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Carbon Footprint & Net Zero
End-to-end carbon management — from GHG inventory and science-based targets to reduction roadmaps and net-zero pathway planning.
Service Details
Carbon Footprint & Net Zero
Measure, reduce, and offset your carbon emissions with science-based methodologies that provide the data foundation for credible climate action, net-zero commitments, and climate-resilient positioning.
Carbon is a strategic business issue affecting cost of capital, market access, customer relationships, regulatory exposure, and physical asset values. SBTi has mobilized thousands toward reduction pathways. CSRD requires granular Scope 3 data. Investors and talent judge organizations by the credibility of their climate commitments.
Our Methodology
We follow the GHG Protocol Corporate Standard across all three scopes:
Scope 1: Direct emissions from owned sources — fuel combustion, process emissions, fugitive refrigerants.
Scope 2: Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heating, and cooling.
Scope 3: Value chain emissions across 15 categories — purchased goods, transportation, business travel, use of sold products, and more. Often the largest portion of an organization's footprint.
From Footprint to Net Zero
Science-Based Targets: We prepare SBTi submissions with the right target type, base year, and scope coverage — guiding organizations through validation.
Abatement Strategy: We develop a cost curve ranking every reduction initiative by cost per tonne of CO₂e avoided, so you prioritize actions delivering the biggest reductions for the lowest cost.
Transition Planning: Multi-year roadmaps with quick wins (efficiency, renewables), medium-term investments (process changes, fleet electrification), and long-term transformations (business model innovation, circular economy).
Ongoing Monitoring: Tracking systems, TCFD-aligned disclosures, and CDP preparation — making climate data part of your regular business rhythm.
Deliverables:
- Verified GHG Emissions Inventory Report
- Science-Based Target Submission Package
- Net Zero Transition Plan with Milestones
- Abatement Cost Curve & Priority Matrix
- Climate Risk Heatmap
- Progress Tracking Dashboard
Included Services:
- GHG Inventory (Scope 1, 2 & 3)
- Science-Based Target Setting (SBTi)
- Net Zero Pathway Development
- Carbon Reduction Roadmap
- Product & Organizational LCA
- Carbon Offset Procurement Guidance
- Climate Scenario Analysis (TCFD)
- Decarbonization Investment Planning
Common Questions & Answers
ESG stands for Environmental, Social, and Governance — three central factors used to measure the sustainability and ethical impact of a company or investment. Cedar helps organisations turn these metrics into actionable strategy.
Mandatory requirements vary by jurisdiction and company size. The EU's CSRD, SEC climate disclosure rules, and similar frameworks are expanding rapidly. Cedar helps you determine which regulations apply and builds a compliance roadmap tailored to your business.
A baseline assessment typically takes 4–6 weeks, depending on data availability and organisational complexity. Cedar's streamlined framework reduces what traditionally takes months into an efficient, audit-ready process.
We support SASB, GRI, TCFD, ISSB, CSRD/ESRS, UNPRI, and more. Our team maps your reporting needs to the most relevant standards so you're never doing duplicate work.
Absolutely. Our deliverables meet the rigour demanded by institutional investors, rating agencies (MSCI, Sustainalytics, S&P), and debt capital markets. Several clients have credited Cedar reports with accelerating their green financing efforts.
Yes. Cedar serves clients across North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Africa. Our frameworks are jurisdiction-agnostic and adapt to local regulatory landscapes while maintaining global best practices.
Every engagement begins with a discovery phase to understand your maturity level, industry context, and specific goals. From there we build a tailored programme — ranging from gap analyses and data systems audits to full strategy development and board-level training.
We implement robust data collection protocols, automated validation checks, and clear audit trails. Our approach is designed from the ground up to withstand both internal and external assurance, so you can report with confidence.
Yes — capability-building is core to our mission. We offer workshops, playbooks, and embedded coaching that transition your team from reactive compliance to proactive ESG leadership, typically within two quarters.
Reach out via our contact form or schedule a discovery call. We'll start with a no-obligation conversation about your goals, challenges, and timeline, then propose a scope of work tailored to you.
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