CSRD reporting presents companies with ever-increasing demands for precise and continuous data collection. i-flow and Klimahelden offer an intelligent, automated solution that seamlessly transfers production data into CSRD-compliant reports. The cooperation reduces manual effort, ensures audit-proof data and makes the entire process more efficient – for more transparency and less stress in CSRD reporting.
The Challenge: Complex Data
Data collection along Scope 1, 2 and 3 for CSRD reporting poses considerable challenges for manufacturing companies. Data sources such as production processes, supply chains or customer interactions are diverse and often difficult to access. Added to this is the need to obtain information from third parties such as suppliers. This makes documentation time-consuming and error-prone. Non-transparent supply chains, dynamic legal requirements and the expectation of audit-proof reports also complicate processes. Many companies continue to work with manual data entry, which significantly increases complexity and the potential for errors.
Common problems with CSRD reporting
- Time-consuming data management and lack of validation: Companies often work with Excel spreadsheets and use various databases. This makes validation more difficult and makes regular updates prone to errors.
- Complexity of Scope 3 data: Scope 3 emissions in particular often lack accurate and consistent data, as many partners are involved along the value chain. For downstream categories that are further away from the company, data availability remains low. Estimates are often necessary, which impairs reporting accuracy.
- Lack of transparency and data visualization: Data is often not prepared clearly and comprehensibly, which requires additional educational work within the company.
- Lack of integration in departments: Data processes are often not sufficiently integrated into areas such as purchasing or product management. This increases dependency on individual specialist departments and makes collaboration more difficult.
- Lack of expertise and resources: Many companies do not have the trained staff and resources to handle specific emissions categories or complex reporting requirements.
The Solution: Automatic and Secure Data Transfers
The partnership between i-flow and Klimahelden offers companies a fully automated solution to meet the growing demands of CSRD reporting. With i-flow’s Industrial Unified Namespace (UNS) technology, OT and IT systems can be seamlessly networked. Energy consumption and CO₂ data such as the energy requirements of machines, the output of coolants or emissions from industrial processes are automatically recorded and merged across locations. This data is transmitted directly to Klimahelden’s ESG platform, which structures and centralizes it and integrates it into audit-proof CSRD reports.
The advantages of i-flow for CSRD reporting
The Industrial Unified Namespace architecture of i-flow offers numerous advantages for CSRD reporting:
- Central data integration: i-flow connects OT and IT systems with over 200 connectors to ensure a standardized data flow.
- Automated data harmonization: Different formats and protocols are processed consistently in order to provide error-free data records.
- Real-time monitoring: Companies gain real-time insights into energy and emissions data to optimize processes and generate up-to-date reports.
- Efficiency and scalability: i-flow saves time, reduces sources of error and scales flexibly with the requirements of global companies and supply chains.
Simple CSRD reports with Klimahelden
Klimahelden offers an intuitive software solution for the creation of CSRD reports and CO₂ management. The platform automates work steps, reduces internal effort by up to 80% and cuts costs by around 30%. In addition, Klimahelden provides customized recommendations for reducing emissions and supports the offsetting of unavoidable emissions through certified climate protection projects. The platform enables seamless collaboration with auditors and ensures audit-proof reports.
Less effort for companies
The partnership between i-flow and Klimahelden takes the burden off ESG managers. Instead of collecting data manually from different systems, the collection is automated. Klimahelden ensures that all data is consistently and reliably integrated into reports. In addition, the solution enables carbon accounting across multiple locations, supports compliance with regulatory requirements and increases the transparency of reporting.
More transparency thanks to automation
The automation of manual efforts in CSRD reporting also has the following advantages:
- Automation and error reduction: Minimizes manual work steps and sources of error.
- Real-time data availability: Enables fast reactions and well-founded decisions.
- Compliance and transparency: Ensures that all reports are CSRD-compliant and audit-proof.
Stronger together
The cooperation between i-flow and Klimahelden combines technological strength and sustainability expertise. This makes ESG reporting more efficient, transparent and audit-proof – a decisive step towards making sustainability an integral part of corporate strategy.
About Klimahelden:
Klimahelden is an innovative SaaS company that helps companies meet CSRD reporting requirements easily and efficiently. Our user-friendly platform enables the automated creation of ESG and CO₂ reports that are fully data protection compliant and audit-proof. With a strong network of auditors and sustainability experts, we offer a holistic solution – from dual materiality analysis to final reporting. Our clients include companies from various industries that use our expertise and intuitive software. This enables them to achieve their sustainability goals and meet regulatory requirements at the same time.
