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Decarbonisation can come with a lot of data, particularly in big businesses. Pulling data from the right sources and storing it in the right places can be difficult with supply chains including hundreds, or even thousands, of companies. A report from BCG says that more than 90 % of companies are not measuring their emissions regularly and accurately. Decarbonisation platforms are built to help with this task, keeping a handle on the data so sustainability and environmental professionals can put it to work. Digital tools, analytics and strategic insights can make it easier to measure, monitor and reduce emissions across all operational scopes.
“ Today, reporting alone isn’ t enough,” says Prashanthi Sudhakar, Head of Product for Net Zero Cloud at Salesforce.“ Sustainability leaders must deliver transparent, audit-ready results and demonstrate measurable business value.
“ With 85 % of investors wary of greenwashing, trust hinges on accurate data. Leaders can build confidence, attract investment and drive business resilience by proving the integrity and impact of their initiatives and data.”
How decarbonisation platforms work Transforming how a business operates, designs products and interacts with suppliers to achieve emissions reductions starts with measuring.
If it is not clear how much there is to reduce or where it is coming from, sustainability leaders are effectively fumbling around in the dark.
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Decarbonisation platforms can handle a lot of the difficult work in this process, including:
• Comprehensive emissions tracking
• Emissions hotspot identification
• Reduction pathway modelling
• Initiative management
102 August 2025