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GHG ACCOUNTING

Measure Scope 1, 2 and 3 — then reduce them.

A complete GHG Protocol inventory with water and waste alongside, plus a pathway model that shows what every reduction lever is worth.

All 15 Scope 3 categoriesVersioned emission factorsNet-zero pathways
15Scope 3 categories supported
3factor libraries built in
2040modelled net-zero year
GHG inventory · tCO₂eGHG Protocol
Scope 1 · DirectFuel, fleet, refrigerants1,254
Scope 2 · EnergyLocation & market based3,889
Scope 3 · Value chain15 categories7,403
Net-zero targetValidated pathway2040

A complete Scope 1, 2 and 3 inventory

Direct emissions, purchased energy and all 15 value-chain categories are calculated in one inventory aligned to the GHG Protocol.

Stationary, mobile and fugitive sources
Location- and market-based Scope 2
All 15 Scope 3 categories
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INCLUDEDScope dashboardsTargets & pathwaysDecarbonisation levers

The right emission factor, every time

Versioned IPCC, DEFRA and CEA factors are matched to each activity line automatically, with every change recorded.

Factor versions tracked by year
CEA grid factors for India
Custom supplier-specific factors
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Scope 3 categories supported15

Plan your path to net zero

Set targets, model reduction levers and see how each project moves you toward your net-zero year.

Science-aligned targets
Lever ranking by tCO₂e and cost
Progress tracking against plan
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CoverageFY 2025–26
Scope 1100%
Scope 2100%
Scope 3 categories87%
Water & waste94%
All features

Everything included in GHG Accounting & Decarbonisation

Scope 1, 2 & 3 inventoryDirect, energy and all 15 value-chain categories in one place.
Emission factor libraryVersioned IPCC, DEFRA and CEA factors applied automatically.
Water & waste accountingWithdrawal, discharge and waste by type and treatment route.
Scope dashboardsScope 1·2·3 collection and trend dashboards by site.
Targets & pathwaysSet SBTi-style targets and model your path to net zero.
Decarbonisation leversRank projects by tCO₂e saved and cost per tonne.
How it works

Up and running in three steps

1Capture activity dataFuel, electricity, travel, purchases and more.
2Calculate emissionsFactors matched and applied with full traceability.
3Plan reductionsModel levers and track progress against targets.
FAQ

Questions about GHG Accounting & Decarbonisation

What is SustainStep GHG Accounting & Decarbonisation?

A complete GHG Protocol inventory with water and waste alongside, plus a pathway model that shows what every reduction lever is worth. It includes Scope 1, 2 & 3 inventory, Emission factor library, Water & waste accounting, Scope dashboards, Targets & pathways and Decarbonisation levers.

Which reporting frameworks does GHG Accounting & Decarbonisation support?

GHG Accounting & Decarbonisation supports GHG Protocol, BRSR Core, CDP, IFRS S2 and TNFD. The same verified data point is reused for each framework you report to.

How does GHG Accounting & Decarbonisation work?

1. Capture activity data: Fuel, electricity, travel, purchases and more. 2. Calculate emissions: Factors matched and applied with full traceability. 3. Plan reductions: Model levers and track progress against targets.

Which SustainStep modules work best with GHG Accounting & Decarbonisation?

Data Management, CCTS Readiness and SustainStep AI Engine. All modules share one verified dataset.