The Democratization of Carbon Expertise
The technical knowledge required to save the planet should not be a trade secret.
Consultancy-Grade Carbon Expertise. Open Sourced.
Why?
Carbon Advisory was founded on a simple, radical premise: The technical knowledge required to save the planet should not be a trade secret.
How?
We provide the missing technical knowledge, detailed calculation methodologies, and guidance notes that sustainability professionals need. Backed by 20 years of sector experience. Completely free to use.
What is Carbon Advisory?
Carbon Advisory is the new open-access technical division of Carbon Saver.
While our parent organization, Carbon Saver, is focused on the certification of carbon footprints (providing the accreditation stamp), Carbon Advisory is dedicated to the calculation itself (providing the technical "how-to").
In Short
- Carbon Saver gives you the Badge (Certification).
- Carbon Advisory gives you the Book (Methodology).
We are the technical philanthropists of the carbon industry, proving that accuracy shouldn't come with a price tag, but expert reassurance is available if you need it.
1. The Accuracy Gap
The journey to Net Zero is paved with data. But for too many organizations, that data is built on shaky foundations.
In our two decades of operation, we have seen a recurring pattern. Diligent sustainability professionals, striving to do the right thing, are often forced to rely on:
Oversimplified "average" conversion factors found via Google searches.
Generic advice that doesn't account for complex operational boundaries.
Outdated methodologies that lead to double-counting or under-reporting.
The "real" answers—the custom GHG factors for a CHP plant, the precise boundary settings for Scope 3 logistics, the allocation methods for co-generation—are usually locked inside expensive consultancy firms.
We are closing this gap.
We believe that if an organization wants to measure their footprint, lack of budget should never be the reason they get the math wrong.
2. A Foundation of Experience (Not Theory)
Carbon Advisory is not a startup testing new theories. We are the open-access technical division of a team that has been leading the field for over 20 years.
Since the early 2000s, our experts have been in the trenches with the UK's most complex organizations. We have developed rigorous measurement frameworks for:
NHS & Healthcare Trusts
Managing complex clinical waste and energy streams.
Police & Emergency Services
Accounting for high-performance fleets and estate management.
Government & Local Authorities
Navigating public sector compliance and reporting.
Blue Chip Corporations
Handling complex supply chains and industrial processes.
The methodologies you find in our library are the exact same frameworks we have used to guide these institutions. They are road-tested, audited, and proven.
3. Why We Are "Open Sourcing" Our Knowledge
You might ask: Why give away valuable intellectual property?
Because the climate crisis does not have time for paywalls.
If thousands of organizations calculate their carbon footprint incorrectly, the global roadmap to Net Zero becomes distorted. By sharing our methodologies, we aim to:
Standardize Accuracy
Creating a common language of technical rigor across the industry.
Empower Professionals
Giving sustainability officers the confidence that their data will stand up to scrutiny.
Accelerate Action
When you spend less time agonizing over the calculation, you have more time to focus on reduction.
4. Our Place in the Ecosystem
Carbon Advisory is an independent division focused purely on education and methodology. We provide the how-to.
Carbon Saver, our sister organization, focuses on Certification and Accreditation. Once you have used our methodologies to calculate your footprint and implemented reduction strategies, Carbon Saver exists to verify your achievements and award the mark of quality.
Together, we provide the tools to measure and the badge to prove it.
How It Works: Our "Freemium" Knowledge Model
The Library (Free)
We publish Technical Methodology Notes (TMNs) and Thought Papers. These are consultancy-grade documents available to everyone, ensuring the industry has the tools to measure carbon accurately.
Free for everyone, forever.
Expert Support (Paid)
For professionals who need a second pair of eyes, we offer paid services to validate their work. This includes:
- • "Power Hour" video calls
- • Technical audits of specific calculations
- • Retainer support for ongoing guidance
Expert reassurance when you need it.
