Carbon Reduction & Net Zero Consulting Services

Most carbon reduction consultants hand you a strategy and vanish. Get a fractional net-zero expert who stays to implement actual carbon reduction plans, not just advise on them. Senior expertise when you need it, without the six-figure salary.

Why Net Zero Consulting Usually Fails

Your investors want Science Based Targets. Your customers demand carbon neutrality. Scope 3 emissions? They're probably 90% of your carbon footprint, hiding in supply chains you barely control.

Traditional net zero consultancy firms deliver long reports and disappear. Internal hires cost £150k+ and take months to find. Meanwhile, competitors are claiming "net-zero by 2030" and you're still interviewing carbon reduction consultants.

The uncomfortable truth is that most net zero consulting services fail because they ignore commercial reality. Carbon reduction that destroys margins doesn't survive the first board meeting. And that SECR deadline? It won't wait while you figure out your carbon management strategy.

Your Fractional Carbon Reduction Consultant

Skip the traditional consultancy model. Get an experienced carbon footprint consultant who's actually delivered decarbonisation programmes. Someone who knows the difference between SBTi, PAS 2060, and carbon neutral claims. Who can navigate SECR reporting, TCFD/ISSB requirements, and CDP disclosure without breaking a sweat.

Your fractional carbon management consultant provides:

  • Science Based Target setting that passes SBTi validation first time

  • Scope 3 strategies using GHG Protocol that suppliers actually implement

  • Net zero roadmaps that satisfy both ESOS requirements and investor expectations

  • Carbon pricing models that protect your margins

  • Investor-ready net zero carbon consultancy that delivers results

Start with intensive planning, scale back to monthly check-ins, ramp up for key milestones. Unlike traditional carbon reduction consulting, you control the pace and the spend.

Every carbon initiative gets a business case. We've learned the hard way that sustainability without profitability equals good intentions that die in implementation. Your fractional decarbonisation consultant has reduced carbon AND costs across manufacturing, logistics, and operations. We speak FD as fluently as we speak SBTi.

  •  Initial carbon footprint and high-level roadmap typically takes 8-12 weeks, depending on your data availability. Full SBTi submission? That's 4-6 months of work - Scope 3 alone can take months to map properly. Then add 6-9 months for SBTi validation. But honest answer? Implementation is where the real work happens. Your fractional net zero consultant stays with you through delivery, not just planning.

  • Net zero consultants typically give you strategies and leave. We provide ongoing carbon management expertise. Think of it as having a part-time carbon reduction expert who's been there before. Someone who attends your board meetings, handles your SECR submissions, negotiates with suppliers, and knows when to push back on unrealistic targets.

  • Perfect timing actually. Starting from scratch means building it right. No legacy mistakes, no greenwashing to unpick. We'll create a commercial case that makes sense before touching a single carbon calculation. Plus, getting ahead of SECR, TCFD, and upcoming regulations means you're prepared, not panicked.

  • Every initiative starts with a business case. We've identified millions in energy savings, waste reduction, and efficiency gains across our decarbonisation programmes. Carbon reduction done right improves margins. We'll show you examples from similar businesses in your first meeting.

FAQs

Why work with Pulse?

Apart from increasing sustainability performance…

    • As sustainability leaders ourselves, we understand your needs and can precisely match you with the right expert

    • Receive a curated shortlist of pre-vetted specialists, not an overwhelming pile of CVs

    • Access both our core bench of trusted experts and our extended network of specialists

    • Average time from initial conversation to full proposal is under a week

    • Streamlined process saves you time and resources

    • Rapid deployment of expertise when you need it most

    • Fractional leadership that adapts to your needs - no long-term cost burden of a full-time hire.

    • Scalable resources to match project scope, ensuring cost-effectiveness at every stage.

    • On-demand access to expert guidance, allowing you to pivot swiftly as business or regulatory landscapes evolve.

    • One-month cancellation notice for enhanced flexibility and peace of mind.

    • Non-dogmatic/ idealistic advice

    • Focus on value-add: grounded in business realities, balancing sustainability with bottom-line objectives.

    • Targeted support that aligns with your brand identity and resonates with key stakeholders.

    • Your expert is backed by our entire bench of sustainability leaders

    • Access to collective knowledge across sectors and specialties

    • Ongoing support and guidance from our wider team

    • Regular knowledge sharing and best practice updates

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