Carbon Footprinting
Scope 1, 2 and relevant Scope 3 assessments
Carbon Management
Measure, reduce
offset and report
We help organisations understand their carbon footprint, reduce emissions where possible, and address residual emissions through credible, certified climate projects. Practical support, clear reporting and a route to stronger climate claims.
20+Years of experience
ISO14068-1 aligned guidance
GHGProtocol footprinting
Reduction Strategy
Carbon management plans, targets and action pathways
Carbon Offsetting
Certified credits from verified, community-led projects
CarbonZero Licence
Clearer communication backed by measurement and offsets
ESOS Support
Energy audit support for qualifying UK undertakings
Impact Reporting
Carbon and SDG reporting that stands up to scrutiny
Trusted by organisations including
Toshiba
Canon Medical
Hill Dickinson
Sky
UK businesses and institutions
Why carbon management
From compliance
to competitive advantage
The pressure on businesses to demonstrate credible climate action has never been greater. Customers, investors and procurement teams are asking harder questions about environmental claims, while disclosure expectations continue to tighten.
Good carbon management is not just a compliance exercise. It gives organisations a clearer view of operational risk, cost-saving opportunities, procurement readiness and the climate story they can communicate with confidence.
CO2balance combines technical carbon accounting with more than 20 years of certified project delivery. We can help you measure emissions, identify practical reductions, and address what remains through verified projects with real community outcomes.
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Four pillars of
effective carbon management
Each service can be delivered individually or as part of a fully integrated carbon management programme. The aim is simple: make climate action clearer, more credible and easier to maintain over time.
01
Carbon Footprinting
GHG assessment and lifecycle analysis
Know your baseline before you act
Effective carbon management starts with understanding your emissions. We assess organisational and product footprints, identify the main sources of impact, and provide a baseline that can support reporting and reduction planning.
- Scope 1, 2 and relevant Scope 3 emissions assessments
- Product and service lifecycle analysis where required
- Emission source mapping and data quality review
- Baseline report suitable for internal and external use
A clear, defensible baseline ready for reduction planning and climate reporting.
02
Reduction Strategy
Carbon management planning
Reduce before you offset
Offsetting should address residual emissions, not replace action. We help build practical carbon management plans with targets, responsibilities and prioritised actions that can be embedded into day-to-day operations.
- Carbon management plan with actions and timelines
- Operational, procurement and behaviour-change recommendations
- Reduction target support and progress tracking
- Stakeholder-ready reporting for leadership teams
An actionable roadmap that prioritises reductions before residual emissions are addressed.
03
Carbon Offsetting
Certified project portfolio
Offset what remains with confidence
Once avoidable emissions have been reduced, we help organisations address residual emissions through certified credits from credible projects. Our portfolio is designed around verified reductions and measurable benefits for communities.
- Bespoke credit options matched to your goals
- Gold Standard and Verra certified project access
- Registry retirement support and documentation
- Annual impact narratives for stakeholder communications
Verified carbon credits supported by clear retirement records and impact reporting.
04
ESOS Support
Energy savings opportunity scheme
Energy audits, expertly managed
ESOS requires qualifying UK organisations to review energy use and identify savings opportunities. We support the process with clear data collection, assessment and recommendations that can inform wider carbon management.
- Buildings, transport and process energy review
- Energy saving opportunities and practical recommendations
- Support for evidence packs and compliance timelines
- Relevant for 250+ employees or qualifying financial thresholds
A practical energy savings assessment that supports compliance and longer-term reduction plans.
CO2balanceCarbonZero
CarbonZero licence
A clearer route to
carbon neutrality claims
CarbonZero is CO2balance's licensed approach for organisations that want to communicate climate action with greater clarity. It brings together footprinting, reduction planning, verified offsets and transparent documentation.
The aim is not to shortcut action. It is to create a disciplined pathway where claims are backed by measurement, a reduction plan, and retirement of certified carbon credits for unavoidable residual emissions.
CarbonZero support across sectors
TechnologyProduct and service footprints
Professional servicesOperational footprints and ESG disclosure
Healthcare and manufacturingSupply chain and lifecycle assessment
How the pathway works
1
Calculate
Build an emissions baseline using recognised accounting methods and clear data boundaries.
2
Reduce
Identify reductions, assign responsibilities and create a practical pathway for progress.
3
Offset
Address residual emissions through verified credits from certified projects.
4
Report
Provide documentation, retirement records and impact content to support credible communication.
Our process
From first conversation
to credible climate action
Discovery
A focused conversation to understand your organisation, current data position, reporting needs and climate goals.
Free initial callFootprint assessment
We collect and review data, define boundaries, calculate emissions and identify where quality can be improved.
GHG ProtocolReduction planning
We build a practical plan that prioritises emissions reductions and aligns action to your operational reality.
Action roadmapOffset and report
Residual emissions are addressed with certified credits, supported by retirement records and clear impact reporting.
Verified projectsUnderstanding your footprint
Scopes 1, 2 and 3
explained
The GHG Protocol divides emissions into three categories. Understanding all three gives you a more complete view of your footprint and helps avoid overclaiming or missing material sources.
We help you define the right boundaries, focus on material emissions sources, and translate the data into practical decisions.
Scope1
Direct emissions
Emissions from sources owned or controlled by your organisation.
Company vehiclesOn-site fuelRefrigerantsOwned generators
Scope2
Purchased energy emissions
Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, heat, steam or cooling.
ElectricityDistrict heatingPurchased steam
Scope3
Value chain emissions
Other indirect emissions across your wider value chain, often the largest and most important category.
Business travelSupply chainCommutingWasteProduct use
Get started
Ready to manage
your carbon footprint?
Whether you are starting from scratch or tightening an existing programme, we can help define the right next step. Share a little context and the team will come back with a practical route forward.
- Free initial conversation with the CO2balance team
- Clear advice on measurement, reduction, offsetting and reporting
- Access to verified carbon projects with real community impact