This n8n workflow automates the process of tracking, analyzing, and reporting an organization’s carbon footprint and sustainability metrics. It begins with a scheduled trigger that activates daily at 8:00 AM, ensuring continuous monitoring. The workflow then scrapes energy consumption and transportation emission data from EPA and FuelEconomy.gov sources, respectively, compiling raw data on energy use and vehicle emissions.

Next, a comprehensive carbon footprint calculation aggregates direct, indirect, and Scope 3 emissions, including electricity, fleet, employee commuting, and air travel, giving a detailed view of organizational impact. The workflow proceeds to identify reduction opportunities by analyzing emission sources and suggesting cost-effective initiatives such as energy efficiency upgrades and remote work policies.

A dedicated dashboard node formats key metrics, visualizations, and improvement opportunities into an accessible, real-time sustainability dashboard. Subsequently, an ESG report generator creates a detailed markdown report summarizing findings, highlighting key KPIs, emission breakdowns, strategic recommendations, and financial impacts. Finally, the report is stored automatically in a Google Drive folder for easy access and distribution.

This automated workflow is highly useful for organizations striving for sustainability compliance, ongoing ESG reporting, and environmental impact reduction. It ensures consistency, saves time, and supports data-driven decision-making for sustainability initiatives.