What Future Leap does

Future Leap is a Bristol-headquartered sustainability consultancy founded in 2005 (operating since 2009 under the current group structure), serving primarily UK SMEs and mid-market organisations with carbon measurement, net-zero strategy, and regulatory compliance services. The company operates a multi-revenue platform model anchored by professional services consultancy (carbon footprinting, Climate Action Plans, B Corp support, ESG reporting aligned to GHG Protocol, CDP, SECR, PPN 06/21, and NHS Evergreen frameworks) and supplemented by physical co-working space at The Old Chapel in Clifton, meeting and event rooms, podcast and film studios, three-tier virtual office subscriptions (£15-£35/month), Skills Bootcamps (majority-funded by West of England Mayoral Combined Authority), event management services, the Eco-Shop retail space, and the Eco-fit partner network connecting clients with retrofit suppliers.

The proprietary carbon data management platform underpins the consultancy offering, providing clients with real-time carbon footprinting, scenario modelling (e.g., supplier switching, fleet electrification, building retrofitting), science-based target setting, and annual emissions tracking aligned to major reporting frameworks, complemented by the Carbon Data Maturity Ladder Framework as a five-stage organisational assessment tool. Go-to-market combines consultative sales for enterprise and mid-market clients, community-led growth via the Future Leap Network (weekly free networking events, personalised introductions, influence on Bristol's One City Environmental Sustainability Board), and event-driven demand generation centred on the annual Festival of Sustainable Business. Pricing is mixed: project-based and retainer consultancy fees, pay-as-you-go workspace hire (£1.31/hour co-working, from £30/hour meeting rooms, £60/hour studios), and recurring virtual office subscriptions.

The group is privately held by founder Alan Bailey (Managing Director), structured as Future Leap Holdings Limited (parent, 2021) with two wholly-owned operating subsidiaries (Future Leap Limited and Future Leap Clifton), and has raised £250,000 in debt funding from SWIG Finance in May 2023 to support expansion. The company pursues B-Corp accreditation and has set internal targets for net zero by 2040 with a 64% reduction milestone by 2030.

Name

Future Leap

Legal name

Future Leap Holdings Limited

Website

https://futureleap.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Future Leap is a Bristol-based sustainability consultancy helping UK SMEs and mid-market organisations measure, reduce, and report carbon emissions through advisory services, a proprietary carbon data platform, co-working and event facilities, and Skills Bootcamps.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Sustainability Consulting Services

NAICS

Environmental Consulting Services (541620), Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (51821)

SIC

Services-Management Consulting Services (8742), Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370)

akta.pro primary industry

Audit-Ready Controls, Assurance & Compliance Workflow Tools (CSRD/SEC/ISSB) (EUABAEAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Carbon Portfolio & Procurement Management (Sourcing, Optimization, Retirement) (EUABADAC), Leadership Assessment, 360 Feedback & Development Planning (EDABAAAK)

Keywords

• Sustainability consultancy
• Carbon footprinting
• Net zero strategy
• Co-working space
• Carbon data platform

Headquarters

HQ city

Bristol

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Sustainability Consultancy Services: Advisory and consulting engagements providing carbon footprinting, net-zero strategy, carbon reduction plans, sustainability assessments, B Corp certification support, environmental management systems implementation, and compliance reporting. Revenue generated through project-based consulting fees and retainer arrangements.
2. Co-working Space Hire: Flexible workspace rental at The Old Chapel in Clifton, Bristol. Offered at hourly rates (£1.31/hour) and likely monthly packages. Revenue from desk bookings and membership fees.
3. Meeting & Event Space Hire: Rental of meeting rooms, events space, boardroom, and photography meeting room. Bookable at hourly rates from £30/hour (+VAT). Revenue from venue hire bookings.
4. Media Studios: Podcast studio, connected sound booth, and film studio available for hire at £60/hour (+VAT). Revenue from recording session bookings.
5. Event Management Service: Full-service event management for organisations including Retrofit West, UWE, and South Gloucestershire Council. Revenue generated through service fees for event planning and execution.
6. Virtual Office Services: Three-tier virtual office packages offering professional business address, mail handling, and registered office services. Packages range from £15/month to £35/month (plus annual options), providing recurring subscription revenue.
7. Skills Bootcamps: 10-week Sustainability in Business Skills Bootcamps, majority funded by West of England Mayoral Combined Authority for businesses in the region. Revenue supplemented by government skills funding programmes.
8. Eco-Shop & Pop-up Markets: Sustainable lifestyle retail space supporting local makers with pop-up market opportunities. Revenue from product sales and pop-up space rental.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Future Leap is a Bristol-based sustainability consultancy that helps businesses measure, manage, and reduce their environmental impact through carbon footprinting, net zero strategy development, carbon reduction plans, and compliance reporting aligned to frameworks such as CDP, SECR, PPN 06/21, and NHS Evergreen. The company combines expert human consultancy with a proprietary carbon data management platform and supplements this with physical workspace products, media studios, virtual office services, Skills Bootcamps, event management, an Eco-Shop, and community network membership.

Product overview

Future Leap is a Bristol-based sustainability consultancy operating a platform-plus-services model. The core offering is Sustainability Consultancy, which helps businesses measure, manage, and reduce their environmental impact through carbon footprinting, net zero strategy, and carbon reduction plans. Supporting this are physical workspace products including Co-working Space (Future Leap Clifton), Meeting Rooms & Event Space, and Media Studios (podcast and film). The company also provides Virtual Office Services for business addresses. Educational services include Skills Bootcamps (10-week sustainability programs) and Event Management Services. The company runs the Festival of Sustainable Business as its flagship annual event and maintains the Future Leap Network for community membership. A proprietary Data Platform is offered as part of consultancy packages for carbon data management, scenario modelling, and ESG reporting. Eco-Fit connects clients with retrofit suppliers, while the Eco-Shop retails sustainable products.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Festival of Sustainable Business: Annual flagship sustainability business event and cornerstone of the South West business events calendar, including awards ceremony.
• Future Leap Network
• Eco-fit

Products and services

• Sustainability Consultancy Expert consultancy services for UK businesses covering carbon footprinting, net zero strategy, carbon reduction plans, sustainability assessments, B Corp certification support, environmental management systems, and compliance reporting aligned to CDP, SECR, PPN 06/21, and NHS Evergreen. Delivered through project-based consulting fees and retainer arrangements.
• Co-working Space (Future Leap Clifton) Sustainable co-working facility at The Old Chapel, Clifton, Bristol, offering hot desks, dedicated desks, and private offices with flexible pricing from £1.31/hour, a free trial day for new bookings, and a carbon neutral operating footprint.
• Meeting Rooms and Event Space Hireable meeting rooms, boardroom, photography meeting room, and events space in Clifton for team meetings, workshops, presentations, and private events, with hourly rates from £30/hour (+VAT).
• Media Studios Professional podcast studio, connected sound booth, and film studio in Clifton equipped with Sennheiser condenser mics, HD video cameras, and green screen, available for hire at £60/hour (+VAT), with Zoom and Restream integrations for remote guests.
• Virtual Office Services Three-tier virtual office packages providing a professional Clifton business address, mail handling, post collection/forwarding/scanning, and Companies House registered office services. Pricing from £15/month to £35/month, with annual options.
• Skills Bootcamps 10-week Sustainability in Business Skills Bootcamps delivered in partnership with the West of England Mayoral Combined Authority, providing majority-funded sustainability training to businesses in the Bristol and Bath region.
• Event Management Service Full-service event management for external organisations' sustainability events, contracted by clients such as Retrofit West, the University of the West of England, and South Gloucestershire Council.
• Festival of Sustainable Business Annual flagship sustainability business event in the South West featuring awards ceremony, panel discussions, networking, and exhibition opportunities; a cornerstone of the regional business events calendar.
• Future Leap Network Business network offering weekly sustainability-related events, knowledge sharing, personalised business introductions, community membership, and influence on Bristol's sustainable development via the One City Environmental Sustainability Board.
• Carbon Data Management Platform Proprietary carbon data management platform providing clients with real-time access to carbon footprinting (using GHG Protocol-aligned emission factors), scenario modelling, target setting, annual comparison tracking, and intuitive dashboards supporting CDP, SECR, and other framework reporting.
• Eco-Fit Service connecting consultancy clients with a network of trusted suppliers (Eco-fit partners) for energy retrofitting and low-carbon upgrade solutions including heat pumps, solar panels, and insulation, identified during consultancy engagements.
• Eco-Shop Sustainable lifestyle retail space offering handmade, plastic-free, and environmentally friendly products from local and ethical suppliers, supplemented by monthly pop-up markets that support local makers.

Quantifiable outcome

• The Bottle Yard Studios recognised as world's most sustainable TV & film production site and highest performing studio in BAFTA albert's 2025/26 Studio Sustainability Standard Report following Future Leap's data verification
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• West of England Mayoral Combined AuthoritycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Government partnership delivering Skills Bootcamps on Sustainability in Business. The West of England Mayoral Combined Authority provides majority funding for two cohorts of 10-week Skills Bootcamps for businesses in the Bristol and Bath region.
• University of the West of England (UWE)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHigher education partnership delivering workshops and courses designed to educate business owners and leaders in sustainability-focused subjects. Also involved in the One City Environmental Sustainability Board.
• Bath Spa UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHigher education partner collaborating on workshops and courses for sustainability education. Partnership contributes to building knowledge and skills in the regional business community.
• Eco-fit PartnerscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNetwork of trusted suppliers for energy retrofitting and low-carbon upgrades. Future Leap connects clients with Eco-fit partners for implementing technical solutions identified during consultancy engagements.
• BabbasaminorOthersOne of three not-for-profit partners supported financially and with member benefits. Receives free Future Leap Network membership, free exhibition space at Festival of Sustainable Business, and opportunities to showcase services.
• Nature Connection CICminorOthersOne of three not-for-profit partners supported financially and with member benefits. Receives free Future Leap Network membership, free exhibition space at Festival of Sustainable Business, and opportunities to showcase services.
• DigilocalminorOthersOne of three not-for-profit partners supported financially and with member benefits. Receives free Future Leap Network membership, free exhibition space at Festival of Sustainable Business, and opportunities to showcase services.
• Retrofit WestminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSustainability-focused organisation for which Future Leap provides event management services. Collaboration supports regional retrofit and energy efficiency initiatives.
• Companies HouseminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFuture Leap's virtual office service provides registered office addresses for Companies House registration, enabling clients to use the Clifton address for official company registration.
• NHS EnglandcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFuture Leap supports NHS suppliers in meeting the NHS Net Zero Supplier Roadmap requirements, including Carbon Reduction Plan submissions aligned to PPN 006 and Evergreen Assessment preparation. The NHS is a key procurement partner driving demand for Future Leap's compliance services.
• One City Environment BoardminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFuture Leap's Director of Partnerships and Head of Sustainability sits on the Bristol One City Environment and Sustainability Board, providing strategic influence over regional sustainability direction.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Normative: Normative is a carbon accounting and reduction platform founded in Scandinavia — directly comparable to Future Leap's data platform, serving mid-market companies with footprinting, target setting, and reduction planning.
• Persefoni: Persefoni is an enterprise-grade Climate Management & Accounting Platform (CMAP) serving financial institutions and corporates — a direct peer in the carbon data and disclosure platform category in which Future Leap competes.
• Sweep: Sweep is a carbon accounting and reduction platform integrated with major CRMs and accounting systems — directly comparable to Future Leap's platform offering for SMEs and mid-market businesses managing SECR, CDP, and net-zero reporting.
• Watershed: Watershed is a venture-backed enterprise carbon accounting platform aligned to the GHG Protocol that helps companies measure, report, and reduce emissions — directly competing with Future Leap's proprietary carbon data platform for the same UK/EU enterprise and SME market.
• Greenly: Greenly is a carbon accounting SaaS platform targeting SMEs and mid-market — directly comparable to Future Leap's proprietary platform for footprinting, target setting, and disclosure-aligned reporting.

Broad incumbents

• ClimatePartner: ClimatePartner combines carbon accounting software with offset portfolio and advisory services — comparable to Future Leap's combined carbon data platform plus consultancy/advisory model, and to the Eco-Fit retrofit/carbon solution partnership approach.
• EcoAct: EcoAct is a global climate consultancy providing carbon footprinting, net-zero strategy, and climate strategy services — directly comparable in service portfolio to Future Leap's sustainability consultancy practice, but at significantly larger international scale.
• Carbon Trust: The Carbon Trust is a UK-established sustainability advisory organisation helping businesses measure, manage, and reduce emissions — a broader incumbent whose advisory and certification services overlap Future Leap's consultancy, B-Corp and net-zero roadmapping offering.
• South Pole: South Pole is a leading global climate solutions provider offering carbon advisory, offset origination, and sustainability strategy — broadly comparable to Future Leap's full-service sustainability services portfolio, including carbon credit / Net Zero advisory work.
• Anthesis Group: Anthesis is a global sustainability consultancy offering strategy, footprinting, and ESG advisory services — operating in the same carbon management and net-zero advisory category as Future Leap, with a much larger international footprint.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/FutureLeapNetwork
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/futureleapnetwork
• Instagraminstagram.com/futureleapnetwork
• Xx.com/futureleapuk

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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