How Teams Transform ESG Reporting with CIS
Real results from organisations that replaced fragmented ESG processes with structured, audit-ready data workflows.
European Manufacturer Reduces CSRD Reporting Time by 40%
A mid-sized European manufacturer with operations across 4 countries faced their first CSRD deadline with ESG data scattered across 12 different systems. They implemented CIS to unify their data layer and streamline ESRS reporting.
“Before CIS, our CSRD preparation involved three people working full-time for four months. After implementation, the same report was completed by two people in under six weeks — with better data quality and complete evidence trails.”
The Challenge
The company's ESG data lived in 12 separate systems: HR platforms, ERP spreadsheets, utility portals, supplier emails, and manual tracking sheets. Each ESRS standard required data from multiple sources, and there was no unified methodology for calculating metrics. The sustainability team spent more time finding and validating data than actually analysing it.
The Solution
CIS provided a unified data layer that connected all 12 sources into a single framework. Each ESRS datapoint was mapped to its source system, calculation methodology was documented for every metric, and evidence trails were generated automatically as data was ingested. The Carbon Intelligence module specifically addressed Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions across their four-country footprint.
The Results
- →CSRD report preparation reduced from 16 weeks to 9 weeks
- →Audit queries reduced by 70% (complete evidence trails)
- →Scope 3 supplier data coverage increased from 45% to 89%
- →ESG team headcount reallocated from data collection to strategic analysis
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