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CARBON ACCOUNTING SOFTWARE FOR SMES

A simple carbon accounting platform plus expert support to get your business on the path to Net Zero.

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Measure, reduce, and report your carbon footprint with simple-to-use carbon accounting software and expert guidance.

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What our clients say

"I love working with Seedling. Passionate, insightful and thoughtful people doing work that benefits our business, our staff, and the whole planet. They are easy to work alongside, with a well-constructed process that is simple to follow for any business, small or large."

Simon Stuart

Client Services Director

"We spoke to a few emission tracking partners before we spoke with Seedling, and Seedling's offer seemed too good to be true but it wasn't! Super straight forward platform, able to get face to face advice when we needed it, not expensive. Would definitely recommend."

Natalie Pilch

The Unlikely Saboteur

“Any feelings of being overwhelmed by measuring and reporting our emissions were quickly overcome as a result of the fantastic help and guidance from Seedling. The whole process was really smooth, clearly explained and efficiently delivered.”

Leo Sudea

Operations Director

"Working with Seedling has put us in an incredibly strong position with not only understanding our baseline carbon footprint, but opportunities to improve it and map out the way ahead."

Rhys Jenkins

COO

"We wanted to understand and reduce our carbon footprint but felt overwhelmed and didn’t know where to start. Seedling guided us through the process every step of the way, their easy-to-use platform made collecting our business data straightforward, and the team gave us tailored support to build an emissions reduction plan. Thanks to Seedling, we’ve started our journey to Net Zero with confidence."

Ursula Fairlie

Senior Content Manager

"With Seedling, we inputted data on what we do as a brand: the materials we use, where they're made, how they've travelled etc. The team at Seedling then calculate what that means in terms of carbon. To see all of our data in one place, and having a real person at the end of the phone to discuss what the data means and crucially how to make what we do better, was amazing."

Patrick McDowell

Founder

"Seedling has enabled us to play around with our strategy and understand the impact of any changes we make. For instance, if we want to switch 60% of cotton to recycled, we can quantify the impact that this will have. This is so helpful because once we've set targets, the key challenge is understanding how we get there."

Mica Phillips

Sustainability Manager

‘We are incredibly happy with our experience with Seedling. We were guided through the process, and it was simple for us to submit the required information. We also had transparency over our offsetting projects. We now understand our footprint and how to reduce it.’

Megan Savage

ESG Lead

‘We found the team at Seedling very helpful. They made the set-up process simple and seamless and went above and beyond in understanding our business and how to capture the right data. We are delighted with the results.’

Stuart Pearce

Director

"We've found the Seedling team incredibly responsive - they've gone out of their way to help us report accurately on our carbon footprint, and to enable us to take forward our strategic ESG ambitions with confidence."

Withers & Rogers

ESG Lead

‘We love the Seedling product! The footprinting process was easy and comprehensive, and we were surprised at the speed of turnaround. Our public page is a great addition to our environmental communications which really helps us to stand out.’

Sam Holding

Strategic Partnerships Lead

‘When we started with Seedling, we were just beginning our journey towards understanding our carbon footprint. Seedling have been the ultimate professionals and have created a system that is easy to use, so now I have the knowledge to make informed decisions in line with our B Corp status.’

Sian Eddy

Head of Ops

"Seedling were an invaluable partner in developing our carbon reduction plan. Their collaborative approach involved accurate emission calculations, presented transparently through a user-friendly platform. Seedling's expertise and dedication made the entire process seamless – I’d recommend Seedling to businesses on a sustainability journey."

Kristina Vard

ESG Lead

Why Seedling?

By combining intuitive carbon accounting software with one-to-one support, we make high quality carbon accounting accessible for SMEs.

Our platform

Collect the right data quickly and easily.

See ready-made footprint analysis on your dashboard.

Set SBTi-aligned Net Zero targets, and track progress.

Automate reporting and climate comms.

Seedling adviser

Get one-to-one support to collect your business data.

Reduce emissions with our hotspot analysis and advice.

Avoid greenwash with climate comms support.

Lean on our expertise for any sustainability query.

Traditional consultants

Burdensome process

Excel + static PDFs

SMEs priced out

Self-serve tools

No support

One-size fits all

Not fully compliant

We help with:

Carbon Accounting for B Corp Assessment

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PPN 06/21 Carbon Reduction Plans

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SBTi Data & Net Zero Targeting

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Client reporting and RFPs

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Our process

A simple, streamlined journey to understand your carbon footprint and how to reduce it, with support at every step.

Kick-off call

We get to know your business and build a plan to handle nuance or complexity, whilst maximising accuracy.

Collect your data

Complete our carbon assessment to collect the business data you need for a full scope footprint.

Review by the Seedling team

We check your data, calculate your footprint, complete our hotspot analysis and build your bespoke decarbonisation plan.

Seedling debrief

We’ll discuss footprint hotspots, reduction strategies, target setting, and climate comms / reporting tools.

Year-round one-to-one support

Get advice on:

Jargon-busting

Climate comms

Data queries

Target setting

Regulation

Reducing emissions

Powerful features that are easy to use.

Our platform is easy to use but still packed full of powerful features.

Net Zero target setting and pathway modelling

Set SBTi aligned targets, build a plan to achieve them, and track your progress over time with Seedling's action-based decarbonisation modelling. Get bespoke support from an expert to navigate SBTi rules and spot reduction opportunities.

Activity-based scope 3 measurement

Shift from spend data to activity data in your scope 3 assessment to build a more accurate GHG inventory that actually reflects your efforts to decarbonise over time. Seedling's flexible methodology, and one-to-one support, means we maximise accuracy.

Comprehensive emission factor library

Get full coverage and granular detail by leveraging an extensive, up to date database of GHG emission factors, from country energy factors, to product LCAs, to raw material production data.

Why care?

As the planet continues to warm, sustainability expectations are quickly evolving. Every business can make a difference and benefit from taking climate action.

Make a genuine difference

of all UK business-driven emissions are from small and medium-sized businesses.

Attract and retain talent

of job candidates are more likely to accept a role at an environmentally sustainable company.

Win more business

of purchasers consider sustainability when making decisions.

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Carbon accounting for...

Logistics & Transportation

Healthcare

Software & technology

Home Interiors

IT & managed services

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These industries are just examples. We help companies across a range of sectors.

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Our SECR Reporting Guidance

Need to report under the government's SECR (Streamlined Energy and Carbon Reporting) requirements? We've got you covered with our SECR reporting guidance below - covering the what, why and how of everything SECR.

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WATCH: Seedling and The British Fashion Council's Low Carbon Transition Programme

We've partnered with the British Fashion Council and the Institute of Positive Fashion to help 50 UK-based SME fashion brands build a plan to decarbonise.

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B Corp

An SME Guide: Your carbon footprint and the new B Corp standards

In this article, we’ll chat through the new rules for tracking emissions under the revamped B Corp Impact Assessment (BIA).

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Measure a full-scope footprint, reduce emissions, and share your Net Zero strategy.

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FAQs

Your questions answered

What is carbon accounting software?

Carbon accounting software helps businesses track, measure, and report their greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. It automates data collection, calculates emissions across Scopes 1, 2, and 3, and provides tools for compliance and sustainability planning.

How do you do carbon accounting?

Carbon accounting involves gathering data on energy use, transportation, waste, and supply chain activities. Using emission factors, you calculate GHG emissions in CO₂-equivalents, typically broken down into direct (Scope 1), indirect (Scope 2), and value chain (Scope 3) emissions.

Is carbon accounting mandatory in the UK?

Carbon accounting is mandatory for large UK companies under the Streamlined Energy and Carbon Reporting (SECR) framework. Businesses meeting size thresholds must report their emissions and energy use in annual filings.

How do I choose a carbon accounting software?

Look for software that aligns with your industry, integrates with your data sources, and supports recognised reporting standards (e.g., GHG Protocol). User-friendly interfaces, scalability, and cost-effectiveness are also key considerations. Seedling for example is great for SMEs looking to calculate their carbon footprint.

How much does carbon accounting cost?

Costs vary widely depending on the software’s features, company size, and complexity. Entry-level tools may start at a few hundred dollars annually, while enterprise solutions with advanced analytics can cost thousands. Our software pricing can be viewed on this website.

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CARBON ACCOUNTING SOFTWARE FOR SMES

Trusted By 100+ businesses

How seedling works

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What our clients say

Why Seedling?

We help with:

Our process

Year-round one-to-one support

Powerful features that are easy to use.

Net Zero target setting and pathway modelling

Activity-based scope 3 measurement

Comprehensive emission factor library

Why care?

Make a genuine difference

Attract and retain talent

Win more business

Carbon accounting for...

Don’t see your sector? Chat to us.

Read the latest climate action insights

Chat to an expert

FAQs

What is carbon accounting software?

How do you do carbon accounting?

Is carbon accounting mandatory in the UK?

How do I choose a carbon accounting software?

How much does carbon accounting cost?

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