Xero Integration
Transform your Xero accounting data into carbon emissions automatically. NetNada's Xero integration reads your transactions, categorises spending by emission source, applies accurate emission factors, and calculates your carbon footprint—no spreadsheets, no manual data entry, just connect and measure.
How It Works
Most carbon accounting starts with exporting data from accounting systems into spreadsheets. NetNada eliminates this manual step by connecting directly to Xero, reading transaction data, and calculating emissions automatically using spend-based methodology.
Connect Your Xero Account
Authorise NetNada to access your Xero organisation with read-only permissions. Connection takes under 60 seconds using Xero's secure OAuth process. NetNada never sees your Xero password and cannot modify your accounting data.
Map Chart of Accounts to Emission Categories
NetNada automatically suggests mappings from your Xero chart of accounts to emission categories (electricity, fuel, travel, purchased goods, etc.). Review and refine the mappings based on your specific account structure. One-time setup—mappings persist for ongoing calculations.
Import Historical Transactions
Pull historical transaction data from Xero—typically 12-24 months for baseline calculation. NetNada categorises transactions by emission source, identifies suppliers, and aggregates spending by category. Large organisations can import multiple Xero organisations for consolidated reporting.
Apply Emission Factors
NetNada applies spend-based emission factors to categorised transactions. Default factors from reputable sources (EXIOBASE, EPA, Australian NGA Factors) or custom factors for your industry. Electricity transactions use location-based grid factors; travel uses mode-specific factors.
Generate Ongoing Carbon Reports
Once connected, NetNada syncs new transactions automatically (daily or on-demand). View real-time emissions dashboards, track month-over-month trends, and generate reports—all without touching a spreadsheet. Your carbon footprint updates as you run your business.
Why Connect Xero to NetNada
Eliminate Manual Data Entry
No more exporting Xero reports, reformatting in Excel, and uploading to carbon calculators. NetNada reads your transactions directly, saving hours of manual work each reporting period. Focus on emissions reduction instead of data wrangling.
Real-Time Emissions Visibility
Traditional carbon accounting produces annual snapshots months after the reporting period. With Xero integration, see your emissions as transactions occur. Identify trends, catch anomalies, and respond to emissions changes in near real-time.
Leverage Data You Already Have
Your Xero transactions already contain the spending data needed for Scope 3 calculations. Instead of surveying departments for spend information, pull it directly from your accounting system—more complete, more accurate, less effort.
Consistent Methodology Over Time
Manual data collection often involves different people, different interpretations, and inconsistent categorisation across periods. Automated Xero integration applies the same rules consistently, ensuring comparable emissions data year over year.
Audit-Ready Data Trail
Every emission calculation traces back to specific Xero transactions. When auditors or stakeholders question your numbers, show them the exact invoices and receipts underlying each category. Full transparency from transaction to emission.
Scale Without Additional Effort
As your business grows and transaction volumes increase, manual carbon accounting becomes unsustainable. Xero integration scales automatically—more transactions just means more data processed, not more staff time required.
Who Benefits from Xero Integration
Small and Medium Businesses
SMBs often lack dedicated sustainability staff. Xero integration democratises carbon accounting—if you're already using Xero for bookkeeping, you can calculate your carbon footprint without hiring consultants or learning complex methodologies.
Accounting Firms and Bookkeepers
Add carbon accounting to your service offering without learning new skills. Connect client Xero accounts to NetNada and provide sustainability reporting alongside traditional financial services. Differentiate from competitors with green accounting services.
Growing Startups
Startups need to move fast and can't afford manual data collection. Xero integration lets you measure emissions from day one with minimal effort. Attract sustainability-conscious investors and customers with credible carbon data.
Multi-Entity Organisations
Companies with multiple Xero organisations (subsidiaries, branches, projects) can connect all entities for consolidated emissions reporting. NetNada aggregates across organisations while maintaining entity-level visibility.
B Corp and Sustainability-Certified Businesses
Certifications like B Corp require ongoing emissions tracking and reporting. Xero integration automates the data collection needed to maintain certification, reducing compliance burden while improving data quality.
Xero Integration Features
One-Click Xero Connection
Connect to Xero in under 60 seconds using secure OAuth authentication. Read-only access ensures NetNada can never modify your accounting data. Disconnect anytime from NetNada or your Xero connected apps settings.
Intelligent Account Mapping
AI-assisted mapping suggests emission categories based on your account names and transaction patterns. Map "Electricity - Head Office" to Scope 2 electricity, "Uber" to employee travel, "Office Supplies" to purchased goods. Customise mappings as needed.
Transaction-Level Categorisation
View individual transactions and their emission categorisations. Override automatic categorisation for specific transactions. Handle split transactions where a single payment covers multiple emission categories.
Supplier Recognition
NetNada learns your suppliers and their emission profiles over time. Recognise that "Shell" transactions are fuel purchases, "Qantas" is air travel, and "AGL" is electricity. Supplier-specific factors available for major vendors.
Multi-Organisation Support
Connect multiple Xero organisations for consolidated group reporting. Track emissions by entity, business unit, or project code. Roll up to corporate totals while maintaining subsidiary-level detail.
Historical Data Import
Import up to 5 years of historical Xero data for baseline establishment and trend analysis. See how your emissions have changed over time, even before you started measuring. Particularly valuable for retrospective reporting requirements.
Automatic Sync
After initial connection, NetNada syncs new transactions automatically. Choose daily sync for near real-time updates or weekly/monthly for less frequent processing. Manual sync available anytime for immediate updates.
Tracking Category Support
Leverage Xero tracking categories (cost centres, projects, locations) for emissions allocation. Report emissions by office location, project, or department using your existing Xero structure without additional configuration.
Real Results from Real Users
See how companies are transforming their sustainability reporting
"We knew we should measure our carbon footprint but didn't have time to collect data manually. Connected Xero to NetNada on a Friday afternoon—by Monday we had our first emissions report. Now we include carbon metrics in our monthly management pack without any additional work."
- Generated first emissions report within 48 hours of connecting
- Zero ongoing data entry required for monthly reporting
- Added carbon metrics to investor reporting with no extra work
"Our clients started asking about carbon accounting, but we didn't want to learn complex sustainability software. NetNada's Xero integration was perfect—we already know Xero inside out. Now we offer carbon reports as an add-on service. Three clients have signed up this month alone."
- Launched new carbon accounting service line with minimal training
- Onboarded 3 new clients for sustainability reporting in first month
- Average $2,000/year additional revenue per client for carbon reports
"Our customers care about sustainability and kept asking about our carbon footprint. We connected Xero to NetNada and discovered our shipping was 60% of our emissions—way more than expected. We've since switched to carbon-neutral shipping and reduced our footprint by 40%."
- Identified shipping as 60% of total emissions
- Reduced carbon footprint 40% by switching shipping providers
- Now display carbon footprint on product pages (competitive advantage)
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about Xero Integration
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Automatic Carbon Accounting from Your Existing Data
Stop manual data collection. NetNada reads your Xero transactions and calculates your carbon footprint automatically. No spreadsheets, no consultants, no hassle—just connect and measure.