From Excel chaos to scalable climate data management in record time
When Kid Interior & Hemtex set out to accelerate their climate work, they faced a challenge many large companies recognize: massive amounts of data, multiple internal stakeholders and complex processes that had evolved organically over time. With ambitious climate targets in place, they needed a way of working that allowed them to track, analyse and act significantly faster than Excel and manual routines would ever allow.
“The challenge is that there is a lot of data that needs to be collected and managed.”
That became the starting point for their journey with Emission Twin.
The starting point: When Excel is no longer enough to drive change
Climate work in a large group means many data points, many sources and many people involved.
“There is a lot of data that needs to be collected and processed,” says Simon.
Kid Interior & Hemtex had developed advanced Excel models for their climate calculations. Carefully built, detailed and robust. But as the data volume grew, the work became increasingly difficult to manage:
- multiple versions
- manual efforts to locate sources
- difficulty keeping the big picture together
- time-consuming updates
The team’s Excel model was detailed, but it quickly outgrew its purpose.
It became hard to maintain an overview, hard to keep track of versions, and challenging to work long term.
“We had built a big Excel engine, but eventually that kind of solution reaches its limit. We needed something scalable.”
They needed a solution that not only replaced Excel but elevated the quality of their work and gave them a method where climate data could be used strategically, not just administrated.
During the evaluation phase, they reviewed several systems. None managed to combine functionality, usability and pricing in a way that created real value for Kid Interior & Hemtex. Solutions were either too limiting, too complex, or too costly relative to their actual impact.
It became clear they needed something more flexible, more intuitive, and more cost-effective. That’s where Emission Twin stood out.
Record-Fast Onboarding: A system that fell into place immediately
One of the key reasons Kid Interior & Hemtex chose Emission Twin was how quickly the system can be implemented. The team could simply hand over their existing Excel model, which was transformed into a structured, tailored and scalable setup in Emission Twin within just a few days.
“We could hand over our Excel file as it was. It was turned into a working structure in just a couple of days.”
The rapid implementation was made possible by three things:
1. A structure that is both robust and flexible
Emission Twin mirrors the standards while giving companies the freedom to use their own names, terms and internal logic. Without custom projects or consultant-heavy adaptations. If you want to be compliant, the platform handles it for you.
Companies collect data in the way that best reflects their own structure and reality, and the system automatically translates everything into the GHG Protocol.
2. Short communication lines and fast iterations
Kid Interior & Hemtex highlights the speed at which questions, adjustments and changes could be handled. All without extra fees or complex project management.
“The short communication lines have been very positive. It’s quick to get support or make a change.”
3. A clear philosophy: the customer should be self-sufficient
Emission Twin is built so companies can own their data, processes and development. This minimizes dependencies and creates a sustainable way of working long-term.
“The goal is for us to manage things ourselves and own our processes. We really appreciate that.”
The Impact: More clarity. Less administration. More insights and better control.
Everything in one place
Instead of searching for the right files and versions, Kid/Hemtex now finds all climate data consolidated, structured and ready to use at any time. It saves time but more importantly, it creates trust that the data is correct and transparent.
Version control that enables continuous improvement
The team can lock a year-end, create new versions and work forward without losing their baseline data. They can work in parallel versions without mixing anything up. It brings security and makes climate data dynamic and actionable.
Full traceability and quality assurance
All source files are uploaded into the system. Connecting background files directly to each data point eliminates folder structures, unclear sources and the classic “final_final2.xlsx”. It significantly raises the quality of both internal follow-up and external reporting.
“Knowing exactly which file sits behind a number is worth its weight in gold.”
Collaboration that works, even when auditors step in
When the climate accounts were reviewed by financial auditors, they could work directly in the system and trace every number back to its source. This saved time on both sides and made the audit far simpler than in previous years.
“The auditors could click through the completed climate accounts and get a full overview of data sources, calculations and emission factors. They could ask questions and resolve uncertainties before the figures went into the sustainability report.”
Looking Ahead: From assumptions to real Data across the value chain
Kid Interior & Hemtex is now preparing to move from generic assumptions to actual supplier data, the journey many large companies face. The next step: strengthening the quality of Scope 3.
“This is exactly the project we see Emission Twin enabling now.”
Simon sees strong alignment with Emission Twin’s development roadmap, which includes building a digital twin of a product’s journey through its lifecycle.
Simon’s advice to other companies
Kid Interior & Hemtex believes Emission Twin makes it easy to get started, but the real work lies in owning the process and the data. With Emission Twin, that journey becomes significantly faster and more efficient.
And his final words:
“We have evaluated several systems on the market and none have come close to Emission Twin.”
— Simon Röman, Sustainability & Quality Assurance Manager, Kid Interior & Hemtex
