In today’s fast-paced business environment, staying ahead means embracing change — especially when it comes to climate.

 

SENSUM helps you turn the challenges of climate change into an opportunity for success. With our guidance, you will not only meet compliance requirements, but also open new pathways for growth and resilience. Reducing costs through energy efficiency and enhancing your brand reputation are just some of the benefits of our strategic approach.

As trusted advisors and partners to public and private clients seeking to address their carbon footprint, navigate regulatory requirements, and embrace sustainability as a key aspect of their business and governance strategy, we provide expertise, advice, and support in several key areas:

 

  • Carbon Footprint Analysis – discover the environmental impact of your business operations by thoroughly breaking down emission sources, paving the way for targeted reductions and a greener, more sustainable future
  • Climate Proofing – raise awareness of your business or infrastructure’s vulnerability to climate challenges and increase adaptive capacity
  • Climate Change Risk Assessment – identify potential physical and transitional risks so you can develop a strategy for protection and resilience against unpredictable extreme events
  • Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) – align your operations with European climate policies to contribute to the goal of a transparent and fair transition, while simultaneously opening new opportunities for growth and sustainability
  • Strategic planning, development of mitigation and adaptation measures – prepare your business with concrete steps to adapt to new climate conditions and mitigate negative environmental impacts
  • Sustainable Energy and Climate Action Plan (SECAP) – guides local communities in mitigating climate change and adapting to new climate conditions through improved energy efficiency, use of renewable sources, and reduction of CO2 emissions

Carbon Footprint Analysis

Analiza ugljikovog otiska

To achieve the goals of the European Green Deal, European regulations are rapidly setting new operating conditions for companies and businesses.

The European Commission’s Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) is one of the steps on this ambitious path, placing emphasis on transparent carbon footprint reporting.

 

The reporting obligation will be gradually applied to different groups of organisations:

  • From January 2024 (reporting in 2025): Organisations subject to the current Non-Financial Reporting Directive (NFRD), which covers reporting on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) matters (primarily companies with more than 500 employees).
  • From January 2025 (reporting in 2026): All large companies.
  • From January 2026 (reporting in 2027): Small and medium-sized enterprises listed on trading exchanges.

Small and medium-sized enterprises that are part of the supply chains of large companies are already receiving requests for carbon footprint calculations, particularly if they collaborate with major European companies.

4 key steps in preparing a Carbon Footprint Report

  1. Developing a strategic framework and defining emission reduction targets
    We establish strategies within the company to achieve ambitious yet feasible carbon footprint reduction goals.
  1. Using tools for an effective approach to measuring and reporting emissions
    We apply methods for measuring, monitoring, and reporting emissions within the company, including the use of standardised protocols.
  1. Successfully defining and prioritising emission sources
    We use methods to identify and understand emissions within the boundaries of corporate operations, supply chains, and value chains.
  1. Establishing a strategy for energy efficiency, investment in renewable energy sources, and sustainable transport

 

We establish strategies that enable companies to increase energy efficiency, transition to renewable energy sources, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions associated with transport activities.

Climate Proofing

Klimatsko potvrđivanje

Climate Proofing was already a prerequisite for large projects in the 2014–2020 programming period. In the 2021–2027 programming period, the requirement applies to a broader range of EU funds (including CEF, InvestEU, ERDF, CF, and JTF) available for financing infrastructure projects.

The climate change resilience assessment encompasses the following concepts:

  • mitigation of infrastructure’s impact on climate change by reducing greenhouse gas emissions during the construction and operation (use) of infrastructure; and
  • adaptation of infrastructure to climate change, i.e. addressing and resolving the inevitable consequences of climate change and striving to reduce risk and improve infrastructure resilience.

In addition to the mandatory documentation for EU project applications, a properly conducted Climate Proofing assessment can serve as a basis for the Do No Significant Harm (DNSH) assessment for the objectives of climate change mitigation and adaptation.

3 key steps in preparing a Climate Change Resilience Assessment

  1. Vulnerability and risk assessment
    We conduct comprehensive analyses to identify potential climate-related risks that could affect project implementation or operations, including extreme weather events, supply chain disruptions, regulatory changes, and more.
  1. Strategic planning
    We develop strategic climate resilience plans, outlining proactive measures to mitigate identified risks and adapt to changing environmental conditions.
  1. Alignment with strategies and plans
    We verify that the business or project is aligned with the development of climate-related policies and regulations at the local, national, and international level. We provide guidance on compliance requirements and assist in developing strategies to navigate regulatory complexities while maintaining business continuity.

CBAM (Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism)

Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism

CBAM is the European Union’s regulatory framework for accounting for the carbon footprint of imports of CO₂-intensive goods into the EU.

The goal of CBAM is to prevent “carbon leakage”, i.e. the relocation of production outside the EU to countries with weaker climate standards.

From 1 January 2026, the enforcement period begins, and reporting obligations currently cover imports of goods in the following categories: cement, electricity, fertilisers, iron and steel, aluminium, and chemicals (hydrogen).

 

How can we help you?

We provide expert support to companies operating with goods covered by CBAM regulations.

Our services include:

1. Developing internal procedures and documentation demonstrating financial and operational capacity when applying for authorised CBAM declarant status

2. Support in preparing CBAM reports ready for entry into the CBAM registry, in accordance with Annex I of Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2023/1773 laying down the rules for the application of Regulation (EU) 2023/956 of the European Parliament and of the Council

If your company imports goods from third countries, timely preparation for CBAM can significantly reduce administrative and regulatory risks.

Sustainable Energy and Climate Action Plan

SECAP

SECAPSustainable Energy and Climate Action Plan is an evolution of the previous SEAP (Sustainable Energy Action Plan). Unlike the SEAP, SECAP not only addresses climate change mitigation but also adaptation to it. It is developed on the basis of a baseline analysis, primarily of energy consumption across various sectors, and results in a Baseline Emission Inventory (BEI).

SECAP defines activities to increase energy efficiency, use of renewable energy sources and environmentally friendly fuels in order to reduce CO2 emissions by at least 40% by 2030, with a focus on buildings and transport.

Climate change adaptation in SECAP includes measures for various sectors based on the RVA (Risk and Vulnerability Assessment), which provides key information for determining adaptation measures.

Our team of experts has led the development of SECAPs in many cities and municipalities across Croatia. If you would like to find out more about our work and experience, feel free to contact us.

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References

Port Authority of Dubrovnik

Development of a Carbon Footprint Study for the Port Area of the City of Dubrovnik within the ADRIGREEN Project – Green and Intermodal Solutions for Adriatic Ports and Airports

Our role/contribution

Development of long-term strategies and action plans in the field of energy and climate.

Port Authority of Rijeka

Development of an Ecological Sustainability and Efficiency Analysis and an Action Plan for the Development of Ecological Sustainability and Energy Efficiency of the Port Area of the City of Rijeka within the SUSPORT Project – SUStainable PORTs

Our role/contribution

Development of long-term strategies and action plans in the field of energy and climate.
Climate Change Resilience Assessment

 

  • Socio-cultural and tourist information centre “Vitezićev dom” – Vrbnik
  • Reconstruction of a community building – Cultural Centre Punat, Municipality of Punat
  • Community Centre Dobrinj
  • St. Anthony Kindergarten in Klis
  • Reconstruction of the Cultural Centre into an Interpretation Centre Baška
  • Reconstruction and equipping of St. Mark’s Tower – City of Trogir
  • Construction of a pedestrian and cycling path on Ivana Brlić Mažuranić Street in Ruščica – Municipality of Klakar
Sustainable Energy and Climate Action Plan (SECAP) and Climate Change Risk and Vulnerability Assessment (RVA)
  • Municipality of Vrsar
  • Municipality of Fažana
  • Municipality of Orebić
  • City of Biograd na Moru
  • City of Vukovar
  • City of Garešnica
  • City of Trogir
  • City of Ozalj
  • City of Solin
  • City of Labin
  • City of Rijeka
  • City of Pula
  • City of Rovinj
  • Municipality of Konavle
  • Municipality of Župa Dubrovačka
Sustainable Energy and Climate Action Plan (SECAP) and Climate Change Risk and Vulnerability Assessment (RVA) for local self-government units

 

  • City of Vukovar
  • City of Makarska
  • City of Biograd na Moru
  • City of Trogir
  • Municipality of Medulin
  • Municipality of Ivankovo
Joint Sustainable Energy and Climate Action Plan (SECAP) and Climate Change Risk and Vulnerability Assessment (RVA)

 

  • Island of Krk
  • Island of Korčula
  • Island of Brač
Development of Documentation on Preparing Tourism Infrastructure for Climate Change under the National Recovery and Resilience Plan (NRRP) Call

 

  • Paljari d.o.o.
  • Municipality of Skrad
  • PGŽ Stara Sušica
  • Municipality of Vrbnik
  • Maistra d.d. – Hotel Astarea
  • Meneghetti d.o.o.
  • Crvena Luka d.d.
  • Villa Kapetanović d.o.o. – Hotel Navis
  • Olympia Vodice d.d.
  • Municipality of Matulji
  • City of Slatina
  • City of Kastav
  • Toka Promet d.o.o. – Hotel Dunav
  • Municipality of Ravna Gora
  • City of Dugo Selo
  • Municipality of Sućuraj
  • Toplice Sveti Martin d.o.o.
  • City of Vrlika
Climate Change Adaptation Strategy with a Five-Year Implementation Plan for Cities

 

  • City of Pula
  • City of Pazin
  • City of Labin
  • City of Rovinj
  • City of Poreč
  • City of Buzet
Climate Change Risk and Vulnerability Assessment (RVA) within the Interreg HR-ITA Joint_SECAP Project

 

  • Municipality of Brtonigla
  • City of Buje
  • City of Novigrad
Sustainable Energy Action Plan (SEAP) within the Horizon 2020 EMPOWERING Project

 

  • City of Vodnjan
  • City of Buzet
  • City of Pula
  • City of Labin
  • City of Poreč
  • City of Pazin
  • City of Novigrad
  • City of Rovinj
CO2 Emission Reports and Calculations

 

  • Municipality of Ravna Gora
  • Municipality of Viškovo
  • City of Cres
  • City of Kraljevica
DNSH Form Preparation

 

Private:

  • Građevinarstvo i Proizvodnja Krk d.d.
  • PALJARI d.o.o.
  • Meneghetti d.o.o.

Public:

  • Municipality of Vrbnik
  • City of Slatina
  • Primorje-Gorski Kotar County