Future Of Digital Decarbonization Technology

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Executive Summary

The well-established market for digital decarbonization technologies – dedicated carbon management solutions (CMS), operational platforms and niche carbon microservices – is undergoing a metamorphosis. Long sustained by, and built to support, voluntary reporting, buyers are increasingly designing novel data flows and technology architectures to target operational decarbonization, with significant ramifications for technology providers. This report outlines the future development of the digital decarbonization technology market, from a commercial and technical perspective. It should be used by senior executives at technology firms operating in the market to inform go-to-market and product development strategies.

Summary for decision-makers
Specialist carbon technologies face turbulent times ahead
Decarbonizing and reporting require separate data architectures
Voluntary reporting will fail to support significant market growth for carbon management vendors
Regulated reporting is not a silver bullet for carbon management software providers
Carbon data complement activity data, as organizations seek to decarbonize operations

Carbon management specialists must pursue new product strategies by 2030
Operational platforms must embrace decarbonization functionality to meet evolving buyer expectations

Figure 1. The novel functional requirements of operational decarbonization
Figure 2.
The reporting-focused decarbonization technology stack in 2025
Figure 3.
The operations-focused decarbonization technology stack

About the Authors

Connor Taylor

Connor Taylor

Principal Analyst

Connor is a Principal Analyst at Verdantix. He focuses on delivering research to help senior executives navigate decarbonization decision-making and build effective strategies...

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Ryan Skinner

Ryan Skinner

Research Director

Ryan is a Research Director at Verdantix, where he leads a team of analysts delivering research, data and advisory services that help clients navigate the fast-evolving landsc...

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