At Langtons we want to help our clients future-proof their business. As the pressure to meet environmental goals increases, reducing carbon emissions and achieving sustainability targets has never been more important. We are passionate about helping our clients to grow strong sustainable businesses.
What is Carbon Accounting
Carbon accounting is the process of measuring, tracking, and reporting the greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions associated with a business’s activities. This includes emissions from energy use, transportation, waste, and supply chain operations. By accurately assessing your carbon footprint, carbon accounting allows you to identify areas of improvement, set reduction targets, and develop strategies to reduce your environmental impact.
Why Carbon Accounting is Important for Your Business
- Compliance and Reporting: Governments and regulatory bodies are increasingly requiring businesses to disclose their carbon emissions. Whether you’re preparing for carbon audits or adhering to international reporting standards (such as the Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Protocol), we ensure that your carbon data is accurate and compliant.
- Sustainability and Brand Value: Consumers and stakeholders expect businesses to take action on climate change. By integrating carbon accounting into your operations, you demonstrate a commitment to sustainability that enhances your reputation and builds trust with customers, investors, and partners.
- Cost Savings and Efficiency: Reducing carbon emissions often leads to improved resource efficiency, which can result in significant cost savings. Our carbon accounting services help identify opportunities to optimise energy usage, streamline operations, and reduce waste.
- Access to Finance and Insurance at Preferential Rates: companies that consider sustainability are increasingly able to access institutional funding at reduced rates.
- Pathway to Net Zero: Achieving net-zero emissions is a strategic goal for many organizations. Carbon accounting is the first step in this journey. Our team will work with you to measure your baseline emissions, set reduction targets, and track your progress toward a sustainable future.
Langtons’ Carbon Accounting Services
At Langtons we provide a full suite of carbon accounting services to help you manage your environmental impact. Our tailored solutions include:
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Carbon Footprint Measurement & Assessment
We work with you to calculate your carbon footprint across all key areas of your business, including:
- Scope 1: Direct emissions from owned or controlled sources (e.g. fuel combustion, company vehicles)
- Scope 2: Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heating, and cooling
- Scope 3: All other indirect emissions, including those from supply chains, employee travel, and product end-of-life
Carbon Reduction Strategy & Planning
We help you develop a carbon reduction strategy based on your carbon footprint assessment. Our team will provide actionable recommendations for reducing emissions across your operations, focusing on energy efficiency, sustainable sourcing, and other practical measures to meet your sustainability goals.
Carbon Reporting & Compliance
We support you in meeting regulatory and voluntary carbon reporting standards, ensuring that your emissions data is accurate, transparent, and in line with the GHG Protocol. The GHG Protocol is the leading international guideline for carbon accounting and defines the scope of activities that must be included in a company’s carbon footprint and creates a standardised emissions measurement methodology.
Carbon Offsetting & Neutrality
For businesses looking to achieve carbon neutrality, we provide guidance on credible carbon offset programs. Whether through reforestation projects or renewable energy initiatives, we can help you balance unavoidable emissions with high-quality offsets that support your sustainability commitments.
Ongoing Monitoring & Improvement
Carbon accounting is an ongoing process. We offer continuous monitoring services to track your emissions and ensure that your reduction strategies are working. By analysing trends and providing periodic reports, we help you stay on track toward your long-term sustainability goals.
Why Choose Langtons?
- Expertise: Our team consists of experienced accountants and sustainability professionals who understand the nuances of carbon accounting and emissions reporting.
- Compliance & Accuracy: We ensure that your carbon accounting is fully compliant with the latest regulatory requirements and best practices. Accuracy and transparency are at the core of our services.
- Advisory experience: We have the advisory and reporting skills to guide you through the process to the end result of a decarbonisation strategy and setting key targets for the following year.
- Professionalism: We are trained to analyse, scrutinise and challenge the results ensuring a robust reporting process for your business
Get Started with Carbon Accounting Today
If you’re ready to take the first step toward reducing your carbon emissions and improving your sustainability performance, we are here to help. Contact us today to learn more about how carbon accounting can benefit your business.
