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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

Model
Tiered subscription (Essential / Pro / Enterprise), quote-based
Free trial
No

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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