Net zero consultancy in the UK, matched to your business

What our net zero consultancy delivers

A credible net zero strategy is a plan, not a press release. The vetted net zero consultants we match you with deliver the full pathway from measurement to action:

• A carbon footprint baseline prepared to ISO 14064-1, covering scope 1, scope 2 and material scope 3 emissions across your value chain (see our carbon footprint calculation service).
• Science-based targets built to SBTi methodology, with near-term carbon reduction targets and a long-term net zero target, so you can validate later without re-work.
• A net zero roadmap that sequences the decarbonisation interventions that actually cut emissions — energy efficiency, renewable energy, electrified heat and low-carbon procurement.
• A capex and governance plan so the strategy is owned, funded and reported, not shelved.
• A residual-emissions and removals framework consistent with SBTi guidance, using permanent removals only for the final stretch to net zero.

This is data-led sustainability consultancy: every target and reduction strategy is grounded in your real emission data, not ambition alone.

Who this net zero consultancy is for

We work with UK organisations that need a defensible net zero strategy and want an expert rather than a generalist. Typical clients include:

• Mid-market companies facing customer due diligence, tender questionnaires or lender requests for carbon emissions data.
• Large companies already reporting under SECR or ESOS that now need a forward-looking decarbonisation plan, not just an annual disclosure.
• Public sector bodies and local authorities with net zero goals and a board or committee asking for evidence of progress.
• Manufacturers and supply-chain businesses where scope 3 emissions dominate the footprint and a credible value-chain plan is essential.

If you are not sure whether you fall in SECR scope, the free eligibility checker tells you in two minutes.

How matching works

This site is free to use. We do not employ named consultants or file your report ourselves — we introduce you to the right specialist and step back. The process is simple:

1. Tell us about your organisation — sector, size, sites and where you are on your net zero journey.
2. We match you with one specialist — a single vetted, IEMA-qualified net zero consultant suited to your needs, not a panel to chase.
3. You get a scoping call within one working day — the specialist scopes your roadmap and gives you a fixed-fee, no-obligation quote.
4. You choose — there is no obligation to proceed. We introduce; you decide.

Why a specialist beats DIY or a generalist

Plenty of organisations try to build a net zero strategy in-house, or bolt it onto a generalist management consultancy. Both routes tend to produce plans that fail customer scrutiny or auditor review. Expert sustainability consultancy is different:

• Defensible methodology. A baseline built to ISO 14064-1 and targets built to SBTi methodology survive due diligence; a spreadsheet built from guesswork does not.
• Scope 3 done properly. For most UK businesses, scope 3 is the majority of emissions. A specialist brings the data-driven approach and the value-chain experience to handle it; generalists routinely leave it out.
• No greenwashing risk. The CMA is investigating misleading environmental claims, so vague "carbon neutral" statements carry real risk. A science-based strategy prioritises genuine carbon reduction over offsets.
• Faster, cheaper, owned. A specialist who has built dozens of net zero roadmaps moves faster than an internal team learning as they go, and leaves you with a plan your people can run.

What a net zero strategy includes, step by step

You do not need to solve everything at once. Most organisations follow the same sequence on the journey to net zero:

1. Measure. Build a carbon footprint baseline covering scope 1, scope 2 and material scope 3 emissions.
2. Target. Set science-based targets with a near-term milestone, not just a 2050 headline.
3. Reduce. Improve energy efficiency, switch to renewable energy and electrify heat and vehicles where you can.
4. Engage the supply chain. Because most emissions sit in scope 3, bring suppliers into the reduction strategy.
5. Govern and report. Assign board ownership, fund the capex, and report progress against your baseline each year.

Our free tools help with the early steps: try the carbon calculator or the DEFRA conversion factors lookup (2025 factors).

How net zero fits with SECR and ESOS

If you report under SECR, you already measure scope 1 and 2 emissions and an intensity ratio. A net zero strategy turns that annual disclosure into action: a target, a pathway and the carbon reduction steps that lower emissions year on year. Your SECR reporting then tracks progress against the net zero target.

SECR applies to large companies that meet two of three thresholds: more than £36m turnover, more than £18m balance sheet total, or more than 250 employees. The April 2025 company-size uplift raised the general "large" thresholds, but the SECR thresholds did not move — so some companies now classed as "medium" are still in SECR scope. ESOS is separate, with its own qualification test (250 or more staff, or annual turnover above £44m and a balance sheet above £38m). A net zero strategy ties both regimes into a single decarbonisation plan rather than two disconnected compliance exercises.

Scope 3 is in the boundary

For most UK organisations, scope 3 is the majority of greenhouse gas emissions, and SBTi requires it in your target boundary where it is material. A credible net zero roadmap has to address your supply chain and value chain, not just your own sites — a strategy that ignores scope 3 will not survive customer scrutiny. See our scope 3 emissions consultancy and the scope 3 guide.

What net zero consultancy costs

There is no single price for a net zero strategy — it depends on the size of your baseline, how many sites you run and how much scope 3 sits in the boundary. The specialist confirms a fixed fee in the scoping call before you commit, so there are no surprises. See our pricing page for how engagements are typically structured, then get matched to receive a quote for your organisation.

Start your net zero journey

Tell us about your business and we will connect you with one vetted, IEMA-qualified net zero consultant who gets in touch within one working day to scope your roadmap and give you a fixed-fee, no-obligation quote. We introduce; you choose. Get matched with a specialist.