Climate & Carbon.

Understand your carbon footprint. Target your reductions. Stand up to scrutiny.

Our carbon services help you understand where your emissions really come from, what’s driving them, and what to do next. This is for organisations that need clear, credible carbon data; whether that’s for tenders, reporting, investor conversations, or net zero commitments.

Why does it matter? Because unclear or weak carbon data creates problems fast – missed tenders, poor decisions, and claims that don’t stand up when challenged.

What our clients gain.

  • Clear, reliable carbon data
  • Confidence in what you report externally
  • Visibility of where action will have the biggest impact 
  • Practical steps to reduce emissions
  • Stronger, more credible tender responses
  • Clear targets to work towards 

 How it works.

  • Measure: build a clear, defensible baseline 
  • Focus: identify hotspots and what really matters 
  • Plan: set realistic targets and actions 
  • Reduce: prioritise changes that make a difference 
  • Report: communicate clearly and consistently 
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What to expect.

  • Organisational, product and project-level carbon footprints 
  • Scope 1, 2 and Scope 3 assessments 
  • Carbon Reduction Plans, PPN ready, for tenders and compliance 
  • Net zero and transition planning support 
  • Clear documentation you can rely on with confidence 

Our standards & frameworks.

As part of our Carbon services, we work to or align with: 

  • GHG Protocol (Corporate, Scope 3, Project, Product) 
  • ISO 14064 (Parts 1–3) 
  • Third-party Verification
  • Accredited Third-party Verification Preparation
  • ISO 14068 (Carbon Neutrality) 
  • Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) 
  • CDP Disclosure 
  • UK PPN 006 (previously PPN 06/21,) & Carbon Reduction Plan guidance 
  • SECR (Streamlined Energy & Carbon Reporting)
  • 5D Sustainability made our carbon footprinting straightforward and manageable, even given the scale and complexity of our business. Their hands-on support and clear process meant we could focus on running our operations, confident our data was in expert hands. With 5D, we gained not just independent verification of our full scope 3 footprint and a transparent footprint report, but peace of mind and the clarity we needed to drive our net zero strategy forward.
    Trevor Nixon
    WREN KITCHENS

Frequently asked questions.

Yes. Many UK SMEs are now being asked for basic carbon footprint information by clients, partners or supply chains, regardless of size.

Often the opposite. Carbon footprinting frequently highlights inefficiencies, waste and cost-saving opportunities.

No. Our carbon and climate consultancy focuses on understanding emissions and making sensible, defensible, decisions rather than headline targets.

We keep carbon reporting proportionate using existing data where possible so organisations get clarity without unnecessary complexity.

Knowing where your main emissions sit, what action you are taking, and being able to explain that clearly to clients or stakeholders.

Not necessarily. A lot of software is either overcomplicated or to genralistic. We start with practical tools and only introduce additional systems if they add value for you.

Many organisations require carbon information as part of supplier selection and tender processes. Some clients may need to reduce their own scope 3, which is where your emissions sit. So if you want an additional way of standing out, responsible lower carbon can really help.

You may be caught off guard by client requests and struggle to respond confidently or competitively. There is also the wider economic and enviromental picture; you may get left behind.

We support organisations to calculate operational carbon emissions as well as events, projects, products, as well as land use and supply chain emissions.

No. We would love you to, but it is not always practical. We help prioritise what is most relevant based on your requirements, risk and capacity.

Yes. We cover all scopes, and if limited capacity/need we help you navigate Scope 3 expectations where required.

No. Carbon reporting is often required at project, site, event or even contract level. We make sure our support meets your needs, and reporting requirements, while also enabling change.

Yes. We help prepare carbon data narratives and evidence to support tenders supplier questionnaires and framework applications, from PPN as part of tenders to CDP, B Corp or EcoVardis.

Yes. We support organisations to progress there NHS Evergreen maturity, and Carbon Reduction Plan requirements practically proportionate and defensible way.

While often compliance-driven carbon work, we frequently see clients gaining efficiency improvements, cost savings, and risk reduction when they commit to initiatives.

We treat your carbon footprint as a tool, to work with your commercial priorities, identifying key steps that are realistic and practical. It is less about having a huge to do list that demotivates and is left incomplete, and more abot select actions that bring value.

Yes. We help organisations develop achievable carbon reduction plans based on evidence priorities and capacity.

Yes. Service based organisations still often have significant emissions through energy use, travel, and purchasing goods and services.

Inconsistent or poorly evidenced carbon claims can lead to lost tenders , greenwash challenges, reputational risk. Not to mention this becoming a reporting cost, rather than a business opportunity.

Understanding what carbon information is being asked for and calculating a credible baseline before making commitments.

No. Carbon reporting should be credible, consistent and transparent and as accurate as possible. BUT it is more of a tool than an absolute representation, and progress is more important than being perfectly precise, especially at an early stage.

Most organisations update carbon data annually but some client or tender requirements may drive more frequent updates.

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Whether you’re measuring your carbon footprint for the first time or strengthening your carbon reporting and net zero strategy, we’ll help you move forward with clarity. If this sounds familiar, the next step is simple.

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