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Carbon reporting made simple – easy-to-use software plus expert guidance, designed for SMEs.

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Why carbon reporting matters for SMEs

SMEs are under growing pressure to track and share carbon data and Net Zero progress. Getting on top of your carbon footprint can help your business to:

Win work with large clients and partners

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Large companies are under pressure to report and reduce their Scope 3 emissions, which means they’re turning to their SME suppliers for carbon data. Carbon footprint requests are now a common feature of tender submissions and procurement policies from big businesses.

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Meet investor expectations

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If your business has large external investors – especially impact-focused funds – you’ll likely be asked to provide carbon data. Fund managers need to report on portfolio emissions, which means that for growing SMEs, managing carbon is becoming part of accessing capital.

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Win public sector contracts

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If you’re bidding for NHS and UK government contracts worth over £5m a year – or trying to get on public sector frameworks – you’ll need a Carbon Reduction Plan. That includes Scope 1, 2 and some Scope 3 emissions, plus a published Net Zero target.

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What’s Holding You Back?

Most SMEs don’t have a dedicated sustainability team, and many struggle to get started with carbon reporting. Here are the common challenges we see:

Limited expertise

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Carbon accounting can be complex. What data do you need? What scopes matter? Without guidance, it’s hard to know you’re doing it right – or in a way that clients and regulators will accept.

You don’t have time

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Carbon reporting often lands on someone who already has a full workload – from Ops leaders to Sales director. This means it gets pushed down the list – until a client or funder suddenly needs it.

You don’t want to get it wrong

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There’s a real reputational risk in publishing numbers or targets that don’t hold up scrutiny. You need confidence that your data and approach are credible.

Why Seedling?

By combining intuitive carbon accounting software with one-to-one support, we make high quality carbon accounting accessible for SMEs.

Our platform

Collect the right data quickly and easily.

See ready-made footprint analysis on your dashboard.

Set SBTi-aligned Net Zero targets, and track progress.

Automate reporting and climate comms.

Seedling adviser

Get one-to-one support to collect your business data.

Reduce emissions with our hotspot analysis and advice.

Avoid greenwash with climate comms support.

Lean on our expertise for any sustainability query.

Traditional consultants

Burdensome process

Excel + static PDFs

SMEs priced out

Self-serve tools

No support

One-size fits all

Not fully compliant

How Seedling helps you comply with PPN 06/21

We guide SMEs through the full process – from emissions data to a compliant Carbon Reduction Plan – with expert support at every step.

Measure your footprint properly

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We guide you through collecting the right data and calculating your carbon footprint across Scopes 1, 2 and 3. Where possible, we use activity-based methods for greater accuracy – not just spend estimates or generic assumptions.

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Generate the reports you need

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Create clear, professional reports for tenders, investors, or frameworks like SECR, B Corp and PPN 06/21. All aligned with the GHG Protocol, and easy to share with clients or leadership.

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Track progress and take action

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Set a Net Zero target, build a reduction plan, and model different scenarios. You’ll get one-to-one support from a Seedling adviser, plus a platform that makes tracking and sharing progress simple.

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"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."

Philipa Grogan

Sustainability Manager

Measure and Report on Your Emissions With Ease

Easily measure, analyse, and report your business’s carbon footprint without spreadsheets, consultants, or guesswork.

Win work with large clients

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More and more tenders now require carbon disclosures. Our software helps you generate accurate, professional, GHG Protocol compliant reports, so you can stay competitive and land bigger contracts.

Respond to investor questions

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Investors are asking tougher ESG questions. With a reliable carbon footprint at your fingertips, you can demonstrate transparency, show progress toward targets, and stand out for all the right reasons.

Avoid greenwashing risk

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Regulators and customers expect more than vague sustainability claims. Our calculator gives you verified data and audit-ready reports, helping you back up your climate messaging with credibility.

Why care?

As the planet continues to warm, sustainability expectations are quickly evolving. Every business can make a difference and benefit from taking climate action.

Make a genuine difference

of all UK business-driven emissions are from small and medium-sized businesses.

Attract and retain talent

of job candidates are more likely to accept a role at an environmentally sustainable company.

Win more business

of purchasers consider sustainability when making decisions.