How much does a carbon footprint report cost for a UK small business?
It ranges from free to several thousand pounds. Free online calculators give a rough estimate but no formal report. A self-serve GHG Protocol aligned PDF report from Emissio starts at £149 for a business of 1–10 employees. Annual carbon software runs into the hundreds or thousands per year, and a carbon consultant typically charges £1,500 to £5,000 or more. All Emissio prices exclude VAT.
How much does a PPN 006 Carbon Reduction Plan cost?
An Emissio PPN 006 Carbon Reduction Plan is £249 for a business of 1–10 employees, covering the full footprint plus the tender format. Larger businesses pay more by employee band. By comparison, consultants commonly charge £1,500 and up for the same deliverable. A Director must sign the plan before it is submitted with a tender.
Why are carbon consultants so much more expensive?
Consultants price for bespoke, hands-on work: data collection, interviews, and a tailored report, usually over several weeks. For many SMEs the underlying calculation uses the same UK Government DEFRA factors and GHG Protocol method that a self-serve tool applies instantly, which is why a report can cost £149 rather than £1,500.
Are free carbon calculators good enough?
Free calculators are useful for a rough idea of your footprint, but they typically produce an on-screen number rather than a formatted, methodology-backed PDF. If you need to give a report to a client, an investor, or a procurement team — or a PPN 006 plan for a tender — you need a documented report, which is what a paid self-serve tool provides.
Does the cost depend on company size?
Yes. Emissio prices by employee band, from £149 for 1–10 employees up to £599 for 251–500. Adding indicative Scope 3 (the full footprint) is +£100, and the PPN 006 tender format is +£50. Businesses of 500+ employees are priced individually. Use the calculator for your exact price.
Is the report third-party verified?
No. Emissio reports are self-reported and not subject to third-party verification or assurance. Every report includes a clear methodology statement and uses DEFRA 2025 conversion factors under the GHG Protocol Corporate Standard.
Emissio reports are self-reported and not third-party verified. They follow the GHG Protocol Corporate Accounting and Reporting Standard using UK Government DEFRA 2025 conversion factors. Last updated June 2026.