# Compare Your Footprint

> Compare Your Footprint is a carbon intelligence platform providing
> professional carbon benchmarking and reporting for sustainability
> consultants, SMEs, and the platforms that serve them. GHG Protocol
> aligned. SECR ready.

Compare Your Footprint (CYF) helps organisations measure, benchmark,
and report their carbon emissions against sector-specific data. The
platform is designed for three audiences: sustainability consultants
managing multiple clients, small and medium enterprises reporting
their own footprint, and trade associations or platforms embedding
carbon tools for their members.

## Services

- [For Consultants](https://www.compareyourfootprint.com/for-consultants): Multi-client carbon management, benchmarking, and SECR-ready reporting
- [For Businesses](https://www.compareyourfootprint.com/for-businesses): Self-serve carbon measurement and reporting for SMEs
- [For Associations & Platforms](https://www.compareyourfootprint.com/for-associations): White-label carbon tools for trade bodies and platforms
- [Pricing](https://www.compareyourfootprint.com/pricing): Subscription plans and feature comparison
- [Industries](https://www.compareyourfootprint.com/industries): Sector-specific benchmarking and guidance
- [Activity Data Guide](https://www.compareyourfootprint.com/methodology/activity-data-guide): Definitions, units, and GHG Protocol scope mappings for measuring emissions activity data
- [Emissions scopes](https://www.compareyourfootprint.com/methodology/emissions-scopes): Scope 1, 2 and 3 explained with GHG Protocol category map
- [Scope 1 emissions](https://www.compareyourfootprint.com/methodology/scope-1-emissions): Direct emissions from owned or controlled sources
- [Scope 2 emissions](https://www.compareyourfootprint.com/methodology/scope-2-emissions): Indirect emissions from purchased energy
- [Scope 3 emissions](https://www.compareyourfootprint.com/methodology/scope-3-emissions): Value-chain emissions across fifteen categories
- [Compliance](https://www.compareyourfootprint.com/compliance): Reporting frameworks (SECR, UK SRS, CBAM, VSME, PPN 006, GHG Protocol, SBTi, ISSA)

## What We Do Not Do

Compare Your Footprint does not provide:
- Carbon offset procurement or trading
- Environmental certification or accreditation
- Legal, financial, or tax advice
- On-site environmental auditing
- Scope 3 supply-chain data collection services

## Key Information

- [Case Studies](https://www.compareyourfootprint.com/clients): Client success stories and outcomes
- [Testimonials](https://www.compareyourfootprint.com/testimonials): Customer feedback
- [Partner Directory](https://www.compareyourfootprint.com/partners): Certified consulting partners
- [Blog](https://www.compareyourfootprint.com/blog): Articles on carbon reporting and sustainability

## Activity Data Guide

Reference pages for how to measure emissions activity data (taxonomy only — not emission factor values):

- [Advertising](https://www.compareyourfootprint.com/methodology/activity-data-guide/advertising)
- [Agriculture](https://www.compareyourfootprint.com/methodology/activity-data-guide/agriculture)
- [Apparel](https://www.compareyourfootprint.com/methodology/activity-data-guide/apparel)
- [Biofuel](https://www.compareyourfootprint.com/methodology/activity-data-guide/biofuel)
- [Biogas](https://www.compareyourfootprint.com/methodology/activity-data-guide/biogas)
- [Biomass](https://www.compareyourfootprint.com/methodology/activity-data-guide/biomass)
- [Business services](https://www.compareyourfootprint.com/methodology/activity-data-guide/business-services)
- [Business travel: Air](https://www.compareyourfootprint.com/methodology/activity-data-guide/business-travel-air)
- [Business travel: Rail](https://www.compareyourfootprint.com/methodology/activity-data-guide/business-travel-rail)
- [Business travel: Road](https://www.compareyourfootprint.com/methodology/activity-data-guide/business-travel-road)
- [Business travel: Sea](https://www.compareyourfootprint.com/methodology/activity-data-guide/business-travel-sea)
- [Chemicals](https://www.compareyourfootprint.com/methodology/activity-data-guide/chemicals)
- [Computers](https://www.compareyourfootprint.com/methodology/activity-data-guide/computers)
- [Construction](https://www.compareyourfootprint.com/methodology/activity-data-guide/construction)
- [Digital advertising](https://www.compareyourfootprint.com/methodology/activity-data-guide/digital-advertising)
- [Digital network](https://www.compareyourfootprint.com/methodology/activity-data-guide/digital-network)
- [Digital network operator](https://www.compareyourfootprint.com/methodology/activity-data-guide/digital-network-operator)
- [Digital: Web and cloud hosting](https://www.compareyourfootprint.com/methodology/activity-data-guide/digital-web-and-cloud-hosting)
- [Downstream leased assets: Buildings electricity](https://www.compareyourfootprint.com/methodology/activity-data-guide/downstream-leased-assets-buildings-electricity)
- [Downstream leased assets: Buildings gas](https://www.compareyourfootprint.com/methodology/activity-data-guide/downstream-leased-assets-buildings-gas)
- [Downstream leased assets: Buildings: Refrigerant losses](https://www.compareyourfootprint.com/methodology/activity-data-guide/downstream-leased-assets-buildings-refrigerant-losses)
- [Downstream leased assets: Buildings: Waste](https://www.compareyourfootprint.com/methodology/activity-data-guide/downstream-leased-assets-buildings-waste)
- [Downstream leased assets: Buildings: Water](https://www.compareyourfootprint.com/methodology/activity-data-guide/downstream-leased-assets-buildings-water)
- [Downstream leased assets: Information technology](https://www.compareyourfootprint.com/methodology/activity-data-guide/downstream-leased-assets-information-technology)
- [Downstream leased assets: Vehicles](https://www.compareyourfootprint.com/methodology/activity-data-guide/downstream-leased-assets-vehicles)
- [Electrical items](https://www.compareyourfootprint.com/methodology/activity-data-guide/electrical-items)
- [Electricity](https://www.compareyourfootprint.com/methodology/activity-data-guide/electricity)
- [Employee car liquid fuels](https://www.compareyourfootprint.com/methodology/activity-data-guide/employee-car-liquid-fuels)
- [Employee commuting: Air](https://www.compareyourfootprint.com/methodology/activity-data-guide/employee-commuting-air)
- [Employee commuting: Rail](https://www.compareyourfootprint.com/methodology/activity-data-guide/employee-commuting-rail)
- [Employee commuting: Road](https://www.compareyourfootprint.com/methodology/activity-data-guide/employee-commuting-road)
- [Employee commuting: Sea](https://www.compareyourfootprint.com/methodology/activity-data-guide/employee-commuting-sea)
- [End of life of sold products](https://www.compareyourfootprint.com/methodology/activity-data-guide/end-of-life-of-sold-products)
- [Events](https://www.compareyourfootprint.com/methodology/activity-data-guide/events)
- [Financed emissions](https://www.compareyourfootprint.com/methodology/activity-data-guide/financed-emissions)
- [Food and drink](https://www.compareyourfootprint.com/methodology/activity-data-guide/food-and-drink)
- [Freight: Downstream](https://www.compareyourfootprint.com/methodology/activity-data-guide/freight-downstream)
- [Freight: Owned vehicles](https://www.compareyourfootprint.com/methodology/activity-data-guide/freight-owned-vehicles)
- [Freight: Upstream: Third party](https://www.compareyourfootprint.com/methodology/activity-data-guide/freight-upstream-third-party)
- [Furniture](https://www.compareyourfootprint.com/methodology/activity-data-guide/furniture)
- [Gas](https://www.compareyourfootprint.com/methodology/activity-data-guide/gas)
- [Gaseous fuels](https://www.compareyourfootprint.com/methodology/activity-data-guide/gaseous-fuels)
- [Heat and steam](https://www.compareyourfootprint.com/methodology/activity-data-guide/heat-and-steam)
- [Home working](https://www.compareyourfootprint.com/methodology/activity-data-guide/home-working)
- [Hotel stay](https://www.compareyourfootprint.com/methodology/activity-data-guide/hotel-stay)
- [Household](https://www.compareyourfootprint.com/methodology/activity-data-guide/household)
- [Hygiene](https://www.compareyourfootprint.com/methodology/activity-data-guide/hygiene)
- [Industrial activities](https://www.compareyourfootprint.com/methodology/activity-data-guide/industrial-activities)
- [Information technology](https://www.compareyourfootprint.com/methodology/activity-data-guide/information-technology)
- [Liquid fuels](https://www.compareyourfootprint.com/methodology/activity-data-guide/liquid-fuels)
- [Machinery](https://www.compareyourfootprint.com/methodology/activity-data-guide/machinery)
- [Manufacturing](https://www.compareyourfootprint.com/methodology/activity-data-guide/manufacturing)
- [Materials](https://www.compareyourfootprint.com/methodology/activity-data-guide/materials)
- [Metal](https://www.compareyourfootprint.com/methodology/activity-data-guide/metal)
- [Mineral](https://www.compareyourfootprint.com/methodology/activity-data-guide/mineral)
- [Packaging](https://www.compareyourfootprint.com/methodology/activity-data-guide/packaging)
- [Paper](https://www.compareyourfootprint.com/methodology/activity-data-guide/paper)
- [Plastic](https://www.compareyourfootprint.com/methodology/activity-data-guide/plastic)
- [Purchased capital goods](https://www.compareyourfootprint.com/methodology/activity-data-guide/purchased-capital-goods)
- [Real estate](https://www.compareyourfootprint.com/methodology/activity-data-guide/real-estate)
- [Refrigerant](https://www.compareyourfootprint.com/methodology/activity-data-guide/refrigerant)
- [Solid fuels](https://www.compareyourfootprint.com/methodology/activity-data-guide/solid-fuels)
- [Supplier electricity](https://www.compareyourfootprint.com/methodology/activity-data-guide/supplier-electricity)
- [Supplier gas](https://www.compareyourfootprint.com/methodology/activity-data-guide/supplier-gas)
- [Supplier liquid fuels](https://www.compareyourfootprint.com/methodology/activity-data-guide/supplier-liquid-fuels)
- [Supplier refrigerant](https://www.compareyourfootprint.com/methodology/activity-data-guide/supplier-refrigerant)
- [Textiles](https://www.compareyourfootprint.com/methodology/activity-data-guide/textiles)
- [Trips: Accommodation](https://www.compareyourfootprint.com/methodology/activity-data-guide/trips-accommodation)
- [Trips: Flights excluded: Client flights to/from point of departure](https://www.compareyourfootprint.com/methodology/activity-data-guide/trips-flights-excluded-client-flights-to-from-point-of-departure)
- [Trips: Flights included: Client flights to/from point of departure](https://www.compareyourfootprint.com/methodology/activity-data-guide/trips-flights-included-client-flights-to-from-point-of-departure)
- [Trips: Food and drink](https://www.compareyourfootprint.com/methodology/activity-data-guide/trips-food-and-drink)
- [Trips: In-trip transport](https://www.compareyourfootprint.com/methodology/activity-data-guide/trips-in-trip-transport)
- [Trips: Packaging](https://www.compareyourfootprint.com/methodology/activity-data-guide/trips-packaging)
- [Use of sold products](https://www.compareyourfootprint.com/methodology/activity-data-guide/use-of-sold-products)
- [Use of sold products: Information technology](https://www.compareyourfootprint.com/methodology/activity-data-guide/use-of-sold-products-information-technology)
- [Vehicles](https://www.compareyourfootprint.com/methodology/activity-data-guide/vehicles)
- [Waste construction](https://www.compareyourfootprint.com/methodology/activity-data-guide/waste-construction)
- [Waste electrical items](https://www.compareyourfootprint.com/methodology/activity-data-guide/waste-electrical-items)
- [Waste glass](https://www.compareyourfootprint.com/methodology/activity-data-guide/waste-glass)
- [Waste metal](https://www.compareyourfootprint.com/methodology/activity-data-guide/waste-metal)
- [Waste paper](https://www.compareyourfootprint.com/methodology/activity-data-guide/waste-paper)
- [Waste plastic](https://www.compareyourfootprint.com/methodology/activity-data-guide/waste-plastic)
- [Waste textiles](https://www.compareyourfootprint.com/methodology/activity-data-guide/waste-textiles)
- [Waste: Average](https://www.compareyourfootprint.com/methodology/activity-data-guide/waste-average)
- [Waste: Refuse](https://www.compareyourfootprint.com/methodology/activity-data-guide/waste-refuse)
- [Water](https://www.compareyourfootprint.com/methodology/activity-data-guide/water)
- [Emissions scopes hub](https://www.compareyourfootprint.com/methodology/emissions-scopes)
- [Scope 3 emissions](https://www.compareyourfootprint.com/methodology/scope-3-emissions)
- [Units](https://www.compareyourfootprint.com/methodology/activity-data-guide/appendices/units)
- [Taxonomy JSON](https://www.compareyourfootprint.com/methodology/activity-data-guide/taxonomy.json)

## Compliance

- [Compliance hub](https://www.compareyourfootprint.com/compliance)
- [CBAM](https://www.compareyourfootprint.com/compliance/cbam)
- [GHG Protocol](https://www.compareyourfootprint.com/compliance/ghg-protocol)
- [ISSA UK 5000](https://www.compareyourfootprint.com/compliance/issa-uk-5000)
- [PPN 006](https://www.compareyourfootprint.com/compliance/ppn-006)
- [SBTi](https://www.compareyourfootprint.com/compliance/sbti)
- [SECR](https://www.compareyourfootprint.com/compliance/secr)
- [UK SRS](https://www.compareyourfootprint.com/compliance/uk-srs)
- [VSME](https://www.compareyourfootprint.com/compliance/vsme)

## Industries

- [Retail & E-commerce](https://www.compareyourfootprint.com/industries/retail)
- [Food & Beverage](https://www.compareyourfootprint.com/industries/food-and-beverage)
- [Manufacturing](https://www.compareyourfootprint.com/industries/manufacturing)
- [Professional Services](https://www.compareyourfootprint.com/industries/professional-services)
- [Construction](https://www.compareyourfootprint.com/industries/construction)

## Blog

- [EUR 75.36 Per Tonne — What the First CBAM Certificate Price Means for UK SME Suppliers](https://www.compareyourfootprint.com/blog/cbam-certificate-price-uk-sme-suppliers): The EU's first CBAM certificate price is EUR 75.36/tonne. Here's what it means for UK SMEs in manufacturing supply chains.
- [Free Carbon Accounting Software UK: Good Enough for SMEs?](https://www.compareyourfootprint.com/blog/free-carbon-accounting-software-uk-sme): Free carbon footprint calculators work for rough estimates. But when SECR reports, UK tenders or customer questionnaires are on the line, most free tools break down.
- [What the EU VSME Standard Means for UK SME Suppliers — A Plain-English Guide](https://www.compareyourfootprint.com/blog/eu-vsme-standard-uk-sme-suppliers-plain-english-guide): The EU's new VSME standard will define exactly what carbon data your EU customers can ask for. Here's what UK SMEs need to know before June 2026.
- [Why Your Carbon Footprint Dropped This Year — and Why That Might Not Be Good News](https://www.compareyourfootprint.com/blog/why-your-carbon-footprint-dropped-2025-factors): The 2025 DESNZ conversion factors cut the electricity emissions factor by 14.5%. Your footprint may look better on paper without any real change.
- [CBAM Is Live — What It Means If Your Customer Exports to the EU](https://www.compareyourfootprint.com/blog/cbam-uk-sme-suppliers): EU CBAM is fully operational. If your customer exports to the EU, they'll need your emissions data. Here's what to prepare.
- [What GHG Protocol's Proposed Scope 2 Changes Mean for Your Carbon Footprint](https://www.compareyourfootprint.com/blog/ghg-protocol-scope-2-changes-2026): The GHG Protocol's 2026 Scope 2 consultation proposes hourly matching for renewables. Learn who is affected, what changes, and how UK firms should prepare.
- [Your EU Customer Asked for Carbon Data: What to Provide and What to Refuse](https://www.compareyourfootprint.com/blog/eu-customer-carbon-data-what-to-provide): EU regulations now cap what data large companies can demand from SME suppliers. Know your rights and obligations.
- [Your office carbon footprint just dropped 14.5% — and you didn't do anything](https://www.compareyourfootprint.com/blog/your-office-carbon-footprint-dropped-14-percent-you-didnt-do-anything): The 2025 DEFRA/DESNZ conversion factors cut the UK electricity emission factor by 14.5%. Here's what it means for your year-on-year carbon reporting.
- [Carbon Reporting as a Revenue Decision: The £52K Case for UK SMEs](https://www.compareyourfootprint.com/blog/carbon-footprint-revenue-decision-not-compliance): UK SMEs estimate £52K in extra annual income from green credentials. Combined with SECR's £2.72:£1 ROI, the commercial case for carbon measurement is concrete.
- [What the EU's New Value-Chain Cap Means for UK SME Suppliers](https://www.compareyourfootprint.com/blog/eu-value-chain-cap-uk-sme-suppliers): The EU Omnibus I Directive gives UK SME suppliers the legal right to refuse carbon data requests that go beyond the VSME standard. Here's what it means in practice.
- [UK SME Net Zero Readiness: Bridging the 13% Gap](https://www.compareyourfootprint.com/blog/uk-sme-net-zero-readiness-bridging-the-13-percent-gap): Only 13% of UK SMEs say they have adequate finances for net zero. You don't need a sustainability team — here's how to start with what you have.
- [The VSME value chain cap — what UK SMEs can legally refuse to report](https://www.compareyourfootprint.com/blog/vsme-value-chain-cap-what-uk-smes-can-legally-refuse-to-report): The EU Omnibus Directive gives SMEs a legal right to refuse excessive carbon data requests. Here's what you can — and can't — be asked for.
- [UK CBAM 2027: What SME Exporters Need to Know](https://www.compareyourfootprint.com/blog/uk-cbam-arrives-january-2027-what-sme-exporters-need-to-know): The UK Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism starts January 2027. If you export aluminium, steel, cement, or fertilisers, here's what you need to prepare.
- [ISSA (UK) 5000: What It Means for the Carbon Data Your SME Clients Need to Produce](https://www.compareyourfootprint.com/blog/issa-uk-5000-sme-carbon-data-assurance): ISSA (UK) 5000 takes effect December 2026. What the new sustainability assurance standard means for the carbon data SMEs produce — explained for accountants.
- [What the EU VSME Standard Means for UK SME Suppliers — a Plain-English Guide](https://www.compareyourfootprint.com/blog/eu-vsme-standard-uk-sme-suppliers-guide): The EU's VSME delegated act lands in June 2026. Here's what UK SME suppliers need to know — and the 5 actions to take before your EU customer's next data request.
- [Sage Earth vs. Dedicated Carbon Accounting Software: When Is £9/Month Enough?](https://www.compareyourfootprint.com/blog/sage-earth-vs-dedicated-carbon-accounting-software): Sage Earth now lives inside Sage Accounting for £9/month. Here’s when that’s enough for SME carbon reporting — and when to move to dedicated software.
- [Am I still in scope for SECR? The threshold trap explained](https://www.compareyourfootprint.com/blog/am-i-still-in-scope-for-secr-the-threshold-trap-explained): The Companies Act and SECR thresholds have decoupled. Here's how to work out whether your business still needs to report — and what to do if you're not sure.
- [Best Carbon Accounting Software for UK SMEs: An Honest Comparison (2026)](https://www.compareyourfootprint.com/blog/best-carbon-accounting-software-uk-sme-2026): Honest 2026 comparison of UK SME carbon accounting tools — strengths, weaknesses, and which platform fits which type of business.
- [The Carbon Trust Calculator Is Gone — What UK SMEs Should Use Instead](https://www.compareyourfootprint.com/blog/carbon-trust-calculator-gone-what-to-use-instead): The Carbon Trust SME carbon calculator has been retired. Here’s what UK SMEs should use instead and why free tools may not be enough.
- [Sage Earth vs. Dedicated Carbon Software: When You Need More Than an Estimate](https://www.compareyourfootprint.com/blog/sage-earth-vs-dedicated-carbon-software-when-you-need-more-than-estimate): Sage Earth is great for a first look at your carbon footprint. But when a customer asks for Scope 3 by category, you need activity-level data.

## Case Studies

- [Solve](https://www.compareyourfootprint.com/clients/solve): Solve is a B-Corp certified SEO and Web Design Agency
- [J Coffey Construction](https://www.compareyourfootprint.com/clients/j-coffey-construction): How a leading Tier 1 subcontractor built a carbon data platform to become the preferred sustainable construction partner — and removed 558 tonnes of CO2e from plant and machinery in a single year.
- [Bowmark Capital](https://www.compareyourfootprint.com/clients/bowmark-capital): How Compare Your Footprint helped Bowmark Capital's investment portfolio companies establish carbon baselines, identify hotspots, and build credible science-based reduction strategies.
- [Abel & Cole](https://www.compareyourfootprint.com/clients/abel-and-cole): How online grocer Abel & Cole used Compare Your Footprint to take ownership of their carbon accounting, reduce emissions by 7,939 tonnes in 2022, and validate science-based targets through SBTi.
- [Oddbox Delivery](https://www.compareyourfootprint.com/clients/oddbox-delivery): How B-Corp certified food rescue business Oddbox used Compare Your Footprint to calculate their full carbon footprint across Scopes 1, 2, and 3, set science-based targets, and build a credible pathway to net-zero by 2030.
- [University of Leeds](https://www.compareyourfootprint.com/clients/university-of-leeds): How Compare Your Footprint partnered with the University of Leeds MSc Sustainability and Business programme to give students hands-on carbon accounting experience using real industry tools and methodology.
- [Internet Fusion Group](https://www.compareyourfootprint.com/clients/internet-fusion-group): How Internet Fusion Group achieved 93.7% reduction in direct Scope 1 & 2 emissions, SBTi-validated science-based targets, and full SECR compliance — starting from a 2018 baseline.

## Partners

- [GreenPath](https://www.compareyourfootprint.com/partners/greenpath): Sustainability consultancy helping SMEs measure and reduce their carbon footprint. GHG Protocol aligned, SECR ready.
- [Meridian Consulting](https://www.compareyourfootprint.com/partners/meridian-consulting): Carbon accounting and ESG reporting for mid-market and enterprise. TCFD and CDP experience.
- [Small99](https://www.compareyourfootprint.com/partners/small99): On a mission to guide 1 million businesses to net zero. Practical guidance and exclusive CYF discounts for members.

## Contact

- Contact us: https://www.compareyourfootprint.com/contact
- Book a demo: https://www.compareyourfootprint.com/book-demo
- Start a free trial: https://www.compareyourfootprint.com/free-trial

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