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forward earth

forward earth

by forward earth GmbH

Embedding AI Carbon Management into Business Systems

Updated by Onye Dike on December 11th, 2025
forward earth is an AI-automated carbon management platform designed to reduce the manual effort associated with emissions accounting and reporting. Its solutions are aimed at both end-user organisations and software partners such as GRC, ESG and supply-chain providers that want to embed carbon measurement directly into their products. The platform supports corporate carbon footprints certified to the GHG Protocol, product carbon footprints and workflows for Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) reporting. Its approach emphasises automation, regulatory alignment and integration into existing systems to improve scalability and efficiency.

Available Carbon Accounting Features

AI-Powered Insights for Optimization
Audit Support
Carbon Footprint Calculation
Compliance Reporting
Lifecycle Assessment
Scope 1 Emissions Tracking
Scope 2 Emissions Tracking
Scope 3 Emissions Tracking
Supply Chain Emissions Hotspot Identification

Missing Carbon Accounting Features

Benchmarking & Peer Comparison
Carbon Credit Trading
Carbon Offset Tracking
Carbon Pricing
Cost Tracking
Customizable Dashboards
Customizable Reporting Templates
Data Import/Export
Emissions Factor Database
Emissions Forecasting
Goal Setting & Tracking
Integration with IoT Sensors
Multi-Site Support
Real-Time Monitoring (non-energy)
Risk Assessment & Scoring
Scenario Analysis for Emissions Reduction
Target Setting & Tracking
Tax and Incentive Management

Pricing

Starting Price
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Options
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Available Since

2023

Deployment Options

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Good Option For

  • Small Business (11-50 people)
  • Medium Business (51-250 people)
  • Large Business (250+ people)

Deep dive


Core Features

forward earth applies AI automation and structured data ingestion to carbon accounting, seeking to reduce repetitive data handling and improve time-to-insight. The platform integrates with existing systems rather than replacing them, and includes modules for corporate footprints, product footprints and CBAM workflows that adhere to recognised standards. Some of its main features are:

  • AI-Automated Corporate Footprinting – Generates corporate GHG footprints using AI to reduce manual data work, certified to the GHG Protocol.

  • Product Carbon Footprint Module – Supports large-scale product footprinting by ingesting ERP, bills of materials, logistics and other data sources.

  • CBAM Reporting Workflows – Structured import and calculation processes aligned with Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism requirements.

  • White-Label Integrations – Enables GRC, ESG and supply-chain software partners to integrate carbon management into their platforms.

  • Embedded Compliance Focus – Built-in compliance with CSRD and related regulations in its calculation methodologies.

  • Supply-Chain Emissions Insights – Designed to automate supplier data collection to support wider Scope 3 coverage and supply-chain decarbonisation planning.

Closing Insights

forward earth was established with the goal of automating and embedding carbon measurement into existing business processes rather than adding yet another standalone tool. Its founders and leadership bring experience in environmental management software and enterprise systems, and the company’s direction reflects a desire to combine regulatory compliance with AI-assisted calculation methods that reduce manual workload for organisations. The platform’s modules for corporate footprints, product footprints and Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) workflows reflect this blend of regulatory readiness and process automation. In 2024, the platform received €4.5 Million in seed funding to further its global expansion including into the United States market.

The software is positioned both as a direct solution for organisations seeking to measure emissions and prepare for reporting, and as a partner-friendly layer that can be white-labeled into other platforms such as governance, risk and compliance (GRC), ESG and supply-chain management systems. This dual approach allows forward earth to reach users through embedded integrations and direct licences, which may suit companies looking to centralise environmental data collection with minimal disruption to existing workflows. The platform offers a free entry-level corporate footprint option, and pricing scales with advanced modules.


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