Why you should measure your carbon footprint
If you want to reduce your environmental impact as a business, you first need to measure it. Calculating your carbon footprint helps you understand your emissions, comply with upcoming legislation, and boost your sustainability credentials.
Legislation and reporting obligations
Starting in 2025, many companies in the EU must comply with the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD). This means they need to report their environmental impact — and a carbon footprint calculation provides the foundation.
Improve brand image and sustainability strategy
Sustainability is no longer optional. Consumers, investors and partners increasingly expect transparency. By sharing your CO₂ emissions data, you show responsibility and leadership.
What you need to calculate your carbon emissions
Calculating your footprint requires accurate data and official emission factors to convert your activities into CO₂-equivalent figures.
Activity data
You’ll need data such as:
Electricity and gas consumption (kWh, m³)
Business travel (car, train, flights)
Fuel usage (litres)
Employee commuting
Material usage and transport
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Emission factors and conversions
Emission factors help you convert your inputs into tonnes of CO₂. We recommend using the official Dutch database from co2emissiefactoren.nl, which is updated annually — and already integrated into our free Excel tool.
How the Free Excel Template from Regreener works
We created an easy-to-use Excel tool to help you calculate your business emissions — no advanced formulas or paid software needed.
Step-by-step guide
Download the free template from our website
Fill in your company data (energy, mobility, commuting, etc.)
The sheet automatically calculates your CO₂ footprint
You’ll see clear graphs by category (Scope 1, 2, 3)
Identify emission hotspots and take action
Understand Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions
The template is based on the GHG Protocol, the global standard for emissions reporting. It gives you a breakdown of:
Scope 1: Direct emissions (e.g. company vehicles)
Scope 2: Indirect emissions from energy
Scope 3: All other indirect emissions (e.g. business travel)
Who is this Template for?
This tool is ideal for companies that want to take their first steps toward sustainability — without hiring a consultant.
SMEs and purpose-driven companies
If you’re a small or medium-sized business in the Netherlands or elsewhere in Europe, this tool is a great way to start your sustainability journey.
Sustainability Managers and CSR Professionals
The Excel sheet also serves as a solid foundation for internal reporting, ESG strategy or even CSRD compliance preparation.
Common mistakes when calculating your CO2 footprint
Measuring your emissions is doable — but only if done correctly. Avoid these common errors:
Incomplete data
Missing categories like commuting or data centres can skew your results. Make sure to collect full and up-to-date activity data.
Using outdated emission factors
Emission factors change over time. Use only the latest official datasets to ensure accurate calculations.
Conclusion: take control of your climate impact
Regreener’s free Excel template is a simple yet powerful tool to help your business take responsibility for its emissions. It gives you clarity, structure and a starting point for improvement. Download it today and take the first step toward a climate-positive future.
