Carbon emissions are a core driver of climate change, and governments are enforcing stricter regulations to reduce them. With CO₂ becoming part of compliance reporting, integrating carbon tracking into expense processes ensures organisations stay compliant while supporting sustainability goals.

From 1 July 2024, Dutch employers with 100+ employees must report all kilometres travelled for commuting and business, broken down by transport mode and fuel type. The first report is due by 30 June 2025. This regulation aims to cut work-related mobility emissions by 1.5 Mt by 2030.

Germany has no travel-specific reporting obligation like the Netherlands. However, under CSRD and ESRS, large companies must report Scope 3 emissions, which include employee business travel. Mobility data is therefore essential for compliance.

It helps companies encourage greener travel choices, provide CO₂ impact visibility, reward sustainable behaviour, and ensure compliance with emerging regulations. CO₂ tracking and expense management now go hand in hand.

Tools include carbon emission calculators, offsetting platforms, IoT sensors, machine learning systems, and procurement tools that assess supplier sustainability. These tools automate reporting and provide actionable insights into emissions across the organisation.

The e-book highlights manual data collection, inconsistent real-time data, and limited visibility over time as major barriers. Yet, the opportunity is clear: 42% of organisations use sustainability initiatives to reduce costs and increase operational efficiency.