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Sector-Specific Sustainability

Net-zero expertise built
for your industry.

SBS delivers carbon reporting and net-zero strategy tailored to your sector โ€” understanding the specific standards, supply chain pressures and mandatory reporting obligations that apply to your business, not a generic framework applied regardless of context.

โœ“ Construction & Infrastructure โœ“ Engineering & Manufacturing โœ“ Logistics & Haulage โœ“ Professional Services โœ“ Healthcare & Education
250+
Businesses supported
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Core industries covered
90%+
Client retention rate
10+
Compliance frameworks covered
Why sector expertise matters

Generic sustainability advice misses the point

Every industry faces a different combination of mandatory reporting requirements, voluntary frameworks, supply chain pressures and operational constraints. A construction contractor under PAS 2080 and PPN 006 has fundamentally different needs from a logistics business navigating SECR and fleet decarbonisation, or a professional services firm responding to client ESG questionnaires and B Corp requirements.

SBS builds every engagement from the same rigorous GHG Protocol and ISO 14064-1 foundation, then adapts scope boundaries, emission categories, data collection approaches and reporting outputs to reflect the realities of your sector. The result is carbon reporting that is accurate, defensible and commercially useful.

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Sector compliance mapping
We identify which mandatory and voluntary frameworks apply to your business and when, so you act on the right requirements at the right time.
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Supply chain expertise
Scope 3 measurement and supplier engagement tailored to your industry's procurement structure and emission hotspots.
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Industry emission factors
DESNZ-verified conversion factors applied with sector-specific knowledge, not generic desktop assumptions.
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Commercially useful outputs
Reports written for the audiences that matter in your sector: procurement bodies, investors, regulators and clients.
PPN 006
Public sector supply chainSuppliers bidding for central government and NHS contracts above ยฃ5m must publish a compliant Carbon Reduction Plan. Increasingly extended to smaller contracts.
SECR
Mandatory for large organisationsStreamlined Energy and Carbon Reporting applies to businesses meeting two of three thresholds: 250 employees, ยฃ36m turnover, ยฃ18m balance sheet.
ESOS
Energy audits requiredPhase 3 compliance was due December 2023. Many businesses remain non-compliant. Enforcement action is increasing and Phase 4 is approaching.
2026
UK SRS mandatory horizonUK Sustainability Reporting Standards aligned to IFRS S1 and S2 are expected to apply to large entities from 2026. Early preparation pays off.
Choose your sector

Sector-specific guidance, built from real experience

Select your industry below for detailed guidance on compliance requirements, emission hotspots, supply chain challenges and reduction opportunities specific to your business.

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Construction & Infrastructure
Main contractors, civil engineering, housebuilders

PAS 2080 carbon management, PPN 006 Carbon Reduction Plans, embodied carbon and Scope 3 materials reporting for construction and infrastructure businesses.

PPN 006PAS 2080SECREmbodied carbon
Construction expertise โ†’
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Engineering & Manufacturing
Precision engineering, food production, industrial

Process emissions, energy-intensive operations, raw material supply chains and product lifecycle carbon reporting for engineering and manufacturing businesses.

SECRESOSCBAMISO 14064
Engineering expertise โ†’
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Logistics, Haulage & Warehousing
Road freight, warehousing, courier, cold chain

Fleet emissions measurement, fuel-switching strategy, SECR compliance and Scope 3 transport reporting for logistics and haulage businesses of all sizes.

SECRFleet decarbonisationScope 3
Logistics expertise โ†’
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Professional Services
Law, accountancy, consultancy, financial services

Scope 3 dominated footprints, client ESG questionnaire responses, B Corp environmental pillar support and science-based target setting for professional services firms.

B CorpSBTiSECRClient ESG
Professional services expertise โ†’
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Healthcare & Education
NHS suppliers, MATs, universities, independent schools

NHS PPN 006 Carbon Reduction Plans, SECR for Multi-Academy Trusts, ESOS compliance and Greener NHS supply chain alignment.

PPN 006SECRESOSGreener NHS
Healthcare & education expertise โ†’
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Not sure where you fit?
Every business is different

Our Net-Zero Program adapts to any sector. Book a free 30-minute call and we will map out your compliance position and outline a realistic pathway forward.

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Foundation of every engagement

One proven program. Adapted for every sector.

The SBS Net-Zero Program provides the GHG Protocol and ISO 14064-1 aligned methodology, reduction strategy framework and annual reporting structure that underpins every sector engagement. What changes is how we apply it.

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GHG Protocol and ISO 14064-1 aligned โ€” recognised by procurement bodies, investors and regulators across every sector
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Sector-specific Scope 3 measurement โ€” using industry-relevant categories and DESNZ-verified conversion factors
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Compliance-ready outputs โ€” PPN 006 Carbon Reduction Plans, SECR reports, SBTi submissions and stakeholder briefings
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Retained partnership model โ€” we embed as your Sustainability Team, not a one-off report provider
See the full Net-Zero Program โ†’
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Baseline carbon footprint
Scope 1, 2 and 3 measurement adapted to your sector's specific emission sources and data availability.
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Compliance mapping
Identify which mandatory and voluntary frameworks apply, when, and what action is required from you.
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Hotspot analysis
Pinpoint your largest emission sources and highest-impact reduction opportunities for your sector.
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Reduction strategy
A costed, prioritised plan aligned to SBTi, UK SRS and the commercial realities of your business.
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Carbon Reduction Plan
PPN 006-compliant documentation ready for public sector procurement and supply chain submission.
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Annual review and reporting
Year-on-year progress tracking with stakeholder-ready outputs for each reporting cycle.
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Verification and certification
Reports prepared for ISO 14064-3 external verification. Annual digital badge issued on completion.
Frameworks we cover

Every framework your sector needs to understand

SBS aligns client reporting to the full range of mandatory and voluntary frameworks. Which ones apply depends on your sector, size and customer base.

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GHG Protocol
Global gold standard for carbon accounting. The foundation of every SBS footprint across all sectors.
All sectors
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PPN 006
Carbon Reduction Plans for public sector supply chains. Mandatory for NHS and central government suppliers above ยฃ5m.
Construction ยท NHS ยท Professional services
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SECR
Annual energy and carbon reporting in company accounts. Applies to large organisations meeting size thresholds.
All large organisations
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ESOS
Mandatory energy audits for large organisations. Phase 3 overdue; Phase 4 approaching. Enforcement increasing.
Manufacturing ยท Logistics ยท Healthcare
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PAS 2080
UK standard for carbon management in infrastructure. Required by Highways England and local authority contracts.
Construction ยท Civil engineering
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SBTi
Science-based target setting aligned to 1.5ยฐC. A growing requirement from large customers and investors.
All sectors
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UK SRS / IFRS S1&S2
UK Sustainability Reporting Standards expected to apply from 2026. Begin preparation now.
Large and listed organisations
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ISO 14064
International GHG inventory standard. SBS reports aligned to ISO 14064-1, prepared for ISO 14064-3 verification.
All sectors
Common questions

Questions about industry-specific carbon management

Not sure which frameworks apply or where your sector sits? We answer the most common questions here. For your specific situation, book a free call for a direct answer.

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It depends on your size and customer base. SECR applies to large organisations across all sectors. PPN 006 applies to suppliers to central government and the NHS above ยฃ5m. ESOS applies to large energy users. PAS 2080 is increasingly a requirement in construction and infrastructure contracts. The fastest way to get a clear answer is to book a free call โ€” we will map your specific position in 30 minutes.
Scope 3 covers indirect emissions across your value chain โ€” purchased goods and services, business travel, employee commuting, product use and end of life, and more. For most service-sector businesses, Scope 3 represents 70-90% of total emissions. For manufacturing and construction, it includes raw material extraction and logistics. Measuring and reducing Scope 3 is increasingly required by large customers, procurement frameworks and investors.
Yes. Many SBS clients supply multiple sectors and face overlapping requirements. We build a single GHG inventory that satisfies all reporting requirements and produces the sector-specific outputs needed for each customer or contract โ€” so you are not running parallel reporting processes.
Generic sustainability consultancy typically produces a standard carbon footprint using desktop assumptions and a report that does not reflect how your sector actually operates. SBS starts from the same rigorous GHG Protocol and ISO 14064-1 foundation, but applies sector-specific emission categories, industry-relevant data sources and conversion factors, and produces outputs written for the audiences that matter in your sector. We also embed as a retained Sustainability Team rather than delivering a one-off report.
Yes, in many cases. SBS has delivered funded sustainability programmes through BIPC North East, North of Tyne Combined Authority, Newcastle City Council, Sunderland City Council, Gateshead Council and the UK Shared Prosperity Fund. Eligibility depends on your location and business size. Book a free call and we will check what funded support may be available for your business.
Find your sector

Carbon management that understands how your industry works

Book a free 30-minute call. We will review your compliance position, identify your sector-specific obligations and outline a realistic net-zero pathway for your business.

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