Here to Support Local Authorities
Local authorities face complex, wide-ranging challenges in carbon reporting and reduction. SmartCarbon helps make it possible with a cost-efficient carbon reporting platform aligned to the latest regulations, backed by expert guidance on GHG measurement, management, and reporting.
Get in touchWe offer services in:
Carbon Reporting Platform & Tools
- Dashboard access for painless carbon data management, monitoring and reporting
- Access to thousands of emissions factors for the wide array of activities covered by most local authorities
- Measurement of emissions across all 3 scopes, including downstream emissions
- Supplier reporting solutions for both large organisations and SMEs, aligned to PPN 06
- Output templates to meet public sector reporting requirements
Training & Education
- A two-day accredited course in carbon accounting through Northumbria University, geared towards helping local authorities understand how to report in adherence with the GHG Protocol
- Workshops on carbon measurement, reporting, and reduction strategies
- Supply chain reporting programmes with a free tool for suppliers & subcontractors
- Tailored webinars for sustainability teams, leadership, and supply chain partners
Consultancy Support
- Guidance on boundary setting, data collection, analysis, and GHG Protocol alignment
- Assistance in report completion in line with the 5 principles “TRACC” of the GHG Protocol
- Carbon reduction planning, target setting, and tracking
- Bespoke consultancy to support specific needs, for example, Life Cycle Assessments (LCAs)
Building a Reporting Ecosystem
How SmartCarbon strengthened Scope 3 reporting for Newcastle City Council
Newcastle City Council sought to expand their understanding of Scope 3 emissions, building on existing Scope 1 & 2 reporting. Facing challenges in measuring indirect emissions, the Council needed a way to reliably capture supplier data and gain a full picture of their upstream and downstream carbon impacts. Through SmartCarbon’s growing regional ecosystem, the Council was able to engage local partners, including the NHS Trust, to improve their Scope 3 reporting.
What we did
SmartCarbon provided consultancy to map and measure Scope 3 emissions and configured our platform to align with the Council’s reporting requirements. We also helped establish a scalable process for engaging suppliers and internal teams, ensuring the Council could continue reporting independently in the future.
Results:
COMPREHENSIVE REPORTING
All relevant Scope 3 categories were captured (11 of 15 sub-categories), giving the Council a full view of upstream and downstream impacts.
Improved Data Engagement
Working with suppliers and local partners created a more reliable and complete data set for the Scope 3 assessment.
Empowered Teams
Newcastle City Council now has standalone expertise to continue reporting under its own steam and use insights to guide decarbonisation planning.
Boosted capacity and confidence
The Council can now confidently report on its full Scope 3 footprint, informing strategy and stakeholder discussions. Through collaboration with SmartCarbon, they have built a sustainable process to engage suppliers and track carbon impact across the wider ecosystem.
“SmartCarbon helped us not only measure our Scope 3 emissions but also build a process that empowers us to report independently. By collaborating with local partners, we now have the insights and confidence to plan our decarbonisation journey.”
~ DAVID TROUSDALE, Principal Advisor – Climate Change | Newcastle City Council
Measure to manage with SmartCarbon
UK councils and local authorities play a pivotal role in driving the UK’s net-zero transition, but it starts with knowing where emissions come from. SmartCarbon helps you measure, manage, and reduce emissions effectively, building a healthier, more sustainable future for your community.
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