Customers and supply chains expect it: Many large companies require suppliers to report emissions using the GHG Protocol.

Regulations are expanding: Even if you’re not directly regulated now, compliance will soon affect you through contracts, financing, or local policies.

Investors and banks care: Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) criteria are becoming standard for funding decisions. A credible, GHG Protocol–aligned footprint signals that your business is managing climate risks responsibly.

It builds trust: Accurate, compliant reporting enhances your reputation and attracts customers and talent.

It improves decision-making: Real business activity data helps you identify hotspots, reduce costs, and concentrate efforts where they will have the greatest impact.

Be accurate and transparent: Categorise emissions specifically (e.g., “Train travel” not just “Travel”).

Use activity-based data: Go beyond spend-based estimates—record actual usage (energy, fuel, waste, etc.).

Cover all required scopes:

Scope 1: Direct emissions (e.g., fuel used on site)

Scope 2: Indirect emissions (e.g., purchased electricity)

Scope 3: Upstream value chain (e.g., purchased goods, transport, waste)

No data gaps: If there’s no activity, record “no emissions” rather than leaving it blank.

Begin now. Compliance is becoming a “licence to operate.”

Use Sage Earth Carbon Accounting) to build your footprint step by step.

Refine your data over time and share your progress confidently.