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Sustainability Reporting for Smaller UK Businesses

Larger customers increasingly ask suppliers for carbon data. Here is how to produce credible numbers without a consultancy.

4 July 2026 7 min read

Start with scope 1 and 2

Scope 1 is fuel you burn directly — gas and company vehicles. Scope 2 is purchased electricity. Both come straight off your utility bills, which means you can produce a credible baseline in an afternoon.

Use published conversion factors

The UK government publishes annual greenhouse gas conversion factors. Multiplying your kWh by the relevant factor gives a defensible number that procurement teams will accept.

Report honestly

A modest, accurate figure with a clear reduction plan wins more tenders than an ambitious claim you cannot evidence. Overstated green claims carry real regulatory and reputational risk.

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