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ESGPulse EU Taxonomy Alignment Checker
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ESGPulse EU Taxonomy Alignment Checker is a paid API for AI agents from esgpulse.vercel.app, paid per call via x402, $0.2/call, status unknown (last checked 2026-09-15).
Checks whether a business activity qualifies as environmentally sustainable under the EU Taxonomy Regulation, including DNSH criteria, technical screening criteria, green asset ratio implications, and Article 8/9 fund classification impact.
Price / call$0.2
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How this service works
ESGPulse delivers real-time ESG intelligence: CSRD compliance roadmaps, EU Taxonomy alignment checks, supply chain due diligence, emissions analysis, greenwashing risk, and more. x402 micropayment API.
Output
Returns an assessment of whether the specified business activity qualifies as EU Taxonomy-aligned, detailing which environmental objectives it may contribute to, the applicable DNSH (Do No Significant Harm) criteria, technical screening thresholds, and the implications for green asset ratio reporting and Article 8/9 fund classification under SFDR.
Example use cases
Example prompt
“Can you check whether our commercial real estate construction activity qualifies as sustainable under the EU Taxonomy — specifically whether it passes the DNSH criteria and technical screening, and what that means for our Article 9 fund's green asset ratio?”
Technical details
Endpoint
GEThttps://esgpulse.vercel.app/api/esg/taxonomyWhen to prefer
Use this endpoint when you need to determine whether a specific economic activity qualifies as environmentally sustainable under the EU Taxonomy Regulation, particularly for green asset ratio calculations, SFDR Article 8/9 fund disclosures, or green bond eligibility. Prefer this over general ESG scoring endpoints when the question is specifically about EU regulatory taxonomy alignment rather than broader ESG ratings or CSRD disclosure requirements.
Side effects
- Activity described too vaguely to map to a NACE code — returns ambiguous or no match
- Activity falls outside EU Taxonomy covered sectors — returns not eligible with explanation
- Insufficient detail to assess DNSH criteria — partial results returned
- Payment not received — 402 Payment Required response
- API unavailable on Vercel — 500 or timeout error
Input
{
"lang": "en",
"topic": "climate",
"format": "guide",
"sector": "renewable energy",
"framework": "CSRD"
}Schema · Request body
| Field | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| inputrequired | object | |
| output | object |
Output
{
"raw": "{\n \"activity_classified\": \"Renewable energy generation and related infrastructure encompasses a broad set of economic activities under the EU Taxonomy, primarily classified under the energy sector. This includes electricity generation from solar photovoltaic (PV), concentrated solar power (CSP), wind (onshore and offshore), hydropower, geothermal, ocean energy, and renewable fuels (biogas, biomass, hydrogen). Each technology has distinct NACE codes and dedicated Technical Screening Criteria (TSC) under the EU Taxonomy Climate Delegated Act (Regulation (EU) 2021/2139) and its amendments. Transmission and distribution infrastructure enabling renewable energy integration is also covered. As of 2026, updates introduced via the Complementary Delegated Act (2022/1214) and subsequent amending acts also address nuclear and natural gas under transitional provisions, but the core renewable energy activities remain the primary eligible and aligned set.\",\n\n \"nace_codes\": [\n \"D35.11\",\n \"D35.12\",\n \"D35.13\",\n \"D35.14\",\n \"F42.22\",\n \"M71.12\",\n \"C25.11\",\n \"C27.11\",\n \"C28.11\"\n ],\n\n \"objectives_assessment\": [\n {\n \"objective_code\": \"CCM\",\n \"objective_name\": \"Climate Change Mitigation\",\n \"eligible\": true,\n \"aligned\": null,\n \"technical_screening_criteria\": \"The Climate Delegated Act (EU) 2021/2139, Annex I, covers the following renewable energy activities with TSC: (1) Solar PV (Section 4.1): Must achieve lifecycle GHG emissions below 100 gCO2e/kWh on a lifecycle basis; installations on sensitive land must demonstrate no adverse effects on protected habitats. (2) Concentrated Solar Power / CSP (Section 4.2): Same 100 gCO2e/kWh lifecycle threshold. (3) Wind power onshore and offshore (Section 4.3): Lifecycle GHG < 100 gCO2e/kWh; decommissioning plan required; blade recyclability increasingly relevant under amending acts. (4) Ocean energy — tidal, wave, osmotic (Section 4.4): Lifecycle GHG < 100 gCO2e/kWh. (5) Geothermal energy (Section 4.5): Lifecycle GHG < 100 gCO2e/kWh; for high-temperature geothermal, additional assessment of subsurface risk required. (6) Hydropower (Section 4.6): Lifecycle GHG < 100 gCO2e/kWh AND the Hydropower Sustainability Assessment Protocol (HSAP) or equivalent must be applied; pumped hydro storage is included. (7) Renewable fuels — biogas/biomethane for power (Section 4.8): Must comply with RED II/III sustainability criteria including minimum 80% GHG savings vs fossil fuel comparator and land-use/biodiversity rules. (8) Hydrogen from renewables — electrolysis (Section 4.13 under CCM Annex I): Must use renewable electricity and meet the Delegated Act threshold of 3.38 kgCO2e/kgH2 on a lifecycle basis. (9) Transmission and distribution of renewable electricity (Section 4.9/4.10): TSC requires that the grid is capable of integrating increasing shares of renewables; smart metering and grid modernization investments qualify. All activities must demonstrate they do NOT exceed 100 gCO2e/kWh (or fuel equivalent) on a lifecycle basis — this is the cornerstone quantitative threshold for CCM alignment in energy generation.\",\n \"dnsh_requirements\": \"CCA: Physical climate risk assessment must be conducted using the scenario analysis methodology in Annex A of the Climate Delegated Act; adaptation measures integrated where material risks identified (e.g., flood risk for solar farms, wind speed changes for turbines, drought risk for hydropower). WMR: Water use assessed and minimised; hydropower projects must pass HSAP checks on hydrological alteration; cooling water discharges managed to prevent thermal pollution of water bodies. CE: Waste generated during construction and decommissioning managed in line with waste hierarchy; for wind turbines, blade end-of-life management increasingly scrutinised (landfill bans for blades applying in some Member States). PPC: Air, soil and noise pollution minimised; hazardous substances (e.g., SF6 in switchgear, PFAS in panels) managed per REACH and relevant BAT conclusions. BIO: Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) under Directive 2011/92/EU required; no significant adverse effects on Natura 2000 sites or other protected areas; biodiversity net gain approaches encouraged; bird and bat mortality risk assessment for wind farms; land-use screening for solar on sensitive or High Carbon Stock land.\",\n \"minimum_social_safeguards\": \"Companies must align with: (1) ILO Core Labour Standards (Conventions 87, 98, 29, 105, 138, 182, 100, 111) — freedom of association, no forced labour, no child labour, equal pay; (2) OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises — including supply chain due diligence covering critical minerals (polysilicon sourcing for solar, rare earth magnets for wind turbines, lithium/cobalt for storage); (3) UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights (UNGPs) — human rights due diligence processes; (4) As of 2024–2026, the EU Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) introduces binding human rights and environmental due diligence obligations for large companies; (5) Community engagement and Free, Prior and Informed Consent (FPIC) where Indigenous or local community land rights are involved.\",\n \"notes\": \"Key caveats: (a) Biomass and biogas eligibility is complex and requires cascading principle compliance and RED III certification — not all biomass power is aligned. (b) Large hydropower (>20MW) faces heightened scrutiny and must pass the HSAP assessment or equivalent. (c) The 100 gCO2e/kWh lifecycle threshold is technology-agnostic but wind and solar typically achieve 4–20 gCO2e/kWh, well below threshold. (d) The Delegated Act has been amended by Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2023/2485 (entered into force January 2024) adding activities including geothermal heat, grid-scale battery storage, and updating solar criteria. (e) Offshore wind must address marine environmental impact under DNSH for BIO and WMR. (f) Supply chain due diligence for solar polysilicon (Xinjiang-linked sourcing) is a significant practical compliance risk for MSS.\"\n },\n {\n \"objective_code\": \"CCA\",\n \"objective_name\": \"Climate Change Adaptation\",\n \"eligible\": true,\n \"aligned\": null,\n \"technical_screening_criteria\": \"Renewable energy infrastructure can contribute to CCA under Annex II of the Climate Delegated Act when the activity substantially increases resilience of energy systems to climate change impacts. TSC under CCA Section 4.1–4.10 (mirroring CCM activities) require: (1) A climate risk and vulnerability assessment covering current and future climate hazards (using RCP 4.5/8.5 or SSP scenarios for 10–30 year horizon minimum); (2) Identification of physical climate risks material to the asset (e.g., extreme heat reducing solar panel efficiency, altered wind patterns, increased flooding of substations, drought affecting hyd",
"meta": {
"activity": "renewable energy",
"endpoint": "taxonomy",
"objective": "all"
},
"disclaimer": "EU Taxonomy alignment is a complex technical determination. This analysis is indicative only. Formal alignment assessment should be conducted by a qualified sustainable finance advisor with access to current delegated acts.",
"parse_error": true,
"esg_software": [
{
"url": "https://www.workiva.com/solutions/esg-reporting",
"service": "Workiva",
"category": "reporting",
"use_case": "Audit-ready CSRD, SEC climate disclosure, and integrated financial + ESG reporting",
"description": "Enterprise ESG and financial reporting platform — used by 80% of Fortune 500 for CSRD/SEC filings",
"price_range": "Enterprise pricing (contact sales)"
},
{
"url": "https://plana.earth",
"service": "Plan A",
"category": "csrd",
"use_case": "CSRD gap analysis, ESRS materiality assessment, automated data collection",
"description": "EU-focused CSRD compliance and carbon management platform for mid-market companies",
"price_range": "€1,500–€5,000/month depending on company size"
},
{
"url": "https://www.diligent.com/solutions/esg",
"service": "Diligent",
"category": "reporting",
"use_case": "Board-level ESG oversight, CSRD reporting, governance metrics tracking",
"description": "Board governance and ESG reporting platform with CSRD-ready templates",
"price_range": "Enterprise pricing"
}
],
"generated_at": "2026-06-12T04:22:07.191Z"
}Schema · Response
{
"type": "json",
"example": {
"activity": "solar energy generation",
"dnsh_met": true,
"sfdr_article": "Article 9 eligible",
"taxonomy_aligned": true,
"primary_objective": "climate-mitigation",
"taxonomy_eligible": true,
"technical_screening_criteria": "GHG lifecycle emissions <100gCO2e/kWh",
"green_asset_ratio_contribution": "eligible as green asset"
}
}Tags
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