Net Zero Target & Roadmap

Measure a full-scope carbon footprint, set SBTi-aligned Net Zero targets, and build a data-backed plan to achieve them - with intuitive software and 1:1 suport from a carbon specialist.

Build your Net Zero roadmap

If your customers or investors are asking about your Net Zero plan, you need more than emissions data - you need science-based targets and a realistic plan to achieve them.

Seedling combines software that makes the technical work straightforward with a dedicated carbon specialist who helps you interpret your data and identify the right path to reduce your emissions.

We help you build a holistic Net Zero strategy:

Measure your full-scope footprint. Develop accurate emissions data across all scopes, giving you the baseline you need to set targets and plan reductions.
Set a science-based target. Work with a carbon specialist to understand your target options - near-term versus long-term, absolute versus intensity-based - and choose the right approach for your business stage and sector.
Build a reduction plan with quantified impact. Get tailored advice to identify your highest-impact initiatives based on your emission hotspots, and build a roadmap grounded in what's commercially achievable.
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What our clients say

Hear from our satisfied Seedling clients

"I have found Seedling to be a relatively easy and hassle-free method of carbon tracking. Their web app combines sleek design with AI features, making carbon reporting easy. My favourite feature so far is the AI that matches categories to the expenditure entered. This saves lots of time and is really accurate. The team (Henry) has also been really helpful, providing individualised support where needed."
Construction
Ryan Prance
Operations
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Kennford Tarmacadam
"We love the Seedling product! The footprinting process was easy and comprehensive, and we were surprised at the speed of turnaround. Our public page is a great addition to our environmental communications which really helps us to stand out."
Software
Sam Holding
Strategic Partnerships Lead
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BibliU
“Before working with Seedling, we were managing our Carbon Reduction Plan manually in-house. The process was time-consuming, and we knew there were gaps. Seedling transformed this, making it 10 times faster and far more robust. They helped us achieve full coverage of our emissions and provided expert one-to-one guidance on decarbonisation, leaving us confident in our plan for the future.”
Med Tech
Pete Best
Global Commercial & Sustainability Lead
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Summit Medical
"We wanted to understand and reduce our carbon footprint but felt overwhelmed and didn’t know where to start. Seedling guided us through the process every step of the way, their easy-to-use platform made collecting our business data straightforward, and the team gave us tailored support to build an emissions reduction plan. Thanks to Seedling, we’ve started our journey to Net Zero with confidence."
Creative agency
Ursula Fairlie
Senior Content Manager
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Rationale
"Seedling were an invaluable partner in developing our Carbon Reduction Plan. Their collaborative approach involved accurate emission calculations, presented transparently through a user-friendly platform. Seedling's expertise and dedication made the entire process seamless – I’d recommend Seedling to businesses on a sustainability journey."
Consulting
Kristina Vard
Marketing lead
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FarrPoint
"It's so nice to speak with someone who clearly knows what they’re talking about when it comes to footprinting. I’m so much happier working with a company like that, than a faceless SaaS product that offers no relationship."
CONSULTING
James Eades
Managing Director
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Systemagic
“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
Lisa Stanley
Chief Sustainability Officer
,
Zero

Example Net Zero strategy

Take a look at the impact dashboard of one of our clients (CIL Strategy Consultants) to see a fully-fledged Net Zero roadmap.

Spotlight: the SBTi

Want to learn more about SBTI-aligned target setting? We've written a detailed guide covering the full process.
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Why work with us?

Trusted by 500+ businesses

We're already helped over 500 teams to measure, reduce and report their emissions with confidence.

Expert backup

We guide you through the whole process - from collecting your data, to setting realistic targets, to building a bespoke reduction plan.

SBTi-aligned

Our process is built to align with the SBTi - the gold standard for setting science-based Net Zero targets.

Step 1: Measure

Our streamlined carbon assessment and expert support make it easy to capture the data you need to measure an accurate footprint.

Your Seedling adviser is there to handle tricky datasets, plug any gaps, and work with you to improve accuracy year-on-year.

Tools like our employee survey help engage your team on your journey to decarbonise.

With Seedling, your GHG inventory aligns with key principles:

Comprehensive - a full scope assessment (scopes 1, 2 and 3).
Compliant - measured in line with the GHG Protocol
Maximally accurate - we don't just rely on spend, but incorporate the activity data that most accurately reflects your carbon emissions, from weight of materials, to how you ship product, to travel and commuting.

Step 2: Build Your Roadmap

Now you have a detailed picture of your carbon footprint, it's time to work on your targets and how to achieve them.

First, use our SBTi-aligned Net Zero targeting tool to set ambitious emission reduction targets. There are options to set targets on an absolute basis, or use intensity metrics like "t CO2e per employee" or "per £/$m revenue".

With the target set, we'll help you to build a practica plan to achieve it. Using our decarbonisation modelling tools, our experts will analyse your hotspots, spot opportunities for reduction, and map scenarios that align to your targets.

Step 3: Report and Share

With the Seedling platform, reporting couldn't be easier.

Your emissions data, targets and decarbonisation action plan all pull through automatically to populate your impact page. This also includes formal reports (generated in a click) as well as information about any offsetting projects you have invested in.

Simply share a link (or add to your website) to easily report your Net Zero Roadmap to clients, investors and any other stakeholders that want to see it.

See here for an example impact page.

FAQs

Your questions answered

What is a Net Zero target roadmap and why does my business need one?

A Net Zero target roadmap is a structured plan that sets out how your business will reduce its greenhouse gas emissions over time, working toward a state where the emissions you produce are balanced by those you remove. You need one because clients, regulators, and frameworks like B Corp and PPN 006 increasingly require evidence of a credible, data-backed decarbonisation strategy - not just a commitment, but a plan showing how you'll get there.

How does Seedling help me set a science-based Net Zero target?

Seedling's target-setting tool aligns with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) Net Zero framework. A dedicated Seedling adviser helps you understand the different types of commitment (absolute vs. intensity-based, interim vs. long-term) and set a target that fits your business. This is backed by your full-scope carbon footprint data, so your targets are grounded in real numbers rather than guesswork.

What does a decarbonisation roadmap from Seedling include?

Your roadmap is built around a hotspot analysis of your carbon footprint, identifying where emissions are highest and where reductions will have the most impact. From there, Seedling's decarbonisation modelling software lets you quantify the effect of planned changes, while expert advisers provide bespoke, sector-specific recommendations. The result is a practical plan you can use for everything from B Corp Climate Transition Plans to Carbon Reduction Plans for public sector bids.

Can Seedling's Net Zero roadmap help me win public sector contracts and meet client requirements?

Yes. Under PPN 006, government buyers can require a compliant Carbon Reduction Plan as a pass/fail condition for major contracts, and the NHS is tightening its requirements further. Seedling's platform automatically generates reports in the compliant formats you need, covering SECR, PPN 006, B Corp, and customer-specific requests, so one source of truth powers multiple outputs.

How do I track progress against my Net Zero targets over time?

Seedling's dashboard lets you monitor emissions year on year against the targets you've set. You can track intensity metrics, benchmark against your sector, and see how specific reduction initiatives are performing. Your progress is also shareable via Seedling's Climate Impact page, a branded, public-facing summary of your verified emissions data, targets, and decarbonisation efforts that you can embed on your website or include in bids.

Still have questions?

Book a demo or get in touch and we'll be happy to help. Or follow this step-by-step guide to measuring your business's carbon footprint.