Carbon Compliance & Reporting

Carbon reporting that
stands up to scrutiny.

SBS delivers Carbon Reduction Plans, SECR reports, ISO 14064-1 aligned reporting and PPN 006 compliance, credible, standards-aligned and prepared for verification to ISO 14064-3 by an external body.

PPN 006 Carbon Reduction Plans SECR reporting ISO 14064-1 aligned reporting ISO 14068 carbon neutrality UK SRS / IFRS S1&S2
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Our approach

Compliance is the floor,
not the ceiling.

We help UK businesses meet their legal reporting obligations, and use that work as a foundation to build genuine sustainability credentials. Every report we produce is aligned to recognised international standards, prepared for third-party verification and connected to a real reduction strategy.

From first-time SECR filers to businesses pursuing SBTi validation, we meet you where you are and build the evidence base that regulators, investors and procurement teams increasingly expect.

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Standards-aligned from day one
Every engagement is aligned to GHG Protocol, ISO 14064-1 and the relevant mandatory framework, no shortcuts, no greenwash.
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Verification-ready reporting
Reports are prepared to ISO 14064-3 verification standard, giving you a credible audit trail for third-party sign-off when required.
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Reduction strategy included
Compliance reporting without a reduction plan is just paperwork. Every SBS engagement connects your data to a practical route to net zero.
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Dedicated sustainability team
You work with qualified sustainability consultants, not a platform. Geoffrey Idun PIEMA leads delivery across all compliance engagements.
Free Carbon Tracker

Find out which frameworks
apply to your business.

Answer six short questions and receive a personalised carbon compliance snapshot covering every mandatory, voluntary and emerging reporting framework relevant to your organisation. Takes under two minutes. No jargon, no commitment.

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Your mandatory obligations
SECR, ESOS, PPN 006, UK SRS, CBAM and more, matched to your organisation's size, sector and activities.
Voluntary frameworks to consider
GHG Protocol, SBTi, ISO 14064, B Corp and others that strengthen your credentials and supply chain position.
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Emerging requirements to watch
Standards gaining regulatory traction that will affect your business in the next 12 to 24 months.
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Reporting Frameworks

Standards SBS can help you with

From legally required reporting to voluntary frameworks that strengthen your sustainability credentials, we guide you across the full landscape.

SECR
Mandatory
Streamlined Energy & Carbon Reporting
UK legal requirement for large companies to report energy use and carbon emissions annually within their Directors' Report.
Applies to250+ employees, or £36m+ turnover, or £18m+ balance sheet
SBS helpData collection, calculations, SECR narrative and board-ready report
Book a call about SECR
UK SRS
Mandatory
UK Sustainability Reporting Standards, IFRS S1 & S2
The new UK climate disclosure standard for large listed companies. Replaces TCFD as the primary climate reporting framework. Mandatory from 2026, already influencing supply chain expectations now.
Applies toUK-listed PIEs and large companies; SME supply chain exposure growing rapidly
SBS helpGap analysis, climate risk assessment, disclosure drafting aligned to IFRS S1 & S2
Book a call about UK SRS
ESOS
Mandatory
Energy Savings Opportunity Scheme
Requires large UK organisations to carry out energy audits every four years, identify cost-effective energy saving opportunities and notify the Environment Agency.
Applies to250+ employees, or £44m+ turnover and £38m+ balance sheet
SBS helpPhase 3 compliance support, energy audit coordination, action plan development
Book a call about ESOS
PPN 006
Mandatory
Procurement Policy Note 006
Requires suppliers bidding for UK central government contracts over £5m p.a. to publish a Carbon Reduction Plan demonstrating a credible pathway to net zero by 2050.
Applies toBusinesses supplying UK central government with contracts over £5m per annum
SBS helpCarbon reduction plan creation, Scope 1–3 baseline, third-party verification support
Book a call about PPN 006
CBAM
Mandatory
Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism
EU regulation requiring importers of carbon-intensive goods into the EU to declare and pay for embedded carbon emissions. Directly affects UK businesses exporting to EU customers in regulated sectors.
Applies toUK businesses exporting cement, steel, aluminium, fertilisers, electricity, hydrogen or chemicals into the EU
SBS helpEmbedded carbon calculations, CBAM declaration support, supply chain carbon data for EU customers
Book a call about CBAM
GHG Protocol
Voluntary
Greenhouse Gas Protocol Corporate Standard
The world's most widely used carbon accounting framework. Defines Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions boundaries and methodology, the foundation underpinning nearly every other reporting standard.
Applies toAny business wanting a credible, internationally recognised carbon footprint
SBS helpFull Scope 1, 2 & 3 inventory, methodology selection, year-on-year tracking
Book a call about GHG Protocol
ISO 14064-1
Voluntary
International Carbon Footprint Standard
International standard for quantifying and reporting greenhouse gas emissions at organisational level. Required for independently verified carbon footprints used in investor and procurement reporting.
Applies toOrganisations seeking verified, auditable carbon disclosures or investor-grade reporting
SBS helpISO 14064-1 aligned reporting, verification readiness, document management
Book a call about ISO 14064-1
SBTi
Voluntary
Science Based Targets Initiative
Independently validates that a business's emissions reduction targets align with the Paris Agreement's 1.5°C pathway. Increasingly required by investors and large supply chain customers.
Applies toBusinesses committing to science-based net zero; growing demand from FTSE 350 supply chains
SBS helpSBTi submission preparation, target-setting methodology, near and long-term pathway modelling
Book a call about SBTi
PAS 2080
Voluntary
Carbon Management in Infrastructure
BSI standard for managing and reducing carbon across infrastructure projects and assets, covering design, construction and operation across the full value chain.
Applies toConstruction, infrastructure, property owners and their supply chains
SBS helpWhole-life carbon assessments, supply chain carbon data, PAS 2080 aligned reporting
Book a call about PAS 2080
B Corp
Voluntary
B Corporation Certification, Environment Pillar
B Corp certification assesses business performance across five pillars. The Environment pillar covers energy, water, materials, emissions and land impact. A strong carbon programme directly improves your B Impact Assessment score.
Applies toAny business seeking B Corp certification or recertification; no minimum size threshold
SBS helpEnvironment pillar gap analysis, carbon footprint and reduction planning, B Impact Assessment evidence support
Book a call about B Corp
EPD
Voluntary
Environmental Product Declaration
Standardised, independently verified document communicating the environmental performance of a product across its lifecycle. Increasingly required by specifiers, procurement teams and green building schemes.
Applies toManufacturers and suppliers specified in construction, built environment or public procurement
SBS helpLCA-backed EPD preparation, third-party verification support, EN 15804 and ISO 14025 alignment
Book a call about EPDs
LCA
Voluntary
Life Cycle Assessment, ISO 14040 / 14044
Systematic methodology for assessing the full environmental impact of a product from raw material extraction to end of life. The foundation for EPDs, PAS 2080 and credible whole-life carbon claims.
Applies toManufacturers, construction sector, businesses making product-level environmental claims or supplying green-rated projects
SBS helpCradle-to-gate and cradle-to-grave LCA studies, hotspot analysis, ISO 14040/14044 compliant reporting
Book a call about LCA
ISO 14068
Emerging
Carbon Neutrality Standard
New international standard defining the requirements for achieving and claiming carbon neutrality. Replaces PAS 2060 with a more rigorous, independently verifiable bar for carbon neutral claims.
Applies toBusinesses making carbon neutral claims; increasingly scrutinised by regulators and investors
SBS helpISO 14068 readiness assessment, residual emissions strategy, verified neutrality claims
Book a call about ISO 14068
TNFD
Emerging
Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures
Emerging global framework for reporting nature-related risks and dependencies. The biodiversity equivalent of TCFD, gaining regulatory traction and investor demand alongside climate disclosures.
Applies toFinance sector and large corporates; increasingly expected alongside climate disclosures
SBS helpNature dependency mapping, TNFD LEAP approach, integration with net-zero strategy
Book a call about TNFD

Not sure which frameworks apply to your business? Use our Carbon Tracker above or speak to the SBS team directly.

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