What Green Small Business does

Green Small Business is a sustainability consultancy that focuses on helping small and medium-sized enterprises manage their environmental impacts. The company provides services such as carbon footprinting, carbon reduction planning, and carbon footprint verification to support credible climate action. It also designs and implements environmental management systems and offers Green Business Certification as an ISO 14001-equivalent credential for SMEs. Additional services include environmental consultancy and training to build internal capability across topics like reporting, supply chain compliance, and net zero planning. Through the Green Small Business Portal and a library of guides and tools, the company combines online resources with direct expert support so clients can measure, reduce, and report their environmental performance in a structured way.

Name

Green Small Business

Legal name

Green Business

Website

https://greensmallbusiness.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Green Small Business provides sustainability consultancy, carbon services, and environmental management support for SMEs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Sustainability Consulting Services

NAICS

Environmental Consulting Services (54162), Environmental Consulting Services (541620)

akta.pro primary industry

GHG Accounting & Net-Zero/Decarbonization Planning (Scopes 1–3) (EUAHAJAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Regulatory & Disclosure Strategy (CSRD/ESRS, ISSB/IFRS S2, SEC, TCFD) (EUABAKAH), Decarbonization Strategy & Marginal Abatement Cost Curve (MACC) Advisory (EUABAKAC), Net-Zero Assurance & Readiness Assessments (limited assurance prep, audit support) (EUABAKAJ), Carbon Neutrality/Claims Strategy & Communications (claims substantiation, greenwashing risk) (EUABAKAK)

Keywords

• Sustainability consultancy
• Carbon footprinting services
• Environmental management systems
• Carbon reduction planning
• ISO 14001 certification

Headquarters

HQ city

Kendal

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, Others

Revenue model

1. Sustainability Consultancy Services: Professional services revenue from environmental consulting engagements including carbon footprinting, carbon reduction planning, environmental management systems, and verification services. Services offered as standalone or bundled packages tailored to business size and support level required.
2. Certification Services: Revenue from certification-related services including Green Business Certification, B Corp Climate Action Plans, and ISO 14001 Alternative certification support.
3. Training Services: Environmental training services to build capability within client teams.
4. Ongoing Support Subscriptions: Ongoing portal access and support services throughout the year, with additional support available for specific needs like tender applications, B Corp certification, and supply chain requirements.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Green Small Business provides sustainability consultancy and environmental management services to UK SMEs, including carbon footprinting, carbon reduction planning, B Corp Climate Action Plans, PPN 006 compliant Carbon Reduction Plans, ISO 14001 alternative certification, SECR reporting, supply chain compliance, SBTi-certified targets, and environmental training. Offerings are delivered as standalone or bundled packages tailored to business size and support level, with ongoing portal access for year-round support.

Product overview

Green Small Business (Green Business) is a sustainability consultancy offering a unified portfolio of solutions and services specifically designed for SMEs. The company provides 7 core solutions (PPN 006 Carbon Reduction Plans, B Corp Climate Action Plans, ISO 14001 Alternative, SECR Reporting, Supply Chain Compliance, SBTI-certified Carbon Targets, and B Corp Environmental Stewardship & Circularity) complemented by 7 core services (Carbon Footprinting, Carbon Reduction, Green Business Certification, Carbon Footprint Verification, Environmental Management Systems, Environmental Consultancy, and Environmental Training). These offerings work together or standalone, providing flexibility for SMEs at different stages of their sustainability journey—from initial measurement and certification to ongoing compliance and strategic guidance. The company is B Corp certified and supports over 300 UK businesses across diverse sectors including charities, construction, financial services, healthcare, hospitality, manufacturing, professional services, property, retail, schools, transport & logistics, and wholesale.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• PPN 006 Carbon Reduction Plans A procurement-ready Carbon Reduction Plan that meets mandatory UK public sector requirements (PPN 006, formerly 06/21), enabling SMEs to access NHS and government contracts.
• B Corp Climate Action Plans A credible climate action plan aligned with B Corp Climate Action requirements, providing metrics, templates, guidance, and evidence needed to turn targets into measurable business progress.
• ISO 14001 Alternative Certification A streamlined Environmental Management System that delivers Green Business Certification as an SME-friendly alternative to ISO 14001, accepted by procurement teams without the high cost of full ISO 14001 certification.
• SECR Reporting Compliant Streamlined Energy and Carbon Reporting (SECR) services including reporting and verification support for UK businesses subject to SECR obligations.
• Supply Chain Compliance Assessments Supply chain assessment services that help SMEs meet supply-chain requirements with confidence through comprehensive assessments.
• SBTi-certified Carbon Targets Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi)-certified carbon target setting services that strengthen environmental impact and meet stakeholder expectations.
• B Corp Environmental Stewardship & Circularity A practical, affordable Environmental Stewardship and Circularity (ESC) approach designed to support B Corp certification.
• Carbon Footprinting End-to-end carbon footprint measurement and tracking service that helps businesses measure and track year-on-year carbon progress and model future emissions with confidence.
• Carbon Reduction Services to help businesses demonstrate measurable carbon reduction through targeted strategies and ongoing support.
• Green Business Certification Validation of environmental commitment through Green Business Certification, providing credible recognition for SMEs' sustainability efforts.
• Carbon Footprint Verification Independent verification services that build trust through third-party validation of carbon footprint measurements and reports.
• Environmental Management Systems A streamlined Environmental Management System (EMS) designed for SMEs to embed sustainability at the heart of operations and meet tender requirements.
• Environmental Consultancy Tailored expert support for complex sustainability challenges, including research, ESG strategy, and programme design with actionable strategies.
• Environmental Training Training services to build environmental capability within teams, enabling organizations to develop internal expertise in sustainability.

Quantifiable outcome

• Trusted by over 300 businesses in the UK
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers15 records

Segments13 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• 1% for the PlanetminorOthersGreen Business is proud to support 1% for the Planet, committing to donate 1% of annual sales to support environmental nonprofits.
• Médecins Sans Frontières (UK)minorOthersGreen Business supports Médecins Sans Frontières (UK) as part of their charitable giving commitments.
• Carbon Accounting AllianceminorOthersGreen Business is a member of the Carbon Accounting Alliance member directory, demonstrating commitment to carbon accounting best practices.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Avie Consulting: UK-based sustainability and carbon consultancy serving small and medium-sized businesses across multiple sectors. Closest direct competitor on SME focus, B Corp-adjacent service mix, and UK geography.
• Net Zero Now: UK sustainability provider offering SME-focused carbon reduction plans, certification support, and B Corp-aligned services. Directly comparable on SME customer base, regulatory-driven product set, and UK-only footprint.

Emerging players

• Plan A: Berlin-based sustainability SaaS platform targeting SMEs and mid-market with carbon accounting, reduction planning, and CSRD/ESRS disclosure. Comparable because it competes head-to-head with Green Small Business's carbon footprinting and disclosure services, but via software rather than consultancy.
• Normative: Carbon accounting software provider helping businesses measure, reduce and report emissions aligned with SBTi. Competes specifically with Green Small Business's carbon footprinting and reduction services on a SaaS basis.
• Watershed: Enterprise carbon accounting and climate disclosure platform serving sustainability teams with measurement, reduction, and reporting. Adjacent competitor on the carbon accounting piece of Green Small Business's offering.
• Persefoni: Climate management and carbon accounting platform for enterprises and financial institutions. Direct software analogue to Green Small Business's footprinting, reduction, and SECR-style reporting work.

Broad incumbents

• Carbon Trust: Established UK-headquartered climate and sustainability consultancy offering carbon footprinting, certification, and advisory services to organisations of all sizes. Overlaps in SME offerings but operates at much larger scale and across enterprise clients.
• EcoAct: International climate consultancy (now part of ENGIE Impact) providing carbon accounting, SBTi target setting, and net-zero strategy. Comparable on the carbon services stack but targets larger enterprises.
• South Pole: Global climate consultancy and project developer offering emissions reduction, climate strategy, and sustainability advisory. Operates at significantly larger scale and broader geographic footprint than Green Small Business.
• SLR Consulting: Global environmental and sustainability consultancy offering environmental management, carbon, and ESG advisory. Operates at much larger scale and serves enterprise clients, but overlaps on EMS and environmental consulting capabilities relevant to Green Small Business.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• Instagraminstagram.com/greensmallbusiness

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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