Low carbon consultancy

Achieving a net zero future requires more than good intentions. It demands evidence-based insight, practical strategies, and tailored implementation.

Why we need a low carbon economy

Around the world, governments, businesses and societies are striving to reduce emissions to the point where we remove as much planet-warming gases as we produce by 2050. While net zero progress has been slow and uneven, the rapid rise in carbon dioxide makes the need for action more urgent than ever.

As we move forward, businesses and governments will face stricter regulations and mandates. Businesses are facing increasing regulatory requirements, investor expectations, and supply chain pressures to decarbonise. Those that act early can reduce transition risk, unlock efficiency savings, and gain competitive advantage in low-carbon markets. Embracing this challenge is our only hope of securing a liveable planet – but it also offers opportunities for growth, innovation and improvements to companies’ bottom lines.

Latest Report

The cost of biodiversity inaction: What it means for the EU economy

How we work

Our expert team has a detailed understanding of emission scopes, policy insights, the regulatory landscape, carbon certifications and standards, and forward-thinking business strategies. Aiming for a net zero future, we support organisations to measure and reduce your carbon footprint at a product, project, and organisational level, navigate carbon offset markets, and align with global sustainability standards. Leveraging our expertise in emissions from land and material use, we identify tailored low carbon solutions to design your pathway to net zero.

Our systematic, integrated approach minimises environmental impacts while ensuring your supply chain continues to deliver essential goods and services profitably. We look at the carbon challenges you face through a holistic lens, resulting in brilliant value for money.

Our low carbon economy consultancy services

01Greenhouse gas (GHG) accounting

Understanding your greenhouse gas emissions is the foundation for effective climate action. We help organisations measure, manage and report emissions across projects, operations and value chains, providing the evidence needed to inform decision-making and track progress. We combine robust technical analysis with practical insight to help organisations turn emissions data into meaningful action.

02Product Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) and environmental impact assessment

We help organisations understand the environmental impacts of products, services and systems across their full life cycle. Using internationally recognised Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) methodologies, we assess carbon emissions, resource use and wider environmental impacts to support product design, innovation, procurement and policy decisions.

03Net Zero strategy & decarbonisation planning

We work with universities, estates, local authorities, charities and businesses to develop net zero strategies, carbon budgets, decarbonisation pathways and action plans tailored to their objectives and circumstances. Drawing on expertise in resource management, land use, energy and the natural economy, we help clients identify the most effective interventions and embed carbon reduction into decision-making, investment planning and long-term strategy.

04Place-based decarbonisation programmes

Alongside organisational net zero planning, we design and deliver place-based decarbonisation programmes, including work at city, regional and neighbourhood scales.

05Sustainability reporting & disclosure

We help businesses undertake double materiality assessments and navigate ESG reporting, disclosure requirements and reporting frameworks, including the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD), Policy Procurement Note 06/21, Streamlined Energy & Carbon Reporting (SECR), the Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD), IFRS S2 Climate-Related Disclosures and the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), alongside other regulations and schemes.

06Climate risk, adaptation & resilience

Climate change presents both risks and opportunities for organisations, communities and ecosystems. We help clients assess climate risks and vulnerabilities, understand potential impacts and develop practical adaptation and resilience strategies. Combining systems thinking, stakeholder engagement and evidence-based analysis, we support organisations in building resilience to physical and transition risks, identifying opportunities for adaptation and embedding climate resilience into policies, programmes and decision-making.

07Climate economics, policy & investment

We help clients understand the costs, benefits and wider impacts of climate interventions and low carbon interventions through economic assessment, cost benefit analysis, business case development, policy appraisal and investment analysis. By considering environmental, social and economic outcomes together, we support evidence-based decisions that maximise value, attract investment and deliver measurable benefits for people, places and the environment.

08Low carbon operations, supply chains & technology

We help organisations identify and implement practical opportunities to reduce emissions across operations, assets and supply chains. Our work spans operational decarbonisation, low-carbon technologies, renewable heat, energy demand, renewable electricity, procurement and supply chain assessment, alongside technology appraisal and feasibility studies. Combining technical expertise with market insight and horizon scanning, we help clients navigate opportunities, manage risks and accelerate the low-carbon transition.

09Stakeholder engagement, communications & capacity building

We help organisations engage stakeholders, build internal capability and communicate climate action effectively through behaviour change programmes, workshops, training, facilitation and strategic communications. From carbon literacy and governance development to partnership building and public engagement, we support organisations in creating the skills, confidence and relationships needed to deliver lasting change while reducing the risks of greenwashing and ineffective communication.

From measuring emissions to implementing practical low carbon strategies, we support clients to take evidence-led actions that delivers commercial value. Our approach combines technical expertise, strategic insight, and hands-on delivery, helping your organisation reduce risk, improve performance and build long-term resilience.

We work with clients and partners to position for a low carbon economy that is circular by design, grounded in natural systems, and driven by efficient, future-ready business models – three interconnected and mutually reinforcing priorities.

Have a question about how we can support your organisations or the services we offer? Get in touch with our low carbon economy team to discuss how we can help.

Our low carbon consultancy services

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Expert policy advice to help you influence, respond to and report on the transition to net zero.

Low carbon strategy

Carbon baseline assessments and decarbonisation strategies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions across whole industries or organisations.

Low carbon implementation

Our responsible sourcing service area offers direction and expertise across the full procurement life cycle.

Case studies

The Duchy of Cornwall – calculating the complex carbon footprint of the vast estate of the Duchy of Cornwall

Using deep expertise to support The Duchy of Cornwall on its complex decarbonization journey. We developed a framework capable of calculating all emissions across the Duchy’s vast and varied estate.

International Beverage – Environmental reporting and carbon reduction plan

Eunomia worked with International Beverage to measure its greenhouse gas emissions and identify the most effective ways to tackle its carbon footprint. Our recommendations, set out in an Action Plan, are supporting the company to meet its net zero commitments and targets.

SHD Composites – PS200 carbon impact assessment

Eunomia developed a life-cycle inventory for a bio-based prepreg resin system used in lightweight components for transport and other applications. Our results are helping SHD Composites, and the wider supply chain, advance their sustainability goals as they work to achieve net zero by 2050.

Itsu – Decarbonisation strategy

Eunomia worked with Asian-inspired food retail and grocery brand itsu to identify robust decarbonisation actions, building on the company’s previous steps to improve energy efficiency and reduce carbon emissions from its operations.

Our experts

Charlie Leaman-Pearce

Low Carbon Economy Lead

Alex Forrest

Managing Consultant

Richard Waters

Head of Strategy

Ann Ballinger

Managing Consultant

Simon Hann

Managing Consultant

Michael-Kirk Smith

Senior Consultant

John Richardson

Consultant

Our Clients

Testimonials

It has been a pleasure to work with a very professional and amiable set of accomplished evaluators. The team has been very accommodating and the inclusive style of working between our two organisations has maximised the quality of output which is reflected in the high standard of the deliverables.

Natural England

Great team of experts. Helped us select priorities in a complicated unknown field.

Avery Denison

Working with Eunomia was incredibly easy. All members of the Eunomia team were happy to help with any questions we had and helped to ensure all relevant data was being captured to ensure a full carbon footprint was established for ourselves.

Inver House

Overall excellent experience - on an ambitious scope of work and a legislatively mandated short timeline. The process and report exceeded expectations.

Washington Department of Ecology

A really great experience. Staff were very understanding of our unique environment managing waste on the Isles of Scilly. They listened, were professional but friendly and provided great advice to us. The final report was excellent and has helped us enormously as we grapple with the complexities of our commercial waste service on the islands.

Council of the Isles of Scilly

Great experts, solution driven, very good knowledge of policy, technology and market related issues of circular economy - especially in the US market

Uber Eats

Knowledgeable and friendly staff - very trustworthy, ask good questions to ensure they understand what client wants

Environment Agency

Great team, very easy to work with and completed the work to a high standard, despite time pressure and changes to deadlines etc.

Joint Nature Conservation Committee

A perfect combination of professionalism and enthusiasm: Clarity and timeliness throughout the process. Everyone I worked with was professional, knowledgeable and brought infectious enthusiasm about their work, which inspired us.

National Children's Bureau

It was a seamless process. The team grasped the context quickly and were receptive to feedback and delivered on time. The team were very pleasant to work with.

Flora & Fauna

Very thorough and supportive, guiding us through the waste contract renewal, and the waste partnership itself. Much appreciated support.

Destination Bristol

A great team and a great experience. Professional and open relationships and communication.

University of the Western Cape

The Eunomia project team was a pleasure to work with, and helped create functional documents under a tight timeframe and some strict guiding language.

CDPHE

Alex, Dan, Kat, and Tom are the consummate professionals, approaching every aspect with dedication, collaboration, consistent expertise, and enthusiasm.

Volvo

Low carbon consultancy

Why we need a low carbon economy

How we work

Our low carbon economy consultancy services

Our low carbon consultancy services

Case studies

The Duchy of Cornwall – calculating the complex carbon footprint of the vast estate of the Duchy of Cornwall

International Beverage – Environmental reporting and carbon reduction plan