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The UK Sustainability Reporting Standards (UK SRS) have been finalised - here's what businesses need to know.

We're proud to now be a certified B Corp! We'll share what the assessment process involved, why we certified, what changes (and doesn’t) now that we've certified, and how we will keep raising the bar as we grow.

Tracking Scope 1 & 2 doesn’t have to be complicated. This post breaks down what’s included (fuel, vehicles, refrigerants, bought electricity/heat), what data to pull from your day-to-day records, and how to report Scope 2 correctly (location-based + market-based) without accidental greenwash.

PAS 2080:2023 is a practical framework for managing and reducing whole-life carbon across buildings and infrastructure projects. In this guide, we cover who gets asked for PAS 2080, what “assurance” involves, how it links to RICS WLCA, and the simplest steps to get ready for bids and delivery.

National Highways’ SDF2 framework makes carbon management a practical part of doing work on the Strategic Road Network – with Carbon Reduction Plans and PAS 2080 expectations shaping what bidders and their supply chains need to have ready. This article explains what that means for non-prime suppliers, the key timelines now the CoP deadline has passed, and what to prepare to stay “bid-ready” for Applicants.

Supply chain emissions are usually the biggest part of you carbon footprint - and the hardest to measure and manage. This guide breaks down the challenges and how to navigate them.

Learn when to re-baseline your carbon footprint using GHG Protocol guidance - using real examples - plus how to communicate recalculations transparently.

Introducing the new Seedling Certification: two new tiers recognising teams with a best-practice carbon management strategy - a clear signal to customers, investors and employees that you’re taking credible action on carbon.

Data centres power the internet, and with the rise of AI they're an increasing share of global emissions. Our guide breaks down these emissions: what are they, and how can we manage and reduce them?

Collect supplier data, and add into your footprint with ease, using our new automated Supplier Engagement Tool.

Our predictions for carbon reporting in the year ahead, and what they mean for growing teams.

If you’re working in the built environment, you might have noticed an increase in requests for project-level emissions. Our guide explains everything: what project-level emissions are, and how to measure them.

Understand the EU’s new VSME standard: what it is, why it matters, and how smaller companies can simplify ESG and carbon reporting for growing stakeholder demands.

Discover the top carbon footprint calculators for businesses. Compare features, benefits, pricing, and find the right tool for your carbon measurement goals.

Reduce business travel emissions with virtual-first decisions, a clear travel hierarchy, rail over air, economy/direct flights, EVs, shared rides, incentives and transparent tracking.

Discover the typical carbon footprint of a business, benchmark your company by sector, and learn how to reduce emissions across scopes 1, 2 and 3.

Learn how to put together a winning Carbon Reduction Plan - with links to carbon reduction plan templates and examples.

Professional services firm? Here's everything you need to know about your carbon footprint - what it is, how to measure it, and what to do about it.

We cover everything you need to know about ISO 14064 - what it is, why you'd use it, and a step-by-step process to verification.

The new initiative could help to standardise emissions reporting for SMEs in the UK and unlock cheaper finance.

You want a clear view of your manufacturing carbon footprint and a confident plan to reduce it. This quick playbook gives you both. You will learn what to measure, how to build a reliable baseline, common emissions hotspots, and the most practical levers for reducing carbon footprint in manufacturing.

We explain what a PCF is, why you should do one, which standards matter, and a proven process you can follow.

A step-by-step guide to measure, reduce, and report your carbon emissions using recognised frameworks that your clients trust.

Confused about the difference between carbon offsetting and insetting? Read our guide to learn more.

Microsoft is serious about climate change - and its suppliers need to be too. Here's a plain English guide to meeting their disclosure requirements.

Submitting to CDP as an SME? Ready our quick guide covering what's needed.

This guide focuses on the four most common Scope 3 emission categories that apply to almost every business: Purchased Goods and Services, Business Travel, Employee Commuting & Working from Home & Waste Generated in Operations.

Keen to understand the ASRS regulations and how they'll affect your business? Read our handy guide.

We've teamed up with Good Energy - the only B Corp energy provider - to offer discounts on their green tariffs and heat pump / solar installations.

The carbon impact of the cloud may be hidden - but it's large, and growing. We break down why the cloud has a carbon impact, and how to track it.

Confused about the difference between carbon reduction and offsetting? Read our guide to demystify.

Product update: Connect your Xero and Sage account for quick spend-based emission analysis.

If you're looking to calculate your electricity emissions, it's important to know the difference - read our guide to learn more.

Want to learn more about Australia's Climate Active certification? Read our explainer!

The standards for carbon neutrality are changing. Read our guide to learn more!

Learn how your carbon footprint impacts your EcoVadis score, and how to submit third-party supported data that strengthens your submission.

The NHS Evergreen Sustainability framework - need-to-know for suppliers reporting carbon to the NHS.

We’ve updated the Seedling Climate Impact page to make it even more powerful and useful as your go-to link for sharing your emissions and Net Zero progress.

A nuanced look at the carbon impact of AI, and what you need to know as a small business.

From ingredients to delivery: a straightforward intro guide to understanding your brewery’s emissions.

Help your team choose low-carbon travel without losing holiday time.

Reporting to investors? Read on for all you need to know to develop your credible Net Zero plan.

Homeworking emissions. Since Covid, increasingly important. But how can you measure them? Read our guide (and use our free calculator!)

Keen to measure and reduce emissions from commuting? Read our guide!

Under B Corp's latest standard, larger B Corps will have to build a Climate Transition Plan (CTP). In this guide, we'll cover all you need to build your CTP and ace the new Climate Action topic.

See how you can help to restore UK farmland and nature

In this guide, we’ll walk through the full lifecycle of a garment, highlighting the carbon impact at each stage, and how you as a brand can start to take action.

Need to report under the government's SECR (Streamlined Energy and Carbon Reporting) requirements? We've got you covered with our SECR reporting guidance below - covering the what, why and how of everything SECR.

We've partnered with the British Fashion Council and the Institute of Positive Fashion to help 50 UK-based SME fashion brands build a plan to decarbonise.

In this article, we’ll chat through the new rules for tracking emissions under the revamped B Corp Impact Assessment (BIA).

Ready to take the first step toward a greener future? In this article we'll explore how our free business carbon calculator works and why your business needs to start measuring its footprint.

In this article, we'll run through a framework for prioritising more sustainable travel, discuss practical steps to help your team make better decisions, and use data to bring the impact of your travel choices to life.

What is the Welsh version of PPN 06/21? In this guide, we'll compare Carbon Reduction Plan compliance in Wales versus the rest of the UK, covering all you need to know to stay competitive.

We're delighted to be supporting the BFC's flagship Low Carbon Transition programme, helping 50 fashion SMEs to measure and reduce their emissions. Watch some of the SMEs talk about their experience on the programme!

With the number of B Corps globally more than doubling since 2021 to over 9,000 today, momentum behind the movement is clearly growing. In this article, we’ll chat quickly about what B Corp means and how your business can become one, before getting into the detail of how managing carbon emissions ties in with a good B Corp strategy.

Energy usage at the office, miles travelled by plan, pounds spend with your suppliers - we break down the types of data you need for your footprint.

Carbon accounting was once solely the domain of traditional environmental consultants. However, as urgency around the climate crisis has grown, carbon accounting platforms have emerged as an easier and more efficient way to track and report greenhouse gas emissions data.

If you’re a potential NHS supplier, there’s a good chance you’ve heard of the NHS Carbon Reduction Plan — a new initiative that requires suppliers to calculate and share information about their greenhouse gas emissions.

We discuss the carbon impact of your emails, and how you can help.

Climate change is one of the most pressing issues of our time, and businesses play a crucial role in addressing this global challenge. Carbon accounting is the first step in an effective climate strategy, enabling businesses to understand their carbon footprint and plan to reduce it.

We explain the key standards and regulations governing carbon accounting for investors.

Confused about what it takes to become Carbon Neutral, Carbon Negative or Net Zero? Read our explainer to find out more.

We take a look at the carbon footprint of digital advertising, and what this means for the sustainability strategy of marketing agencies.

More businesses are adopting green tariffs - but not all are created equal. Read our explainer to find out more.

Switching to a green tariff will reduce my Scope 2 footprint…right? As the green energy market evolves, so does carbon accounting. Read our explainer to find out more.

The UK government is asking public sector suppliers to play their part in its Net Zero strategy. We take a look at a key decarbonisation initiative - PPN 006 (previously 06/21) - and what it means for SMEs.

In some ways simple, in others complicated. The unique challenges of carbon accounting for investors.

Need a Climate Action Plan for B Corp? Download our example to see what best practice looks like!

Want to give employees some clear, high-impact rules to help reduce your business travel emissions? Download and edit our template, or just use it as a guide for your own!

Download our example to see what a practical, data-led climate transition or action plan looks like - and how to tailor it to your business.

Curious about your emissions from commuting, homeworking and business travel? Take our free survey, and get a personalised emission measurement.

Engage your employees on best practice when working from home, and reduce your Scope 3 emissions

An example SECR for any business that has to comply with the regulations. Use as the basis for your own SECR report, or let our experts take you through the process!

We've put together this simple business carbon footprint calculator in a spreadsheet so you can see how you can start measuring your companies carbon footprint using some sample data and pre-built calculations from our expert team.

A free Carbon Reduction Plan template for any business that has to comply with PPN 006 (previously PPN 06/21). Get detailed advice and useful tips for each stage. Start to reduce your carbon emissions by creating your own Carbon Reduction Plan with ease.