What is carbon accounting software?

Sustainability is becoming increasingly important for businesses, and carbon accounting platforms provide a comprehensive way to track emissions so you can prove your environmental credentials to investors, customers, employees and more. Carbon management solutions can automatically log carbon emissions across various areas of your business and identify areas for improvement. 

What are the benefits of carbon accounting software?

• Easily measure your emissions. Take the guesswork out of sustainability in your business. Set clear targets for reducing your greenhouse gas emissions and easily track your progress against your goals, with minimal manual input. 

• Boost your brand reputation. Research has shown that 70% of both customers and employees favour brands that take climate action, and investors look for businesses with strong environmental, social, and governance (ESG) performance.

• Meet growing regulatory requirements. More and more regulatory bodies are mandating carbon emissions reporting. Carbon footprint management platforms help you prepare for any obligations. 

• Unlock areas for saving. See which parts of your business are contributing the most to your emissions (and bottom line), so you can make strategic decisions around cutting energy bills and operational costs. 

What are the typical features of carbon accounting software?

• Automated greenhouse gas accounting. Connect your existing accounting systems to automatically get a whole-business view of your carbon emissions.

• Customised recommendations. Get recommended next steps based on your business’s specific data so you can continue to reduce your emissions and energy costs.

• Detailed reports. Easily track your progress toward emissions reduction targets, identify areas for improvement and share professionally presented data with stakeholders. 

• Benchmarking functionality. See where your business stands among industry averages and benchmarks.  

How carbon accounting software works with Xero

Get a complete view of your business’s emissions without lifting a finger when you connect your Xero data with a carbon accounting app.  

Emissions are recorded and tracked based on your business expenses and invoicing in Xero, so calculations of your environmental footprint happen automatically as you are doing your day-to-day business. When you connect a carbon accounting platform with Xero you can: 

• Automatically gather emissions data from all areas of your business, all the time

• Simplify sustainability reporting at the end of the month or financial year

• Get accurate, up-to-date insights based on your specific business activities

Find your fit

Every app’s integration with Xero can be different. To learn more, browse through the apps in this category. Click on an app to find detailed information on how it works and integrates with your Xero account, and see ratings and reviews by other Xero users. Want to try an app? You can then get started directly from the app listing page in just a few clicks.