Carbon Data Management Outsourcing

Last updated: November 11, 2026

Carbon and sustainability data has moved from the annual CSR brochure into contracts, customs declarations and financial reports. EU importers need embedded-emissions data for CBAM goods, large customers ask suppliers for product carbon footprints and Scope 3 data, and in Türkiye the Turkish Sustainability Reporting Standards (TSRS) require climate disclosures from in-scope companies. The data behind these requests usually sits in energy invoices, ERP production records, purchasing files and supplier emails. With carbon data management outsourcing, 360 Soft provides a team that collects, structures, calculates and documents this data under your methodology owner, so you can respond to customers, importers and auditors on time and with evidence.

Who it is for

Turkish and international manufacturers exporting CBAM goods (iron and steel, aluminium, cement, fertilisers, hydrogen, electricity) to the EU.
Suppliers to European and global brands that must provide Scope 1, 2 and 3 data or product footprints.
Companies in scope of TSRS, CSRD or similar disclosure rules that lack an internal data team.
Groups with several plants where data is collected differently at each site.
Companies preparing for limited assurance of sustainability data.

Typical problems with sustainability data

Problem	Consequence
Data scattered across invoices, ERP, spreadsheets and email	Every request becomes a manual project
No documented methodology or emission factor sources	Results cannot be explained to auditors or customers
Allocation to products not defined	CBAM and product footprint requests cannot be answered
Supplier data missing for precursors and Scope 3	Default values or estimates with higher exposure
One person holds the knowledge	Deadlines missed when that person is absent
No audit trail from figure to source document	Assurance becomes slow and expensive

Scope: which work can be outsourced

Inventory set-up: organisational and operational boundaries, emission sources and data map per site.
Data collection: energy, fuel, refrigerants, production, purchasing, logistics, waste and travel data from your systems and suppliers.
Calculation: Scope 1, 2 (location and market based) and relevant Scope 3 categories with documented emission factors.
CBAM data packages: installation and production process mapping, direct and indirect embedded emissions, precursor data requests and communication templates for EU importers.
Disclosure support: data tables and evidence for TSRS, CSRD-aligned, CDP or customer questionnaires.
Supplier engagement: data requests, follow-ups, plausibility checks and supplier data portals.
Audit trail and assurance readiness: source document links, calculation files and change logs for verifiers.
Dashboards and reporting: monthly or quarterly indicators in Power BI or your sustainability software.

Roles in the team

Role	Responsibility
Carbon data lead	Methodology, boundaries, quality review and client communication
Carbon accounting analyst	Calculations, emission factors, allocation and documentation
Data engineer	Connections to ERP, meters and files; data pipeline and dashboards
Supplier data coordinator	Supplier requests, follow-up and data validation
Industrial process specialist (as needed)	Installation and production route mapping for CBAM

Teams range from one analyst to multi-site teams; we provide teams from 1 to 200+ people, remote, on-site or hybrid.

Standards and regulations

Framework	What it covers	Relevance
GHG Protocol Corporate and Scope 3 Standards	Corporate inventory and value-chain emissions	Most widely used methodology
ISO 14064-1	Organisational GHG inventory specification	Basis for many verification engagements
ISO 14067	Product carbon footprint	Product-level customer requests
EU CBAM (Regulation (EU) 2023/956)	Embedded emissions of imported CBAM goods	Exporters to the EU supply data to importers
TSRS (TSRS 1 and TSRS 2)	Sustainability and climate disclosures in Türkiye, aligned with IFRS S1 and S2	Mandatory for in-scope Turkish companies
CSRD / ESRS	EU sustainability reporting	Customers and group parents in the EU

Thresholds, scope and dates of these rules change; confirm current requirements with your advisers. Local rules in your own country apply in addition to Turkish and EU rules.

Points to watch for CBAM

The definitive period started on 1 January 2026; authorised EU declarants must surrender certificates for the embedded emissions of imports, with simplifications for small volumes.
Importers depend on actual installation data from producers; without it, default values may apply, which can make your product less competitive.
Embedded emissions must be calculated per installation and production route, including relevant precursors.
Verification of installation data by accredited verifiers is part of the definitive regime, so an audit trail matters from the start.
Carbon prices effectively paid in the country of origin may be deductible under the rules; keep evidence.

If you prefer a dedicated software platform rather than an outsourced team, see our CBAM emissions reporting software, digital product passport software and ISSB/TSRS sustainability reporting software.

Working models

Model	Best for	How it works
Managed carbon data service	Recurring reporting and customer requests	We run collection, calculation and documentation against a calendar
Dedicated analyst	Companies with a sustainability manager who needs capacity	A named analyst works in your team and tools
Project	First inventory, first CBAM package, assurance preparation	Fixed scope and deliverables

Process

Phase	Activities	Typical duration
Discovery	Requests, deadlines, sites, systems and current data	1–2 weeks
Design	Boundaries, methodology, data map, templates	2–4 weeks
First cycle	Collection, calculation, review and documentation	4–8 weeks
Recurring operation	Monthly or quarterly updates and requests	Ongoing

A team typically starts within 1–2 weeks of agreement.

SLA and KPI table

KPI	What it measures	Frequency
Data completeness	Share of activity data collected for the period	Per cycle
Primary data share	Share of supplier or measured data versus estimates	Per cycle
Request response time	Customer or importer requests answered within agreed time	Monthly
Audit trail coverage	Figures linked to source documents	Per cycle
Review findings	Issues found in internal or external review	Per review
Calendar compliance	Deliverables on the agreed reporting dates	Quarterly

Pricing: factors that drive cost

Factor	Effect on cost
Number of sites and products	More installations and product groups mean more mapping and allocation
Scope 3 depth	Number of categories and supplier engagement effort
Data maturity	Manual files versus connected systems
Reporting frameworks	CBAM, TSRS, CSRD-aligned, CDP or customer formats
Assurance needs	Preparation for limited or reasonable assurance
Model	Managed service, dedicated analyst or project

We prepare a proposal after discovery; we do not publish list prices.

Carbon Data Management Outsourcing — overview

In-house team, freelance consultant or outsourcing

Criterion	In-house	Freelance consultant	Outsourcing to 360 Soft
Ongoing data operations	Requires hiring	Usually report-focused	Recurring collection and documentation
Data engineering	Rarely available	Rarely	Included in the team
Continuity	Depends on retention	Ends with the project	Replacement process for staff
Scalability for deadlines	Limited	One person	Team-based

Risks and mitigations

Greenwashing risk: conservative assumptions, documented estimates and no unsupported claims.
Methodology drift: methodology document and change log approved by your owner.
Supplier non-response: structured requests, escalation and transparent use of estimates.
Confusing roles with verification: we prepare data; independent verifiers verify it.

Security, GDPR, KVKK, NDA and intellectual property

Production and energy data is commercially sensitive. Team members sign NDAs, work with least-privilege access and keep data in your environment or agreed secure storage. Calculation models, data packages and documentation belong to you.

Illustrative scenario: a steel product manufacturer exporting to the EU

Illustrative scenario. A manufacturer exporting steel pipes to the EU receives a request from its importer for product-level embedded emissions for CBAM. Energy data sits in accounting invoices, production data in the ERP and raw material information in purchasing records. The 360 Soft team maps the installation and production processes, lists direct and indirect emission sources, and starts data requests to precursor suppliers. The allocation method to product groups is documented, calculations are linked to source documents, and a regular data package is prepared for the importer. The same data foundation later supports the company’s TSRS climate disclosures.

Legal note on the contract model

International clients contract under a B2B service agreement with statement of work, IP assignment, NDA and, where personal data is processed, a GDPR data processing agreement with Standard Contractual Clauses (UK IDTA for UK clients); KVKK applies in Türkiye. 360 Soft is not an accredited verifier and does not give legal advice; responsibility for disclosures stays with your company.

Checklist for choosing a carbon data partner

Do they separate data preparation from independent verification?
Is the methodology documented and approved by you?
Can they connect to your ERP and meter data?
Do they handle supplier data requests?
Is every figure traceable to a source document?
Do you own the models and data?
Can they cover CBAM, TSRS and customer formats from one data foundation?

Frequently asked questions

What is carbon data management outsourcing?

A dedicated team collects, structures, calculates and documents your emissions and sustainability data under your methodology owner, for customers, importers, disclosures and auditors.

What do Scope 1, Scope 2 and Scope 3 mean?

Scope 1 covers direct emissions from your own sources, Scope 2 indirect emissions from purchased energy, and Scope 3 other value-chain emissions such as purchased goods and transport.

What is the difference between the GHG Protocol and ISO 14064?

The GHG Protocol is a widely used accounting methodology; ISO 14064-1 is an international specification for GHG inventories often used as the basis for verification. They are compatible.

Who is affected by CBAM?

EU importers of CBAM goods such as iron and steel, aluminium, cement, fertilisers, hydrogen and electricity, and in practice the non-EU producers who must supply them with emissions data.

What happens if we do not provide CBAM data?

Your importer may have to use default values, which can increase their cost and make your products less competitive.

What is TSRS and who must apply it?

TSRS are the Turkish Sustainability Reporting Standards aligned with IFRS S1 and S2. In-scope companies are defined by the public oversight authority by size criteria; confirm with your advisers.

Do you verify our emissions?

No. We prepare data and documentation for verification; independent accredited verifiers carry out verification.

Where should we start with Scope 3?

With a screening of all categories, then focus on the most material ones, usually purchased goods and transport, and start supplier engagement there.

Can our existing ERP and meter data be used?

Yes. Connecting existing data sources is usually the first step and reduces manual work.

What is the difference between this service and your software solutions?

Software provides tools for collection, calculation and reporting; the outsourcing service is the expert team that runs the process for you. They can be used together or separately.

How is pricing determined?

By number of sites and products, Scope 3 depth, data maturity, reporting frameworks, assurance needs and model.

Which contract model is used?

A B2B service agreement with statement of work, IP assignment, NDA and, where needed, a GDPR DPA with SCCs or UK IDTA; KVKK applies in Türkiye.

Let’s organise your sustainability data together

Tell us which requests and deadlines you face, and we will propose a data model and first cycle. Call or WhatsApp +90 850 335 10 87, write to info@360-soft.com, message us on WhatsApp or use our contact page. 360 Soft Marketing Yazılım ve Danışmanlık Ltd. Şti., Nidakule Ataşehir Batı, Barbaros Mah. Begonya Sk. No:1 D:2, 34746 Ataşehir/İstanbul.

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