The footprint is done, but then what?
Footprint finished, report submitted, and nothing has changed. Targets sit in Excel, measures with individual people.
Transformation
From accounting to action. With targets you actually implement.
Achieve environmental and social targets: for your ISO certification and for the change you became a sustainability manager for.
Climate target 2030
Reduction by 20300 %
2,100 companies already use Code Gaia · No. 1 ESG software for SMEs
THE CHALLENGE
Does this sound familiar?
Since 27 September 2026, you may only advertise with “climate neutral by 2030” if a verifiable implementation plan stands behind it. The ESRS and the German Energy Efficiency Act (EnEfG) also require plans that work in practice, not just on paper.
Side effects overlooked
Fewer flights mean more train journeys. If you don’t plan for that, you miss your target.
Nobody sees the progress
Management and sites only find out at the end of the year where you stand.
THE SOLUTION
Your data turns into change
Your carbon footprint is more than a mandatory number: it is the data basis for making a difference. From it you derive environmental and social targets, plan measures with their interactions and make progress visible to management and the team.
HOW IT WORKS
How your footprint becomes a transformation plan
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Set targets for E, S and G
Set targets for emissions, but also for employees or donations.
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Measures with several effects
Every measure can influence several KPIs. So you see where targets support or hinder each other.
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Plan for side effects
Model interactions, for example how fewer flights lead to more train journeys. Your targets stay realistic.
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Share progress
Management and the team work together in collaborative dashboards by entity and site. You assign measures with deadlines.
WHY CODE GAIA
Why companies plan their sustainability transformation with Code Gaia
01Proven
Proven blueprints that change when the rules change.
For your transformation planExperience from more than 2,100 companies actively using Code Gaia.
02Time-saving
Automation and Kurt AI take over the tedious work.
For your transformation planTargets, measures and owners sit in the same system as your carbon footprint, instead of being scattered across Excel lists.
03Audit-proof
A complete trail behind every number.
For your transformation planYour data is safe: GDPR-compliant and certified to ISO/IEC 27001.
04Personal expertise
Sustainability experts support you in key decisions and through the audit.
For your transformation plan96 % satisfaction with our customer support on OMR Reviews (category avg. 95 %).
REFERENCES
What our customers achieve
“[…] not just good, intuitive […] software, but the whole team behind it.”
“[…] a combination of strong customer support and well-founded content support.”
“What I like best is how much time Code Gaia saves through automated data collection and emissions calculation. The software is super easy to use, and if you ever need help, support is there quickly and competently. This lets us produce professional sustainability reporting without any problems, despite limited resources.”
This is how users rate Code Gaia
Source: OMR Reviews · As of November 2026 (opens in a new tab) - 91 % Ease of use Category average: 91 %
- 96 % Customer support Category average: 95 %
- 93 % Meets requirements Category average: 92 %
- 93 % Ease of setup Category average: 91 %
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CASE STUDY · ESG Sustainability management at Nabtesco: from compliance pressure to strategic management As a leading international manufacturer of precision gearboxes and an innovative partner to the automation industry, Nabtesco Europe increasingly sees sustainability as a strategic topic for the … Read case study
CASE STUDY · ESG Gustavo Gusto x Code Gaia – CO₂ savings with a clear return on investment “Let’s bake the world a little bit better ” – at Gustavo Gusto, the vision is far more than just a brand promise. It stands for an attitude that can be felt in all areas of the company. Founded in … Read case study
5× LeaderOMR Reviews Q4/26
IDW PS 880audited software
ISO/IEC 27001certified by DQS
TÜV RheinlandCCF methodology verified
GRISoftware & Tools Partner
CONNECTED MODULES
From footprint to plan to claim
Carbon footprint Your emissions data flows directly into your targets and measures. Carbon footprint ISO 50001 Energy savings from your energy management count directly towards your climate targets. ISO 50001 Environmental claims (EmpCo) Your plan is the evidence behind your environmental claims. Environmental claims (EmpCo)
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about reduction and transformation
What is a transition plan?
A transition plan describes how a company reduces its emissions over time: with targets, measures, investments and responsibilities. Under ESRS E1, companies subject to reporting disclose their transition plan for climate change mitigation.
What does the EmpCo require for climate targets?
Since 27 September 2026, companies may only advertise future environmental performance such as “climate neutral by 2030” if it is backed by a detailed, realistic implementation plan with measurable targets that is independently monitored.
What are second-order effects?
Second-order effects are side effects of a measure on other KPIs. For example, if you reduce business trips by plane, train journeys often increase. Code Gaia models such effects so that targets stay realistic.
Can I also plan social targets?
Yes. In Code Gaia you set targets for environmental, social and governance KPIs, for example for employees or donations.
BOOK A DEMO
In 30 minutes you will see how your footprint becomes a plan.
We show you the transformation module using your targets and questions.
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