What Below280 Limited does

Below280 Limited is a UK-based specialist sustainability consultancy spun out from Decerna in 2025 and officially launched as an independent company in March 2026, headquartered in Cramlington, Northumberland. The firm provides expert consultancy and training in Life Cycle Assessment (LCA), Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs), Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) compliance, Whole Life Carbon Assessments (WLCA), EU Battery Regulation carbon footprint declarations, and carbon capture due diligence. Its heritage traces to Narec's LCA practice (since 2010) and Decerna's sustainability division (2012-2025), giving it 15+ years of accumulated methodology and research pedigree, including participation in Horizon Europe projects such as REALM and MAGNIFICENT.

The consultancy operates with a small multidisciplinary engineering team (1-10 employees) using openLCA software as the official UK partner of GreenDelta. It applies ISO 14040/44, EN 15804, ISO 21930, and NUSAP methodologies to produce parameter-based, version-controlled LCA models with site visits as standard, and delivers EPDs registered with EPD International and IBU. CBAM services follow EU Monitoring and Reporting Regulation methodology with installation-specific meter-based data collection, while carbon capture work provides independent net-negativity verification for investors and government bodies. Customers include manufacturers (MEFAB, Ampoxe, InteSusAl Facility), construction firms, and public-sector programmes (e.g., the Tees Valley Net Zero programme supporting 670 businesses via UK Shared Prosperity Fund).

Below280 generates revenue through project-based consultancy fees, structured training courses priced at £525-£740 per person (commercial) or £1,130-£4,350 per day for private bookings, and public-sector programme delivery. Distribution is exclusively direct, combining bespoke enterprise engagement ([email protected], Calendly) with Eventbrite self-serve training registration. The firm has no disclosed external funding, no institutional investors, and operates under Director Tom Bradley with active projects in the UK, Mexico, Morocco, Saudi Arabia, the US, and continental Europe.

Name

Below280 Limited

Legal name

Below280 Limited

Website

https://below280.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2026

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

UK sustainability consultancy spun out from Decerna in 2025, specialising in Life Cycle Assessment, Environmental Product Declarations, and CBAM compliance for manufacturers and construction firms, and serving as the official UK partner for GreenDelta's openLCA software.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Sustainability and Environmental Consultancy

NAICS

Environmental Consulting Services (54162), Testing Laboratories and Services (54138)

SIC

Services-Engineering Services (8711), Services-Commercial Physical & Biological Research (8731)

akta.pro primary industry

Product Sustainability & LCA/EPD (Eco-design, PCF) (EUAHAJAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Emissions Factors, LCA & Product Carbon Footprint (PCF) Platforms (EUABAEAD), ESG/Sustainability Reporting & Disclosure Platforms (EUABAEAB), Supply Chain (Scope 3) Emissions & Supplier Engagement Platforms (EUABAEAE)

Keywords

• Life cycle assessment
• Environmental product declarations
• Carbon border adjustment mechanism
• Whole life carbon assessment
• Sustainability consultancy

Headquarters

HQ city

Cramlington

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. LCA Consultancy: Project-based consulting fees for Life Cycle Assessment services ranging from simple LCAs to complex multi-year research projects. Services include cradle-to-gate LCA, whole building LCA, and prospective LCA for emerging technologies.
2. Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs): EPD consultancy fees for manufacturers seeking verified, EN 15804 and ISO 21930-compliant declarations. Includes deep expertise in composites and construction products.
3. CBAM Compliance Services: Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism support covering training, emissions calculations, monitoring plans, and verification preparation for EU and UK CBAM requirements.
4. Carbon Capture Due Diligence: Independent LCA verification services for carbon capture systems, providing net negativity assessments for developers, investors, and government bodies.
5. Training Courses: Revenue from openLCA training courses (Basic, Intermediate, Advanced levels), EPD workshops, CBAM certification courses, and custom corporate training delivered online or in-person. Priced per person or per booking for private sessions.
6. Public Sector Programme Delivery: Delivery of government-funded sustainability programmes for combined authorities and local enterprise partnerships, such as the Tees Valley Net Zero programme supporting 670 businesses.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Below280 provides expert consultancy in Life Cycle Assessment (LCA), Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs), Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) compliance, Whole Life Carbon Assessments (WLCA), EU Battery Regulation carbon footprint declarations, carbon capture due diligence, and scientific research for manufacturers, construction firms, and public sector organisations. The offering is complemented by GreenDelta-certified openLCA, EPD, CBAM, and LCA training courses delivered online and in-person to practitioners and corporate teams worldwide.

Product overview

Below280 is a UK-based sustainability consultancy offering a portfolio of interconnected consultancy services and training programmes. The core offering consists of seven consultancy services: Life Cycle Assessment (LCA), Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs), EU Battery Regulation Carbon Footprint Declarations, Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) support, Whole Life Carbon Assessments (WLCA), Carbon Capture Due Diligence, and Scientific Research. These are complemented by education services including LCA and openLCA training courses, EPD workshops, and CBAM certification programmes. The consultancy supports manufacturers across the UK and internationally, working with start-up SMEs to multinationals, and serves as the official UK partner for GreenDelta (developers of openLCA). The company has roots in Narec (since 2010) and Decerna (since 2012) before operating independently from March 2026.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) ISO 14040 and ISO 14044 life cycle assessment consultancy from a multidisciplinary engineering team, with site visits and parameter-based models as standard. Targets manufacturers, construction firms, and public sector organisations needing verified environmental impact data.
• Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) EPD consultancy for manufacturers worldwide producing verified EN 15804 and ISO 21930-compliant declarations, with deep expertise in composites and construction products registered with EPD International and IBU.
• EU Battery Regulation Carbon Footprint Declarations Compliant battery carbon footprint studies for manufacturers, combining LCA methodology with technical knowledge of battery systems and chemistry to meet EU Battery Regulation requirements.
• Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) Support EU and UK Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism support for manufacturers, covering training, emissions calculations, monitoring plans, and verification preparation.
• Whole Life Carbon Assessments (WLCA) Whole Life Carbon Assessment and Environmental Impact Assessment for the built environment, delivered by LCA and environmental specialists and aligned with RICS Professional Standard 2024.
• Carbon Capture Due Diligence Independent life cycle assessment for carbon capture systems, verifying net negativity for developers, investors, and government bodies.
• Scientific Research Scientific research around the quantification, understanding, and communication of environmental and social impacts of technologies and society, including Social LCA and prospective LCA work.
• Education, Science Communication and Behaviour Science communication and LCA training delivered globally, from school workshops and university placements through to professional courses and openLCA certification.
• Professional LCA Training Course Practical skills training course on carbon footprinting and environmental impact assessment, delivered in-person (Birmingham, Newcastle) and online for practitioners and teams.
• Comprehensive Life Cycle Assessment Training Programme A four-day intensive course providing the tools and knowledge needed for LCA projects, for LCA practitioners and corporate teams.
• Advanced LCA & Carbon Footprinting Certification (ISO 14040/14044) A two-day hands-on carbon accounting and environmental impact assessment training course aligned with ISO 14040 and ISO 14044 standards.
• EPD Training with openLCA Official GreenDelta-certified EPD training on openLCA, delivered by Below280's specialist team for specific products and sectors.
• Online openLCA Training (Basic, Intermediate, Advanced) Official GreenDelta-certified openLCA training delivered online across Basic, Intermediate, and Advanced levels for individual practitioners and SME teams.
• Private openLCA Training Official GreenDelta-certified private openLCA training delivered at the client's level, dates, and pace, online or in-person for corporate teams.
• CBAM Implementation & Compliance Training Workshop Expert guidance on EU and UK Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) requirements, covering scope, emissions reporting, financial exposure, and supply chain roles.
• IACBAM CBAM Fundamentals Certification IACBAM-certified CBAM Fundamentals course for professionals across the supply chain, covering scope, emissions reporting, financial exposure, and supply chain roles. Available online or in-person.
• IACBAM CBAM Declarant Certification IACBAM-certified CBAM Declarant course for Authorised Declarants and organisations building a CBAM Management System, covering governance, emissions data, traceability, and financial exposure.
• Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) Certification Workshop Workshop providing understanding of what EPDs are and the first steps on the EPD journey for manufacturers and built-environment teams.
• SimaPro to openLCA Migration Training Basic short online course helping SimaPro users transition to openLCA for LCA practitioners migrating tools.
• Carbon Capture Investment Masterclass Masterclass on entering the carbon capture market, the rationale for participation, and the issues encountered, focused on carbon credits and removal technologies.

Quantifiable outcome

• 670 businesses supported across Tees Valley with 250 tonnes CO2e carbon savings
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Tees Valley Combined AuthoritycoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 1 January 2025Delivery partner for the Tees Valley Net Zero (TVNZ) and Environmental Product Declarations programmes funded through UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF). Programme supported 670 businesses across the Tees Valley region with decarbonisation and EPD support.
• DecernacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Parent company until spin-out in 2025. Below280 operated as part of Decerna (formerly Narec) since 2010, delivering LCA services. Below280 now operates independently while maintaining close association.
• GreenDeltacoreTechnology or IntegrationOfficial UK partner of GreenDelta, the developers of openLCA software. Below280 is the only UK partner providing GreenDelta-certified openLCA training. Trainers have completed GreenDelta's Trainers Academy certification for consistent, high-quality openLCA instruction.
• Horizon EuropecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerActive research partner in Horizon Europe projects since 2012, bringing peer-reviewed LCA methodology to emerging technologies including microalgae cultivation (REALM project), carbon capture, aquaculture, and battery technologies. Projects include MAGNIFICENT and REALM programmes.
• Innovate UKcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerActive research partner in Innovate UK projects since 2012. Below280 is co-funded by Innovate UK under the Horizon Europe Guarantee for participation in European research programmes.
• UKRI (UK Research and Innovation)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerActive research partner collaborating with UKRI on funded research projects bringing LCA expertise to emerging technologies and innovations.
• European CommissioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerClient and funder for EU-funded research projects. Conducting LCA and Social LCA studies for the REALM (microalgae cultivation) and other Horizon Europe projects funded by the European Commission.
• REALM Project Partners (Multiple)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with 14 European partners in the REALM Horizon Europe project: NECTON (Portugal), BIORIZON BIOTECH (Spain), WAGENINGEN UNIVERSITY (Netherlands), TURUN YLIOPISTO (Finland), GreenCoLab (Portugal), UNIVERSITEIT TWENTE (Netherlands), ESCI (Germany), UNIVERSIDAD DE CADIZ (Spain), S2 AQUA (Portugal), UNIVERSIDAD DE ALMERIA (Spain), IMEC (Belgium), HUBEL VERDE (Portugal), GLCana (Spain), Phycoworks (UK).

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• GreenDelta: GreenDelta develops the openLCA software and is Below280's core technology partner. As the open-source LCA tool developer with its own consulting and training arm, GreenDelta is both a partner and a partial peer, with overlapping training and methodology work.
• Carbon Trust: Carbon Trust is a UK-headquartered sustainability consultancy offering carbon footprinting, product carbon footprints, CBAM advisory and certification services. It competes with Below280 in manufacturer carbon compliance work and benefits from a much stronger consumer-facing brand.
• EcoAct: EcoAct is an international carbon consultancy delivering CBAM readiness, carbon footprints and net zero strategy services. It overlaps Below280's CBAM training, emissions calculation and verification offerings for EU and UK manufacturers.
• Sphera: Sphera (formerly thinkstep) is one of the largest LCA software and consulting providers, offering GaBi software, managed LCA services, and product sustainability/PCF solutions. It competes head-on with Below280 in manufacturer EPDs, PCFs and CBAM advisory for multinational industrial clients.
• Anthesis Group: Anthesis is a global sustainability consultancy with deep LCA, EPD, CBAM and product sustainability capabilities. It is a relevant peer in serving manufacturers seeking CBAM compliance and verified product carbon data across multiple geographies.
• Quantis: Quantis is a specialist sustainability consultancy focused on LCA, PCF and ESG strategy for multinational corporates. It is a strong comparable to Below280 in serving manufacturing clients with deep LCA methodology, but operates at a larger international scale.
• One Click LCA: One Click LCA is a SaaS platform purpose-built for construction-sector LCA, EPDs and Whole Life Carbon Assessments aligned with RICS and EN 15978. It directly overlaps Below280's WLCA and construction EPD services with a more software-led delivery model.
• PRé Sustainability: PRé is a long-established LCA consultancy and developer of SimaPro, one of the most widely used LCA tools globally. It is a direct peer to Below280 in delivering ISO 14040/44 compliant LCAs, EPDs, and product carbon footprint studies, and notably runs a SimaPro-to-openLCA migration training that competes with Below280's equivalent offering.

Broad incumbents

• WSP Environment & Sustainability: WSP is a global engineering consultancy with a substantial sustainability and embodied carbon practice, including WLCA, EPD verification and CBAM advisory. It is a broad incumbent competing with Below280 in construction-sector whole life carbon and manufacturer carbon compliance work.
• ERM (Environmental Resources Management): ERM is one of the world's largest pure-play sustainability consultancies with deep LCA, EPD and CBAM practices. It is a broad incumbent peer — overlapping on every Below280 service line but typically competing on larger, multi-country enterprise programmes.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors

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M&A

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