Carbon Accounting

At James Cowper Kreston, we recognise the growing importance of carbon data and sustainability reporting for businesses of all sizes. Carbon accounting isn’t just a ‘nice to have’ - evolving regulations and shifting stakeholder expectations are making accurate carbon reporting essential, with many contracts now requiring it as a condition of doing business.

How we add value

Our carbon accounting service is designed to deliver practical, measurable value at every stage of your sustainability journey. We provide hands-on support to help you accurately measure, manage, and reduce your carbon footprint, improve operational efficiency and support sustainable decision making in combination with tailored accountancy, tax, and strategic business advice.

Through our partnership with Trace, a certified carbon management platform, you gain access to a suite of expert-led training, educational webinars, and powerful digital tools for climate reporting. Our service guides you through the entire process: from collecting and analysing carbon data, to generating actionable reports that meet regulatory requirements and support tender submissions. Beyond compliance, we help you identify and implement opportunities for emissions reduction, ensuring your business remains competitive and future-ready.

Our Approach

At James Cowper Kreston, our approach to carbon accounting is designed to make the process clear, practical, and tailored to your business needs. We believe that effective carbon management starts with understanding your unique operations and goals. Our team of experienced advisers are here to help you in areas such as:

Discovery & Assessment
We begin by getting to know your business - your operations, supply chain, and sustainability objectives. This initial assessment helps us identify the most relevant data sources and reporting requirements for your sector.

Data Collection & Measurement
Using industry best practices and our partnership with Trace, we guide you through gathering accurate carbon data across your business activities. Our team ensures that data collection is efficient and compliant with current standards.

Analysis & Reporting
We analyse your carbon footprint using robust methodologies, providing you with clear, actionable reports. Our insights will help you understand your emissions profile and meet regulatory or tender requirements with confidence.

Action Planning & Reduction
Beyond reporting, we work with you to identify opportunities for emissions reduction. Our experts help you set achievable targets and develop practical strategies for ongoing improvement.

Ongoing Support & Training
Sustainability is a journey. We offer ongoing support, training, and access to educational webinars - empowering your team to stay informed and proactive as regulations and best practices evolve.

Our carbon accounting approach is built on collaboration, transparency and a commitment to delivering measurable results for your business and the environment, so that you can maximise your potential, whilst aiming for Net Zero.

Our partnership with Trace

Staying compliant in a fast-changing regulatory environment can be complex. Our partnership with Trace brings together deep expertise in carbon management and a shared vision for a more sustainable future. We combine our expert guidance with Trace’s trusted carbon reporting technology to give you confidence in your sustainability journey.

Trace’s accurate reporting platform provides reliable climate reporting data, while we leverage those insights into clear, practical advice to help you meet compliance requirements and prepare for what’s ahead.

Together, we ensure you stay informed, compliant, and confident as carbon and sustainability reporting standards continue to evolve and that you have the practical support you need to navigate the evolving landscape of carbon accounting.

Our commitment to supporting Net Zero

We are committed to reducing our own climate impact and supporting our clients on their path to Net Zero. As part of this commitment, we work with leading industry experts to measure our firm’s carbon footprint and implement meaningful action.

Our internal measurement exercises, supported by Trace, ensure we understand the process from the inside out -enabling us to deliver best-in-class advice and support to our clients. We also regularly engage our team in carbon footprint surveys and sustainability initiatives, reinforcing our dedication to environmental responsibility.

Contact us

To learn more about our carbon accounting services, please contact a member of our team today.

We are here to help you take the next step towards a more sustainable and resilient business, to help you maximise your potential.

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