Decarbonisation Platforms Explained: Helping Organisations Meet Climate Goals

Why Organisations are Falling Short on Setting Achievable Carbon Reduction Targets

In an era where climate action has become an urgent global priority, many organisations are still struggling to reduce their carbon emissions.

Governance policies, a lack of skills, funding constraints and the complexity of managing emissions across the entire supply chain are all factors hindering progress. And even for those who have already embarked on a net-zero journey, setting realistic, actionable targets and accurately monitoring results are hindering progress.

According to a recent Oxford University report, many organisations are still falling short when it comes to setting achievable carbon reduction targets. In fact:

“Over 40% of major companies, cities, and regions lack emission reduction targets” Source: Oxford University.

Why Energy Reduction Targets Matter

Targets provide a roadmap for action, demonstrating an organisation’s commitment to sustainability. But only by gaining complete visibility across an entire estate can achievable targets be set, energy tracked and energy reduction monitored.

How a Decarbonisation Platform Enables Target-Setting

A decarbonisation platform provides tools to measure, track, and manage emissions across an entire organisation and its supply chain, enabling businesses to set realistic goals, pinpoint opportunities to reduce emissions and adhere to regulations. These valuable real-time insights will also help organisations make smarter, more informed decisions, which can help drive effective climate action.

10 Benefits of a Decarbonisation Platform in the quest for net zero

Accurate Measurement and Tracking

Centralised data collection allows for a comprehensive view of an organisation’s carbon footprint across operations and supply chains.

Emission Hotspot Identification

Pinpoints specific areas or activities responsible for the most significant emissions, allowing targeted efforts for maximum impact.

Progress Monitoring

Provides real-time insights into performance, making it easy to assess the effectiveness of decarbonisation strategies.

Strategic Reduction Planning

Supports scenario modelling to evaluate potential strategies and outcomes.

Data-Driven Decision Making

Enables organisations to quantify both the carbon and financial impacts of potential initiatives.

Supplier Collaboration

Facilitates engagement across the supply chain, addressing Scope 3 emissions that often comprise a significant portion of a company’s total carbon footprint.

Regulatory Compliance and Reporting

Streamlines emissions data gathering and reporting for regulations like CSRD and SECR.

Audit-Ready Data

Ensures data integrity and reliability, making audits and verification straightforward.

Operational Cost Savings and Efficiency Gains

Supports energy efficiency efforts and the transition to renewable energy sources, reducing long-term operational costs.

Enhanced Financial Performance and Market Differentiation

Strengthens ESG profiles, making businesses more attractive to investors, customers, and other stakeholders seeking sustainable and forward-thinking partners.

A powerful partnership

We have partnered with Univers, (global leader in AI and IoT for Energy) to provide our customers with the enPact Energy and Carbon Management Platform one of the most advanced energy and emissions monitoring platforms globally. The system connects to sub-meters and sensors, and, together with our enPact energy-saving solutions, delivers a complete view of site performance.

Our state-of-the-art platform empowers organisations to track, manage, and optimise their journey towards net-zero emissions by providing real-time insights across operations, supply chains, and products. This enables businesses to identify emission hotspots, set realistic reduction targets, and accelerate the shift towards a low-carbon future.

Final Thoughts

With increasing pressure from stakeholders, investors, and regulations, now is the time for organisations to adopt a decarbonisation platform that delivers accurate, measurable results. From accurate measurement and reporting to deep supply chain collaboration, platforms like enPact are pivotal to the successful implementation of long-term climate strategies.