Knowledge & Insights about Environmental Impact & Carbon Management | Carbmee

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Most carbon accounting platforms take a rigid approach: pre-set fields, fixed templates, and a universal model that struggles to capture the complexity of real-world operations, especially for companies with complex supply chains. But carbon management is not one-size-fits-all.

Whether you’re tracking the share of renewable energy at specific manufacturing sites or mapping the repairability score of every product in your portfolio, your business needs ESG data that mirrors your operations—not the other way around.

"Custom Properties is a major leap forward for our customers. It gives them the power to adapt their carbon models to the exact realities of their operations—no compromises, no workarounds. This feature was born directly from the needs of our users, who told us they needed more flexibility to stay ahead of regulations, integrate internal systems, and track the metrics that matter most. With Custom Properties, we’re delivering a capability that can solve virtually any ESG data challenge—especially the complex, dynamic demands of managing supply chain emissions and performance. Carbontology starts now."

 — Robin Spickers, Co-Founder of carbmee

Track Recycled Content Percentage to support circular economy metrics and demonstrate material reuse in products.


Measure Waste Recovery Rate and Product End-of-Life Treatment to fulfill CSRD & ESRS reporting requirements and align with regulatory sustainability disclosures.


Assess Supplier Carbon Scores to manage Scope 3 emissions and drive decarbonization efforts across the value chain.

Integrate ERP Material Codes to directly link product-level carbon data with enterprise systems for streamlined reporting and traceability.


Analyze Share of Renewable Energy by site, region, or product line to evaluate decarbonization progress and inform energy procurement strategies.

Implement a Repairability Score to enhance product lifecycle analysis and improve circularity and customer value.


Apply Carbon Pricing Models to evaluate emissions cost exposure, improve risk management, and gain a competitive edge through carbon efficiency.


Embed Ecodesign Principles into product development to reduce environmental impact, comply with regulations, and unlock sustainable innovation.

Use Marginal Cost Abatement Curves to identify and prioritize low-cost emissions reduction opportunities with maximum return on investment.

Organizations that excel at ESG data management don’t just report more—they act faster, reduce costs, and outperform peers. McKinsey reports that companies with strong ESG credentials cut costs by 5–10%, largely through operational efficiency, better resource use, and waste reduction. The key enabler? Deep, accurate data.


Meanwhile, a World Economic Council report shows that over 70% of companies cite data fragmentation as a major barrier to ESG progress. It’s not that the data isn’t there—it’s that businesses can’t consolidate or contextualize it effectively. This is where Custom Properties delivers unmatched strategic value.

By allowing teams to map internal KPIs and external requirements directly into carbmee’s platform, companies gain a unified, coherent data model that grows with them. This not only saves hours—sometimes days—of manual work per reporting cycle but also unlocks cross-functional clarity between sustainability, procurement, finance, and operations.

Why Customization Matters: The Strategic Value of Data

The sustainability reporting landscape is shifting rapidly. The EU’s CSRD and ESRS regulations alone introduce dozens of new mandatory disclosure points. Add to that voluntary frameworks like TCFD, ISSB, or sector-specific guidelines, and suddenly a fixed reporting model simply can’t keep up.

With Custom Properties, carbmee equips your team to respond in real time. Need to add a new field to align with an emerging regulation? Done. Want to track a unique decarbonization metric for internal dashboards? Add it in seconds. The system adapts as your needs evolve.

 Real-Time Flexibility Meets Future-Proof Reporting

Here’s what’s possible when you build your data model around your business:

Faster, smoother ESG reporting: Save significant time by auto-populating carbon models with exactly the data you need—no cleaning, no duplication, no guesswork.

Better collaboration: With shared, customized data fields, teams across departments speak the same language—accelerating workflows and reducing friction.

Clearer insights: By capturing the nuances of your operations, your sustainability reports become more than compliance checklists—they become strategic tools for decision-making.

Reduced risk: Flexible data fields allow you to respond quickly to regulatory changes, ensuring you stay ahead of ESG disclosure requirements.

According to Gartner, by 2026, 70% of organizations will use ESG reporting software as part of their digital strategy. But only those with customizable, scalable platforms will be positioned to derive real strategic value.

 A Smarter Data Model = A Smarter Organization

At carbmee, we believe flexibility should empower—not overwhelm. That’s why Custom Properties are intuitive by design. Add new fields from a simple interface, assign them to any object in the system (like sites, suppliers, products, or materials), and instantly make them available for calculations, dashboards, or exports.

Whether you're a sustainability lead embedding climate metrics across your business or an IT manager integrating with internal systems, Custom Properties offer a smarter, more scalable way to manage ESG data.

Custom Properties are available today—at no additional cost—for all users of the carbmee Environmental Intelligence System (EIS). No hidden fees. No limits. Just the freedom to make your carbon model reflect the full complexity of your business.

Because no two businesses are alike, and your carbon software should know that.

Available Now. Free for All carbmee EIS Users.

In today’s climate-driven economy, sustainability isn’t a side project—it’s a core business function. And yet, nearly half of all sustainability decision-makers (47%, according to the carbmee Sustainability Intelligence Report) identify data availability as their single greatest challenge. That’s why we're proud to launch Custom Properties: the industry’s most powerful new tool to make carbon data as dynamic, detailed, and adaptable as your business.

With Custom Properties, carbmee becomes the first carbon management platform to let you data model to your exact operational, regulatory, and reporting needs—without workarounds, without compromise. That’s what we call carbontology.

Custom Properties for Precision Carbon Modeling – Discover Now

Make carbon data fit your business. carbmee’s Custom Properties enable precise, flexible modeling for ESG, CSRD, and Scope 3 - without workarounds or complexity.

Unlock Precision Carbon Modeling: Custom Properties for Every Metric, Every Team, Every Regulation

In the evolving landscape of global business, managing the carbon footprint across the supply chain has become a critical challenge. Scope 3 emissions, which encompass all indirect emissions occurring in a company’s value chain, often constitute the bulk of a company’s total carbon footprint. Tackling these emissions requires comprehensive strategies, robust data management, and innovative solutions. 

This blog post provides comprehensive guidance on how to manage emissions in the supply chain efficiently and drive effective decarbonization initiatives and enable companies to uncover business levers. 

Studies indicate that for many industries, up to 80% of their total emissions originate from the supply chain. This underscores the importance of addressing Scope 3 emissions to make a meaningful impact on overall carbon reduction efforts. Focusing solely on direct emissions (Scope 1 and 2) will not suffice if the larger portion of emissions remains unchecked.

Achieving sustainability targets and transitioning to a low-carbon economy hinges on effectively managing Scope 3 emissions. Companies are increasingly setting ambitious reduction targets, and delivering on these promises is crucial for long-term environmental and economic sustainability.

Regulatory landscapes are evolving, with enhanced Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) regulations requiring accurate and comprehensive reporting of Scope 3 emissions. Compliance with these regulations not only helps avoid penalties but also positions companies favorably with investors and consumers who are increasingly valuing transparency and sustainability.

With the advent of carbon pricing, managing Scope 3 emissions becomes essential for maintaining profitability. Companies that proactively reduce their carbon footprint can mitigate the financial impact of carbon taxes and leverage sustainability as a competitive advantage.

The Importance of Scope 3 Emission Reduction

The Importance of Scope 3 Emission ReductionWhat is the CSRD?

Challenges of Managing Scope 3 Emissions in Complex Supply Chains

Managing Scope 3 emissions is inherently challenging due to the complexity of modern supply chains. Companies often deal with multiple tiers of suppliers across different countries, each with varying environmental regulations and technological capabilities. Gathering accurate and comprehensive data requires cross-departmental collaboration within the company and across the supply chain.

Spend-based carbon accounting estimates emissions by multiplying the financial value of goods or services by emission factors. It provides a quick overview but lacks accuracy and granularity.

Activity-based accounting focuses on specific activities and processes, using detailed data on physical flows such as energy use, material consumption, and transport distances. It provides more accurate and granular data that enables companies to gain a comprehensive understanding of their Scope 3 emissions and identify hotspots.

The most actionable and accurate method, supplier-specific data, gathers precise information from the supplier's operations and production processes. This data is the most actionable carbon data that empowers companies to drive high ROI reduction strategies, collaborate with existing suppliers or source new low-emission suppliers, and innovate new production processes or materials.

Integrating carbon data into existing corporate data systems is crucial for informed decision-making. Within procurement and supply chain management (SCM), the primary challenge lies in gathering precise and granular data across the entire value chain. This involves connecting data from various Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems and ensuring it is specific enough to influence meaningful decisions.

Understanding Carbon Data Management for Complex Supply Chains

- Awareness and Stakeholder Onboarding: Educate stakeholders about the importance of managing Scope 3 emissions and the associated risks. Establish company-wide reduction targets and communicate these targets clearly to managers, defining their responsibilities and specific objectives.

- Developing an RFP: Create a Request for Proposal (RFP) tailored to your Scope 3 emission use cases and select a suitable software solution provider like carbmee.

- Supplier Carbon Footprint Modelling: Develop models to quantify the carbon footprints of your suppliers using certified calculation methods to ensure data transparency across the supply chain.

- Achieving Data Transparency: Ensure data transparency and set a baseline for your Scope 3 emissions.

- Transition to Activity-Based Calculations: Move from spend-based to activity-based calculations and increase the collection of supplier-specific data.

- Identifying Emission Hotspots: Utilize transparent and accurate data to pinpoint emission hotspots within your supply chain.

- Strategic Use of Carbon Data: Integrate carbon data into operations and strategic planning to support the path to net zero with clear roles and responsibilities.

- Fostering Supplier Collaboration: Encourage collaboration with suppliers to share sustainability goals, implement data-informed reduction initiatives and reduce the Supplier carbon footprint.

- Achieving High ROI in Reduction Initiatives: Focus on sourcing low-emission goods and identifying low-emission alternatives to enhance procurement decisions and achieve sustainable procurement. 

- Opting for Low-Carbon Transportation and Waste Management: Reduce emissions further by choosing more sustainable transportation and waste management options.

- Innovating Eco-Friendly Products: Use granular carbon data to innovate and track the success of eco-friendly products.

- Data-Driven Optimization: Leverage data for supplier emissions tracking and to continuously monitor and optimize your carbon footprint reduction strategies 

- Staying Compliant: Ensure compliance with evolving ESG regulations by providing validated, high-quality carbon data.

- Regular Reporting: Report achievements and milestones to stakeholders regularly to maintain transparency and accountability.

- Considering Premium Pricing: Explore premium pricing for low-emission products to reflect their added value and sustain profitability.

Act Now: 4 Steps to Supply chain sustainability

carbmee’s Environmental Intelligence System (EIS™) offers a comprehensive solution for managing carbon across complex supply chains. The Supplier Carbon Footprint (SCF) module within carbmee EIS™ enables companies to achieve data transparency and accuracy swiftly. By transitioning from spend-based to activity-based calculations and incorporating supplier-specific data, companies can gain detailed insights at the SKU level. This facilitates the identification of high return-on-investment (ROI) hotspots and empowers companies to develop and implement effective reduction initiatives.

Key Benefits of Using the SCF Module in carbmee EIS™

1.Achieving Data Transparency and Accuracy: carbmee EIS™ allows for complete data transparency and the highest level of data accuracy. By incorporating supplier-specific data, companies can achieve detailed granularity, making the data both actionable and reliable.

2.Driving High ROI Carbon Reduction: With superior data quality, companies can easily identify emission hotspots and develop targeted reduction initiatives. This enables effective collaboration with suppliers and strategic sourcing of low-emission suppliers.

3.Simplifying Compliance: Using certified calculation models, carbmee EIS™ ensures that carbon data is validated and emission reports adhere to international standards, easing the reporting process and avoiding penalties.

4.Streamlining Supplier Collaboration: The platform streamlines supplier communication across the value chain, enabling efficient onboarding, training, and collaboration on reduction initiatives. Suppliers can submit their primary data in a standardized and compliant format, ensuring data quality and consistency.

Carbon Management for Supply chain transformation with carbmee EIS™

Managing carbon in the supply chain is no longer optional but a strategic necessity. With the increasing regulatory requirements and the financial implications of carbon pricing, companies must take proactive steps to measure, report, and reduce their Scope 3 emissions. carbmee’s carbon management software offers a comprehensive solution to achieve data transparency, drive high ROI carbon reduction, simplify compliance, and streamline supplier collaboration. By leveraging accurate and actionable carbon data, companies can future-proof their supply chains, achieve sustainability goals, and maintain competitiveness in an increasingly carbon-conscious market.

Want to have data confidence in your decision-making? Talk to one of our Experts to learn more about carbmee's solutions.

How to Effectively Reduce Scope 3 Emissions in Your Supply Chain

Get control of Scope 3: measure, reduce, and report supply-chain emissions, improve data quality, meet evolving regulations, and drive high-ROI decarbonization.

Transforming to a Sustainable Supply Chain: Managing Carbon and Achieving Scope 3 Emissions Reduction

With global climate goals pressing companies to adopt sustainable practices, Scope 3 emissions have become a critical focus area for businesses aiming to reduce their carbon footprint. These emissions, which stem from indirect activities in a company’s value chain, can represent up to 80-90% of total corporate greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Addressing Scope 3 emissions is essential for reaching net-zero targets, enhancing brand value, and achieving regulatory compliance, especially in regions like the EU. Here, we explore what Scope 3 emissions entail, the challenges and solutions for managing them, and the strategies available to companies aiming to reduce their supply chain emissions. Additionally, Carbmee’s advanced platform is showcased as a powerful tool in the journey towards more sustainable supply chains.

Scope 3 emissions are indirect GHG emissions that arise from activities both upstream and downstream of a company’s core operations. These emissions are categorized into 15 specific areas under the GHG Protocol’s Corporate Value Chain Standard, covering everything from purchased goods and services to transportation, waste, and even the end-of-life treatment of sold products. Unlike Scope 1 (direct emissions) and Scope 2 (indirect emissions from purchased electricity), Scope 3 requires a comprehensive view across the entire supply chain. This complexity often makes it challenging to measure and track Scope 3 emissions accurately, but it is essential, as these emissions account for the largest share of many companies' carbon footprints.

Learn more in our dedicated article on What are Scope 3 Emissions?

One of the biggest hurdles in Scope 3 management is data quality. Many companies rely on their suppliers to report emissions, which can lead to inconsistencies due to varying reporting standards and data collection methods. Additionally, double counting is a frequent issue, as emissions recorded by one company in its Scope 3 inventory may overlap with another company’s Scope 1 emissions. These factors make it difficult for companies to produce a reliable and comprehensive Scope 3 emissions report.

Carbmee’s carbon accounting solutions address these challenges by automating data collection, enhancing data consistency, and using advanced algorithms to account for emissions accurately. Our platform also integrates with industry standards like the GHG Protocol, ensuring that businesses can comply with international reporting requirements seamlessly.

Explore solutions to these measurement challenges in our article on Challenges and Solutions for Accurate Scope 3 Emissions Measurement.

Challenges of Measuring Scope 3 Emissions

Once emissions are measured, the next step is to identify reduction opportunities across the supply chain. Strategies for supply chain emissions reduction include choosing sustainable suppliers, optimizing logistics for lower emissions, transitioning to renewable energy, and adopting green product design practices. Working closely with suppliers and incentivizing them to adopt greener practices is essential in achieving Scope 3 reduction goals.

Carbmee’s platform enables companies to assess supplier performance and engage with their partners on sustainability initiatives. By providing visibility into supplier emissions and offering tools for supplier engagement, we empower businesses to make informed sourcing decisions and implement emissions reduction strategies effectively.

For a deeper dive into actionable strategies, see How to Reduce Your Supply Chain’s Scope 3 Emissions Effectively.

Strategies for Reducing Scope 3 Emissions in Supply Chains

Reporting Scope 3 emissions is not just about transparency; it’s also essential for regulatory compliance, particularly with the EU’s Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD). Scope 3 reporting requires adherence to standards like the GHG Protocol and CDP, ensuring that companies align their reporting with global benchmarks.

Carbmee’s platform simplifies the reporting process by aligning emissions data with regulatory standards, providing companies with a robust tool to meet reporting requirements and strengthen their market positioning. Our solutions are designed to support EU compliance efforts, offering streamlined reporting capabilities that save time and ensure accuracy.

For detailed compliance guidance, check out Scope 3 Reporting Essentials: Meeting Global and EU Standards.

Reporting and Compliance: Navigating Global and EU Standards

Modern technologies, including AI, IoT, and blockchain, play a crucial role in making Scope 3 emissions tracking transparent and reliable. These technologies enhance data visibility, enabling companies to trace emissions across complex supply chains accurately. Carbmee incorporates these advancements into our platform, offering companies a comprehensive solution for real-time data insights and streamlined emissions tracking.

To explore how technology drives Scope 3 transparency, see our article on The Role of Technology in Scope 3 Emissions Tracking and Transparency.

The Role of Technology in Scope 3 Transparency and Tracking

Investing in Scope 3 emissions management is not only beneficial for the environment but also for a company’s brand and bottom line. Transparent emissions reporting and reduction initiatives improve brand reputation, attract sustainability-focused investors, and help companies meet the growing demand for eco-conscious practices among consumers. Carbmee’s platform supports companies in leveraging these benefits by providing reliable, compliant data and actionable insights into emissions reduction.

Learn how Scope 3 management can enhance your brand in our article Why Scope 3 Emissions Matter for Your Brand and Bottom Line.

The Business Case for Managing Scope 3 Emissions

Ultimate Guide to Scope 3 Emissions: Measure, Manage, Reduce | Carbmee

Discover how to measure, manage, and reduce Scope 3 emissions. Achieve net-zero goals, boost brand value, and ensure EU compliance with actionable strategies

The Ultimate Guide to Scope 3 Emissions: Measuring, Managing, and Reducing Supply Chain Carbon Footprints

Absolute targets and emissions trading schemes mean carbon is no longer an abstract sustainability metric. It is a cost line that influences material prices, operational margins, and investment decisions. Enterprises without precise emissions data risk underestimating exposure and mispricing future risks.

On the other hand, businesses that master carbon accounting are able to turn compliance into value creation. Transparent, auditable carbon data strengthens investor confidence, secures access to sustainability-linked finance, and builds resilience against volatile carbon markets.

The Sustainability Intelligence Report 2025 shows that almost half of companies still lack reliable carbon data. Without precision, enterprises are unable to forecast costs or identify reduction opportunities with confidence.

Carbmee EIS™ provides the accuracy and speed global enterprises need to integrate carbon into strategic decision-making. Customers have achieved:

356% ROI on decarbonization initiatives (analyst verified)

Up to 80% emissions reduction potential identified

Carbon cost savings of up to 4% of turnover

With transactional data as the foundation, carbon becomes as measurable and actionable as any financial KPI.

Precision Enables Better Business Decisions

China’s commitment is part of a broader pattern where climate regulation is embedding emissions into the rules of global trade and finance. The EU’s CBAM, CSRD, and other emerging systems reflect the same direction of travel. For multinational enterprises, this means carbon is increasingly tied to cost structures, compliance requirements, and competitive positioning.

The leaders will be those who treat carbon management with the same rigor as financial accounting—embedding it into procurement, investment, and operational strategies.

A Global Shift with Direct Business Impact

China’s new policy confirms what global trends already make clear: carbon is now both a liability and an opportunity. Enterprises that act now will not only protect margins but also unlock new sources of value.

For a practical overview of global regulations and how to turn compliance into advantage, we recommend downloading our Comprehensive Guide to Global Climate Regulations. It offers a framework for managing carbon with financial precision and positioning your enterprise for long-term competitiveness.

China’s announcement of its first absolute emissions reduction target marks a decisive shift in global climate policy. For the first time, emissions will be capped outright, not just measured against economic growth.

At the same time, China has expanded its national Emissions Trading System (ETS) to cover cement, steel, and aluminum—industries central to global manufacturing and infrastructure . These measures accelerate a trend that global enterprises can no longer overlook: carbon is becoming a cost driver and a value lever.

China's Emissions Goal: Carbon as a Cost & Value Driver | Carbmee

China's new absolute emissions goal confirms carbon is now a key cost driver and value lever. Learn how Carbmee helps global enterprises gain the precision to protect margins and turn carbon management into a strategic advantage.

Carbon as Cost and Value: Lessons for Global Enterprises from China’s First Absolute Emissions Goal

Integrating ESG into the deal lifecycle | Carbmee

OMMAX partner Isabella Calderon Hoyos discusses how the integration of ESG into new investment deals is now a regulatory requirement and it is essential that the reporting of ESG measures is done fairly and transparently.

In today’s fast-paced business landscape, accurate and efficient reporting is essential, particularly in sustainability and carbon management. According to Gartner, companies that implement unified data platforms and enhance their reporting capabilities can see up to a 20% improvement in productivity and decision-making efficiency. 

These organizations are more agile in responding to regulatory changes and market dynamics, allowing them to maintain a competitive edge in a rapidly evolving market.

That is why we have built Carbmee Studio—designed to address the challenges faced by businesses that need more flexibility, speed, and autonomy in their reporting processes. Carbmee Studio allows users to not only access pre-defined reports but also create AI-powered customizations effortlessly, ensuring that their insights are tailored to the specific needs of their organization.

At Carbmee, we pride ourselves on listening closely to our customers. One of the most frequent requests we’ve heard is for more customizable reporting tools. Many businesses find themselves relying heavily on external teams, limiting their ability to act quickly. With Studio, we’ve solved this pain point by giving you full control over how you generate, view, and analyze your data.

Are you, like many of our customers, looking for greater flexibility and faster turnaround times in your sustainability reporting? Studio was built with that exact challenge in mind.

Why Carbmee Studio? Listening to Customer Needs

Custom Reports in Minutes:
Whether you need quick access to a pre-defined report or want to create a completely new AI-powered one, Studio makes it simple. Our intuitive interface allows you to build tailored reports with ease, based on your company’s unique data and structure.

AI-Driven Insights:
 Harness the power of artificial intelligence to create dynamic insights by simply providing prompts.

Tailored to Your Business Needs: Carbmee Studio gives you the flexibility to address specific use cases, whether it's CSRD Reporting, CBAM Cost Forecasts, or EcoDesign Dashboards. Studio ensures that every report is customized to fit your goals.

McKinsey’s research emphasizes that organizations with integrated data sources are better positioned to make informed decisions. 

Carbmee Studio unifies your greenhouse gas (GHG) data with additional inputs like cost analysis, allowing for deeper insights and more strategic decision-making. The transactional data model helps businesses tackle complex issues like carbon accounting, scenario analysis, and supply chain emissions management—all from a single platform.

In today's rapidly evolving business landscape, sustainable decision-making is no longer optional—it's essential. Companies are under increasing pressure from regulators, stakeholders, and consumers to reduce their environmental impact while maintaining profitability. According to a report by the World Economic Forum, companies that integrate sustainability into their decision-making processes outperform their peers in terms of both operational efficiency and long-term value creation.

Carbmee Studio is designed with this in mind. By enabling businesses to seamlessly integrate carbon data with cost and operational insights, Studio ensures that sustainability is not just a checkbox—it’s embedded into every critical decision. Whether you’re evaluating a new product’s lifecycle impact or adjusting your supply chain to minimize emissions, Studio equips you with the data and tools needed to make informed, sustainable choices. With accurate, real-time insights at your fingertips, your company can confidently move toward sustainability goals while enhancing overall business performance.

From procurement to sustainability, R&D, Finance to tax, Carbmee Studio is built to serve various business functions. Whether you need to evaluate your supply chain’s data quality or assess emissions reduction strategies, Studio provides the tools to make data-driven decisions quickly and effectively.

The future of carbon management requires flexibility, speed, and precision. Carbmee Studio not only enhances your reporting capabilities but also allows your business to stay ahead of ever-evolving sustainability requirements. By enabling users to customize reports without the need for external teams, Studio accelerates your path to meeting sustainability goals—on your terms.

Go beyond traditional reporting—rely on our comprehensive solution designed to simplify and optimize the way businesses handle carbon data. If you're ready to gain deeper insights and streamline your sustainability efforts, explore Studio and discover how it can transform your reporting process.

For more information on how Carbmee Studio can enhance your carbon management, schedule a demo with our decarbonization experts.

Discover how Carbmee Studio revolutionizes carbon management with AI-driven insights and customizable reporting. Built in response to customer feedback, Studio empowers businesses to make faster, more sustainable decisions, seamlessly integrating carbon data with operational insights for maximum impact.

carbmee Studio – Transforming Carbon Reporting

Discover how Carbmee Studio revolutionizes carbon management with AI-driven insights and customizable reporting.

Introducing Carbmee Studio: Transforming Carbon Reporting with Customization and AI-Powered Insights

The Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) is a vital tool in the EU’s fight against climate change, designed to prevent carbon leakage and incentivize global sustainability practices. In our recent webinar, “Leveraging Primary Data for CBAM Reporting in October 2024,” we had a fantastic engagement, with participants asking insightful questions about the CBAM framework, challenges, and best practices.

To help businesses better understand how to navigate CBAM compliance, we’ve compiled the key questions and answers from the webinar below. If you missed the webinar, this Q&A will provide a useful recap.

Primary data plays a crucial role in CBAM reporting because it allows companies to provide accurate and verifiable emissions information. This ensures compliance with CBAM regulations and supports transparency in carbon footprint measurement across supply chains. Companies that rely on primary data can present a more precise picture of their emissions, reducing the risk of penalties or misreporting.


What is the importance of using primary data in CBAM reporting?

Gathering primary data requires direct engagement with suppliers and internal operations to track real-time emissions across production processes. Solutions like carbmee EIS™ can help by automating data collection and providing verified and standardised emissions data, ensuring companies have accurate and compliant reports.

How can companies gather primary data for CBAM reporting?

Data availability: Many suppliers may not have sophisticated systems for tracking emissions.

Data standardization: Different suppliers may report data in various formats, making it difficult to consolidate.

Data verification: Ensuring that the data collected is accurate and reflects the true emissions footprint of the supply chain.

By utilizing tools such as carbmee EIS™, companies can streamline data collection, verification, and standardization to overcome these challenges.

What are the main challenges businesses face when collecting primary data for CBAM reporting?

While primary data offers the most accurate representation of emissions, secondary data, such as industry averages or estimates, is often used when primary data is unavailable. However, secondary data can lead to inaccuracies and potentially higher carbon tariffs under CBAM. Whenever possible, businesses should prioritize primary data collection.

How does secondary data compare with primary data in CBAM reporting?

Yes, automation plays a significant role in simplifying CBAM compliance. Businesses can use software solutions that automate the collection, validation, and reporting of emissions data. This reduces manual work, ensures accuracy, and accelerates compliance. A platform like carbmee EIS™ can automate many of these processes, allowing companies to focus on their core business while staying compliant with CBAM regulations.

Can CBAM compliance be simplified through automation?

The CBAM regulation is being phased in, with full compliance expected by 2026. However, businesses need to start preparing now by setting up data collection mechanisms and ensuring that they can meet reporting requirements by the start of the transitional phase in 2025. Leveraging automated data collection solutions early on will help businesses ensure smooth compliance when the deadlines hit.

What is the deadline for companies to comply with CBAM regulations?

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) often face resource constraints when it comes to CBAM compliance. However, they can mitigate this by:

Leveraging automated tools to gather and report data efficiently.

Collaborating with industry associations that offer guidance on CBAM requirements.

Engaging with suppliers to ensure accurate and consistent data across their supply chains.

For SMEs, automated tools such as carbmee EIS™ can be particularly beneficial in streamlining the CBAM reporting process and reducing the need for large, resource-intensive compliance teams.

How can SMEs handle the complexities of CBAM reporting?

Non-compliance with CBAM can result in penalties, increased tariffs, or exclusion from certain markets. In the long term, failure to comply may damage a company’s reputation, especially as consumers and investors increasingly prioritize sustainability. It is critical for companies to ensure their data collection processes are reliable and that they meet all CBAM reporting requirements to avoid such risks.

What are the consequences of non-compliance with CBAM?

CBAM ensures that companies importing goods into the EU are subject to the same carbon costs as those within the region. This levels the playing field and encourages global players to adopt more sustainable practices. Businesses trading with non-EU countries may need to adjust their supply chains or pricing models to remain competitive.

How does CBAM impact international trade?

Yes, the EU provides various resources and guidelines to help businesses navigate CBAM compliance. In addition, platforms like carbmee EIS™ offer tailored solutions that streamline the data collection and reporting processes, ensuring businesses of all sizes can transition to CBAM compliance efficiently.

Is there support available for companies transitioning to CBAM compliance?

The Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism represents a significant shift in global trade dynamics, emphasizing the need for accurate emissions reporting and the use of primary data. As demonstrated in our recent webinar, businesses are eager to learn how to leverage technology and best practices to meet CBAM requirements. carbmee EIS™ provides a robust solution to streamline this process, ensuring full compliance with minimal effort.

For more insights on how you can optimize your CBAM compliance process, stay tuned to our blog or contact us at carbmee for tailored solutions.

If you missed the webinar and want more in-depth knowledge about CBAM reporting, watch the full recording here or contact our team for personalized advice on your CBAM journey. Learn more about how carbmee EIS™ can help your business achieve complete CBAM compliance here.

Leveraging Primary Data for CBAM Reporting – Carbmee Webinar

To help businesses better understand how to navigate CBAM compliance, we’ve compiled the key questions and answers.

Leveraging Primary Data for CBAM Reporting: Q&A from Our Webinar

Why is the partnership between JAGGAER and Carbmee so crucial in today’s supply chain landscape, and how does it empower organisations to tackle both procurement challenges and sustainability goals effectively?

The JAGGAER and Carbmee partnership is crucial because it integrates sustainability directly into procurement workflows, addressing the growing need for companies to balance cost efficiency with ESG commitments. Many organizations struggle with Scope 3 emissions visibility, making carbon reduction complex and fragmented. This partnership embeds carbon footprint tracking, risk assessment, and reduction planning into procurement, ensuring sustainability isn’t an afterthought but a core decision-making factor.

By leveraging Carbmee’s EIS™ platform within JAGGAER’s RFQ module, companies can measure product and supplier emissions, set reduction targets, and align sourcing with net-zero strategies. This enables procurement teams to go beyond compliance and proactively mitigate supply chain emissions while maintaining efficiency.

This partnership empowers organizations to turn procurement into a sustainability driver, helping them meet regulatory demands, optimize supplier selection, and gain a competitive edge in an increasingly ESG-driven market.

Balancing cost efficiency with ESG commitments

How will the collaboration between JAGGAER and Carbmee help both companies scale their impact, drive innovation, and improve outcomes for customers, especially in terms of integrating sustainability into procurement processes?

This collaboration enhances JAGGAER’s Autonomous Commerce platform by integrating Carbmee’s automated carbon tracking and ESG reporting, making sustainability an essential part of procurement. It allows both companies to scale their impact by embedding real-time emissions insights into sourcing decisions, giving customers the ability to assess Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions automatically.

For customers, this means moving from basic compliance reporting to data-driven carbon reduction strategies. By replacing manual assessments with automated supplier emissions tracking, risk scoring, and reduction planning, procurement teams can make smarter, sustainability-aligned decisions without added complexity.

Additionally, the partnership enables organizations to shift from price-based comparisons to Total Value of Ownership (TVO) analysis, ensuring every sourcing decision aligns with financial, environmental, and strategic business goals. This drives innovation in sustainable procurement, helping companies optimize supplier selection while accelerating their path to net zero.

From compliance reporting to data-driven carbon reduction strategies

The integration of ASO is a key aspect of this partnership. What makes this integration particularly unique, and how will it deliver significant value to JAGGAER’s customers in terms of calculating Risk Scores?

The Autonomous Sourcing Optimization (ASO) integration with Carbmee’s EIS™ platform is unique because it brings real-time carbon impact visibility into procurement decisions. Unlike traditional systems that prioritize cost and quality, this integration enables automated sustainability risk assessment alongside financial and operational factors.

JAGGAER customers can now link supplier emissions data and product carbon footprints to assess environmental impact at every stage of sourcing. This allows procurement teams to identify high-risk suppliers, predict sustainability risks, and align sourcing with corporate ESG goals.

Additionally, contract management is streamlined, ensuring pre-defined sustainability clauses are applied automatically. Companies can now enforce carbon reduction commitments across all suppliers, reducing compliance risks.

By shifting from a cost-centric to a risk-adjusted sourcing model, JAGGAER customers can proactively mitigate supply chain disruptions, regulatory penalties, and reputational risks—all while ensuring their procurement strategy supports long-term sustainability goals.

Linking supplier emissions data and product carbon footprints to assess environmental impact at every stage of sourcing

Measuring environmental impact at every stage of sourcing

Carbmee x Jaggaer – For smarter procurement & sustainability

See how Carbmee and Jaggaer link supplier emissions and PCFs to drive TVO decisions, reduce risk, and accelerate net-zero across complex supply chains.