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Satish Thiagarajan, Founder, Brysa
How to successfully implement carbon accounting technology?
Here is a structured approach to implementing carbon accounting technology for your business:
• Establish your sustainability objectives: Define what success looks like for your organisation. Whether it’ s cutting emissions or improving efficiency, having clear goals at the start will help you choose the most suitable carbon accounting solution.
• Find the best-fit platform: Select a tool that aligns with your sustainability priorities. Prioritise platforms that have features including:
• Automated data collection from multiple sources
• Scope one, two and three emissions calculations
• Compliance with GHG Protocol, ISO 14064 and other standards
• Customisable dashboards and realtime tracking
• Regulatory reporting for CDP, TCFD, SECR, CSRD
• Scenario modelling for emission reduction
• Carbon offset marketplace integration
• Benchmarking and trend analysis tools
• Role-based access and workflow automation
• Secure, cloud-based platform with audit logs
• Get stakeholders on board: Successful implementation requires input from multiple teams. Engage members from different teams like finance, IT and operations. This will not only ensure smooth adoption and everyone can contribute towards your sustainability goals.
• Train teams for seamless adoption: For maximum impact, employees must be
comfortable using the platform. Conduct hands-on training sessions and workshops after adopting the platform. Provide userfriendly guides and ongoing support to flatten the learning curve.
• Test before full rollout: Instead of jumping straight into full deployment, run a trial phase with a select group. This allows you to spot potential roadblocks and fine-tune processes. Finally, you can incorporate user feedback and slowly scale up.
• Track progress and scale over time: Once the system is in place, continuously assess its performance. Monitor key metrics and make necessary improvements. Slowly expand usage as sustainability goals evolve.
Embracing technology for a sustainable future
Carbon accounting technology is more than a compliance ally for your business. It’ s an asset for those looking to reduce their environmental impact and gain a competitive advantage in an increasingly eco-conscious marketplace. But the key is investing in the right tools as they will help you chart out a path for a greener and more resilient future. �

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CARBON ACCOUNTING TECHNOLOGY IS MORE THAN A COMPLIANCE ALLY FOR YOUR BUSINESS.
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