⚡ What’s New for Net Zero Cloud in Winter ’26?
More scenarios around Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions, activity data, and emissions factor libraries.
Increased focus on purchased goods, travel, logistics, and supplier engagement for Scope 3 categories.
More coverage of sustainability and ESG reporting requirements and how Net Zero Cloud supports them.
Greater emphasis on targets, scenarios, and dashboards that help executives track progress to net zero.
Net Zero Cloud Accredited Professional
Implement Trusted Climate Data, Emissions Insights & Sustainability Reporting
The Net Zero Cloud Accredited Professional credential validates your ability to implement and configure Salesforce Net Zero Cloud for climate and sustainability use cases. It’s aimed at consultants, admins, and sustainability practitioners who design emissions tracking, data flows, targets, and reports for organizations on their net zero journey.
📊 Exam at a Glance
Exam Domains & Weightage (High-Level View)
1. Net Zero Cloud Foundations & Architecture
~18%This domain covers how Net Zero Cloud is structured and how it extends the Salesforce platform.
- Net Zero Cloud data model: emissions objects, activity data, emissions factors.
- Relationships with Accounts, Assets, Opportunities, and Suppliers.
- Understanding apps, packages, and configuration layers of Net Zero Cloud.
- Org strategy, security, and permissions for sustainability teams.
- Integration points with ERP, HR, procurement, and energy systems.
Tip: Prefer solutions that use the standard Net Zero Cloud data model over custom objects where possible.
2. Emissions Data Management (Scope 1, 2 & 3)
~26%This domain focuses on capturing, calculating, and managing greenhouse gas emissions data.
- Understanding Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions and typical data sources.
- Configuring activity data (fuel, electricity, travel, shipping, procurement, etc.).
- Applying emissions factors and factor libraries to calculate emissions.
- Dealing with market-based vs. location-based Scope 2 methods.
- Data quality, completeness, and auditability considerations.
Tip: Strong answers balance accuracy, transparency, and practicality when designing emissions data flows.
3. Sustainability Reporting & Disclosures
~20%This domain is about turning emissions and ESG data into consistent, reportable outputs.
- Configuring reports and dashboards for emissions, energy, and sustainability KPIs.
- Supporting reporting against frameworks (e.g., GHG Protocol, ESG-style disclosures).
- Data lineage, documentation, and evidence to support audits.
- Handling multiple reporting boundaries (entity, region, site).
- Exporting data for external reporting tools and stakeholders.
Tip: Focus on designs that enable repeatable annual reporting rather than one-off analyses.
4. Targets, Scenarios & Performance Management
~20%This domain validates your ability to help organizations plan and track their net zero journey.
- Setting emissions reduction targets at company, region, or category level.
- Designing scenarios and initiatives (e.g., renewable energy, fleet changes, supplier programs).
- Using dashboards to monitor progress vs. targets.
- Aligning sustainability KPIs with business and financial metrics.
- Communicating performance to leadership via visualizations and summaries.
Tip: Look for configurations that allow ongoing management, not just static targets.
5. Operations, Governance & Best Practices
~16%Finally, the exam tests how you run Net Zero Cloud as a trusted data platform.
- Data governance, approvals, and workflows for sustainability data.
- Change management and user enablement for sustainability and operations teams.
- Managing integrations, data refresh schedules, and exceptions.
- Aligning climate data with internal controls and audit requirements.
- Partnering with finance, procurement, and facilities.
Percentages are approximate and for study planning; Salesforce may adjust domain weightings over time.
📝 Sample Net Zero Cloud Questions
💡 Practice with Scenario-Based Questions
These practice questions are not from the real exam, but they mirror the style and reasoning. Focus on data design, reporting boundaries, and governance.
Question 1 – Scope 2 Emissions Methodology
A global company purchases electricity in multiple countries. Some locations have renewable energy contracts with
certificates, while others do not. The sustainability team wants to report both location-based and market-based
emissions in Net Zero Cloud.
What is the best approach?
✓ Correct Answer: B) Configure activity data for electricity and apply emissions factors for both methods using appropriate factor sets and contracts.
Option B uses Net Zero Cloud’s structured activity data and emissions factors to support both methodologies. A and C reduce transparency; D incorrectly excludes real emissions.
Question 2 – Scope 3 Purchased Goods & Services
A company wants to include emissions from purchased goods and services but only has spend data from its ERP
system, not detailed supplier activity data.
What should the Net Zero Cloud consultant recommend as a starting point?
✓ Correct Answer: B) Use spend-based emissions factors mapped to categories, integrated with ERP spend data, and improve data over time.
Option B follows a pragmatic Scope 3 approach: start with spend-based factors and refine as better data becomes available. A and C delay reporting; D is inconsistent and hard to audit.
Question 3 – Reporting Boundaries & Governance
A multinational organization uses Net Zero Cloud to track emissions for all subsidiaries. However, some regulatory
reports only require data for a specific region and legal entity. The sustainability team also needs an internal
global view.
How should the solution be designed?
✓ Correct Answer: B) Use dimensions like region, legal entity, and site, and build boundary-specific reports in a single org.
Option B keeps a single system of record while allowing flexible reporting boundaries via filters and dashboards. A adds unnecessary complexity; C and D don’t meet regulatory needs.
🎯 4–6 Week Study Plan for Net Zero Cloud AP
Read the official exam guide and Net Zero Cloud docs. Review basic climate concepts: Scopes 1–3, emissions factors, boundaries, and GHG Protocol. Sketch how Net Zero Cloud fits into a typical organization’s systems landscape.
Practice modeling activity data for energy, fleet, travel, and procurement. Configure sample emissions factors and generate example emissions reports and dashboards. Pay attention to data quality and audit trails.
Set up targets and scenarios in a test org. Design dashboards for executives and sustainability teams. Define a governance checklist: data owners, validation steps, reporting timelines, and integration touchpoints. Work through scenario-style practice questions.
💡 Exam & Real-World Success Tips
When questions seem technical, come back to Scopes, boundaries, and data sources. If a design breaks core GHG principles, it’s probably not the right choice.
Favor options that keep data traceable, documented, and repeatable over quick, one-off calculations in spreadsheets or disconnected tools.
Real implementations require input from finance, procurement, HR, and facilities. Look for designs that make collaboration easier instead of siloed.
Net Zero Cloud AP – FAQ
Who is the Net Zero Cloud Accredited Professional exam for?
This exam is for consultants, admins, and sustainability practitioners who implement Net Zero Cloud to manage emissions data, ESG reporting, and climate targets.
Do I need a sustainability background?
A deep climate science background is not required, but you should understand basic emissions and GHG Protocol concepts. Experience working with reporting or ESG teams is helpful.
How is Net Zero Cloud different from core Sales or Service Cloud?
Net Zero Cloud extends Salesforce with an emissions and sustainability data model, specialized calculations, and reporting tools tailored to climate use cases, rather than sales or service processes.
How much hands-on experience is recommended?
Most successful candidates have at least 6–12 months working with Salesforce plus exposure to sustainability, ESG, or environmental reporting projects.
What’s the best way to prepare for scenario-based questions?
Take 2–3 example organizations (e.g., manufacturing, services, retail) and design how you would implement Net Zero Cloud: data sources, activity data, emissions factors, reporting boundaries, and dashboards. Use these as mental templates when reading exam scenarios.