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AI-Powered Carbon Accounting Software for Industrial Compliance and Product Emission Tracking

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Imagine trying to track every single gram of carbon emitted by every part of a product, from the raw metal to the final delivery. It is like trying to count every grain of sand on a beach using a magnifying glass. This tool acts like a high-tech scanner that automatically finds the right data and fills in the gaps to give a clear picture of a company's environmental impact.

By the numbers
13,000
publicly available emission factors aggregated
18,000
commercially available emission factors aggregated
7,000
harmonized emission factors in the final database
The business problem

What needed solving

European manufacturers struggle to report Scope 1-3 emissions due to complex value chains and evolving regulations like CSRD and CBAM. Inaccurate reporting leads to lost competitiveness and risk of market share loss.

The solution

What was built

An AI-powered carbon accounting software. It includes a Corporate Carbon Footprint (CCF) module and a Product Carbon Footprint (PCF) module with a database of 7,000+ emission factors.

Audience

Who needs this

Mid-sized European manufacturersSupply chain managers in industrial sectorsSustainability officers at manufacturing firmsCompliance managers facing CBAM/CSRD requirements
Business applications

Who can put this to work

Automotive Parts
mid-size
Target: Tier 2 Component Manufacturer

If you are a mid-sized manufacturer dealing with complex supply chain reporting for car brands — this project developed AI software that calculates Scope 1-3 emissions. It uses a database of over 7,000 harmonized emission factors to ensure your product data is accurate and compliant.

Industrial Machinery
enterprise
Target: Equipment OEM

If you are an equipment builder dealing with EU Taxonomy and CBAM regulations — this project developed a digital twin allocation model. This allows you to break down corporate emissions to the specific product level for better reporting.

Chemical Processing
SME
Target: Specialty Chemical Producer

If you are a chemical producer dealing with inconsistent carbon data from global suppliers — this project developed a probabilistic approach to data quality. This helps you identify where primary data is missing and incentivizes better sourcing.

Frequently asked

Quick answers

What is the cost or pricing for this software?

Based on available project data, specific pricing or cost structures are not disclosed.

Can this handle industrial-scale reporting?

Yes, the software is designed to calculate full Scope 1-3 emissions and product emissions at scale for manufacturing companies.

Who owns the IP or how is it licensed?

Based on available project data, the software was developed by Tanso Technologies GmbH, but specific licensing terms are not provided.

Which regulations does this software help with?

The platform supports compliance with CSRD, CBAM, EU Taxonomy, and CSDDD, following ISO 14064 and ISO 14067 standards.

How does the software handle missing supplier data?

It uses a supply chain model of industrial averages and a database of over 7,000 harmonized emission factors to complete the calculations.

Consortium

Who built it

The project is led by a single SME, Tanso Technologies GmbH, with a 100% industry ratio. This indicates a highly commercial focus where the development is driven by market needs rather than academic research, ensuring the resulting software is built for immediate industrial application.

How to reach the team

Contact Tanso Technologies GmbH in Germany for software licensing and implementation.

Next steps

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