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Section · Advisory
Sustainability consultancy
Sustainability, net zero and carbon consultancy for UK companies — what each specialism does, when you actually need one, and how advisory compares with in-house software.
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Sustainability consultancy
Guide · 8 min
What a sustainability consultancy does
The deliverables, when you need one, and how to choose for UK SRS and CSRD.
Net zero
Net zero consultancy
Guide · 8 min
Targets and transition plans
Science-based targets, decarbonisation roadmaps and the UK 2050 goal.
Carbon
Carbon consultancy
Guide · 8 min
Footprinting, SECR & offsetting
Scope 1, 2 and 3 measurement, SECR compliance and offset strategy.
Decision
Advisory or software?
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Consultancy vs sustainability software
When expertise beats a platform — and where a hybrid wins.
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Do you need a consultancy or software?
A quick way to decide: if your need is recurring measurement and reporting, software may serve you; if it is first-time expertise or assurance readiness, a consultancy earns its fee.
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All sections →Standards
UK SRS
The mandatory regime most advisory engagements are preparing companies for.
Software
Sustainability software
The in-house alternative to advisory — ESG and disclosure platforms compared.
Software
Carbon reporting software
Carbon and emissions platforms a consultancy often implements for you.
ESG
ESG
The broader ESG reporting picture advisory work sits within.
About sustainability consultancy
Demand for advisory support is driven by the UK regimes consultancies prepare companies for: UK SRS, SECR, and net zero target-setting via the Science Based Targets initiative.
Assurance readiness work follows the FRC's ISSA (UK) 5000 standard.
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Science Based Targets initiative
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Cabinet Office