Takeaways

• Diginex has signed a non-binding agreement to acquire carbon accounting platform Plan A to build a unified AI-powered ESG and carbon management system.
• The deal aims to meet rising global demand for advanced carbon reporting, driven by regulations such as CSRD and ISSB.
• The combined platform will offer automated data collection, audit-ready reporting, and expanded market reach across Europe and Asia-Pacific.

Sustainability RegTech company Diginex has signed a non-binding memorandum of understanding (MOU) to acquire Plan A, a leading carbon accounting and reporting software provider. The move is expected to create one of the most comprehensive AI-powered sustainability and ESG platforms in the market, combining advanced data tools with deep expertise in emissions management.

Founded in 2017 by Lubomila Jordanova, Berlin-based Plan A has become known for its science-driven approach to decarbonization. The company offers a SaaS platform that helps businesses measure their carbon footprint, collect emissions data, set science-based climate targets, and report progress to stakeholders. Its system follows established standards, including the Greenhouse Gas Protocol and the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). Plan A’s growing customer list includes major global brands such as BMW, Deutsche Bank, Visa, and Trivago.

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For Diginex, the acquisition marks another significant step in expanding its sustainability technology portfolio. The company already provides a suite of tools that use AI, blockchain, and machine learning to support climate data reporting and supply chain transparency. The deal follows recent transactions by Diginex, including the purchase of ESG data provider Matter from Nasdaq in October and supply chain risk platform Findings in August.

The timing of the agreement aligns with a rapidly expanding global carbon management market. Companies worldwide are facing increasing reporting requirements under regulations such as the EU’s Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) and new standards from the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB). At the same time, demand is rising for clearer Scope 3 emissions visibility, deeper analytics, and verifiable net-zero strategies.

Together, Diginex and Plan A aim to offer an end-to-end carbon and ESG platform that streamlines data collection and improves the accuracy of emissions reporting. Their combined solution is expected to feature automated data pipelines through flexible APIs, detailed emissions dashboards, audit-ready reports, and enhanced supply-chain risk assessment tools. Diginex said the integration also supports its plans for accelerated revenue growth from 2026 onward, boosted by cross-selling opportunities and a larger global footprint across Europe and Asia-Pacific.

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Miles Pelham, Chairman of Diginex, said the deal brings together two strong technology engines in the sustainability space. “By combining Plan A’s best-in-class carbon accounting and decarbonization engine with our diginexESG platform and supply-chain transparency tools like diginexLUMEN, we are delivering one of the most comprehensive ESG and carbon management suites available today. Clients will benefit from a single, seamless solution that turns complex sustainability data into clear strategic advantage.”

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Source: ESGtoday