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Your journey to net zero

Whether you’re taking your first steps in this space, are ready to start carbon accounting and reporting or are looking to accelerate your existing strategy, Sage has the resources you need to make sustainable changes

Where are you starting today?

Learn

Level up your net zero knowledge

Engage

Build the business case for change

Measure

Calculate your carbon footprint

Act

Reduce your carbon emissions

Communicate

Report and share your progress

Give Feedback

Level up your net zero knowledge

Learn

Growing your understanding is a great way to start your net zero journey. By developing knowledge on the key issues around climate change, net zero and carbon accounting, businesses can make informed decisions and take action.
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How to understand and reduce the carbon footprint of your business

In this video, Mike Berners-Lee, Professor at Lancaster University and Author & Director of Small World Consulting, explains how businesses can begin to understand their own carbon footprint and the wider issues around sustainability.

More resources to level up your knowledge

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A profitable planet: How climate literacy can boost your bottom line

Discover the benefits of climate literacy and how having a deep understanding of climate change can help you run your business for the better.
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How accountants can tackle the climate crisis

Discover how accountancy practices of all sizes can join the effort to tackle the climate crisis and achieve net zero targets. 
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Understanding Net Zero

In this video, we delve into the concept of Net Zero. We explore the importance of reducing emissions over offsetting.

Build the business case for change

Engage

A well-constructed business case communicates the benefits and importance of making the transition to net zero to your stakeholders.

Engaging stakeholders – including employees, customers, suppliers, investors and community members – enables businesses to build broad support and collaboration, which is essential in driving action and overcoming challenges.  

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Building your net zero business case

In this video, three experts from our Member Masterclass series share their insights on building a business case to help inspire your next steps.

More resources about building your net zero business case

Member Masterclass

Why it makes business sense to protect the planet

Season 3 : Building business resilience -  Malaika Vaz CEO of Untamed Planet & Wildlife Filmmaker 
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How to do sustainability right and avoid becoming a “zombie company”

Discover how to build a sustainable business model and prepare your small business for the commercial impacts of climate change.
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How a B2B marketing agency built a sustainable business strategy with Sage

Award-winning business Velo used Sage software to develop a sustainable plan to reach net zero by 2030.

Calculate your carbon footprint

Measure

Using carbon accounting, you can work out the amount of greenhouse gas emissions that your business is responsible for creating.

Sage makes carbon accounting simple and easy by connecting with your accounting software and converting your existing financial data into a carbon footprint.

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What is carbon accounting?

In this video, we explain the basics of carbon accounting and how it works in practice.

More resources about calculating your carbon footprint

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Carbon accounting fundamentals from Sage

Learn essential carbon accounting  topics on our YouTube channel.
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Your biggest carbon accounting questions answered

Read our article for some quick takeaways on carbon accounting and how Sage can help. 
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Make carbon accounting simple with Sage software

Find out more about how Sage can help you to measure your carbon impact in a few clicks.

Reduce your carbon emissions

Act

Your carbon footprint report is extremely important in helping to develop your decarbonisation plan, as it highlights the areas within your business that are driving the most significant emissions.
By pinpointing the key sources of emissions, businesses can prioritise their efforts on the most impactful areas. It’s important to recognise that while there is a wealth of carbon reduction advice available, each business will require a tailored strategy and approach depending on its unique needs and capabilities.
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How we built a sustainable, mission-led business

In this video, business leaders from our Member Masterclass series share their own experiences in shaping sustainable organisations.

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How manufacturers can become more environmentally sustainable

Learn why sustainability is important for manufacturers and how to incorporate greener practices into business.
Partner Resources

Find finance support across the UK

The UK Business Climate Hub regularly updates its financial support and grant tracker. Find out what support you can get.
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Carbon reduction advice

Find advice on actions your business can take to reduce emissions, with tailored information by business area.

Report and share your progress

Communicate

Small and mid-sized businesses are coming under increasing pressure to report their carbon footprint, and to communicate their commitment and progress towards net zero.

Transparency and openness in climate reporting is essential, as this builds trust and credibility. Clear communication fosters accountability and encourages collective action, inspiring others to embark on their own net zero journeys.

This open dialogue not only strengthens your business’s reputation and helps meet demands that customers may be making, but also contributes to the broader movement toward sustainability.

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Why even the smallest business can make a difference

In this video, Mike Berners-Lee, Professor, Author & Director of Small World Consulting, explains the business opportunity in embracing sustainable business practices, and how it can lead to more engaged stakeholders.

More resources about reviewing and reporting

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Looking to get your carbon footprint certified? Let's explore your options.

Duncan Oswald CEnv FIEMA, Climate Science Lead at Sage, takes a look at the variety of options businesses have to get their carbon footprint “certified.” 
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Not all carbon offsets are equal - a guide to help you pick the right schemes

Duncan Oswald CEnv FIEMA, Climate Science Lead at Sage Earth, takes a look at the complex world of carbon offsetting, giving you a guide on what to look out for.
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What NHS suppliers need to know about carbon reporting

Are you a supplier to the NHS or central government ? Learn about their new carbon reduction plan procurement requirements in this article.

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Looking for something else in your net zero journey?

Whether you have a question about carbon emissions, a suggestion for us, or just want to learn more about Sage software and what it can do for you, we’d be happy to help.

Sustainability and society strategy at Sage

We know that taking action starts with us – but the impact we create spreads far beyond. Find out more about what Sage is doing around sustainability and how we show up for businesses.