Seedling Business Certification
Seedling's certification recognises businesses that have established a robust plan to reduce carbon emissions, backed by data and climate science.
Trusted By 500+ businesses around the world
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What is a Seedling-Certified Business?
Seedling Certification recognises businesses that have put in place a best-practice, evidence-based carbon management strategy that has been expert-checked for credibility.
Certified organisations measure and report their emissions in line with the GHG Protocol, set science-aligned targets, and develop a data-backed plan to reduce emissions which they share transparently.
Steps to becoming Seedling-Certified
Measured a full-scope (1, 2 & 3), GHG aligned, carbon footprint
Footprint expert-reviewed / assured through Seedling’s process
Science-aligned reduction targets set (absolute or intensity-based)
Data-backed decarbonisation roadmap in place
Carbon footprint, targets, and reduction plan published
Year-on-year emissions progress vs. baseline year published
Emissions-reduction initiatives implemented
Improved emissions accuracy vs. baseline year
Key suppliers engaged on emissions data sharing and reduction activity
Employee engagement in climate literacy and climate action
Why Seedling Certification matters
Seedling certification is built on established best practice, including GHG-Protocol-aligned, expert-reviewed footprint data, science-based targets, and transparent disclosure.
It provides a clear, consistent, and evidence-led way for customers, investors, and employees to understand how a business is measuring, managing, and reducing its emissions.
What our clients say
Hear from our satisfied Seedling clients
"We recently used Seedling to measure our carbon footprint, and the process couldn't have been easier. From the very start, the intuitive interface guided us seamlessly through each step, providing clear instructions and helpful tips along the way. The entire experience was user-friendly and stress-free. We are now more aware of our environmental impact and feel empowered to make positive changes. We highly recommend anyone looking to understand and reduce their carbon footprint to go through this simple and effective process with Seedling."
CONSULTING
Luke Badiali
COO
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The Consultancy Growth Network
‘When we started with Seedling, we were just beginning our journey towards understanding our carbon footprint. Seedling have been the ultimate professionals and have created a system that is easy to use, so now I have the knowledge to make informed decisions in line with our B Corp status.’
Marketing agency
Sian Eddy
Head of Ops
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Modern
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"We've found the Seedling team incredibly responsive - they've gone out of their way to help us report accurately on our carbon footprint, and to enable us to take forward our strategic ESG ambitions with confidence."
Law firm
Withers & Rogers
ESG Lead
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Withers & Rogers
“As a start-up, I found it really hard to find a carbon accounting solution to suit. Along came Seedling. From the start, I was impressed by their approach and knowledge, and the intuitiveness and agility of the Seedling platform. They’re always happy to respond to my endless questions and work to find a solution, for example helping quantify the carbon impact of our payments product.”
Financial services
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Lisa Stanley
Chief Sustainability Officer
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Zero
‘We are incredibly happy with our experience with Seedling. We were guided through the process, and it was simple for us to submit the required information. We also had transparency over our offsetting projects. We now understand our footprint and how to reduce it.’
Consulting
Megan Savage Shaw
ESG Lead
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CIL
"I love working with Seedling on our climate impact measurement and reduction plans. The team are true experts in their field, and this - combined with an amazing platform - makes impact measurement enjoyable and educational. I am really impressed by Seedling's agility, ambition, and appetite for continual methodological improvements."
Fashion
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Philippa Grogan
Sustainability Manager
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Nobody's Child
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"I love working with Seedling. Passionate, insightful and thoughtful people doing work that benefits our business, our staff, and the whole planet. They are easy to work alongside, with a well-constructed process that is simple to follow for any business, small or large."
Software
Simon Stewart
Client Services Director
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Big Blue Door
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How does Seedling Certification avoid greenwash?
Seedling’s certification is designed to avoid greenwashing by:
- Not just offsetting: Seedling's certification requires action and commitment to measure and reduce emissions first and foremost.
- Transparency built in: All data must be published for accountability.
- Clear standards: Seedling's certification criteria are published online, in straightforward language, so your customer and employees easily understand what our certification represents.
- Expert verification: Seedling’s team reviews every step to ensure compliance before awarding certification.
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