# Generate Zero > Generate Zero is a carbon accounting software platform that helps organisations measure, manage, and report greenhouse gas emissions across Scope 1, 2, and 3, including financed emissions and AI and cloud emissions. The platform, called Footprint, is purpose-built for large organisations and financial institutions navigating mandatory climate disclosure requirements. Generate Zero is headquartered in Auckland, New Zealand with an office in Sydney, Australia. Generate Zero serves enterprises, government agencies, banks, and insurance companies across New Zealand and Australia. The platform automates emissions data collection and validation, provides audit-ready reporting aligned to global standards, and includes advanced tools for decarbonisation planning and supply chain engagement. Generate Zero has been named a leading sustainability software vendor for APAC. ## Solutions - [Scope 1–3 Measurement](https://www.generatezero.com/solutions/scope-1-3-measurement): AI-powered data ingestion and structured reporting across all three emission scopes. Automates data collection, maintains accuracy, and produces audit-ready outputs aligned to global disclosure frameworks. - [Financed Emissions Management](https://www.generatezero.com/solutions/financed-emissions-management): Measures and reports financed emissions across lending and investment portfolios in line with PCAF standards and mandatory climate disclosure requirements. Used by banks and financial institutions including Westpac NZ, BNZ, Kiwibank, LGFA, and The Co-operative Bank. - [Supply Chain Management](https://www.generatezero.com/solutions/supply-chain-management): Engages suppliers, collects primary emissions data, and improves Scope 3 accuracy across complex value chains using Generate Zero's proprietary Global Business Carbon Database. - [Decarbonisation Planning](https://www.generatezero.com/solutions/decarbonisation-planning): Scenario modelling and reduction pathway planning tools. Lets organisations test reduction strategies, prioritise high-impact actions, and track progress toward net zero targets. - [In-Platform Audit](https://www.generatezero.com/solutions/proven-error-free-audit): Built-in audit module with structured data controls and validation designed to withstand regulatory and assurance scrutiny. Removes the need for manual spreadsheet-based audit preparation. - [Advisory Support](https://www.generatezero.com/solutions/advisory-support): Expert guidance on emissions boundary setting, methodology selection, and disclosure strategy aligned to GHG Protocol, PCAF, ASRS, and other global standards. ## Areas of Expertise - **Scope 3 Financed Emissions**: Deep expertise in measuring and reporting financed emissions for banks and financial institutions, including mortgages, commercial real estate, and other asset classes independently assessed to meet PCAF standards. - **ASRS / AASB S2 Compliance (Australia)**: Specialist capability for Australian organisations meeting AASB S2 mandatory climate disclosure requirements. Embeds ASRS methodologies, evidence requirements, and governance expectations directly into the platform. - **AI and Cloud Emissions**: Measurement and management of emissions from cloud infrastructure and AI workloads — an emerging and often unmeasured emissions source. Provides granular, audit-ready visibility for reporting and reduction. - **Mandatory Climate Disclosure (NZ)**: Experience supporting New Zealand climate reporting entities (CREs) under the New Zealand mandatory climate-related disclosure framework. - **GHG Protocol and Global Standards Alignment**: Platform methodology aligned to the GHG Protocol, PCAF, ASRS, TCFD, and other major international frameworks. Full standards overview available at [Our Standards](https://www.generatezero.com/our-standards). - **Audit-Ready Reporting**: Structured data architecture and in-platform audit controls designed to meet the expectations of external assurance providers and regulators, replacing manual spreadsheet-based processes. - **Proprietary Global Business Carbon Database**: Internal emissions factor database used to support Scope 3 and supply chain calculations across industries and geographies. ## Industries - [Enterprise](https://www.generatezero.com/enterprise): Large organisations managing operational Scope 1–3 emissions and sustainability disclosure obligations. - [Government](https://www.generatezero.com/government): Government agencies and councils measuring and reporting emissions. Clients include Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MFAT), Whakatāne District Council, and Tauranga City Council. - [Banks](https://www.generatezero.com/banks): Financial institutions measuring financed emissions and meeting PCAF and mandatory disclosure requirements. - [Insurance](https://www.generatezero.com/insurance): Insurance companies managing operational and insurance-associated emissions. Clients include Tower Insurance and AIG Insurance. ## Company Information - [About Generate Zero](https://www.generatezero.com/about): Company story, mission, and background. New Zealand-founded, with offices in Auckland (7 Saint Benedicts Street, Eden Terrace) and Sydney (Level 7, 45–47 York St). - [Our Partners](https://www.generatezero.com/our-partners): Technology and delivery partners. - [Our Standards](https://www.generatezero.com/our-standards): Full overview of the global frameworks and standards the platform is aligned to. - [Book a Demo](https://www.generatezero.com/contact): Free demo of the Footprint platform. - [Contact](https://www.generatezero.com/contact): Contact form and enquiry details. - [Careers](https://www.generatezero.com/careers): Open roles at Generate Zero. - [Platform Login](https://footprint.generatezero.com/auth/login): Existing customer login for the Footprint platform. ## Blog & Resources - [Blog](https://www.generatezero.com/blog): Articles covering carbon accounting, sustainability disclosure, ASRS, PCAF, AI emissions, decarbonisation strategy, and climate regulation updates. - [AI and Cloud Emissions Are Now Measurable, Auditable, Actionable](https://www.generatezero.com/blog/ai-and-cloud-emission-measurement): How to measure and manage AI and cloud emissions with audit-ready data. - [Getting Audit-Ready for ASRS: What Auditors Will Focus On](https://www.generatezero.com/blog/asrs-what-auditors-will-focus-on): Practical guidance for Australian organisations preparing for ASRS assurance. - [Spreadsheets Create Significant Audit Risk for ASRS Reporting](https://www.generatezero.com/blog/spreadsheets-create-significant-audit-risk-for-asrs-reporting): Why manual spreadsheet-based emissions reporting creates compliance risk. - [How to Implement Carbon Accounting Software: 9 Key Considerations](https://www.generatezero.com/blog/how-to-implement-carbon-accounting-software): Practical implementation guide for organisations adopting carbon accounting software. - [Comparing GHG Metrics in NZ vs Australia Mandatory Climate Disclosures](https://www.generatezero.com/blog/comparing-ghg-metrics-and-targets-in-mandatory-climate-disclosures-new-zealand-vs-australia): Side-by-side comparison of NZ and Australian disclosure requirements. ## Policies - [Legal Policies](https://www.generatezero.com/legal-policies) - [Services Status](https://status.generatezero.com/)