How to measure and report an organization's carbon footprint?

Measuring a carbon footprint involves three key steps:

1. Identify emission sources across your operations and value chain — including direct fuel use (Scope 1), purchased electricity (Scope 2), and upstream/downstream activities (Scope 3).

2. Collect activity data, such as utility bills, fuel records, procurement spend, or logistics volumes.

3. Apply emission factors from recognized databases to calculate total emissions in CO2 equivalents.

To report your footprint:

• Organize emissions data by scope and category using frameworks like the GHG Protocol or ISO 14064.

• Report through voluntary platforms such as CDP questionnaires or include disclosures in mandatory reports under regulations like CSRD (or IFRS S2 where adopted).

With CarbonX, measuring and reporting your footprint becomes a guided, automated process. Emission sources and activity data are uploaded or auto extracted, then matched to the right scopes and emission factors by AI Agents. The Reporting Officer ensures all outputs are structured under recognized standards like the GHG Protocol or ISO 14064 and generates audit-ready reports or exports with a single prompt. Instead of chasing data and formatting disclosures, your team moves directly from raw files to credible, regulator-ready results.