Carbon
Accounting
You can't manage what you don't measure. Our carbon accounting services give you a precise, credible, and audit-ready picture of your organisation's greenhouse gas emissions.
Why it matters
The foundation of every credible climate strategy
Accurate carbon accounting is the essential first step on any net zero journey. Without a reliable baseline, reduction targets are guesswork and climate claims lack credibility with investors, customers, and regulators.
Terre Verde's carbon accounting team combines deep technical expertise with practical business knowledge to deliver inventories that are scientifically rigorous, commercially relevant, and ready for third-party verification.
- GHG Protocol aligned
- ISO 14064 compliant
- Third-party verifiable
- Regulatory-ready (CSRD, TCFD, SEC)
What's included
Our carbon accounting services
Scope 1, 2 & 3 Emissions Inventory
Comprehensive measurement of all direct and indirect emissions across your entire value chain, following GHG Protocol standards.
Data Collection & Management
Robust systems to gather, validate, and manage emissions data from all business units, suppliers, and operations.
Emissions Benchmarking
Compare your carbon performance against industry peers and best-in-class standards to identify where you stand.
Carbon Accounting Audits
Independent third-party verification of your carbon accounts to ensure accuracy, completeness, and credibility.
Hotspot Analysis
Pinpoint the highest-impact emissions sources in your operations and supply chain to prioritise reduction efforts.
Regulatory Compliance
Stay ahead of evolving mandatory reporting requirements including CSRD, TCFD, SEC climate disclosure, and more.
Our process
How we build your carbon inventory
Define Boundaries
Establish organisational and operational boundaries aligned with your reporting goals and regulatory requirements.
Collect Data
Gather activity data from all relevant sources — energy, travel, procurement, logistics, and beyond.
Calculate Emissions
Apply scientifically validated emission factors to convert activity data into CO₂ equivalent figures.
Verify & Report
Third-party verification and production of a comprehensive, audit-ready carbon inventory report.
FAQs
Common questions
What is carbon accounting?
Carbon accounting is the process of measuring and tracking greenhouse gas emissions produced directly and indirectly by an organisation, following internationally recognised standards such as the GHG Protocol.
What are Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions?
Scope 1 covers direct emissions from owned sources. Scope 2 covers indirect emissions from purchased energy. Scope 3 covers all other indirect emissions across the value chain — typically the largest share.
How long does a carbon accounting project take?
A first-time carbon inventory typically takes 6–12 weeks depending on the complexity of your operations and data availability. Subsequent annual updates are faster.
Is third-party verification required?
While not always legally mandatory, third-party verification significantly increases the credibility of your carbon data with investors, customers, and regulators.
Ready to measure your impact?
Talk to our carbon accounting specialists and get a tailored proposal within 5 business days.