Bring Financial-Grade Accuracy to Carbon Accounting
A practical playbook for replacing estimates with auditable, transaction-level carbon data
Organizations are under increasing pressure to demonstrate credible climate action — yet most still rely on carbon estimates that vary by 30–40% from reality and lack the auditability required for today’s ESG expectations. Manual processes, inconsistent supplier data, and fragmented reporting make it difficult to set accurate net-zero targets or guide strategic decisions.
The whitepaper Bring Financial-Grade Accuracy to Carbon Accounting: The Path to a Green Ledger outlines how companies can move from disconnected sustainability initiatives to a unified, ERP-integrated approach that captures actual emissions, supports regulatory compliance, and brings the rigor of financial accounting to carbon data.
What’s covered in this whitepaper:
- Why traditional carbon accounting fails — and how inaccurate estimates undermine ESG credibility, audits, and compliance.
- How a green ledger applies financial accounting principles to greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions tracking.
- The three core phases of the green ledger journey: Record, Report, and Act — supported by SAP Sustainability solutions.
- How transaction-level data enables supplier-specific footprints, cost-center-level insights, and more accurate net-zero pathways.
- Why integrating carbon data with financial systems strengthens governance, enhances decision-making, and reduces carbon liabilities.
This guide shows how companies can replace estimates with precise, auditable emissions data — and embed sustainability directly into financial and operational processes. A green ledger provides the foundation needed to meet evolving regulations, increase stakeholder trust, and accelerate progress toward net-zero ambitions.
Download the whitepaper to learn how a green ledger can bring financial-grade accuracy to your carbon accounting and strengthen your sustainability strategy.
