What is carbon accounting software?

Carbon accounting software helps businesses measure, track and report their greenhouse gas emissions across Scopes 1, 2 and 3, in line with frameworks like the GHG Protocol. It replaces manual spreadsheet-based approaches with automated data collection, calculation and reporting, making it easier to set reduction targets, meet compliance requirements like SECR, and demonstrate credible climate action to customers, investors and supply chain partners.

Is carbon accounting software a legal requirement for UK businesses?

Not for all businesses, but many UK companies already have mandatory obligations. SECR requires large companies to disclose energy use and emissions in their annual reports. PPN 006 requires suppliers bidding for government contracts above £5 million to submit a Carbon Reduction Plan. Even businesses outside these thresholds are increasingly required to share emissions data by customers and supply chain partners who are in scope.

What's the difference between carbon accounting software and a carbon footprint calculator?

A carbon footprint calculator produces a snapshot of your emissions at a point in time. Carbon accounting software is an ongoing system: it tracks emissions continuously, supports target-setting, integrates with your financial and operational data, and produces audit-ready reports. For businesses with regulatory obligations or supply chain reporting requirements, a calculator isn't sufficient.

How much does carbon accounting software cost for a UK business?

Pricing varies significantly by platform and business size. Enterprise platforms like Watershed and Normative don't publish pricing publicly and are priced for large organisations. Ecologi's platform is designed to be accessible for SMEs and mid-market businesses, and pricing is available directly from their team.

Can carbon accounting software help with SECR reporting?

Yes, though not all platforms are built for UK regulatory requirements. SECR requires specific data on energy consumption and emissions from UK operations, reported in a prescribed format in annual accounts. A UK-native platform like Ecologi is designed around SECR compliance specifically, whereas US or European platforms may require additional configuration to meet UK reporting obligations.

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Each portfolio is built on the Oxford Principles for Net Zero Aligned Carbon Offsetting, the leading framework for how companies should structure and evolve their carbon credit strategy over time.

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Built on your climate goals

Science-aligned

Each portfolio is built on the Oxford Principles for Net Zero Aligned Carbon Offsetting, the leading framework for how companies should structure and evolve their carbon credit strategy over time.

Quality carbon credits

Every climate project with your portfolio is assessed through our market leading proprietary carbon project assessment framework.

Strategy to net-zero

Carbon credits work best as part of a multi-year plan. Your portfolio is built around your emissions reduction path, your budget, and your net-zero target year.

Built on your climate goals

Science-aligned

Each portfolio is built on the Oxford Principles for Net Zero Aligned Carbon Offsetting, the leading framework for how companies should structure and evolve their carbon credit strategy over time.

Quality carbon credits

Every climate project with your portfolio is assessed through our market leading proprietary carbon project assessment framework.

Strategy to net-zero

Carbon credits work best as part of a multi-year plan. Your portfolio is built around your emissions reduction path, your budget, and your net-zero target year.

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From enquiry to strategy in a single conversation

Complete the form

Tell us your company details. You'll receive a calendar link to book a call with one of our specialists at a time that suits you.

We build it together

On the call, your specialist models your reduction pathway, sets your project mix, and selects projects from our CPAF-assessed catalogue.

Take away your strategy

You'll receive a shareable portfolio overview after the call, presentation-ready and built to support internal sign-off.

From enquiry to strategy in a single conversation

Complete the form

Tell us your company details. You'll receive a calendar link to book a call with one of our specialists at a time that suits you.

We build it together

On the call, your specialist models your reduction pathway, sets your project mix, and selects projects from our CPAF-assessed catalogue.

Take away your strategy

You'll receive a shareable portfolio overview after the call, presentation-ready and built to support internal sign-off.

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How we choose the projects in your portfolio

Our proprietary assessment model - developed with academic and industry experts - combins data from leading ratings agencies, including BeZero, Sylvera, Calyx and Renoster, and evaluates every project across three pillars: Climate. Nature. People.

How we choose the projects in your portfolio

Our proprietary assessment model - developed with academic and industry experts - combins data from leading ratings agencies, including BeZero, Sylvera, Calyx and Renoster, and evaluates every project across three pillars: Climate. Nature. People.

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