SB 253 for teams that do not want to pay twice

SB 253 compliance should not require a second platform.

Dcycle includes Scope 1 and 2 reporting, gets Scope 3 ready, and organises evidence inside the same system you already use for carbon accounting.

Scope 1 and 2 included

Automated, traceable, and review-ready inside the same workflow.

Scope 3 without a side project

Supplier campaigns and all 15 categories inside the same implementation.

Reusable carbon data

What you set up for SB 253 can also support CSRD, CDP, and internal reporting.

No extra module

The regulatory layer does not live in another tool or open another budget line.

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We walk you through the full cost and coverage breakdown in 15 minutes.

CapabilityManual stack / point solutionDcycle
Scope 1 and 2 ready for reporting Additional project Included
Scope 3 and supplier workflow Separate process Included
Evidence and audit trail Manual work Built in
Reuse across other frameworks Duplicated effort Same data layer
Coverage included

Launch SB 253 without buying a second platform.

If you are already building carbon accounting or Scope 3 readiness, Dcycle covers Scope 1 and 2, gets the evidence layer in place, and prepares the next cycle inside the same implementation.

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Trusted by 2,000+ European companies, from mid-market teams to large enterprises

ABB
Ajinomoto
Eiffage
HP
1 platform

to cover SB 253, organise evidence, activate Scope 3, and reuse the same data across other frameworks without duplicating work

SB 253 workflow

The same operating model you need to report, review, and repeat the cycle

Centralise Scope 1 and 2 from real source data

Connect utilities, fuels, refrigerants, and scattered files into a single inventory. Every datapoint enters with context, ownership, and traceability from day one.

Recopilación
FuentesArchivosProcesados
Fuentes conectadas
SAP
SAP Business One
ERP · 342 rows
Sync
T
TravelPerk
Viajes · 89 trips
Sync
Datadis
Datadis
Eléctrica · Auto
Sync
Google Drive
Google Drive
Archivos · 12 files
Sync
Clasificado y validado
Electricity · 45,320 kWh
Natural Gas · 12,100 m³
Fleet diesel · 8,400 L
Business travel · 89 trips
Water use · Review
Waste · Pending

Build the audit trail before assurance starts

Assumptions, factors, evidence, and changes stay versioned inside the same workflow. That cuts rework and avoids starting review only after the report is already closed.

Mis archivosProcesamientosArchivos procesados
Acción: Crear ×+ Añadir filtro
50 / 494 resultados
CategoríaTipoArchivoEjecutado porFecha
Uso del producto – AguaCálculo
CSCustomer S.
24/02/2026
Productos de tu empresaDatos del archivoproducts_template.csv
CSCustomer S.
24/02/2026
Personal propioDatos del archivoPersonalPropioChinaW.csv
CVCarlos V.
20/02/2026
Transporte upstreamDatos del archivotransport_template1.csv
MOMarina O.
19/02/2026
Vínculo materiales LCADatos del archivolca_edit_2e06d290.xlsx
CSCustomer S.
24/02/2026

Activate Scope 3 with supplier campaigns

Categories, ownership, and structured requests keep Scope 3 from becoming a separate project. Start with what is material and scale without rebuilding the process.

IKEA SL
Metal coating · España · SIC 3471
Completado
83
Compras
15.533
tCO₂e
A
Scoring
Datos del proveedor
Razón socialIKEA SL
NIF / CIFB-12345678
PaísEspaña
Código actividadSIC 3471 · Metal coating
Intensidad CO₂0.48 kgCO₂e/€
Datos verificadosFactor específico

Consolidate entities and export reporting without parallel spreadsheets

Subsidiaries, organisational boundaries, and consolidated reporting live in the same platform. What works for SB 253 can later be reused for other frameworks and internal closes.

Reports by Level
Download
GHG Protocol logo
Group Carbon FootprintAll entities · 486 tCO₂e
Ready
CSRD logo
CSRD — ConsolidatedGroup level · ESRS E1-E5
Ready
ISO 14064 logo
ISO 14064 — Madrid HQFacility level · Scope 1-2-3
Ready
EcoVadis logo
EcoVadis — GroupGroup level · Environment section
92%
One data entry → Every report, every level
Recopilación
FuentesArchivosProcesados
Fuentes conectadas
SAP
SAP Business One
ERP · 342 rows
Sync
T
TravelPerk
Viajes · 89 trips
Sync
Datadis
Datadis
Eléctrica · Auto
Sync
Google Drive
Google Drive
Archivos · 12 files
Sync
Clasificado y validado
Electricity · 45,320 kWh
Natural Gas · 12,100 m³
Fleet diesel · 8,400 L
Business travel · 89 trips
Water use · Review
Waste · Pending
Mis archivosProcesamientosArchivos procesados
Acción: Crear ×+ Añadir filtro
50 / 494 resultados
CategoríaTipoArchivoEjecutado porFecha
Uso del producto – AguaCálculo
CSCustomer S.
24/02/2026
Productos de tu empresaDatos del archivoproducts_template.csv
CSCustomer S.
24/02/2026
Personal propioDatos del archivoPersonalPropioChinaW.csv
CVCarlos V.
20/02/2026
Transporte upstreamDatos del archivotransport_template1.csv
MOMarina O.
19/02/2026
Vínculo materiales LCADatos del archivolca_edit_2e06d290.xlsx
CSCustomer S.
24/02/2026
IKEA SL
Metal coating · España · SIC 3471
Completado
83
Compras
15.533
tCO₂e
A
Scoring
Datos del proveedor
Razón socialIKEA SL
NIF / CIFB-12345678
PaísEspaña
Código actividadSIC 3471 · Metal coating
Intensidad CO₂0.48 kgCO₂e/€
Datos verificadosFactor específico
Reports by Level
Download
GHG Protocol logo
Group Carbon FootprintAll entities · 486 tCO₂e
Ready
CSRD logo
CSRD — ConsolidatedGroup level · ESRS E1-E5
Ready
ISO 14064 logo
ISO 14064 — Madrid HQFacility level · Scope 1-2-3
Ready
EcoVadis logo
EcoVadis — GroupGroup level · Environment section
92%
One data entry → Every report, every level

What makes Dcycle fit a real SB 253 operating model

Ready for assurance

Evidence per datapoint, version history, and documented methodology so you get to review with less friction.

Actividad
AG
Editado el 25 feb. 2026, 12:31:34
Almu Gómez-Plata
1 actividad
Fecha inicio2020-01-02T00:00:002021-01-02T00:00:00
Creado el 21 oct. 2025, 20:14:58
Customer Success
4 actividades
Descripción825122
Unidadkg
Fecha inicio2020-01-02T00:00:00
Dirección d...Mercancía enviada

One dataset, multiple outputs

The same collection effort feeds SB 253, CSRD, CDP, and internal reporting without asking the team twice.

Framework Mapping Engine
Automatic classification across standards
DATA POINTGHG PROTOCOLCSRD / ESRSISO 14064ECOVADIS
ElectricityScope 2E1-5Cat 2ENV
Natural GasScope 1E1-4Cat 1ENV
Business TravelScope 3.6E1-6Cat 3ENV
Water UseE3-4ENV

Suppliers onboarded, not chased

Mass campaigns, follow-up, and reminders to move Scope 3 with a process that actually scales.

Proveedores
54 en revisión
Inicio › Datos › Compras › Proveedores
ProveedorPaísEstadoCO₂ eq.
IKEA SLEspañaCompletado15.533.360 kg
Adaro EnergyIndonesiaCompletado9.427.627 kg
ALPIQ ENERGIEFranciaCompletado6.987.818 kg
Suncor EnergyCanadáEn revisión1.394.803 kg
5.913 proveedores33.343 tCO₂e total

Real multi-entity management

Define boundaries by entity, consolidate groups, and keep the detail needed to explain every figure.

Acme Group
OverviewEntitiesTasksFiles
12
Entities
85%
Complete
E
Spain100%
2 facilities · 42 files · 6/6 tasks
Done
F
France75%
2 facilities · 18 files · 6/8 tasks
Active
D
Germany60%
2 facilities · 12 files · 6/10 tasks
Active

Reporting ready to share

Drafts, exports, and document structure aligned with internal teams, advisors, and verification partners.

Report Generator
Audit-ready reports for any framework
CSRD
CSRD Report — FY2025
XBRL tagged · 163 datapoints · Full traceability
Ready
GHG Protocol
Carbon Footprint — GHG Protocol
Scope 1, 2, 3 · PDF export · Verified EFs
Ready
ISO 14064
ISO 14064 Verification
All categories · Audit trail attached
Ready
EcoVadis
EcoVadis Questionnaire
Environment section · 78% pre-filled
In progress

A repeatable annual cycle

This is not a one-off reporting sprint. It is an operating model you keep for the next reporting year.

Compliance Progress
Track every framework at a glance
CSRD
87%
Due Mar 31
GHG Protocol
94%
Due Apr 15
ISO 14064
91%
Due May 01
EcoVadis
78%
Due Jun 30
CDP
62%
Due Jul 31
3 data gaps detected in CDP — Review now

Why a manual stack breaks as soon as SB 253 enters the picture

See how Dcycle compares to the alternatives

Your choice Manual process Legacy tools

Scope 1, 2, and 3 in the same workflow

A connected inventory avoids reconciling spreadsheets, suppliers, and drafts at the last minute.

Audit trail and version control

Every figure needs an explainable source, method, and change history.

Reuse across other frameworks

SB 253 data should not get trapped inside a single compliance project.

Supplier campaigns with follow-up

Scope 3 needs ownership, reminders, and visibility into response quality and completion.

Multi-entity consolidation

If you operate across subsidiaries or business units, your boundary cannot live in one spreadsheet.

A process that repeats year after year

The goal is not only to file the report. It is to set up an operating model that survives the next close too.

Resources for teams already building SB 253 readiness

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SB 253: who must comply, what to disclose, and by

Learn who must comply with California's SB 253, what GHG disclosures are required, key deadlines, assurance requirements, and how Dcycle helps.

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Frequently asked questions about SB 253 operations

If I only need SB 253 now, does Dcycle still make sense?
Yes. The value is that you do not build a disposable setup. You centralise data, evidence, and ownership for SB 253, but the same layer can support future frameworks and internal reporting needs as they appear.
What usually blocks an SB 253 project first?
Usually not the calculation itself. The first blockers are boundary decisions, data quality, attached evidence, and supplier coordination once Scope 3 starts moving.
What does an assurance provider expect to see when reviewing the inventory?
They expect traceability behind every figure: source data, methodology, factors used, documented changes, and a logic that stays consistent across entities and periods.
Can I prepare SB 253 and other frameworks from the same data collection?
That is exactly the point. Instead of opening a new project for each requirement, Dcycle reuses the same data layer across multiple reporting outputs.
When should supplier work start?
Before Scope 3 turns urgent. The highest leverage move is to set ownership, categories, and campaigns early, so you do not enter close without a data circuit in place.

See cost, coverage, and timeline in one demo

We will show you what is already included, how the workflow is set up, and where you save versus buying a separate SB 253 tool.

Book a demo