Plan A
by Plan A · ESG & Sustainability
Carbon accounting and decarbonisation SaaS for GHG measurement, CSRD reporting and net-zero targets.
Updated August 2026 · By the ERP Research Editorial Team · Independent and vendor-neutral.
- Deployment
- Cloud
- Company size
- SMB, Mid-market, Enterprise
- Pricing
- Tiered subscription (Essential / Pro / Enterprise), quote-based
- Founded
- 2017
- Headquarters
- Berlin, Germany
Overview
Plan A is a European carbon accounting and decarbonisation platform that helps companies measure, report and reduce greenhouse gas emissions across Scopes 1, 2 and 3. The platform centres on a company dashboard that aggregates emissions by scope, category, department, facility or custom dimension, using activity-based, spend-based or average-data calculation methods aligned with the GHG Protocol.
Beyond measurement, Plan A covers stakeholder-ready carbon reporting, a dedicated CSRD reporting module, and regulatory guidance spanning CSRD, ESRS, CSDDD, the EU Taxonomy, UK SDR, US SEC climate disclosure rules and CBAM. Its decarbonisation tooling supports science-aligned target setting, emissions forecasting and reduction-action tracking, backed by in-house carbon accountants and policy experts, plus a generative-AI assistant (Gaia AI) for sustainability queries.
The company was founded in 2017 and is headquartered in Berlin with additional offices in Paris, London and Munich; it describes itself as a leading European provider of corporate carbon accounting and decarbonisation software. Plan A was acquired by Diginex (NASDAQ: DGNX) and continues to operate as a distinct product within the Diginex sustainability solution suite, accessible via its own app.plana.earth login.
Screenshots & demo
Screenshots sourced from Plan A.
Features & capabilities
Carbon Accounting & Measurement
Emissions calculation across all three GHG Protocol scopes.
- Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions measurement
- Activity-based, spend-based and average-data calculation methods
- Certified / scientifically verified calculation methodology
- Emissions hotspot identification
- Breakdown by department, facility, project or custom dimension
- Multi-entity / subsidiary structuring
Data Collection
Aggregating activity data from internal systems and providers.
- Guided data onboarding into the platform
- Automated data aggregation workflows
- API-based data transfer between Plan A and other systems
- Integration of emissions data from third-party providers
- Supplier data collection (Enterprise tier includes 500 suppliers)
Carbon Reporting & Compliance
Stakeholder-ready reporting and regulatory disclosure support.
- One-click carbon footprint reports
- Deep-dive analysis views for stakeholder communication
- Dedicated CSRD reporting module
- Guidance across CSRD, ESRS, CSDDD, EU Taxonomy, UK SDR, US SEC climate rules and CBAM
- Company dashboard with time-range and entity filtering
Decarbonisation & Target Setting
Science-aligned reduction planning and progress tracking.
- Science-aligned emissions reduction target setting
- Modular decarbonisation action planning
- Emissions and cost forecasting
- Reduction progress tracking over time
- Expert guidance from in-house scientists and carbon accountants
AI & Expert Support
Human and AI-assisted sustainability guidance.
- Gaia AI generative-AI assistant for sustainability questions
- Gaia AI Pro tier (standard on Enterprise, optional add-on on lower tiers)
- Dedicated customer success manager (Pro and Enterprise)
- Personal support from carbon accountants and policy experts
- Expert services: carbon accounting, CCF reporting, CSRD readiness, decarbonisation consulting, data migration
Common use cases
- Establishing a baseline corporate carbon footprint across Scopes 1, 2 and 3 for a first-time reporter
- Preparing CSRD/ESRS-aligned sustainability disclosures ahead of a regulatory deadline
- Setting science-aligned emissions reduction targets and tracking progress against them
- Consolidating emissions data across multiple entities, offices or subsidiaries into one dashboard
- Engaging suppliers to collect Scope 3 value-chain emissions data
- Forecasting future emissions and the cost implications of reduction actions
- Communicating ESG performance and decarbonisation progress to investors, customers or employees
Strengths & considerations
Strengths
- In-house carbon accountants, climate scientists and policy experts provide direct support alongside the software
- Dedicated CSRD reporting module plus a regulation centre covering CSRD, ESRS, CSDDD, EU Taxonomy, UK SDR, US SEC and CBAM
- TUV Rheinland-certified calculation methodology and SOC 2 Type II certified platform
- Gaia AI generative-AI assistant embedded for sustainability guidance
Pricing
Three published tiers -- Essential (basic measure/report/reduce functionality), Pro (adds advanced reporting, API access and a dedicated customer success manager), and Enterprise (adds deep personalised support and 500 suppliers included). No public per-seat or per-tier prices; CSRD Reporting module available across all tiers, Gaia AI Pro optional on Essential/Pro and standard on Enterprise. Get an independent shortlist with pricing guidance below.
Technical & security
- Hosting
- SaaS (multi-tenant)
- Compliance
- SOC 2 Type II
- Languages
- English
About the vendor
- Founded
- 2017
- Headquarters
- Berlin, Germany
- Employees
- 51-200
- Ownership
- Private; part of Diginex (NASDAQ: DGNX)
- Notable customers
- BMW / Alphabet, Visa, Sorare, Payhawk, Mollie, Stryber, Wecasa, Ampeco
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Plan A — frequently asked questions
What emissions does Plan A measure?
Plan A measures Scope 1, 2 and 3 greenhouse gas emissions using activity-based, spend-based or average-data calculation methods, and can break results down by department, facility, project or subsidiary.
Does Plan A support CSRD reporting?
Yes. Plan A offers a dedicated CSRD reporting module alongside guidance on ESRS, CSDDD, the EU Taxonomy, UK SDR, US SEC climate disclosure rules and CBAM.
Who owns Plan A?
Plan A was founded in 2017 and is headquartered in Berlin, with offices in Paris, London and Munich. It was acquired by Diginex (NASDAQ: DGNX) and continues to operate as a distinct product within the Diginex sustainability solution suite.
How is Plan A priced?
Plan A offers three tiers -- Essential, Pro and Enterprise -- each adding more reporting depth, API access, supplier coverage and support. Pricing is not publicly listed and is quote-based.
Does Plan A integrate directly with ERP systems?
Plan A documents API-based data transfer between its platform and other business systems, but does not publish named prebuilt ERP connectors (e.g. SAP, NetSuite, Dynamics) on its site.
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