Many organisations still rely heavily on Excel for this. While this may work for limited datasets, it quickly becomes error-prone and time-consuming as the organisation and reporting requirements grow.
That’s why Möbius set out to find a solution that would make CO₂ accounting more efficient and manageable. After an extensive comparison, we chose Carbon+Alt+Delete as our software partner.
Why CO₂ Accounting Is a Challenge
A reliable carbon footprint starts with good data. Organisations must collect data from various departments and sources, process this data correctly, and then link it to the appropriate emission factors.
This presents several challenges:
- collecting data from multiple internal and external data custodians;
- identifying and applying the correct emission factors;
- managing information from various emission factor databases;
- keeping calculations traceable and verifiable;
- complying with changing reporting requirements;
- efficiently managing large amounts of data.
When these processes are largely carried out in spreadsheets, complexity increases rapidly. Multiple files, linked formulas, and manual updates increase the risk of errors. Furthermore, emission factors must be updated regularly, which can require a significant amount of manual work each year.
Efficient CO₂ accounting therefore requires not only accurate calculations but also a structured and verifiable process.
Carbon+Alt+Delete: CO₂ Accounting on a Single Platform
Carbon+Alt+Delete is a cloud-based platform for carbon accounting. The software helps organisations calculate, track, and reduce their climate impact.
The platform brings data and calculations together in a single environment and supports CO₂ footprint calculations in accordance with the Greenhouse Gas Protocol. Through clear dashboards, organisations gain greater insight into their emissions and can transition from mere reporting to active climate management.
In addition, Carbon+Alt+Delete offers features for, among other things:
- reporting in accordance with relevant standards and frameworks;
- setting and tracking climate goals;
- simulating reduction measures;
- data integration via APIs;
- bulk data import;
- visualization of emissions data;
- traceable calculations and data.
This creates a single, centralized environment where organisations can manage their CO₂ data and use it as a basis for concrete climate action.
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Five reasons why Möbius chose Carbon+Alt+Delete
1. Less manual work thanks to automation
CO₂ accounting doesn’t have to be an annual exercise involving the manual processing of large amounts of data.
Carbon+Alt+Delete automates various recurring processes, such as linking input data to emission factors and generating reports. Thanks to API integrations and bulk import capabilities, data can be processed more efficiently.
This not only reduces the administrative burden but also frees up time to shift the focus from data processing to analysis and strategic climate actions.
2. Up-to-date and traceable emission factors
The quality of a CO₂ calculation depends entirely on the use of appropriate emission factors. Because emission factors are updated regularly, it is important for organisations to work with up-to-date data.
Carbon+Alt+Delete integrates various emissions factor databases and sources, including DEFRA, ADEME, IEA, and ecoinvent, supplemented with supplier-specific emissions factors.
By making this information centrally available, it becomes easier to manage the factors used and trace the origin of calculations.
3. Support for Regulations and Reporting
Regulations surrounding sustainability and climate reporting continue to evolve. As a result, organisations must not only calculate their emissions but also be able to demonstrate how those calculations were derived.
Carbon+Alt+Delete aligns with the Greenhouse Gas Protocol and supports various reporting frameworks and standards, including the GHG Protocol, ISO, and CSRD E1. It also supports developments such as the FLAG and Land Sector and Removals Guidance.
A software solution that keeps pace with these developments helps organisations make their CO₂ accounting more future-proof.
4. A Simpler and More Traceable Audit Process
A reliable CO₂ footprint must not only be accurate but also verifiable. Especially when emissions data becomes part of external reporting or assurance, a clear audit trail is essential.
Carbon+Alt+Delete structures data and calculations and makes the underlying information traceable. This makes it easier for external parties to review and verify the calculations.
This increases transparency and helps organisations streamline the audit process.
5. Möbius’s Technology and Expertise
A digital tool is only truly valuable when organisations can use it independently and effectively. That is why the collaboration between Möbius and Carbon+Alt+Delete goes beyond simply providing software.
Möbius supports organisations in implementing and using the platform, bringing together expertise in CO₂ accounting, sustainability, and data management.
The goal is to empower organisations to take greater ownership of their own CO₂ data and sustainability strategy. The software supports the process, while Möbius helps translate the insights into concrete actions.
From CO₂ Calculation to Climate Strategy
A CO₂ footprint is not an end in itself. It is primarily a tool for gaining insight into where the greatest climate impact lies and where reduction measures can have the most effect.
By managing CO₂ data in a centralized, up-to-date, and verifiable manner, it becomes easier to analyze trends, track goals, and compare different reduction scenarios.
Carbon+Alt+Delete helps organisations make the transition from time-consuming CO₂ accounting to efficient, data-driven climate management.
Together with Möbius, organisations can better understand their CO₂ impact, streamline their reporting, and work toward their sustainability goals with greater confidence.
