Keith Davidson
Partner
Net Zero For Business
If you’re ready to start your net zero journey or need to speed up climate action, we’re here to be a part of it with you. Contact our team, and we’ll advise how we can help you.
Choosing the right services for you
In tenders and supplier questionnaires, companies are increasingly being asked to provide evidence of net zero targets, environmental policies and examples of climate action, training and risk management systems to reduce greenhouse emissions and enhance the environment. We offer a net zero getting started package that will make sure your company has a clear route map to net zero as part of your wider sustainability strategy.
Companies with over 250 employees and £36m turnover have been subject to mandatory greenhouse gas reporting since April 2019. Listed companies have been publishing progress reports on carbon reduction action since 2014.
Although small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) account for 99.9% of the UK business population, SMEs have so far fallen outside the legal and regulatory framework for mandatory reporting. This is now changing:
- Companies with publicly stated net zero targets need to influence their supply chain (Scope 3 emissions) in order to meet their 2030 and 2050 net zero targets.
- In June 2023, the International Sustainability Standards Board launched climate-related accounting standard IFRS S2. This requires the collation and reporting of Scope 3 emissions.
- Mandatory climate and sustainability reporting for larger companies means that SMEs in the upstream and downstream value chain need to demonstrate climate action, or they will lose out on business.
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Our team support you to navigate complexity, seize opportunity and move forward with legal clarity.
Frequently Asked Questions
It’s easy to get confused with climate change legislation and carbon reporting obligations, or to take the wrong steps at the outset. We are the first law firm in the UK to offer accredited Carbon Literacy training to clients.It’s easy to get confused with climate change legislation and carbon reporting obligations, or to take the wrong steps at the outset.
Net Zero Readiness Assessment
Our dedicated Environmental and Climate specialists will help SMEs start a journey to net zero with five simple steps:
- Readiness assessment – we will start by sending you a climate questionnaire to assess your current position.
- Site audit and meeting – after a tour of your site and discussing your key priorities, we’ll explain the options for setting net zero targets.
- Net zero route map – we will prepare a legally privileged report and action plan to kick-start your net zero journey. The report will help you get buy-in from senior management.
- Corporate policies – we will draft or improve appropriate corporate policies to demonstrate your commitments. This includes drafting an Environmental Policy Statement and Climate Change Policy.
- Carbon literacy training – our Environment team will provide carbon literacy training to help embed behavioural change.
Contact our Specialists
Get strategic advice from a team that knows how to protect and grow your business. Please complete our enquiry form and one of our experts will contact you by the next working day.
Alternatively, you can call us now.
Our opening hours are Monday to Friday 8am to 6pm (Excluding Public Holidays).
0370 1500 100
Our commitment to you
Our experts always start by listening, so we understand what matters most from day one.- 01Clear legal guidance
You will always get straightforward, honest advice, with regular updates to keep you clear on the way forward.
- 02Specialist knowledge
A wide-ranging team of trusted specialists who understand what it takes to protect your future, your family or your business.
- 03Your needs first
Whether you’re navigating complex personal situations or business decisions, we take the time to understand your world and what’s at stake.
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