CO2logic

What CO2logic does

CO2logic is a Belgium-based climate consultancy and certification operator, founded in Brussels in 2007 and operating since 2022 as a subsidiary of South Pole following a merger that created what the group markets as the world's largest carbon project expert and climate consultancy. Its core asset is the proprietary 'Taking Climate Action' label (rebranded from CO2 Neutral in 2024), a tiered certification offered at Bronze (Scopes 1 and 2), Silver (Scopes 1, 2 plus partial Scope 3), and Gold (Scopes 1, 2 plus material Scope 3 with science-based 1.5°C targets) levels, validated annually and at least every three years by the independent third-party auditor Vinçotte (Member of Group Kiwa) with QR-code-linked transparency pages.

The firm's commercial offering is organised around a five-step 'Climate Journey' methodology — measure footprint, set targets and roadmap, reduce footprint, fund climate action, and communicate and lead — supported by a separately packaged SME Climate Program (a four-month structured cohort programme with group training and individual application sessions), CO2 Performance Ladder certification support that provides procurement-side advantage in Belgian public tenders, and a sustainable-finance advisory practice serving banks, asset managers, private equity, and family offices on portfolio carbon footprints and TCFD-aligned reporting. Technology differentiation rests on domain specialisation (GHG Protocol and SBTi-aligned protocols), the Carbolean integration that automates GHG data capture from energy-provider portals, and the QR-code transparency system rather than on any proprietary AI/ML stack.

Commercial mechanics combine four revenue streams: bespoke advisory engagements (professional services), recurring annual label certification fees with three-year external re-validation (effectively recurring licensing-style revenue), cohort fees from the SME Program, and transaction or facilitation fees on carbon credits and high-integrity climate projects (for example the Malawi cookstove project with United Purpose and Livelihoods Funds under the Gold Standard). Customer base spans more than 85 labelled Belgian and international enterprises across food and beverage, postal logistics, building materials, retail, real estate, and industrial manufacturing; Brussels Economy and Employment has formally recognised the label as proof of 'exemplarity', qualifying clients for materially higher regional grants and tax benefits. The firm is private with no publicly disclosed revenue and headcount listed at 1–10, operating commercially through direct expert consultation, website inbound, LinkedIn-led thought leadership, and distribution supported by South Pole's global reach.

Name

CO2logic

Legal name

CO2logic S.A.

Website

https://co2logic.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

CO2logic is a Brussels-based climate consultancy and certification operator, founded in 2007 and since 2022 a subsidiary of South Pole, that issues the proprietary Bronze/Silver/Gold 'Taking Climate Action' label and advises enterprises, SMEs, and financial institutions on carbon measurement, science-based targets, and decarbonisation roadmaps.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Climate Consultancy Services

NAICS

Environmental Consulting Services (54162), Environmental Consulting Services (541620)

akta.pro primary industry

GHG Accounting & Net-Zero/Decarbonization Planning (Scopes 1–3) (EUAHAJAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Regulatory & Disclosure Strategy (CSRD/ESRS, ISSB/IFRS S2, SEC, TCFD) (EUABAKAH), Supply Chain (Scope 3) Emissions & Supplier Engagement Platforms (EUABAEAE), ESG/Sustainability Reporting & Disclosure Platforms (EUABAEAB), Benchmarking, Ratings & Stakeholder Reporting Portals (Scorecards, Dashboards) (EUABAEAJ), Net-Zero Assurance & Readiness Assessments (limited assurance prep, audit support) (EUABAKAJ), Carbon Neutrality/Claims Strategy & Communications (claims substantiation, greenwashing risk) (EUABAKAK)

Keywords

• Climate consultancy services
• Carbon footprint certification
• Science-based targets advisory
• Carbon offsetting credits
• GHG emissions accounting

Headquarters

HQ city

Brussels

HQ country

Belgium

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Climate Advisory & Consulting Services: Expert consulting services helping companies define and implement sustainability strategies, set science-based targets, and develop decarbonization roadmaps.
2. Taking Climate Action Label Certification: Certification services at Bronze, Silver, and Gold levels that validate company carbon footprint measurement, reduction plans, and offset strategies. Includes third-party validation by Vinçotte.
3. SME Climate Program: A structured 4-month program combining group training sessions with individual application support for small and medium-sized businesses starting their climate transition journey.
4. Carbon Credits & Climate Projects: CO2logic facilitates investment in certified carbon credits and climate projects to help companies offset residual emissions as part of their certification requirements.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

CO2logic, a South Pole company, is a climate consultancy that helps organizations measure, reduce, offset, and communicate their carbon emissions. Its core products are the third-party-validated Taking Climate Action label (Bronze/Silver/Gold tiers), a 5-step Climate Journey advisory methodology, and an SME Climate Program.

Product overview

CO2logic, a South Pole company, operates as a climate consultancy and advisory firm offering a unified portfolio of climate action services. The core offerings include the Taking Climate Action Label (certification at Bronze/Silver/Gold levels based on GHG Protocol scopes and SBTi alignment), the Climate Journey advisory approach (5-step methodology from measurement to communication), and the SME Climate Program (fast-track certification for small businesses). Supporting services include Sustainable Finance consulting for financial institutions and CO2 Performance Ladder certification support. The company partners with Vinçotte (Kiwa) for third-party validation and serves clients across Belgium and internationally.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Taking Climate Action label: A certification label that certifies a company's carbon footprint is measured, reduced, and compensated annually. Available at Bronze, Silver, and Gold levels.
• SME Climate Program

Products and services

• Taking Climate Action Label (formerly CO2 Neutral Label) A tiered certification label that certifies a company's carbon footprint is measured, reduced, and offset annually. Bronze covers Scopes 1 & 2, Silver adds partial Scope 3, and Gold covers all material Scope 3 with science-based targets aligned to a 1.5°C trajectory. Each label carries a QR code for transparency and is validated by Vinçotte (Group Kiwa). For companies seeking credible, verified climate claims.
• Climate Journey / Our Offering A 5-step climate consulting approach guiding organizations through: Measure Footprint, Set Targets & Create Roadmap, Reduce Footprint, Fund Climate Action, and Communicate & Lead. For organizations seeking comprehensive climate strategy and decarbonization roadmaps.
• SME Climate Program A fast-track 4-month program for small and medium-sized businesses to calculate emissions and develop a credible climate transition plan. Combines group training sessions with individual application sessions and expert support, with the possibility to earn the Taking Climate Action label.
• Sustainable Finance Services Advisory services for financial sector actors including portfolio carbon footprints, climate change financial risk assessment (physical and transition risks), ESG due diligence, and support for Net-Zero commitments and science-based target alignment. For banks, asset managers, private equity, and family offices.
• CO2 Performance Ladder Certification Support Consulting services to help companies achieve CO2 Performance Ladder certification, a management system providing competitive advantage in Belgian public tender processes. Includes data collection streamlining, action plan development, and administrative guidance.

Quantifiable outcome

• 85 companies awarded new CO2 Neutral label (2022)
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers16 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• CarboleancoreTechnology or Integration · 27 August 2021Digital application partnership that connects to energy providers' portals to automate GHG emissions data collection from buildings and vehicles. Enables real-time data updates for carbon footprint calculations, facilitating accurate emissions tracking.
• South PolecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCO2logic is a South Pole company, forming together the world's largest carbon project expert and climate consultancy. South Pole provides global scale and resources, enabling CO2logic to advise and support companies worldwide in defining and implementing ambitious sustainability strategies.
• Vinçotte (Member of Group Kiwa)coreTechnology or IntegrationIndependent third-party auditor that validates the Taking Climate Action label. Each label is validated the first year then at least every 3 years, adding credibility through external verification.
• Brussels Economy and EmploymentcoreOthersGovernmental organization that has recognized CO2logic's CO2 Neutral Company label as proof of exemplarity in the environmental dimension, qualifying labelled companies for increased financial benefits from the Brussels-Capital Region.
• United PurposeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on cookstove project in Malawi, supporting climate projects and verified carbon credits generation.
• Livelihoods FundsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership on Malawi cookstove project for climate finance and verified carbon credits.
• Gold StandardminorOthersCarbon credit certification standard used for climate projects, particularly referenced for the Malawi cookstove project requiring stakeholder meetings and verification processes.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• EcoAct: Paris-based climate consultancy owned by SPIE that provides carbon accounting, net-zero strategy, and advisory services; compares directly on core methodology (GHG Protocol-based footprinting, SBTi alignment) and target enterprise/financial-services clients.
• Quantis: Switzerland-based sustainability consulting firm focused on carbon footprinting and science-based target setting; became part of ERM in 2022 and competes for the same enterprise advisory engagements with deep methodology expertise.
• Carbone 4: French climate strategy consultancy specialised in net-zero pathways and decarbonization roadmaps; directly comparable consulting practice targeting corporates with quantitative climate strategy work in Belgium/France/wider EU.
• Climate Neutral Group: Dutch carbon advisory and certification firm that operates its own 'Climate Neutral Certified' label; directly comparable to CO2logic's Taking Climate Action label business model and SME climate program approach.

Emerging players

• Greenly: SaaS-driven carbon accounting platform with advisory services targeting SMB and mid-market clients in Europe; an emerging competitor whose automation-first delivery model pressures CO2logic's SME Climate Program on price and speed.
• Watershed: Enterprise carbon accounting and disclosure platform with embedded climate consulting; emerges as a software-disrupting peer that can deliver many of CO2logic's Scope 1–3 measurement and reporting services with less manual consulting effort.

Broad incumbents

• Carbon Trust: Long-established UK-headquartered climate consultancy providing carbon footprinting, target setting, and certification services to enterprises and governments; directly comparable to CO2logic in 5-step advisory methodology and label/certification offerings.
• South Pole: Global carbon project developer and climate consultancy that acquired CO2logic in 2022; comparable because it offers the same advisory, target-setting, and SBTi support and is the parent entity through which CO2logic's services now reach international clients.
• Anthesis (Group): Large global sustainability consultancy offering carbon footprinting, ESG advisory, and supply chain decarbonization; comparable in offering breadth and European enterprise client base, though significantly larger than CO2logic.

Others

• Vinçotte (Group Kiwa): Independent third-party auditor and partner of CO2logic for Taking Climate Action label validation; adjacent ecosystem player rather than a direct competitor, providing the credibility layer that distinguishes CO2logic's label.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/CO2logic
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/co2logic

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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