Seedling offers a carbon accounting platform and advisory services to help SMEs measure, reduce, and report their greenhouse gas emissions. The platform simplifies GHG inventory management, supports Net Zero target setting, and automates compliance reporting for frameworks like PPN 06/21 and B Corp.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
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Problem
Many small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) face challenges in accurately measuring, reducing, and reporting their greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. This complexity often leads to difficulties in meeting evolving sustainability requirements, such as those mandated by government procurement policies or B Corp certification standards.
Solution
Seedling provides an integrated carbon accounting platform and expert advisory services designed to simplify sustainability reporting for SMEs. The platform facilitates the collection of operational data to calculate a comprehensive GHG inventory across Scopes 1, 2, and 3. It offers tools for setting Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi)-aligned Net Zero targets and developing actionable decarbonization plans. Additionally, Seedling supports businesses in automating climate communications and meeting specific reporting frameworks like PPN 06/21 for public sector tenders and B Corp Impact Assessments.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes SMEs seeking to comply with sustainability regulations, improve their environmental performance for B Corp certification, or meet procurement requirements from larger organizations and government bodies.
Features
- Comprehensive GHG Protocol-compliant carbon footprint calculation, including activity-based Scope 3 data collection.
- Net Zero target setting and pathway modeling aligned with SBTi recommendations.
- Automated reporting tools for compliance with PPN 06/21 and B Corp Climate Transition Plans.
- Integrated emission factor database for granular and accurate GHG inventory management.
- Hotspot analysis to identify key emission sources and inform reduction strategies.
- Expert advisory support for data collection, target setting, and regulatory compliance.
- Client-facing reporting portal for transparent communication of sustainability performance.
- Tools for engaging employees and stakeholders in climate action initiatives.