Plan A: All-in-One Carbon Management Platform

Plan A is a carbon accounting tool that helps companies track and reduce their carbon emissions—essentially, the greenhouse gases they release into the atmosphere. With the growing focus on sustainability, having software like Plan A has become essential for businesses that want to understand their environmental impact and take action to reduce it.

Core Offerings

1. Carbon Accounting and Management:
   Plan A helps companies measure, manage, and reduce their carbon footprint across all emission scopes: Scope 1 (direct emissions from company-owned sources), Scope 2 (indirect emissions from purchased energy), and Scope 3 (all other indirect emissions in the supply chain, such as business travel and suppliers).

2. ESG Reporting:
   Plan A supports companies in meeting Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) reporting requirements. It aligns with major frameworks like the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) and the Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB). These frameworks set guidelines on how to measure and report emissions, water use, waste, and other environmental factors. With Plan A, companies can meet these standards more easily.

3. Decarbonization Strategy Support:
   Plan A provides customized action plans to help companies reduce their emissions. This includes tailored decarbonization strategies that align with a company’s specific goals, enabling them to work toward meaningful carbon reduction.

4. Data Collection and Emissions Calculation:
   Plan A automates data collection, gathering information from various business systems to provide accurate emissions calculations. These calculations follow the latest scientific standards, ensuring that companies have reliable data for decision-making.

5. Science-Based Target Setting:
   Plan A supports the setting of “science-based targets,” which means reduction goals that are in line with climate science. This ensures that companies are aiming for emissions cuts that truly contribute to global climate targets.

6. Customizable Dashboards and Analytics:
   Plan A aligns with key reporting standards, including the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD). The platform provides guidance for CSRD compliance, including readiness assessments to help companies meet this EU standard for transparent and accurate sustainability reporting.

7. Supply Chain Engagement:
   For companies that rely on suppliers, Plan A offers tools for gathering emissions data directly from suppliers. This feature also assesses supplier sustainability, helping companies understand the full impact of their supply chain on their carbon footprint.

8. TÜV Rheinland Certification:
   Plan A is certified by TÜV Rheinland, an independent testing and certification provider. This certification assures companies that Plan A’s platform meets high standards for accuracy and reliability.

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For a hands-on look at how Plan A works, check out this demonstration. The demo provides a quick overview of the platform’s features and shows how it can help businesses track, report, and reduce their carbon emissions in an intuitive way.

Industries

Software and IT

Tech companies might not have a huge carbon footprint from physical products, but they still use a lot of energy—especially with things like data centres and cloud storage. Plan A helps tech companies keep track of emissions from these sources and manage their environmental impact. It also makes it easy for tech businesses to gather data from their global supply chains, so they get a clear picture of their total emissions.

Business Services

For companies in business services—like consulting and financial firms—most emissions come from things like employee travel, commuting, and office energy use. Plan A helps these companies track these indirect emissions (known as Scope 3 emissions) and find ways to reduce them. With tools for gathering data from travel and office operations, it’s easier for these companies to meet their sustainability goals and show their commitment to responsible practices. Plan A also helps these firms with compliance, particularly with standards like the GHG Protocol, which is crucial for business services companies.

Fashion and Apparel

The fashion industry has a big environmental impact, with emissions coming from almost every stage of production—from sourcing materials to manufacturing and shipping. Plan A helps fashion brands track their carbon footprint across the entire supply chain. This means they can gather data on things like fabric production and shipping emissions, giving them a clear idea of their total impact. With Plan A’s help, fashion companies can work with suppliers to improve sustainability and meet the growing demand for eco-friendly products.

Case studies

Payhawk: Aligning Growth with Sustainability

Payhawk, a fast-growing financial technology company, partnered with Plan A to ensure its expansion remains environmentally responsible. By using Plan A's carbon accounting software, Payhawk measured its emissions across four European offices and engaged over 200 employees in sustainability efforts. This collaboration provided Payhawk with a comprehensive emissions baseline for 2021, enabling the development of effective decarbonization strategies.

Hristo Borisov, CEO of Payhawk, shared his thoughts on the collaboration:

“Plan A has given us immense support in streamlining our carbon accounting processes and reporting. They provided us with the tools to measure our company’s emissions, assess our decarbonisation potential, and prepare for the regulatory shifts impacting our ever-increasing international footprint.”

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Sorare: Building the World's First Net-Zero Game

Sorare, a global fantasy sports platform, aimed to become the first net-zero gaming company. With Plan A's assistance, Sorare calculated its entire carbon footprint, including direct and indirect emissions. By migrating most transactions to a more efficient blockchain network, Sorare reduced its carbon footprint by 99%. The company plans to achieve net-zero emissions by 2025.

Stryber: Setting Science-Based Targets for Net-Zero Emissions

Stryber, a strategic venture builder, collaborated with Plan A to measure and reduce its emissions across offices in Kyiv, Munich, and Zurich. The analysis focused on operational emissions, particularly business travel. By implementing reduction measures and setting science-based targets, Stryber aims to achieve net-zero emissions by 2030.

Wecasa: Decarbonizing a Services Marketplace

Wecasa, a French marketplace for at-home wellness and care services, partnered with Plan A to measure and disclose its corporate carbon footprint. With over 10,000 independent workers, Wecasa focused on emissions from professionals commuting to clients. Plan A conducted decarbonization workshops with Wecasa's executive team to develop strategies for reducing emissions while supporting the company's rapid growth.

Offerings and Subscription Plans

Plan A offers three subscription tiers designed to meet different levels of business needs:

• Essential: This plan provides the basic tools needed to start a company’s journey toward net-zero emissions. It includes features like streamlined data collection, automated emissions calculations, and tools for setting decarbonisation targets and actions. Ideal for smaller companies that are just beginning to manage their carbon footprint.

• Pro: This plan builds on the Essential plan, adding more advanced features for companies ready to take their carbon management to the next level. The Pro plan includes everything in the Essential plan, plus advanced carbon reporting, API access for integrating with other systems, and a dedicated customer success manager. It’s well-suited for medium-sized businesses that need deeper insights and support.

• Enterprise: This top-tier plan is designed for large companies that require a comprehensive carbon management solution. It includes all the features of the Pro plan, along with personalized expert support and the ability to manage emissions data for up to 500 suppliers. This plan is perfect for large organizations with complex supply chains and high regulatory demands.

Plan Features

Carbon Accounting

Reporting & Analytics

Decarbonization

Customer Support

Extras & Add-Ons

Expert Services

Plan A offers optional Expert Services for companies needing extra guidance with sustainability. These services include Carbon Accounting for accurate emissions tracking, Advanced CCF Reporting for detailed carbon footprint insights, CSRD Readiness to prepare for new EU regulations, Decarbonisation Consulting to create effective emissions reduction plans, and Data Validation & Transformation for reliable data.

CSRD Reporting Add-On

The CSRD Reporting Add-On helps companies comply with the EU’s Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive. It includes Step-by-Step Guidance, tools for DMA and Gap Analysis, ESRS Data Collection for standardized reporting, Stakeholder Collaboration, Carbon Data Integration, and tools to generate a CSRD-Compliant Report. This add-on ensures businesses can meet CSRD requirements with ease.

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If you’re interested in exploring how Plan A can support your company’s sustainability journey, you can request a quote or schedule a demo by visiting this link.