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    EcoHedge
    SME Alternative

    Normative Alternative for SMEs

    Normative's enterprise platform may be more than your SME needs. EcoHedge delivers the same automated approach at a price and complexity level that works for smaller teams.

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    What is Normative?

    Normative uses financial data to automate carbon accounting, a similar approach to EcoHedge. The difference is that Normative is built for enterprise scale, with pricing and features to match.

    For SMEs, this often means paying for capabilities they do not need, navigating a platform designed for larger teams, and waiting weeks for onboarding that could take minutes.

    Why people look for alternatives

    • 1
      Enterprise pricing does not scale down to SME budgets
    • 2
      The platform assumes you have a sustainability team to manage it
    • 3
      Features designed for large multinationals add unnecessary complexity
    • 4
      SMEs need faster setup without lengthy onboarding processes

    Feature Comparison

    FeatureEcoHedgeNormative
    Company size fit
    10-250 employees
    		500+ employees
    Monthly cost
    From £24
    		Custom enterprise pricing
    Setup process
    Self-serve, 10 minutes
    		Managed onboarding, weeks
    UK compliance focus
    SECR, PPN 006 built-in
    		Configurable
    Data source
    Xero, QuickBooks, Sage
    		ERP systems

    Why choose EcoHedge

    Self-Serve Setup

    Sign up, connect your accounting software and generate your first report. No sales calls, no onboarding meetings.

    Same Methodology, Simpler Delivery

    EcoHedge uses the same spend-based approach as Normative but packages it for teams without sustainability expertise.

    UK-First Compliance

    SECR, PPN 006 and DESNZ factors are built in from day one. No configuration or customisation needed.

    Other alternatives to consider

    Greenly

    Mid-market alternative with broader feature set. Sits between Normative and EcoHedge in complexity.

    Seedling.earth

    UK SME-focused platform with straightforward carbon accounting.

    Flotilla

    Growing platform with focus on data quality. Worth evaluating alongside EcoHedge.

    Related reading

    SolutionCarbon Accounting Software for Small BusinessRead moreSolutionCarbon Footprint Calculator for SMEsRead moreIndustryCarbon Accounting for ManufacturingRead moreIndustryCarbon Accounting for RetailRead moreIntegrationEcoHedge + Xero IntegrationRead moreBlogWhen a client asks for carbon dataRead more

    Normative's methodology, SME simplicity

    Automated carbon accounting without the enterprise overhead.

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