Energy

The Klimakost model has been used for over 15 years by more than 500 businesses. However, until recently, it has been sold as an isolated report web-based and custom calculations together with an expert from Asplan Viak. 

 wished to turn the model into a scalable and more holistic commercial product that could support companies, organisations and municipalities in meeting new regulations and demands related to climate and sustainability, such as CSRD. 

Building on the web-based report from 2012, a prototype of a redesigned version and a business plan for the future of Klimakost, Asplan Viak now needed help to make the renewed Klimakost web application come to life and bring it to market.

Going from formula to market-ready product

Klimakost calculates carbon footprints using a combination of two methods: Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) and Environmentally Extended Input-Output Analysis (EEIOA). 

With a market and value-centric approach, we worked closely together with the product development team in Asplan Viak to take the current service to a commercial and scalable product. Prototyping, testing and aligning the direction with the market and customer needs, we developed:

A market-ready web application for Klimakost.

Market research 

 based on a new market analysis, customer analysis and product strategy.

Business Strategy

, copy, content, illustrations, content and demo video.

Value Proposition

An updated visual identity aligned with that of Asplan Viak.

System, process and routines for agile development and 

Product Management

From service to scalable digital product

In the web-based application Klimakost, companies can import their accounting data for an overview of direct and indirect emissions, while physical data—such as fuel and electricity consumption, waste in kilograms, and kilometers traveled—can be added for increased accuracy. This ensures a thorough and precise mapping of emissions. Klimakost is based on recognised standards such as the GHG Protocol and ISO 14064. 

In addition to delivering a market-ready product, the project resulted in a transformation in the internal culture in the Alsplan Viak team: through the close collaboration, iterations and knowledge transfer, we could together establish effective routines and a more confident way of working with product development in the team.

A scalable, commercial product and a team rigged for product development

During the project, we developed various frameworks and visualizations to effectively communicate and clarify the product strategy and roadmap for the team and stakeholders. We utilised the Dual Track Agile approach, incorporated the theoretical foundations of climate accounting, integrated key user and market insights, and maintained a live product roadmap and sprint plan. All these elements were part of the product board canvas, ensuring transparency and ease of understanding for everyone involved.

The Klimakost application calculates the CO2 equivalent of indirect and direct emissions in real-time based on economic and physical contribution data. This provides insight into the sources that contribute the most to the climate impact, enabling effective measures to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. 

In addition to being used independently, Klimakost application can be complemented by expert support for climate strategy and measures related to climate and the environment – this way the software also works as a business initiator for other consulting services for Asplan Viak.

Rigging for a scalable climate accounting software