Carbon Accounting for Island Businesses
We are keen to work with businesses looking to increase their green credentials and reduce their carbon footprint.
We understand that it can be difficult to find tools to measure carbon emissions that are accurate for island conditions. Our Carbon Accounting Service provides a straightforward way to understand your organisation’s greenhouse gas emissions, and support your goals.
Understanding carbon assessment
The Scottish Government has committed to achieving Net Zero by 2045. This creates opportunities and challenges for businesses across Shetland, Orkney and the Outer Hebrides; Aquatera is here to help you change and improve your business.
Designed for Island Businesses
Unlike generic carbon accounting tools, our service has been developed with the unique challenges and opportunities faced by island businesses in mind.
We understand the operating environments across Shetland, Orkney and the Outer Hebrides and provide practical, relevant advice that helps your organisation reduce emissions while strengthening business resilience.
Our expert team can help you to understand how and where in your businesses process and supply chain GHG emissions are measured, and what changes to make to create proven improvements.
How our service can help your business
- Simple guidance on what information is needed from your business
- Full carbon footprint assessment using internationally recognised greenhouse gas (GHG) protocol standards
- Analysis of Scope 1, Scope 2 and relevant Scope 3 emissions
- Tailored recommendations to reduce emissions and improve efficiency
- A clear report to show how your businesses is meeting
Measuring Carbon Emissions
Understanding carbon assessment
Scope 1: Direct emissions from sources your business owns or controls - e.g. company vehicles, on-site fuel use
Scope 2: Indirect emissions from the energy you buy, like electricity, heating and cooling
Scope 3: All other indirect emissions in your value chain, including suppliers, business travel, and product use/disposal
Why choose Aquatera?
- Expertise in supporting island businesses and communities
- Saves your business time and internal resources
- Robust carbon accounting aligned with the GHG Protocol
- Practical recommendations tailored to your organisation
- Trusted sustainability specialists with extensive island experience
