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IFS Zero: A New Era in Emissions Management

On May 27, 2026, IFS, a leader in Industrial AI software, launched IFS Zero, a cutting-edge Emissions Operating System specifically designed for industries that rely heavily on assets. This comprehensive platform provides businesses with a single unified system to measure, disclose, and optimize their carbon emissions, encompassing all three categories: Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3.

Purpose-built for Asset-Intensive Industries

IFS Zero emerges from extensive consultations with stakeholders in asset-intensive sectors, ensuring it meets the specific needs of users. By centralizing data from multiple sources, IFS Zero enables companies to streamline their carbon management efforts, aiming for quicker and more precise emissions reporting. This shift is significant; businesses are moving away from traditional fragmented data systems that require prolonged manual reconciliation, leading to time-intensive reporting processes.

The primary aim of IFS Zero is to leverage agentic AI throughout the emission lifecycle. It focuses on key tasks like mapping data sources, validating inputs, pinpointing anomalies, and generating outputs that are ready for audits. As a result, sustainability teams can redirect their focus from administrative tasks to impactful actions that support decarbonization efforts. According to IFS, users can anticipate achieving an audit-ready baseline in a matter of weeks, saving hundreds of hours annually, and realizing a 30% reduction in data collection efforts.

An Opportunity for Significant Impact

The introduction of IFS Zero comes at a critical time when industries are under pressure to improve their sustainability practices. Research by Generation Investment Management, a supporter of IFS, indicates that full adoption of such technologies across the three primary industrial sectors could potentially help lower global CO₂ emissions by more than 2%. IFS Zero facilitates this transformation by empowering companies to analyze emissions data in real time and take proactive measures based on their findings.

Caitlin Keam, VP of Manufacturing and sustainability applications at IFS, noted, "IFS Zero fundamentally changes how industrial companies manage emissions. Rather than being tied to slow deployment and outdated manual processes, this new system enables swift creation of emissions baselines and integrates sustainability into daily operations, transforming it into a strategic advantage."

Alessandra Leggieri, a senior analyst at Verdantix, echoed this sentiment, emphasizing that as asset-intensive sectors move towards actionable carbon management, they increasingly seek solutions that offer a robust combination of data integrity and operational insights.

Integrating IFS Cloud 26R1

The launch of IFS Zero coincides with the rollout of IFS Cloud 26R1, available from May 28, 2026. This version introduces enhancements across various domains, including Enterprise Resource Planning, Service Management, Enterprise Asset Management, and Aviation Maintenance. Together, IFS Zero and IFS Cloud 26R1 underscore IFS's commitment to Industrial AI, enhancing its comprehensive product portfolio focused on helping industries achieve sustainability goals.

In summary, the advent of IFS Zero marks a pivotal moment in the journey towards efficient emissions management for asset-heavy companies. The ability to integrate emissions insights into core operational decisions can empower organizations to lower their carbon footprints and contribute to global sustainability efforts.

Contact Information

For further inquiries, you can reach IFS’s press contacts:

• - Adam Gillbe, Director of Corporate Executive Communications, Email: [email protected]
• - Mairi Morgan, Director of Corporate Executive Communications, Email: [email protected]

With IFS Zero now available, asset-intensive industries stand poised to integrate advanced emissions management into their operational DNA, ultimately paving the way for a greener, more sustainable future.