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Decarbonisation plan · CSRD & SBTi · EU & UK 
Decarbonisation plan
Measure your carbon footprint, set science-based targets and run a realistic reduction plan that stands up to CSRD, SECR and SBTi scrutiny. All with real data.
- Covers scope 1, 2 and 3 under the GHG Protocol
- Targets aligned with SBTi and ready to validate
- Ready for CSRD (ESRS E1), SECR and audit
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What is a decarbonisation plan?
A decarbonisation plan is the roadmap a company uses to define how it will cut its greenhouse gas emissions over time.
It includes measuring the carbon footprint (scope 1, 2 and 3 under the GHG Protocol), identifying priority sources, verifiable reduction targets and an action plan by area. It should be updated every year with real data and aligned with science-based frameworks such as SBTi.
What is a decarbonisation programme?
A decarbonisation programme is the broader, ongoing framework the plan lives inside: it covers governance, resources, policies and the succession of plans year after year.
Put simply: the programme is the strategy sustained over time; the plan is the concrete document, with targets and measures, for a given period.
How to build a decarbonisation plan step by step
Four stages. Dcycle automates the measurement and the tracking, and keeps data continuity year after year.
Find your emission hotspots
Diagnose which sources concentrate most of your emissions and which offer the greatest reduction potential, usually starting with scope 3.
Set science-based targets
Fix year-on-year reduction targets by scope, aligned with SBTi and the frameworks you report against. Dcycle calculates the effort needed for a 1.5°C pathway.
Deliver, measure and report
Roll out the measures, track their real impact on emissions and generate the annual report against your base year, ready for assurance and disclosure.
What a decarbonisation plan includes
The four components that make a plan stand up to assurance.
GHG emissions inventory
The foundation of the plan: a verifiable scope 1, 2 and 3 inventory, organised by category, source and reporting period.
Science-based targets
Specific, measurable targets aligned with climate science (SBTi) or with the reporting frameworks that apply to you.
Action plan by area
Concrete measures for each lever: energy efficiency, renewables, logistics, sustainable procurement, waste and the value chain.
Annual tracking and reporting
An annual report against base year and target, ready for third-party verification and for CSRD or SECR disclosure.
Your decarbonisation plan in numbers
Scope 1, 2 & 3Full coverage under the GHG Protocol
CSRD & SECREU and UK reporting from one dataset
SBTiScience-based targets, ready to validate
Audit-readyTraceable data, ready for assurance
The Dcycle decarbonisation platform
From the emissions inventory to plan tracking, in a single tool. No spreadsheets, no data lost from one year to the next.
Emissions by year−18% vs. previous year
FY 202312,840 tCO₂e
FY 202410,530 tCO₂e
Scope 1Scope 2Scope 3
Hotspot A374%of total emissions
Measure and compare your emissions year on year
Dcycle structures each financial year as a measurement project that consolidates scope 1, 2 and 3 with full traceability of emission factors. When you close a year, the platform generates automatic comparisons against your base year, the weight of each scope and your emission hotspots by category. That data series is the foundation of any serious decarbonisation plan.
- Scope 1, 2 and 3 inventory under the GHG Protocol
- Year-on-year comparison against your base year
- Emission hotspots prioritised by category and source
Data collection
SourcesFilesProcessed
Connected sources
SAP Business One
ERP · 342 rows
T
TravelPerk
Travel · 89 trips
Energy bills
Electricity · Auto
Google Drive
Files · 12 files
Classified and validated
Electricity · 45,320 kWh
Natural Gas · 12,100 m³
Fleet diesel · 8,400 L
Business travel · 89 trips
Water use · Review
Waste · Pending
Automated data collection across every scope
Pull activity data straight from the systems where it already lives and let Dcycle classify it by scope and category. You cut the manual spreadsheet work that makes most plans fall apart, and you replace rough estimates with audit-grade primary data, especially across scope 3.
- Data pulled from ERPs, meters, assets and suppliers
- Automatic classification by scope and category
- Fewer estimates, more audit-grade primary data
Data
CategoriesCustomizeIntegrationsMy filesProcessing
Energy bills
Upload gas, electricity and fuel bills. DESNZ factors applied automatically.
Connect the tools you already use
Dcycle plugs into your existing stack so data flows in without changing how your team works. One connected dataset feeds your footprint, your targets and every framework at once, with no duplicate data entry between systems.
- ERP, accounting, energy and logistics integrations
- One dataset reused across CSRD, SECR and SBTi
- No duplicate data entry between systems
Report Generator
Audit-ready reports for any framework
CSRD Report — FY2025
XBRL tagged · 163 datapoints · Full traceability
Carbon Footprint — GHG Protocol
Scope 1, 2, 3 · PDF export · Verified EFs
ISO 14064 Verification
All categories · Audit trail attached
EcoVadis Questionnaire
Environment section · 78% pre-filled
Audit-ready reporting for every framework
Turn the same underlying data into a CSRD (ESRS E1) disclosure, a SECR submission, an SBTi progress report or an assurance pack, with full traceability from every figure back to its source document. One dataset, many outputs, no reconciliation.
- One dataset to CSRD, SECR, SBTi and assurance
- Full traceability from figure to source document
- Reports ready for third-party verification
Decarbonisation and the law in the EU and UK
For a growing number of companies, a decarbonisation plan is no longer optional.
In the EU, the CSRD and its ESRS E1 standard require in-scope companies to disclose a climate transition plan: scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions, reduction targets and the actions to hit them. The EU Taxonomy and CBAM add further pressure to measure and cut emissions across the value chain.
In the UK, SECR already mandates annual energy and carbon disclosure, climate reporting is aligned with TCFD, and the Transition Plan Taskforce (TPT) sets the standard for credible transition plans. For public procurement, PPN 06/21 requires a published Carbon Reduction Plan to bid for major government contracts. Companies that move early turn a compliance obligation into a competitive edge with clients and investors.
Struggling with the hardest part? See our guide on how to measure scope 3 in three steps.
Frameworks that guide decarbonisation
One well-measured dataset answers all of them at once.
| Framework | What it requires |
|---|---|
| CSRD / ESRS E1 | EU sustainability reporting: a climate transition plan with scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions and reduction targets. |
| SECR (UK) | Mandatory annual energy use and carbon emissions disclosure for large UK companies. |
| SBTi | Criteria for setting science-based targets aligned with a 1.5°C pathway. |
| GHG Protocol | The standard methodology for calculating emissions across the three scopes. |
| EU Taxonomy & CBAM | Alignment of activities and a carbon price on imports across the value chain. |
| PPN 06/21 (UK) | A published Carbon Reduction Plan is required to bid for major UK public contracts. |
What Dcycle covers in your decarbonisation plan
From the carbon footprint data to the action plan, in a single platform.
Scope 1, 2 and 3 calculation
Methodology aligned with the GHG Protocol, up-to-date factors and full traceability by source, category and period.
Supplier engagement
Collect primary emissions data from your suppliers directly in Dcycle. Fewer estimates across scope 3.
Targets and tracking
Set targets by scope and year, watch progress in real time and catch deviations before year end.
Aligned with SBTi
Set science-based targets following the SBTi methodology. Dcycle calculates the effort needed by scope.
Decarbonisation plan with Dcycle vs. without a tool
Most teams start with spreadsheets. The result: inconsistent data, incomplete scope 3 and plans that fail assurance.
| Plan stage | Without an ESG tool | With Dcycle |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 1, 2 and 3 calculation | Manual spreadsheets, months of work | Automated with up-to-date factors |
| Source identification | Manual review of invoices and records | Automatic classification by category and scope |
| Scope 3 with suppliers | Rough estimates, no supplier data | Built-in supplier engagement module |
| Plan tracking | No real-time visibility of progress | Targets dashboard and reduction metrics |
| Reporting for assurance | Manual documentation, error-prone | Audit-ready report with full traceability |
Who Dcycle helps
Sustainability leads
If you own your company footprint and need a systematic way to measure, plan and report reductions, without spreadsheets or year-on-year inconsistencies.
Companies with SBTi or net-zero targets
If you have science-based commitments, you need a system that measures real progress and produces verifiable evidence year after year.
Companies under client or investor pressure
More corporate clients and funds ask suppliers and portfolio companies for a plan with verifiable targets. Dcycle helps you build it with real data.
You get a decarbonisation expert from day one
A Dcycle specialist supports you on the inventory setup, the scope 3 calculation methodology and the definition of your reduction targets. No external consultants, no months of upfront analysis.
Frequently asked questions about decarbonisation plans
What is a decarbonisation plan?
A decarbonisation plan is the roadmap a company uses to define how it will cut its greenhouse gas emissions over time. It includes measuring the carbon footprint (scope 1, 2 and 3 under the GHG Protocol), identifying priority sources, setting verifiable reduction targets and an action plan by area. It should be updated every year with real data and aligned with the GHG Protocol and science-based frameworks such as SBTi.
What is a decarbonisation programme?
A decarbonisation programme is the broader, ongoing framework the plan lives inside: it covers governance, resources, policies and the succession of plans over the years. Put simply, the programme is the strategy sustained over time, and the plan is the concrete document with targets and measures for a given period.
How do you build a decarbonisation plan step by step?
There are four stages: 1) Measure scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions with a verifiable inventory. 2) Identify the main emission sources and their reduction potential. 3) Set year-on-year reduction targets, science-based (SBTi) where possible. 4) Deliver concrete measures and track them with real data. Dcycle automates the measurement and the tracking.
Is a decarbonisation plan mandatory in the EU and UK?
For a growing number of companies, yes. In the EU, the CSRD and its ESRS E1 standard require in-scope companies to disclose a climate transition plan with scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions and reduction targets. In the UK, SECR mandates annual energy and carbon disclosure, and PPN 06/21 requires a Carbon Reduction Plan to bid for major public contracts. On top of regulation, investors and corporate clients increasingly demand one.
What is a Carbon Reduction Plan (PPN 06/21)?
In the UK, a Carbon Reduction Plan is a specific document required under Procurement Policy Note 06/21 to bid for central government contracts above £5 million per year. It must report scope 1 and 2 emissions and a defined subset of scope 3, confirm a commitment to net zero by 2050 and be published on the supplier website. Dcycle produces the underlying emissions data and the traceability the plan needs.
How do you calculate scope 3 in a decarbonisation plan?
Scope 3 covers indirect value-chain emissions: purchased goods, transport, business travel, use of the product and end-of-life. It can exceed 70% of the total footprint. You calculate it with primary supplier data or secondary factors. Dcycle collects primary supplier data, applies default factors where none exist and breaks scope 3 down by the 15 GHG Protocol categories. See our guide on how to measure scope 3 in three steps.
How long does it take to implement a decarbonisation plan?
A first carbon footprint inventory can be completed in a few weeks with Dcycle, depending on internal data availability. Defining the plan with targets and measures usually takes another one to two months. Delivery is progressive over the years, with quarterly or half-yearly tracking.
What is the best tool for a decarbonisation plan?
The one that automates emissions calculation (including scope 3), enables supplier engagement, offers real-time SBTi target tracking and produces verifiable reports year after year. Dcycle covers all of it in a single platform, with up-to-date factors, traceability and expert support, and keeps data continuity from one year to the next.
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We show you how to measure your footprint, calculate scope 3 with real data and build a reduction plan that passes assurance and meets CSRD and SECR.
- Automated scope 1, 2 and 3 calculation
- SBTi targets and real-time tracking
- Report ready for assurance and disclosure
Make decarbonisation a systematic process
Measure, plan and report with real data. Dcycle keeps data continuity from one year to the next.