Carbon Accounting for Accountancy Firms
Your clients are asking about carbon reporting. You already have their financial data. EcoHedge gives accountancy firms the tools to deliver carbon reports as a new advisory service.
The Opportunity for Accountancy Firms
Carbon reporting is the fastest-growing advisory opportunity for accountancy firms. Your clients need carbon data for tenders, investor requirements and regulatory compliance, and they expect their accountant to help.
You have a unique advantage: you already manage the financial data that carbon accounting is built on. With EcoHedge, you can convert existing client data into professional carbon reports without any climate science expertise.
Leading accountancy bodies including ICAEW and ACCA are encouraging their members to develop sustainability advisory capabilities. Carbon reporting is the most tangible and data-driven entry point.
Key regulations and drivers
Typical emission sources in accountancy firms
Firm's own emissions
- Office heating
- Partner vehicles
Purchased energy
- Office electricity
Value chain and client services
- Business travel
- IT and technology
- Professional development
- Client carbon advisory services
How EcoHedge helps accountancy firms businesses
Multi-Client Platform
Manage multiple client accounts from one dashboard. Connect each client's accounting software and generate their carbon reports.
Xero and Sage Integration
Work with the accounting platforms your clients already use. Certified Xero App Store partner.
Revenue Opportunity
Add carbon reporting to your advisory services. Typical fees range from £500 to £2,000 per client per year.
Example: A 10-partner accountancy firm
An accountancy firm introduced carbon advisory services using EcoHedge. They started with 5 existing clients, connecting their Xero accounts and delivering carbon reports as part of the annual accounts process. Within 12 months, they had 30 carbon advisory clients generating £45,000 in additional annual revenue.
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