New online carbon footprint platform delivers boost to businesses with net zero goals

A carbon accounting platform aimed at supporting businesses on their net zero journey has been launched by Scottish solutions firm Eco Group. The EcoMetrix platform, which offers a simple, easy-to-use solution for measuring, tracking and reporting carbon emissions, was unveiled to invited guests at Eco’s HQ in Annan, Dumfries and Galloway, on Friday, May 12.

The launch event featured speakers including Dr Martin Valenti, director of net zero, nature and entrepreneurship at South of Scotland Enterprise, Eddie Black, managing director of Eco Group, and Jamie Burns, managing director of Dundonald-based Ailsa Reliability Solutions, who shared his firm’s net zero journey so far.

Eco has launched its EcoMetrix platform in partnership with carbon accounting firm, CBN Expert as part of its EcoGoZero range of carbon mitigation strategies for businesses and organisations.

Eddie said: “Our role is to work alongside businesses to help them access affordable carbon mitigation solutions to future-proof their organisations and give them a competitive advantage in the marketplace.

“Many businesses are experiencing pressure from clients and their supply chain to reduce their carbon footprint but it can be difficult to get to grips with the practicalities of where and how to start measuring your emissions.

“EcoMetrix allows you to understand what your business emits and to identify ways in which you can reduce your carbon footprint. Ultimately, it should be treated in the same way as financial accounting: it keeps track of emissions rather than money.”

Eddie said carbon accounting could save costs and improve efficiencies for businesses, as well as being good for the planet.

He said: “Implementing carbon accounting into our own business has enabled us to identify areas in which we can use less and waste less, which has a direct impact on our bottom line. It also ensures that we are prepared for the marketplace of the future and any legislative requirements.

“By putting sustainability at the heart of their organisations, businesses can ensure that they are in the best position to bid for contracts, retain and recruit talent, and improve efficiencies by reducing costs.”

The SME Climate Hub 2023 Survey, which was published earlier this year, found that 58 per cent of SMEs worldwide cited skills and knowledge as the top reason preventing them from taking action on climate change.

The survey reported that 61 per cent said tools for measuring and monitoring emissions would help them take greater climate action, with nearly 70 per cent saying they wanted additional funds to take action or speed up progress of their emission reductions.

By Mark Adair – Correspondent, Bdaily

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