Decarbonization

Decarbonization is the process of minimizing greenhouse gas emissions, in particular CO₂, and aims to make global economic and social systems climate-neutral by the middle of the century. Supported by the Paris Climate Agreement, states and companies worldwide are committed to urgent and long-term measures against climate change in order to achieve sustainable climate neutrality.

Decarbonization is a central component of global climate protection strategies and involves transforming carbon-intensive processes into low-emission or climate-neutral alternatives. The process includes measures such as transitioning to renewable energy, improving energy efficiency, electrifying processes, and utilizing carbon capture and storage (CCS) technologies.

Decarbonization impacts nearly all sectors, including:

• Energy: Transitioning from fossil fuels (coal, oil, gas) to renewable energy sources like solar, wind, and hydropower.
• Industry: Implementing energy-efficient production processes, adopting green technologies, and reducing process-related emissions.
• Transportation: Promoting electric mobility and alternative fuels such as hydrogen.
• Building Sector: Enhancing energy efficiency and utilizing climate-friendly heating systems.

International initiatives like the Paris Agreement and regional regulations such as the EU climate goals are driving decarbonization by creating clear frameworks and encouraging companies to adopt climate-friendly practices.

For manufacturing companies, decarbonization is a crucial factor for maintaining long-term competitiveness and meeting regulatory requirements such as the CSRD or CBAM. Sectors like mechanical engineering, chemicals, and metal processing face the challenge of reducing CO₂ emissions throughout the entire value chain.

Tanso supports medium-sized manufacturing companies in efficiently managing the path to decarbonization. With specialized modules for calculating Corporate and Product Carbon Footprints (CCF and PCF), integrating EU Taxonomy requirements, and meeting CBAM and CSRD compliance, Tanso offers a comprehensive platform.

Companies benefit from precise emissions analyses, identify savings potential, and implement targeted measures to reduce their CO₂ emissions—an important step toward climate neutrality.