The Swedish-Austrian technology company Simple has launched a breakthrough AI platform that automatically reads and extracts data from invoices, quotes, and delivery notes to calculate precise CO₂e emissions in real-time.
Built on verified Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) data, Simple transforms routine business documents into accurate, audit-ready Scope-3 insights – instantly, automatically, and at a fraction of today’s cost.
The platform’s AI reads invoices or supplier quotes, identifies materials, products and services, and instantly matches them with scientific emission factors.
This enables item-level CO₂e figures to be generated activity-based, automatically and continuously – without manual input, estimation models or consulting projects. Results appear within minutes and are priced at just cents per bill, eliminating economic barriers to accurate Scope-3 accounting.
“Companies and institutions finally have access to CO₂e data that is both reliable and immediate,” said Mattias Brodendal, founder of Simple. “Our AI makes it possible to see the true climate impact of every purchase, project or planned supplier decision – as soon as the invoice or quote arrives.”
“For management and procurement teams, Simple enables truly data-driven decision-making in practice,” said Andreas Wiesmueller, co-founder of Simple. “You can compare suppliers, optimise sourcing and report Scope-3 emissions – all with the same reliable dataset.”
Companies testing the platform have reported significant time savings and more precise climate intelligence. Scanfast, one of the early users, turned complex procurement data into actionable insights.
“Simple has given us a level of precision that was previously impossible,” said Henrik Kleveros, CDO of Scanfast. “It automates what used to take weeks, ensures accuracy, and gives us immediate visibility into our sustainability data.”
