Sustain Specialists

If you run a small or medium-sized business in the UK, especially one that supplies

goods or services to larger companies, then there's one thing you need to know:

Your biggest clients will soon ask for your carbon disclosure — even if they haven’t

yet.

And when they do, they’ll expect more than just a basic footprint. They’ll want data

that aligns with frameworks like TCFD and the new IFRS Sustainability Disclosure

Standards (S1 & S2).

Let’s unpack why this shift is happening and what you can do to stay ahead of it.

Why Large Clients Are Asking for This

Across the UK and globally, large companies are now required to disclose climate-

related risks and emissions under these frameworks:

 TCFD – Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures

 IFRS S1 – General sustainability-related financial disclosures

 IFRS S2 – Climate-related disclosures (aligned with TCFD)

 SECR – Streamlined Energy and Carbon Reporting (UK-specific)

 PPN 06/21 – Mandatory carbon reporting for public procurement

These disclosures don’t just cover a company’s own operations. They also include

Scope 3 emissions, i.e. the emissions generated by their suppliers.

That’s where your SME comes in.

If you provide goods, logistics, IT, materials, or services to a larger firm, you’re likely

part of their Scope 3 emissions. And they need your carbon data to stay compliant.

⚠️ What Happens If You Can’t Provide It?

If your client sends a supplier questionnaire and you can’t submit a proper carbon

report or worse, you ignore it, here’s what may happen:

 You get flagged as a “non-responsive” or “non-compliant” supplier

 You’re excluded from new bids or preferred vendor lists

 Your contracts become harder to renew or renegotiate

 You’re replaced by a competitor with better reporting

This is already happening in sectors like food, fashion, construction, manufacturing,

and digital services. It's no longer just a “big company problem.”

It’s Not Just About Emissions, It’s About Disclosure

Even SMEs who track energy use often get caught off guard.

That’s because your large buyers aren’t just asking, “How much electricity do you

use?”

They’re asking:

 “Who oversees environmental issues in your business?”

 “How are climate risks integrated into your decision-making?”

 “What’s your emissions reduction target and timeline?”

These are disclosure questions aligned with IFRS S1 & S2 and they go beyond

simple carbon footprinting.

If your responses are vague or non-existent, it may signal that your business isn't

ready for low-carbon supply chain partnerships.

✅ What You Can Do Right Now

You don’t need to become a carbon expert. You just need the right tools and

guidance to:

 Collect the right data

 Structure it properly

 Present it in a format your clients trust

That’s exactly what we provide.

We help UK-based SMEs like yours generate automated, expert-reviewed carbon

reports which is fully aligned with TCFD and the IFRS S1 & S2 disclosure

standards.

You complete a short disclosure form tailored for non-experts, and we handle the

rest from data checks to compliant formatting.

Be Prepared Before the Request Arrives

By the time your client asks for your carbon data, they’re already under pressure. If

you can’t deliver, they may quietly find another supplier who can.

But if you’re ready?

 You stand out as a low-risk, future-ready partner

 You strengthen your relationship with your biggest buyers

 You open doors to new procurement opportunities

And you’ll do it without wasting time, money, or energy chasing consultants or

patching data together last-minute.

Let’s Get You Report-Ready

We’ve designed our solution specifically for UK SMEs in the supply chain.

No climate expertise needed. No guesswork. Just fast, reliable, standards-aligned

reports you can share with confidence.

→Register Now to receive your fully compliant carbon report in as little as 48

hours.