These are the 5 steps to issue the MITECO seal:
Issuing the MITECO seal is no longer just about image. More and more companies are using it as a lever to better position themselves in the market.
This seal, granted by the Ministry for the Ecological Transition, recognizes those who measure, reduce, and offset their carbon footprint.
That is, those who are doing things right.
And what happens if you don't have it?
Well, you're being left out of the game.
Not just compared to your competitors, but also in front of investors, clients, and regulations that no longer wait.
Here we tell you why it matters, how to get it, and how we can help you make it easy.
The first thing is to be clear about how much you're emitting.
For that, you need to gather your energy consumption, transportation, raw materials, etc.
This is where the foundation of the entire process is defined.
MITECO requires external verification.
That is, someone outside your company must review your calculations and validate that the data is accurate.
This gives the report technical credibility.
Once everything is validated, it's time to upload the information. MITECO's own website has a specific platform for this.
The procedure is simple if you already have your data properly prepared.
After submitting, there's a review period by the Ministry If everything is correct, you'll receive the official seal: "Calculate", "Reduce", or "Offset".
It's not immediate, but it's worth it.
Once you have the seal, use it wisely.
Include it in your ESG reports, in your tenders, and in communication with clients. It’s not posturing, it’s strategy.
The MITECO seal is an official way to recognize that a company is measuring, reducing, and offsetting its carbon footprint.
It is issued by the Ministry for the Ecological Transition, and is structured in three levels: Calculate, Reduce, and Offset.
It’s not a certificate to hang on the wall.
It’s a strategic tool that opens doors to tenders, improves your reputation, and shows that you operate based on data, not promises.
In a market where measuring impact is no longer optional, having this seal helps you be taken seriously.
Because they know that not measuring means being left behind.
The MITECO seal is not just a statement, it’s a way to show you are up to date and have control over your emissions.
It also allows you to get ahead of regulations, reduce risks, and strengthen your position with investors, clients, and employees.
And we’re not saying this based on intuition, the market trends say so.
Can we relax? Not really.
There are more and more demands to prove with data what you're doing, and this is a clear step in that direction.
First, have your emissions information well organized.
This includes energy consumption, transportation, raw materials... whatever applies based on your activity.
Then, apply a recognized methodology (like the GHG Protocol or ISO 14064) and do the calculations.
Manually? Better not. That’s where we come in.
At Dcycle we are not auditors or consultants, we are a Solution that gathers your ESG data and connects it with everything you need:
CSRD, Taxonomy, Non-Financial Statement, Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), or the MITECO seal, of course.
We help make the process fast, simple, and hassle-free.
Having the seal doesn’t mean saying "we're doing it right", it means proving it with data.
That makes the difference with investors, clients, and employees.
There are more and more requirements.
Having the seal puts you in a good position for what regulations already demand... and for what’s coming.
The MITECO seal sends a clear message:
We measure, we act, and we mean it. That translates into trust, reputation, and real opportunities.
Many times it's not that we don’t have the data, it’s that it's scattered.
Without a clear structure, calculating emissions becomes a slow and confusing task. The key is to centralize and automate from the beginning.
The MITECO platform is not particularly user-friendly. If you’re not sure what to upload or in which format, you can lose time (and patience).
Having a solution that does it for you makes a big difference.
After sending the documentation, you have to wait.
And yes, the timeframe can be longer than we’d like. That’s why it’s so important to have everything right from the start.
Issuing the seal is not just another procedure.
It’s a concrete way to highlight your ESG work with real data and visibility.
It works both for reporting and to show that you’re making progress, not just making promises.
Can it be done alone? Yes, but you’ll take twice as long and run into several headaches.
Without a solution to support you, the process is technical, repetitive, and not scalable.
Is it worth complicating things if we can make it easier?
At Dcycle we are not auditors or consultants, we are a Solution.
We collect all your ESG information and connect it with the different uses you need.
From the MITECO seal to CSRD, SBTi, ISOs, or any other regulation.
Our system automates everything from data collection to calculation and submission.
Forget about endless Excel sheets and errors that delay the process.
We make measuring stop being a problem.
You have all your ESG data in a single dashboard:
Carbon footprint, reduction progress, risks, reporting, and more. That lets you make informed decisions and show real results.
The verification must be done by an independent accredited third party.
MITECO requires that this review be external to ensure that the data is reliable. This gives the process technical robustness.
Yes, and in fact many are already doing it.
You don’t need to be a large corporation to measure your footprint and obtain the seal. The important thing is to have your data well organized.
It depends on how well prepared your data is and the Ministry's timeline.
But in general, one to three months is typical. That’s why it’s key not to leave it to the last minute.
Yes. Without external verification, you cannot obtain the seal. It’s not a bureaucratic formality, it’s a step that ensures the quality of the calculation.
You’ll have to adjust it and resubmit it That’s why it’s important to do it right from the beginning. This is where having a solution like Dcycle avoids mistakes.
Yes. The seal is valid for one year, and you must update the data each year to keep it active. It’s not a permanent certificate.
The costs depend on the size of your organization and whether you have external support.
With Dcycle you optimize the process and avoid unnecessary expenses from rework or poorly designed reports.
The MITECO seal is an official state tool. It’s linked to the national climate strategy and carries weight in public tenders. Other seals can be useful for communication, but this one goes a step further.
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Carbon footprint calculation analyzes all emissions generated throughout a product’s life cycle, including raw material extraction, production, transportation, usage, and disposal.
The most recognized methodologies are:
Digital tools like Dcycle simplify the process, providing accurate and actionable insights.
Some strategies require initial investment, but long-term benefits outweigh costs.
Investing in carbon reduction is not just an environmental action, it’s a smart business strategy.
