New Modules Strengthen Climate Reporting Capabilities Ahead of ESRS Obligations

Munich, 30 October 2025 – EQS Group has expanded its EQS Sustainability COCKPIT with two new modules designed to help companies measure, analyse, and reduce their CO2 emissions at a more granular level. The additions — Product Carbon Footprint and CO2 Reduction Management — are aimed at enabling businesses to pinpoint major emission sources, plan reduction pathways, and comply with upcoming climate-related disclosure requirements under the European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS).

The enhancements reflect growing pressure on companies to demonstrate credible climate action as Europe moves into a new era of mandatory sustainability reporting through the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD). With many organisations still building internal systems to gather emissions data, EQS is seeking to offer an integrated approach that links reporting workflows with operational emissions management.

“While there is uncertainty around the regulatory requirements, CO2 management remains a top priority for most organizations,” said Thilo Hitz, Head of Business Unit ESG at EQS Group. “With our new modules, we offer a fully-fledged CO2 management solution to support companies on that journey. Those who still fall under the CSRD need an integrated approach that combines ESRS reporting requirements with CO2 management. By offering both capabilities in the EQS Sustainability COCKPIT, we’re providing our customers with a single platform to manage the entire climate reporting process.”

Product-Level Emissions to Support Transparent Decision Making

The new Product Carbon Footprint module enables companies to calculate the emissions of individual products based on internationally recognised standards including the GHG Protocol Product Standard and ISO 14067.

A notable feature is the platform’s AI-driven data recognition and intelligent emission factor assignment, which automate major steps of the calculation process. This reduces manual data handling, a common barrier for companies dealing with sprawling supply chains and varied product inputs.

By supporting primary data collection from suppliers, the tool aims to produce audit-ready footprints, allowing organisations to:

• compare emissions across product variants
• respond to customer requests for verified carbon footprint data
• comply with procurement and regulatory requirements
• identify parts of the product lifecycle where reduction measures can have the greatest impact

For manufacturers and consumer goods companies, product-level visibility has become a key requirement as stakeholders increasingly look for proof that sustainability claims are backed by evidence.

Managing Reduction Measures Through a Centralised System

The CO2 Reduction Management module is designed to help organisations plan and track their decarbonisation activities in line with corporate climate commitments.

The tool enables users to:

• link projects to overarching climate targets, including those validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi)
• plan timelines and budgets
• calculate expected and actual emissions impact
• track progress across departments and project teams

As more companies commit to long term net zero goals, decarbonisation has become a multi-year, cross-functional effort. The new EQS module provides a structured view of the measures being implemented, replacing spreadsheet-based systems that often hinder transparency and accuracy.

The platform’s integrated approach allows organisations to connect these reduction measures directly with ESRS reporting requirements. This ensures that disclosures on mitigation plans and progress, which are mandatory under ESRS E1, are based on consistent data and supported by evidence.

Meeting Rising Demands for Climate Transparency

Businesses across manufacturing, consumer goods, electronics, and other sectors with complex value chains face growing expectations from investors, regulators, and customers to provide accurate and verifiable emissions data. Product lifecycle emissions, supplier data quality, and Scope 3 reporting remain among the most challenging aspects of sustainability disclosure.

The expansion of the EQS Sustainability COCKPIT is aimed at helping companies address these challenges through a single platform that integrates:

• greenhouse gas accounting
• product-level assessments
• decarbonisation planning
• audit documentation
• broader ESG workflows and disclosures

As sustainability reporting becomes more standardised and more heavily scrutinised, the need for consistent, high quality data has become a priority for compliance teams and sustainability managers.

The newly added capabilities seek to reduce system fragmentation and offer a clearer link between operational data collection and external reporting. EQS notes that many organisations are looking for ways to bring scattered climate information into one system to ensure accuracy, avoid duplication, and support cross-team collaboration.

Strengthening Corporate Preparedness for Upcoming Regulations

The release comes at a critical moment, as companies prepare for the next stage of CSRD implementation. Climate-related disclosure under ESRS E1 requires organisations to report their transition plans, Scope 1–3 emissions, reduction targets, and progress toward those targets.

With product-level data becoming essential for understanding supply chain impacts and supporting credible net zero pathways, tools like the new EQS modules are positioned to help organisations move from high-level estimates to detailed emissions intelligence.

Industries with large product portfolios — from consumer goods to electronics, automotive, and industrial manufacturing — will increasingly need product-level assessments for procurement processes, eco-design requirements, and customer reporting.

The combination of emissions accounting and reduction management within the same system is intended to provide companies with a more strategic, end-to-end approach. By offering an integrated platform, EQS aims to reduce the administrative burden associated with sustainability reporting while enabling companies to align climate performance more closely with business objectives.

Supporting a Shift Toward More Credible Sustainability Data

As organisations confront rising expectations around environmental transparency, the EQS Sustainability COCKPIT aims to support data-driven decision making in an area where reliability is often lacking.

By combining emissions measurement, reduction planning, and ESRS reporting workflows, the expanded platform provides a structure for companies looking to strengthen climate governance, demonstrate progress, and respond to an evolving regulatory landscape.

For many businesses, the challenge ahead lies not only in meeting disclosure requirements but also in embedding sustainability data into day-to-day operations. The new EQS modules contribute to this shift, supporting companies as they advance toward more comprehensive and accountable sustainability management.