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Carbon Management

Measure, reduce, offset and report

Services include organisational footprinting, reduction planning, ESOS support, residual-emissions procurement and reporting documentation.

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20+Years of experience
ISO14068-1 aligned guidance
GHGProtocol footprinting
1
Carbon Footprinting
Scope 1, 2 and relevant Scope 3 assessments
2
Reduction Strategy
Carbon management plans, targets and action pathways
3
Carbon Offsetting
Certified credits from verified, community-led projects
4
CarbonZero Licence
Clearer communication backed by measurement and offsets
5
ESOS Support
Energy audit support for qualifying UK undertakings
6
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

Carbon data for reporting and decisions

68%UK emissions reduction target by 2030, increasing pressure for credible action across supply chains.
250+Employees can trigger ESOS requirements for UK organisations, alongside financial thresholds.
Scope 3Value chain emissions are increasingly important for disclosure, procurement and investor expectations.
ISOISO 14068-1 has reshaped expectations for credible carbon neutrality claims and transparency.

An emissions footprint establishes where emissions occur, which data gaps matter and where reduction work should begin.

The resulting data can support disclosure, procurement responses, reduction budgets and the review of environmental claims.

CO2balance combines carbon accounting with more than 20 years of certified project delivery. We measure emissions, identify reduction options and source certified credits for residual emissions where required.

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Our services

Carbon management services

Each service can be commissioned separately or combined into an ongoing carbon management programme.

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
Standards covered
GHG ProtocolISO 14064PAS 2050Scopes 1, 2 and 3
Outcome

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
Frameworks covered
GHG ProtocolISO 14068-1Net zero planningESG reporting
Outcome

An actionable roadmap that prioritises reductions before residual emissions are addressed.

03
Carbon Offsetting
Certified project portfolio

Address residual emissions

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.

  • Credit options matched to volume and project requirements
  • Gold Standard and Verra certified project access
  • Registry retirement support and documentation
  • Annual impact narratives for stakeholder communications
Standards covered
Gold StandardVerra VCSUN CDMSDG reporting
Outcome

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
Standards covered
ESOSISO 50001Energy auditingUK compliance
Outcome

A practical energy savings assessment that supports compliance and longer-term reduction plans.

CO2balanceCarbonZero
CarbonZero licence

CarbonZero documentation and claims support

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.

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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

Step 1

Calculate

Build an emissions baseline using recognised accounting methods and clear data boundaries.

Step 2

Reduce

Identify reductions, assign responsibilities and create a practical pathway for progress.

Step 3

Offset

Address residual emissions through verified credits from certified projects.

Step 4

Report

Provide documentation, retirement records and impact content to support credible communication.

Our process

How an engagement runs

Step 1

Discovery

A focused conversation to understand your organisation, current data position, reporting needs and climate goals.

Free initial call
Step 2

Footprint assessment

We collect and review data, define boundaries, calculate emissions and identify where quality can be improved.

GHG Protocol
Step 3

Reduction planning

We build a practical plan that prioritises emissions reductions and aligns action to your operational reality.

Action roadmap
Step 4

Offset and report

Residual emissions are addressed with certified credits, supported by retirement records and clear impact reporting.

Verified projects
Understanding 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.

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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
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Discuss your carbon management requirements

Tell us what has already been measured, the reporting deadline and the support required. The team will respond with the information needed to scope the work.

  • Free initial conversation with the CO2balance team
  • Clear advice on measurement, reduction, offsetting and reporting
  • Access to verified carbon projects with real community impact

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