The Carbon Footprint Royal Decree 214/2025 revolutionizes carbon footprint management in Spain. It strengthens Climate Change Law 7/2021 and accelerates the decarbonization of the Spanish business ecosystem.

To stay ahead, we help you identify whether your company is obligated to comply—or would benefit from getting ahead—and prepare a suitable strategy for calculation, reduction, and climate communication.

Who is it for?

The level of responsibility and requirements varies based on the size and nature of each organization. Determining whether your organization falls under mandatory obligations or would benefit from voluntarily anticipating them is the first step toward planning successful carbon footprint calculation, reduction, and communication.

Large companies (more than 250 employees or those exceeding revenue or volume thresholds)

• Annual carbon footprint registration (Scopes 1 and 2 + mandatory Scope 3).
• Development of a 5-year reduction plan.
• External verification of both the footprint and the plan.

General State Administration

Same obligations as large companies (registration, 5-year plan, verification).

SMEs (voluntary registration)

• Essential to access environmental public funding.
• Required to obtain official “Calculate”, “Reduce”, and “Offset” labels.

Key updates

These changes not only expand the scope of the national carbon footprint registry, but also introduce new categories, strengthen verification, and improve interoperability with regional administrations. Below is a summary of the key updates that may affect your decarbonization strategy, funding opportunities, and corporate reputation:

Expanded and centralized registry

Over 14,250 footprints registered and 154,406 tCO₂ offset will be managed through a system interoperable with regional registries.

Event carbon footprints

New mandatory category for large events with over 1,500 attendees: trade fairs, conferences, festivals, etc.

Blue carbon and biological sinks

Projects in mangroves, marshes, and seagrass meadows are now included, increasing offsetting options.

Clear registry structure

The registry will be divided into three sections:

• Section A: organization and event footprints + reduction commitments.
• Section B: absorption projects within Spain.
• Section C: compensation data with verified absorptions.

Enhanced traceability and verification

Five-year monitoring and immediate incident reporting (e.g., fires).

Roadmap for implementing the obligations of Royal Decree 214/2025

These are the mandatory measures of the Royal Decree 214/2025:

• Calculate the annual carbon footprint (Scopes 1 and 2; Scope 3 for large companies).
• Verify data and reduction plan with an accredited body (ISO 14064, GHG Protocol, ISAE 3410).
• Register the footprint and plan on MITECO’s official platform.
• Publish the information freely and accessibly (corporate website, ESG report).
• Update progress annually and review the plan every five years.

Why is it beneficial to comply with it?

Avoid penalties and exclusion from public tenders, strengthen your reputation with clients and investors, uncover inefficiencies that lead to energy and logistics savings, and gain access to incentives and green financing, increasingly tied to strong climate reporting.

Manglai makes it easy

With our AI-powered, audited carbon footprint platform, you can:

• Automate emission calculations (Scopes 1, 2, and 3).
• Generate real-time reports ready for MITECO and stakeholders.
• Design and monitor your 5-year reduction plan.
• Offset emissions through verified projects, including blue carbon, with full traceability.

Ready to comply and lead the transition? Request your demo or contact us and discover how to turn regulation into competitive advantage.