Supply Chain Carbon Tracker

Automate Scope 3 Emissions Tracking Across Your Supply Chain

Built for Manufacturing, Retail & Food Companies Facing CSRD 2028/2029 Deadlines

41% of suppliers don't report carbon data. Manual tracking is impossible. We automate Scope 3 data collection, calculation, and ESRS reporting.

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80% Less Manual Work 70%+ Supplier Response 8-12 Week Implementation ESRS E1 Ready

26x

Scope 3 vs Scope 1+2

Supply chain emissions dwarf operational emissions

CDP & BCG 2024

41%

Suppliers Report Data

59% provide no carbon data at all

CDP 2024

86%

Not Ready for 2026

Companies lack confidence in CSRD compliance

PwC Survey 2024

$335B

Carbon Liability

From Manufacturing/Retail/Materials sectors alone

CDP 2024

Why Scope 3 Is the Biggest Challenge in CSRD Compliance

Manufacturing, Retail, and Food & Beverage companies face an impossible data collection problem

Suppliers Don't Report Carbon Data

Reality:

Only 41% of suppliers globally report any carbon data. Of those who do, even less is usable. You need data from 50-200+ suppliers.

Challenge:

Manual surveys take 3-6 months with 30% response rates. Missing data = incomplete reports = compliance risk.

Impact:

Without supplier data, you're forced to use inaccurate spend-based models that can miss 973M tons CO2 (Stanford 2024).

CSRD Wave 2: 2028. Wave 3: 2029. Implementation takes 6-12 months.

ESRS E1 requires all 15 Scope 3 categories. No exemptions.

Scope 3 = 80-98% of Your Emissions

Reality:

For Manufacturing: 80-90%. For Retail: 98%. For Food & Beverage: 80%+. Yet companies are 2.4x more likely to set Scope 1+2 targets than Scope 3.

Challenge:

You can't manage what you can't measure. Scope 3 is invisible without systematic tracking.

Impact:

$335B carbon liability from Manufacturing/Retail/Materials sectors. Financial risk is real.

Investors demand Scope 3 targets. Only 15% of companies have set them (CDP 2024).

ESRS E1 mandates Scope 3 disclosure across entire value chain.

Manual Tracking Is Impossible

Reality:

Spreadsheets, email surveys, consultant-led data collection. 1-4% error rates. Months of delays. No audit trail.

Challenge:

50-200 suppliers × 15 Scope 3 categories × 1,000+ ESRS data points = operational nightmare.

Impact:

Manual processes don't scale. Quality suffers. Compliance fails.

First CSRD reports due 2028. You need 12-18 months to prepare.

ESRS requires auditable data with clear methodology documentation.

Existing Tools Don't Solve the Problem

Reality:

Carbon accounting platforms require manual data entry. ESG software focuses on assessment, not data collection. Consultants are expensive ($50K-200K).

Challenge:

No tool automates supplier data collection + ERP integration + AI estimation + ESRS reporting in one platform.

Impact:

Companies waste 6-12 months on tools that don't deliver. Time is running out.

Market gap = opportunity. But also means you're building from scratch.

Tools must support GHG Protocol + ESRS E1 + audit requirements.

Built for Three High-Impact Industries

Manufacturing, Retail, and Food & Beverage face the biggest Scope 3 challenges

Manufacturing

Scope 3: 80-90%

Challenge:

Complex multi-tier supply chains. 50-200 suppliers across multiple countries. Raw materials + components + transportation.

Typical Suppliers

50-200

Data Gap

High - suppliers often lack carbon tracking

Our Solution:

Automated data collection + AI estimation for missing data + ERP integration

Retail

Scope 3: 98%

Challenge:

Thousands of SKUs. Fragmented supplier base. Only 2% of emissions are direct (Scope 1+2).

Typical Suppliers

100-500+

Data Gap

Very High - diverse supplier types

Our Solution:

Supplier portal + product-level tracking + category-based estimation

Food & Beverage

Scope 3: 80%+

Challenge:

Agricultural supply chains (limited data). Seasonal variations. Cold chain logistics. Packaging materials.

Typical Suppliers

30-150

Data Gap

Very High - agricultural data scarce

Our Solution:

Sector-specific emission factors + farm-level data collection + cold chain tracking

How Supply Chain Carbon Tracker Works

End-to-end automation from supplier data collection to ESRS-ready reports

Automated Supplier Data Collection

Critical

Stop chasing suppliers manually. Our platform automates data requests, tracks responses, and validates quality.

Automated email campaigns with smart reminders
Self-service supplier portal (multi-language)
OCR for invoice/report data extraction
Data quality validation + confidence scores
Response rate tracking + escalation workflows
Supplier training resources + support

✓ 80% reduction in manual work. 3x higher response rates.

ERP & Procurement Integration

Critical

Connect directly to your existing systems. No manual data entry. Real-time synchronization.

SAP, Oracle, Dynamics 365, Odoo, NetSuite
Coupa, Ariba, Jaggaer procurement platforms
Automatic supplier master data sync
Spend data + volume/weight extraction
Transportation route mapping
Material specifications import

✓ Zero manual data entry. Always up-to-date.

AI-Powered Estimation Models

High

When supplier data is missing, our AI fills the gaps with industry-leading accuracy.

Supplier-specific method (90-95% accuracy)
Hybrid method with geographic adjustments (70-85%)
Enhanced spend-based with location intelligence (50-70%)
Machine learning from actual supplier data
Continuous model improvement
GHG Protocol compliant methodologies

✓ Better than traditional spend-based by 20-30%. Audit-ready.

ESRS/CSRD Reporting Engine

Critical

Generate complete ESRS E1 reports automatically. 1,000+ data points pre-filled.

ESRS E1 (Climate Change) full compliance
GHG Protocol Scope 1, 2, 3 reports
CDP Climate Questionnaire support
TCFD + SBTi reporting
PDF, XBRL, Excel export
Multi-language reports (DE/FR/IT/EN/AR)

✓ Weeks → Hours. Audit trail included.

Real-Time Dashboards

High

See your entire supply chain carbon footprint in real-time. Identify hotspots. Track progress.

Executive dashboard (total emissions + trends)
Supplier dashboard (top emitters + data quality)
Category breakdown (15 Scope 3 categories)
Compliance readiness score
Scenario modeling (what-if analysis)
Benchmarking vs industry peers

✓ Visibility = control. Make data-driven decisions.

Supplier Engagement Tools

Medium

Improve supplier response rates with built-in engagement and training tools.

Supplier scorecards + recognition
Training webinars + video tutorials
Help center (multi-language)
Collaboration features (comments, Q&A)
Progress tracking + incentives
Live chat support for suppliers

✓ 2-3x higher response rates. Better data quality.

Why Supply Chain Carbon Tracker?

The only platform built specifically for SME supply chain Scope 3 tracking

Automation-First

Other tools require massive manual data entry. We automate 80% through ERP integration + supplier portal + AI.

Competitors: Manual spreadsheets + surveys. Us: Automated end-to-end.

✓ Save 100+ hours per month. Focus on strategy, not data entry.

AI-Powered Accuracy

Traditional spend-based models miss 973M tons CO2 (Stanford 2024). Our AI learns from actual supplier data.

Competitors: Simple spend-based (50% accuracy). Us: ML-enhanced (70-95% accuracy).

✓ Audit-ready data. Avoid greenwashing risks.

Built for SMEs

Enterprise tools are complex and expensive ($50K-200K). We're designed for 250-5,000 employee companies.

Competitors: Enterprise-focused. Us: SME-optimized (simple UI + affordable pricing).

✓ Fast onboarding (4-6 weeks). Transparent pricing. No hidden fees.

CSRD-Native

We're built specifically for ESRS E1. 1,000+ data points pre-mapped. Not a generic tool adapted for CSRD.

Competitors: Generic ESG tools. Us: CSRD-specific from day one.

✓ Compliance guaranteed. No customization needed.

Supplier-Centric

Most tools ignore suppliers. We provide a full supplier portal + training + support to maximize response rates.

Competitors: Company-only focus. Us: Supplier engagement built-in.

✓ 2-3x higher response rates. Better data quality.

Real-Time Visibility

Stop waiting for quarterly reports. See your supply chain emissions update in real-time as data comes in.

Competitors: Quarterly/annual reports. Us: Live dashboards + instant alerts.

✓ Make decisions faster. Spot issues immediately.

Supply Chain Carbon Tracker vs Traditional Approaches

See why automation beats manual processes

Traditional Approach

Manual Excel surveys sent to suppliers
3-6 month data collection (30% response rate)
Spreadsheet-based calculations (1-4% error rate)
Generic spend-based models (miss 973M tons CO2)
Consultant-led reporting ($50K-200K)
No real-time visibility
No audit trail
Quarterly updates only

Cost: $50K-200K + 500+ hours internal time

Timeline: 6-12 months

Accuracy: 50-60%

Supply Chain Carbon Tracker

Automated supplier data requests + portal
4-6 week data collection (70%+ response rate)
AI-powered calculations (validated + auditable)
ML-enhanced estimation (70-95% accuracy)
Automated ESRS reporting (included)
Real-time dashboards
Complete audit trail
Continuous updates

Cost: From €2,000/month (transparent SaaS pricing)

Timeline: 8-12 weeks

Accuracy: 70-95%

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about Supply Chain Carbon Tracker

Carbon accounting platforms are excellent for Scope 1+2 and high-level Scope 3 estimation. However, they require significant manual data entry and don't automate supplier data collection. Supply Chain Carbon Tracker is purpose-built for Scope 3 supply chain tracking with automated supplier engagement, ERP integration, and AI-powered estimation. Think of us as complementary: they handle overall carbon accounting, we handle the hardest part (supply chain Scope 3).

This is the #1 challenge (only 41% of suppliers report data globally). Our platform addresses this through: (1) Automated multi-touch campaigns with smart reminders, (2) Easy-to-use supplier portal (multi-language), (3) Training resources and support for suppliers, (4) Incentive programs (scorecards, recognition), (5) AI-powered estimation for non-responders using enhanced spend-based models with geographic intelligence. Typical response rates: 70%+ vs 30% with manual surveys.

Accuracy depends on data availability: (1) Supplier-specific data: 90-95% accuracy, (2) Hybrid method (partial data + industry averages): 70-85%, (3) Enhanced spend-based (when no supplier data): 50-70% (vs 40-50% for traditional spend-based). Our ML models continuously improve as more supplier data is collected. All methodologies are GHG Protocol compliant and auditable. We provide confidence scores for each data point so you know exactly where estimation was used.

We support major ERP systems: SAP (S/4HANA, ECC), Oracle (EBS, Cloud), Microsoft Dynamics 365, Odoo, NetSuite, and others via API. Procurement platforms: Coupa, SAP Ariba, Jaggaer, Ivalua, and more. Integration typically takes 1-2 weeks. We extract: supplier master data, spend data, purchase volumes, transportation routes, and material specifications. If your system isn't listed, we can build custom integrations (Enterprise plan).

Yes, 100%. We're built specifically for ESRS E1 (Climate Change) compliance. The platform covers all 15 Scope 3 categories required by GHG Protocol and ESRS. Reports include: (1) All mandatory ESRS E1 data points (1,000+), (2) Double materiality assessment support, (3) Complete audit trail (data sources, methodologies, assumptions), (4) Export formats: PDF, XBRL, Excel, (5) Multi-language support (DE/FR/IT/EN for Swiss market). We stay updated with EFRAG guidance and EU Omnibus Package changes.

Typical timeline: 8-12 weeks from contract to first ESRS report. Breakdown: Week 1-2: Setup + ERP integration, Week 3-4: Supplier onboarding, Week 5-8: Data collection + validation, Week 9-12: Reporting + optimization. Timeline varies based on: (1) Number of suppliers (50 vs 200), (2) ERP complexity, (3) Supplier responsiveness, (4) Data availability. Fast-track option available for urgent deadlines (6-8 weeks with dedicated resources).

We take data security seriously: (1) ISO 27001 certified, (2) SOC 2 Type II compliant, (3) GDPR compliant (EU data residency), (4) Swiss data privacy option (servers in Switzerland), (5) End-to-end encryption, (6) Role-based access control, (7) Complete audit logging. Supplier data is isolated per customer. We never share data across customers. Annual third-party security audits. Penetration testing quarterly.

Yes! While we're optimized for CSRD/ESRS, the platform supports: (1) CDP Climate Questionnaire (Scope 3 sections), (2) TCFD recommendations (climate risk disclosure), (3) SBTi reporting (science-based targets), (4) GHG Protocol Corporate Standard, (5) Custom reports via API. Data is structured to be multi-framework compatible. Export to Excel for further customization if needed.

We offer a free Scope 3 Readiness Assessment (no obligation): (1) Analyze your supplier base, (2) Estimate data availability, (3) Identify gaps and risks, (4) Provide implementation roadmap, (5) Calculate ROI vs manual approach. This takes 1-2 weeks and helps you understand exactly what's needed for CSRD compliance. Many companies use this to build internal business cases for investment.

Yes, comprehensive training and support included: (1) Onboarding training (platform + ESRS fundamentals), (2) Supplier training resources (videos, guides, webinars), (3) Help center (multi-language), (4) Email support (all plans), (5) Priority support + CSM (Professional+), (6) 24/7 support (Enterprise). We also offer optional consulting services for: reduction strategy, SBTi target setting, supplier engagement programs, and audit preparation.

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