Carbon Management Consulting for Businesses: Measuring, Managing, and Systematically Reducing CO2 Emissions
Climate goals, regulatory pressure, and growing expectations from customers, investors, and suppliers are making carbon management a strategic leadership priority. Many companies have collected their initial emissions data. The real challenge begins after that: Is the data complete and reliable? Where do the largest CO2 emissions occur along the entire value chain? Which measures make economic sense and are actually effective? And how can progress be reliably measured, managed, and demonstrated to regulators?
Our carbon management consulting services combine CO2 accounting, climate goal setting, action planning, and regulatory compliance into an integrated management approach. From initial emissions tracking through CBAM and EUDR compliance to the sustainable integration of a carbon management process into day-to-day business operations. If needed, we provide our own software for CBAM and EUDR—all from a single source.
Executive Summary – Carbon Management at a Glance
- Carbon accounting is the starting point, not the goal: Emissions data alone does not reduce CO2 emissions. Only when data is linked to climate goals, reduction measures, responsibilities, and monitoring does it create real value in carbon management.
- Scope 3 is the biggest and most challenging lever: A large portion of greenhouse gas emissions stems from supply chains, purchased materials, transportation, use, and disposal. Without Scope 3, carbon management remains incomplete.
- Regulations are making carbon management mandatory: CBAM, CSRD, and the EU Taxonomy Regulation require auditable, data-driven evidence. Those who fail to act today will face regulatory risks and competitive disadvantages tomorrow.
- Carbon management is a control function, not a reporting requirement: Reliable emissions data improves decision-making in procurement, product development, supplier management, and capital investments. Carbon management thus evolves from a burden into a strategic differentiator.
Our Carbon Management Consulting Services: From Carbon Footprint Analysis to Operational Management
CO2 Accounting and Corporate Carbon Footprint
We track greenhouse gas emissions under Scopes 1, 2, and 3 based on recognized standards such as the GHG Protocol. Scope boundaries are clearly defined, relevant data sources are identified, and emissions data are consistently collected. The result is a comprehensive, auditable corporate carbon footprint that includes a hotspot analysis, data quality assessment, and clear areas for action.
Product Carbon Footprint
For companies that need to document product emissions for customers, in response to requests for proposals, or to meet regulatory requirements, we develop product-specific carbon footprints. We systematically collect data on different materials, production methods, and suppliers and convert it into auditable product carbon footprints.
Climate Goals and Science-Based Emissions Reduction Pathways
Based on our carbon footprint, we develop climate goals aligned with scientifically recognized climate pathways. Realistic interim targets, assigned responsibilities, and measurable milestones make climate ambitions manageable. Net-zero targets are backed by concrete reduction pathways, rather than being formulated as abstract declarations of intent.
Action Planning and Prioritization
We develop prioritized action plans based on emissions impact, feasibility, and economic relevance. Measures in energy procurement, production, logistics, transportation, purchasing, and product development are evaluated and translated into an actionable roadmap. CO2 reduction becomes investable and manageable.
Scope 3 and Supply Chain Emissions
We identify the relevant Scope 3 categories for your business model, prioritize data sources, and build a robust Scope 3 database. Supplier data is systematically collected, validated, and integrated into the overall carbon footprint. Scope 3 transforms from a data challenge into a strategic performance metric.
Carbon Management Process and Governance
We are establishing carbon management as an ongoing management process: clear data sources, responsibilities, reporting cycles, and monitoring routines ensure that CO2 data is not only collected once but is continuously updated and used to inform decision-making.
CBAM Consulting and Regulatory Compliance
We support importers from the initial assessment through supplier communication and emissions data collection to the preparation of the CBAM declaration. We analyze CBAM exposure (including the 50-metric-ton threshold and status as an authorized CBAM registrant), establish internal compliance workflows, and structure reporting in the CBAM registry. Using our own software: CORA and the CBAM Manager for Celonis.
EUDR Compliance and Supply Chain Transparency
We support companies in implementing the EU Deforestation Regulation: product classification, supplier registration, risk analysis, due diligence statements, and audit-ready documentation are structured and largely automated using the EUDR Manager, an integrated software solution on Celonis. The deadline for large and medium-sized companies is December 30, 2026.
ESG Reporting and CSRD Integration
We integrate carbon management data into sustainability reporting in accordance with CSRD, GRI, and the EU Taxonomy. Data management, reporting processes, and materiality analyses are designed to ensure that reporting is efficient, transparent, and future-proof.
Monitoring, KPIs, and Continuous Improvement
We are establishing a practical KPI system that makes progress on emissions measurable and can be used as a management tool. Dashboards, review procedures, and update processes ensure that carbon management does not lose momentum after the first reporting cycle.
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Carbon Management Consulting: The Industries We Serve
Industry and Manufacturing
CO2 accounting for energy-intensive production processes; CBAM compliance for imports of iron and steel, aluminum, cement, fertilizers, and hydrogen; Scope 3 management in complex supply chains.
Retail and Consumer Goods
EUDR compliance for raw materials such as wood, cocoa, coffee, palm oil, and soy; product carbon footprints for customer communications and requests for proposals.
Automotive and Mobility
CO2 accounting across global supply chains, Scope 3 management for suppliers and materials, climate targets in the context of the electric mobility strategy, and EUDR compliance for rubber and leather components such as tires, seals, and seat covers.
Energy and Utilities
CO2 accounting for power generation and grid operations, emissions monitoring, climate goals in the context of the energy transition.
Financial Services and Insurance
Carbon footprint assessment for portfolios and financing, regulatory ESG requirements, and taxonomy compliance.
Food and Agriculture
EUDR compliance for raw materials, product carbon footprints for food products, Scope 3 management in agricultural supply chains.
Public Sector
Carbon management for municipal facilities, climate protection strategies, and sustainability reporting.
Our Software for CBAM and EUDR: Automated, Audit-Proof Regulatory Compliance
Regulatory requirements for carbon management are becoming more specific and complex. CBAM and EUDR require complete supply chain data, structured supplier communication, reliable emissions calculations, and audit-proof documentation. We combine in-depth consulting expertise with our own software, which automates these exact requirements based on our project experience.
CBAM Software: CORA
CORA is our comprehensive CBAM software solution for importers. It automates the biggest operational challenges in the CBAM process: supplier surveys, emissions calculations, and report generation based on your purchasing and customs data.
What CORA does:
- Automated supplier survey. A structured, multilingual survey for your suppliers, featuring an intuitive input form and step-by-step guidance. Video tutorials make data entry easier, even for suppliers with no CBAM experience.
- Precise emissions calculation. CORA calculates direct and indirect emissions, compares standard values with verified actual values, quantifies the savings potential, and takes into account CO2 prices already paid in the country of origin.
- Automatic report generation. CBAM-compliant XML reports are automatically generated from the submitted data and are ready for submission to the CBAM registry.
- Local presence in China. To provide direct support to suppliers in one of the most important procurement markets, Ventum Consulting maintains its own offices in China staffed by Chinese-speaking representatives.
CBAM Manager for Celonis
For companies with an existing Celonis infrastructure, we offer the CBAM Manager as a native Celonis app. It retrieves procurement and customs data directly from SAP, SAP GTS, or other ERP systems via standard connectors and displays CBAM costs for each order line item before the goods arrive.
What the CBAM Manager does:
- View costs for each order line item. CBAM certificate fees are calculated per order line and are displayed for open orders right away, not just after import.
- Obtain accurate supplier data. The integrated CORA Supplier App collects actual emissions data from suppliers in ten languages and documents it with a complete audit trail until verification.
- Manage costs, don't just report on them. The Control Tower displays CBAM expenses, associated costs, and realized savings in euros by supplier, plant, and product group.
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- Reliable: Track CO2 emissions comprehensively and in an auditable manner according to Scope 1, 2, and 3
- Strategic: Develop climate goals and establish carbon management as a control mechanism
- Compliant with Regulations: Structured and Auditable Compliance with CBAM, EUDR, CSRD, and the Taxonomy
- Software: CORA, a one-stop solution for Celonis and EUDR Manager
- Experienced: Over 20 years of consulting experience and more than 1,500 successful projects
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FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions About Carbon Management Consulting
Carbon accounting refers to the tracking and reporting of greenhouse gas emissions. Carbon management links this reporting to climate goals, reduction measures, responsibilities, and ongoing monitoring. Only carbon management actually reduces CO2 emissions.
Scope 1 includes direct emissions from the company’s own sources, such as combustion and its vehicle fleet. Scope 2 includes indirect emissions from purchased energy. Scope 3 includes all other indirect emissions along the value chain, from supply chains and transportation to product use. For most companies, Scope 3 is the largest and most important lever.
The Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism requires EU importers of emission-intensive goods such as steel, aluminum, cement, fertilizers, hydrogen, and electricity to document the emissions associated with the imported goods and to purchase CBAM certificates. The final phase has been in effect since January 1, 2026. Importers of 50 metric tons or more of CBAM goods per year are affected (this threshold does not apply to electricity and hydrogen); they must have the status of an authorized CBAM declarant. CBAM certificates will go on sale starting February 1, 2027, and the first annual declaration for 2026 is due by September 30, 2027.
The EU Deforestation Regulation requires companies that place wood, soy, coffee, cocoa, palm oil, rubber, cattle, or products derived from them (e.g., leather, paper, chocolate) to demonstrate that their products are free from deforestation and are legal. These obligations take effect on December 30, 2026, for large and medium-sized enterprises, and on June 30, 2027, for micro and small enterprises. The maximum fine must be at least four percent of the company’s annual EU-wide turnover; additional penalties include, among other things, the confiscation of goods and exclusion from public procurement contracts.
CORA is a standalone SaaS solution for importers of all sizes, regardless of their ERP infrastructure. The CBAM Manager for Celonis is a native Celonis app for companies with existing Celonis infrastructure and SAP integration. Both solutions automate supplier surveys, emissions calculations, and reporting.
A corporate carbon footprint can be calculated in a matter of weeks. Establishing a comprehensive carbon management system—including climate targets, an action plan, and regulatory compliance—is a process that takes several months. Continuous monitoring and refinement are ongoing tasks.
Yes. Our commitment doesn’t end with the concept. We guide the implementation through clear milestones, facilitate communication with suppliers, implement software, and ensure that carbon management becomes a permanent part of the company’s day-to-day operations.