CO₂ Strategy Consulting | BearingPoint | Sustainability Footprint Management

Your end-to-end partner for carbon footprint management, ESG compliance & net-zero success

From assessing your climate maturity to choosing the right reporting tools — we help you navigate carbon regulations, reduce emissions, and meet your sustainability goals. Whether you're just getting started or already advanced, our service package offers tailored support across every stage of your CO₂ journey.

Why choose our CO₂ strategy services?

Fast-track your path to net-zero
Navigate CSRD and CBAM regulations confidently
Benchmark your climate maturity against your industry
Decide whether to build internal capabilities or outsource
Get expert support for software selection and implementation

Our proven 4-step carbon strategy framework:

(Depending on maturity level some steps might be skipped)

Climate quick check / Maturity assessment
CO₂ regulatory impact assessment
CO₂ footprint make or buy?
CO₂ software selection

Step 1: Climate quick check & maturity assessment

Understand where you stand — and where to go next

In just two weeks, we help you identify your key CO₂ drivers and benchmark your organization’s climate maturity.

What’s included:

Current-state (AS-IS) CO₂ footprint overview
Industry maturity benchmarking
SWOT analysis of your climate capabilities
Identification of emissions hotspots

🡒 Ideal for companies beginning their sustainability journey or refreshing their strategy.

Step 2: CO₂ regulatory impact assessment

Stay ahead of compliance — today and tomorrow

With this service, you understand what regulatory requirements you must or can fulfil - today and in the future! In addition, we will derive from certifications/standards you can expect a competitive advantage.

What’s included:

Understand Requirements from CSRD
Understand CBAM relevance

🡒 Prepare your reporting and strategy to meet evolving regulatory demands.

CO₂ regulatory impact assessment - CBAM

BearingPoint helps companies navigate CBAM* requirements by identifying, calculating, and managing embedded emissions in their supply chains. We support compliance while companies gain insight to drive decarbonization and more sustainable sourcing and production strategies.

*The Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) is an EU initiative aimed at reducing global carbon emissions by placing a carbon price on imports in carbon-intensive sectors like cement, steel, aluminum, fertilizers, hydrogen, and electricity.

Benefits:

Easily create your CBAM Reports and submit them at the proper time and in the correct manner.
Understand the regulation in depth and its impact on your business and operations
Facilitate assessment of key data availability and data quality
Determine the best strategies for enabling and collaborating with the impacted suppliers and obtain the required data
Ensure accuracy and reduce effort by defining the calculation strategy and using the proper methodology. Calculate the carbon footprint of your CBAM-purchased products.
Structure the transition to ensure an accountable and running process.
Understand your AS-IS, while identifying data gaps
Engaging with your suppliers to improve primary data quality collection
Reduce effort & costs by optimizing the CBAM reporting process

What it is:

Understand and assess CBAM applicability and impact over your procurement processes.
Emission data collection and calculation of your CBAM products.

Pin-point CBAM applicability*

*The applicability might change based on Omnibus

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Step 3: CO₂ reporting – make or buy?

In-house or outsourced — we help you decide

Not sure whether to build your own team or outsource reporting? We assess your business, regulatory needs, and internal resources to provide a clear recommendation.

What’s included:

“Make vs. buy” feasibility analysis
CO₂ reporting as a service options
In-house team readiness evaluation
Cost-benefit and scalability overview

🡒 Choose a model that fits your business capacity, budget, and compliance needs.

Check out our CO₂ reporting as a service

Step 4: CO₂ software selection

Choose the right carbon accounting tool — with expert guidance

We help you evaluate and select CO₂ software solutions based on your reporting goals, integration needs, and budget.

What’s included:

Market overview of top carbon footprint tools
Use-case-based software comparison
Functional fit and license cost assessment
Implementation roadmap

🡒 Leverage our experience with leading carbon and ESG tools for a smoother roll-out.

Let’s build your climate strategy

Ready to take the next step in your sustainability journey?

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Frequently asked questions

What are the key steps in building a CO₂ strategy?

Building a CO₂ strategy typically includes four core steps: assessing your current carbon maturity, understanding relevant regulations like CSRD and CBAM, deciding whether to manage reporting in-house or outsource it, and selecting the right software for your needs. These steps help ensure your company meets compliance requirements while moving toward its net-zero goals.
How can my company assess its CO₂ footprint maturity?

A climate maturity assessment helps you understand your current emissions landscape, identify your key CO₂ drivers, and benchmark your performance against industry standards. This analysis highlights strengths, gaps, and opportunities for improvement—providing a strong foundation for your carbon strategy.
How do I know if my company is affected by CBAM?

If your business imports goods from carbon-intensive sectors like steel, aluminum, or cement, the EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) likely applies. We help assess your exposure, calculate embedded emissions, and support you in meeting reporting and compliance requirements.
Should I outsource CO₂ reporting or manage it internally?

The right approach depends on your internal capacity, regulatory pressure, and reporting complexity. We help you evaluate the pros and cons of both models through a make-or-buy analysis and recommend the most cost-effective and scalable solution for your organization.
Which CO₂ software tools are best for sustainability reporting?

There are many carbon accounting tools on the market, each with different strengths. We help you select the right software based on your specific business needs, data environment, and regulatory goals—ensuring the best functional and cost-benefit fit.

Ready to simplify and scale your carbon management? Let’s talk.

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