Know carbon to cut carbon
Helping businesses respond confidently to increasing sustainability expectations.
At Know Carbon, we help businesses make sustainability practical, affordable and commercially valuable - reducing carbon, meeting stakeholder expectations and making confident progress towards net zero.
Based in Louth, Lincolnshire, we work with SMEs and organisations across the region and beyond to provide sustainability support that is practical, proportionate and built around real business needs.
We help organisations understand where they stand, identify what matters most, and respond confidently to increasing customer, procurement and stakeholder expectations.
We believe climate action should be accessible, achievable and evidence-led. That's why we
focus on delivering clear, actionable sustainability support that empowers meaningful, measurable change.
From your first footprint through to verified targets, sustainability reporting and net zero planning, we provide support tailored to your organisation, priorities and capacity.
not sure where to start?
Customers, procurement teams and supply-chain partners are increasingly asking businesses for sustainability information.
Whether you're responding to customer requests, preparing for tenders, improving EcoVadis performance or exploring Net Zero, knowing where to start can be difficult.
Sustainability Readiness Check
Our Sustainability Readiness Check helps you understand where you stand, identify priorities and build a practical roadmap for moving forward.
You'll receive:
- A high-level sustainability maturity assessment
- Identification of key risks, gaps and opportunities
- Prioritised recommendations for improvement
- A practical implementation roadmap
- Greater clarity and confidence around your next steps
Customers, procurement teams and supply-chain partners are increasingly asking businesses for sustainability information.
Whether you're responding to customer requests, preparing for tenders, improving EcoVadis performance or exploring Net Zero, knowing where to start can be difficult.
Sustainability Readiness Check
Our Sustainability Readiness Check helps you understand where you stand, identify priorities and build a practical roadmap for moving forward.
You'll receive:
- A high-level sustainability maturity assessment
- Identification of key risks, gaps and opportunities
- Prioritised recommendations for improvement
- A practical implementation roadmap
- Greater clarity and confidence around your next steps
Ready to gain clarity on where you stand, what matters most and what to do next?
our approach
Practical
Clear, actionable sustainability support.
Credible
Robust carbon accounting aligned with recognised best practice.
Transparent
Clear methods, documented approaches, and open communication.
Tailored
Support shaped around your organisation, goals, and capacity.
Impact-focused
Designed to move from measurement to meaningful action.
our services
Understand Where You Stand
Sustainability Readiness Check
A structured assessment designed to help organisations understand where they stand, identify priorities and build a practical roadmap for moving forward.
Ideal for organisations looking for clarity, confidence and a clear starting point.
Carbon Accounting & Measurement
Build a robust understanding of your greenhouse gas emissions and establish the
foundation for reporting, target-setting and net zero planning.
Services include:
• Corporate Carbon Footprints (Scope 1, 2 & 3)
• Product Carbon Footprints (PCFs)
Meet Expectations & Demonstrate Progress
Reporting & Disclosure
Translate emissions data into clear, credible reports that meet regulatory requirements and stakeholder expectations.
Services include:
• SECR Reporting
• Mandatory and voluntary emissions reporting
Accreditation & Disclosure Framework Support
Prepare high-quality submissions and demonstrate sustainability performance through recognised frameworks.
Frameworks supported:
• EcoVadis
• CDP
• Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi)
• UN Global Compact Communication on Progress (CoP)
Take Action
Net Zero Strategy & Governance
Move from measurement and reporting to practical action with clear strategies, governance
structures and implementation roadmaps.
Services include:
• ESG Strategy & Roadmap Development
• ESG Policy & Governance Review
Training & Capacity Building
Build the knowledge, confidence and capability needed to embed sustainability across your
organisation.
Services include:
• Carbon Literacy Training
• Bespoke Sustainability Workshops
Ongoing Advisory
Flexible sustainability support to help organisations navigate evolving customer expectations, reporting requirements and sustainability priorities.
Support includes:
• Bespoke Advisory Support
• Ad Hoc Sustainability Advice
• Ongoing Sustainability Calls
about us
Know Carbon is a specialist carbon and sustainability consultancy founded by Katrine Nair, a carbon consultant and energy policy specialist with extensive experience in carbon accounting, sustainability reporting, and climate strategy.
Katrine has supported 100+ organisations across sectors to understand and manage their greenhouse gas emissions, delivering consistently high-quality outcomes across accreditation and disclosure services. She holds an MSc in Energy Policy from the University of Sussex and has completed advanced GHG accounting and product footprinting training aligned with the GHG Protocol and ISO 14064.
Know Carbon is joined by Michaela Burford-Bradshaw, who brings over 40 years’ professional experience across facilitation, strategic leadership, and organisational development. Her consultancy and training work spans more than 15 years and includes senior strategic leadership roles.
Together, Know Carbon combines technical rigour, policy insight, and high-quality training to turn complex sustainability challenges into clear, credible action.
why choose us
Specialist focus
Carbon accounting and climate strategy are our core expertise.
Proven results
A strong track record of high-scoring accreditation outcomes and successful submissions.
Policy-informed insight
Energy policy expertise ensures alignment with regulatory and market expectations.
Practical delivery
Clear, actionable outputs designed for real-world implementation.
End-to-end support
From baseline measurement through to verified targets and reduction planning.
Human-centred approach
Collaborative, transparent support tailored to your organisation’s capacity.
You won’t be handed a spreadsheet and left to figure it out, you’ll be supported throughout your sustainability journey.
Ready to take the next step in your sustainability journey?
Contact us to discuss your needs, timelines, and how Know Carbon can bring clarity to your sustainability journey.
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