Manglai vs Dcycle: comprehensive comparison of sustainability software in Spain

The Spanish sustainability software market is experiencing unprecedented growth. With the entry into force of new regulations such as the CSRD and the Royal Decree requirements on carbon footprint for companies with more than 250 employees, choosing the right tool has become a key strategic decision.

In this comprehensive analysis, we compare our platform, Manglai, with Dcycle, another Spanish solution focused on ESG management.

Executive summary

Manglai

• Headquarters: Barcelona
• Founded: 2023
• Focus: 360º environmental management platform with AI
• AI technology: Manglai Copilot (conversational + 4 specialized modules)
• MITECO integration: 100% automated
• Products: Carbon footprint, water footprint, waste, product footprint, logistics and more
• Free calculator: Yes
• Strategic partners: Allianz, Crédito y Caución, Veolia, BBVA, Asterion, ProA, FI Group
• Certification: DNV
• Reach: 70 countries, 30,000 users, 25M tCO2e managed

Dcycle

• Headquarters: Madrid
• Founded: 2019
• Focus: Complete ESG (environmental, social, governance)
• AI technology: Basic recommendations
• MITECO integration: Manual
• Products: Generalist ESG platform
• Free calculator: No
• Strategic partners: AWS, BBVA, EDP
• Certification: TÜV Rheinland ISO 14064

Our verdict

Manglai offers a 360º platform specialized in environmental impact with cutting-edge AI and a partner ecosystem that enables complete whitelabel solutions. Dcycle opts for a generalist ESG approach but with less depth in each vertical.

1. Focus and specialization

Manglai: 360º environmental management platform

At Manglai, we have developed a complete platform to manage an organization's entire environmental impact. Our philosophy is clear: make the complex simple.

Our suite includes 5 integrated products:

• Carbon footprint: Measurement and automation of Scopes 1, 2 and 3 with GHG Protocol and ISO 14064 methodology
• Water footprint: Measurement of blue, green and grey footprint with WFN and ISO 14046 methodologies
• Waste management: Complete traceability from origin to waste manager, legal compliance and cost optimization
• Product footprint: Evaluation and comparison of product impact, materials analysis and design of more efficient products
• Logistics: Calculation and reduction of transport emissions per shipment and route following GLEC, ISO 14083 and SQAS standards

The advantage of this architecture is that data flows between products, reducing repetitive tasks and multiplying results. A single data point becomes multiple impact metrics ready to report.

Dcycle: broad ESG coverage

Dcycle adopts a generalist approach, attempting to cover the three ESG pillars (environmental, social and governance). This can be useful for companies looking for an "all-in-one" solution, but it involves trade-offs:

• Less depth in each specific area
• Environmental functionalities less developed than a specialized platform
• Greater implementation complexity due to covering more areas

For companies whose main challenge is environmental impact management (which is the majority according to current regulatory requirements), a specialized approach like ours is more effective.

2. Artificial intelligence: where we make the difference

This is where Manglai makes a substantial difference. Our AI is not a cosmetic add-on: it is integrated into every phase of the environmental management process.

The 4 Manglai AI modules

1. Measurement: intelligent data import

Our AI allows you to upload invoices, delivery notes or bulk files and automatically:

• Reads and extracts the relevant information
• Classifies each activity in its corresponding category
• Validates the data by detecting inconsistencies
• Reduces manual work and errors to a minimum

This means a company can start measuring its environmental impact in minutes, not weeks.

2. Analysis: Manglai Copilot

Our generative AI copilot is the heart of the platform:

• Automatically analyzes all environmental data
• Detects anomalies and patterns that a human would take weeks to identify
• Suggests actionable recommendations in natural language
• Allows interaction with questions like "what are my main sources of Scope 3 emissions?" and get contextualized answers instantly

3. Action plan: personalized strategy

Based on environmental data, our AI proposes:

• Improvement measures ordered by impact and cost
• Personalized strategy for each country, business unit or facility
• Monitoring plan with milestones and progress metrics

4. Reporting: reports in seconds

The AI generates reports for management, investors or administrations:

• Multiple formats (PDF, Excel, specific formats)
• Traceable evidence automatically included
• Ready for audit without additional work

Dcycle: traditional approach

Dcycle mentions the use of AI in its platform, but it is mainly limited to recommendations based on predefined rules and basic process automation. It does not offer a conversational interface or the predictive analysis capability that characterizes Manglai Copilot.

3. Partner ecosystem: the strength of whitelabel

One of Manglai's competitive advantages is our ecosystem of strategic partners, which allows us to offer complete and scalable solutions.

Partners who trust us

• Allianz: The world's leading insurer uses our platform for its sustainability programs
• Crédito y Caución: Integration of environmental metrics in risk assessment
• Veolia: Partnership for developing water footprint solutions with the global leader in water management
• Asterion: Solutions for portfolio companies
• ProA Capital: ESG management for investment funds
• FI Group: Integration with innovation consulting services
• Global Factor: Joint solutions for the enterprise market

Complete whitelabel model

Our platform is designed to be integrated by partners who want to offer sustainability services under their own brand:

• Complete API for integrations
• Interface customization
• Multi-tenant with granular permissions
• Dedicated technical support for partners

Dcycle also has partnerships (AWS, BBVA, EDP), but their model is more oriented toward end customers than a partner ecosystem with whitelabel capability.

4. Integration with MITECO

For Spanish companies, integration with the Ministry for Ecological Transition and Demographic Challenge (MITECO) is critical. Here we have a decisive advantage.

Manglai: the only platform 100% integrated with MITECO

We are the only platform on the market with complete MITECO integration:

• Automatic generation of reports in MITECO format
• Direct submission of documentation without manual processes
• Real-time tracking of application status
• Expert support at every step of the certification process

Available seals

"Calculo" (I Calculate) seal

• For companies calculating their carbon footprint for the first time
• Estimated time: 3-6 months the first year, 2 months in subsequent years

"Compenso" (I Offset) seal

• Requires having the footprint calculated for at least one year
• Offset minimum 1 ton of CO2
• Estimated time: 1-8 months

"Reduzco" (I Reduce) seal

• Requires 4 consecutive years of footprint calculation
• Demonstrate emission reduction
• The most prestigious seal in the registry

Dcycle: manual process

Dcycle does not offer direct integration with MITECO. Companies must export the data and complete the registration process manually, which implies more time invested, risk of errors and need for technical knowledge of the process.

5. Water footprint: partnership with Veolia

In October 2025, we announced a strategic agreement with Veolia Spain to develop a pioneering AI-based water footprint measurement tool.

This partnership combines:

• Veolia's technical and methodological knowledge (global leader in water management)
• Our agility and technological capacity in AI

The result is a unique solution that allows calculating, analyzing and reducing water impact in accordance with ISO 14046. According to the agreement data, AI automation can mean a 40% saving in work hours compared to traditional methods.

Dcycle does not have equivalent capabilities in water footprint, an increasingly relevant aspect given the context of recurrent droughts in Spain.

6. User experience

Manglai: designed for non-technical users

Our founding team includes Andrés Cester, co-founder of Colvin and now our CEO, which is reflected in a user experience-centered approach:

• Intuitive and modern interface with a 4.7/5 star rating
• Data upload via invoices or delivery notes that AI processes automatically
• Guided onboarding with support from sustainability experts
• Free calculator to start without commitment
• Interactive demo available to explore the platform

Our promise: a company can start measuring its environmental impact in minutes, not weeks.

Dcycle: oriented toward more technical profiles

Dcycle requires a steeper learning curve:

• More complex interface due to the breadth of ESG functionalities
• Need to structure data before uploading
• Greater dependence on initial training

7. Scale and traction

Manglai in numbers

• 70 countries with active customers
• 30,000 users on the platform
• 25 million tCO2e of climate impact managed

Some of our clients: Porsche, TUI, Bureau Veritas, Clear Channel, ILUNION, Kids&Us, UN, Bluespace, Sertrans

Dcycle in numbers

• Has raised €7.65M in funding (Series A of €6M in 2024)
• Team of more than 50 employees

8. Regulatory coverage

Both platforms offer support for the main frameworks, but with important differences:

Common frameworks

• GHG Protocol
• ISO 14064
• CSRD
• SBTi

Where Manglai excels

FrameworkManglaiDcycleMITECODirect and automated integrationManualISO 14046 (water footprint)Available via Veolia partnershipNot availableSQASAvailable for chemical and logistics sectorsNot availableGLEC/ISO 14083Specialized logistics moduleNot availablePEF (Product Environmental Footprint)AvailableLimitedDigital Product Passport (DPP/ESPR)Prepared for new EU regulationLimited

9. Ideal use cases

Choose Manglai if:

• You're looking for a 360º environmental management platform (not just carbon footprint)
• Conversational artificial intelligence is important for your team
• You need automated MITECO certification
• Water footprint is relevant for your sector
• You're an SME that needs to start with limited resources
• You operate in sectors such as transport, logistics, retail, food, industrial or hospitality
• You need a whitelabel solution to offer to your clients
• You value support in Spanish with a local team
• You have multi-country operations and need granular permissions

Choose Dcycle if:

• You need to manage complete ESG indicators (not just environmental)
• TÜV Rheinland certification is a specific requirement

10. Conclusion

For most Spanish and European companies facing environmental sustainability requirements, Manglai represents the most complete option for several reasons:

1. Real 360º platform: Not just carbon footprint, but carbon + water + waste + product + logistics, all integrated.
2. Cutting-edge AI: Our 4 AI modules (measurement, analysis, action plan, reporting) transform data into actionable insights.
3. Unique MITECO integration: We save weeks of work in the certification process.
4. Partner ecosystem: Allianz, Veolia, Crédito y Caución and other leaders trust us as a platform for their sustainability programs.
5. Whitelabel model: Ideal for consultancies, insurers and funds that want to offer sustainability services under their brand.
6. Proven scale: 70 countries, 30,000 users and 25M tCO2e managed demonstrate that our platform works at enterprise scale.

Dcycle may be a valid alternative for organizations that need a generalist ESG platform with coverage of social and governance indicators. However, in a context where European regulation focuses mainly on environmental impact, Manglai offers the solution best suited to real market needs.

Want to try Manglai without commitment?

Access our free carbon footprint calculator at manglai.io and discover your environmental impact in minutes. You can also explore our interactive demo to see the platform in action.

Frequently asked questions

Is Manglai only for large companies?

No. Our platform is designed for companies of all sizes, from SMEs to large multinational corporations. The free calculator allows any company to start without investment.

What's the difference between Manglai and Dcycle in carbon footprint?

Both platforms calculate carbon footprint, but Manglai offers: automatic integration with MITECO, conversational AI for analysis, intelligent invoice import, and additional integrated modules for water footprint, waste, product and logistics.

Can I use Manglai to offer services to my clients?

Yes. Our whitelabel model allows consultancies, insurers and investment funds to offer sustainability services under their own brand. Partners like Allianz, Crédito y Caución or ProA Capital already do so.

Which one is faster to implement?

Manglai stands out for its implementation speed thanks to our AI that processes documents automatically. Companies can have their first carbon footprint measurement in days, not weeks.

What support do you offer?

We have a team of sustainability experts who accompany implementation, continuous improvement and audit preparation. Support is available in Spanish, English, Portuguese, French, Italian, Catalan and German.