What is carbon footprinting and GHG accounting?


Understanding your carbon footprint turns climate ambition into informed decisions that strengthen business resilience and support credible emissions reduction. Our carbon footprinting and GHG accounting service supports organisations to measure greenhouse gas emissions across their operations and value chain, providing clear, reliable data that can be used for reporting, governance and strategic decision-making.

We focus on ensuring emissions data is not only calculated accurately but embedded into management processes so it can actively inform procurement, capital planning and transition pathways. AI-enabled tools combined with our expertise, ensure that we can make better use of your data. That way you can focus on having the right conversations within your organisation.

What this service covers.

Our carbon footprinting and GHG accounting service includes the measurement of Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions across facilities, supply chains, products, investments and other relevant activities. With unique data tools that allow us to accurately present back to you through an interactive dashboard, you will have access to a host of metrics available to strengthen your strategies.

We align calculations with recognised standards including the Greenhouse Gas Protocol, and disclosure standards such as SECR, ESRS, IFRS and SBTi requirements. We aim to make sure that emissions data is used to its full potential in assessing data quality and critically ensure that methods, assumptions and processes are documented and preparation for verification. Our dashboard allows for data to be shared and explored to better understand source of impact and the potential for mitigation.

Beyond standard organisational footprints, we capture complex and often underrepresented emission sources to reflect the true breadth of your impact. This includes:

  • emissions and removals linked to forests, land use and agriculture in line with GHG Protocol Land Sector and Removals Guidance and SBTi FLAG requirements
  • financed emissions across investment portfolios aligned with PCAF
  • product-level footprints using lifecycle assessment approaches consistent with ISO 14040/44 and the GHG Protocol Product Standard.

We also assess emissions arising from emerging and rapidly evolving areas of business, like digital infrastructure and AI. By addressing these nuances, we provide a more complete view of your emissions profile, more useful for decision making. It helps you identify hidden risks, dependencies and opportunities which conventional approaches often overlook.

Value and benefits.

Reliable carbon data creates clarity, enabling informed decisions and effective management. Organisations gain a clear understanding of where emissions sit across their value chain, enabling stronger governance, improved reporting confidence, and better-informed investment and procurement decisions.

A robust emissions baseline supports science-based target setting, climate transition planning, and engagement with suppliers and customers. It also helps identify operational inefficiencies, manage regulatory risk, and prepare for evolving disclosure requirements.

Frequently asked questions.

Will this help us meet regulatory requirements such as SECR or ESRS?

Yes. Our carbon footprinting and GHG accounting service provides the emissions data required to support regulatory disclosures and strengthen confidence in reporting outputs.

Do we need to measure all Scope 3 emissions?

Not necessarily. We help prioritise the most material Scope 3 categories based on relevance, risk, and reporting expectations, ensuring a proportionate and defensible approach.

Can this support science-based target setting?

Yes. A credible emissions baseline is essential for SBTi-aligned targets and transition planning. Our calculations align with recognised methodologies to support this process.

How do you ensure data quality?

Through AI enabled tools and human expertise we apply structured data collection processes, transparent methodologies and data quality assessments to ensure outputs are robust, auditable, and suitable for verification where required.

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Sustainability can be a complex landscape, we work with your organisation to fully equip your employees and stakeholders with the necessary skills and knowledge so everyone can engage in your strategies.