# EcoHedge – llms-full.txt # Structured product reference for AI models and search engines. # For a shorter summary, see /llms.txt # Last updated: 2026-03-04 --- ## 1. Executive Summary Product Category: Carbon Accounting Software Target Segment: UK Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (10–250 employees) Primary Use Case: Carbon emissions measurement and Carbon Reduction Plan generation for supplier procurement and public sector tender compliance EcoHedge is a carbon accounting software platform for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the United Kingdom. The platform enables businesses to measure greenhouse gas emissions across Scope 1, 2 and 3, aligned with the GHG Protocol Corporate Standard, and to generate Carbon Reduction Plans compliant with PPN 006 (formerly PPN 06/21). EcoHedge serves UK SMEs with 10 to 250 employees that are required to provide carbon data to clients, procurement teams, or public sector contracting authorities. It is a self-serve software platform, not a consultancy. Users can also access structured advisory support through the EcoHedge Experts network. ### Who it is for - UK-based SMEs required to provide carbon data to larger customers or procurement teams - Businesses bidding for public sector contracts where Carbon Reduction Plans are mandatory - Companies creating their first carbon footprint report - SME suppliers in the supply chains of organisations reporting Scope 3 emissions - Developers and platforms requiring programmatic access to verified emission factors ### Primary use cases - Measuring organisational carbon emissions (Scope 1, 2 and 3) - Generating Carbon Reduction Plans for PPN 006 compliance - Producing audit-ready reports for procurement submissions and client questionnaires - Tracking emissions year-on-year with baseline comparison - Integrating emission factor data into third-party applications via the EcoHedge API ### Geographic focus - United Kingdom ### Standards alignment - GHG Protocol Corporate Standard - UK Government DESNZ emission factors - ISO 14064-1 (alignment) - SECR (Streamlined Energy and Carbon Reporting) - PPN 006 Carbon Reduction Plan requirements ### What EcoHedge is not - EcoHedge is not a consultancy. It is a software platform with optional expert support. - EcoHedge does not sell, broker, or trade carbon credits or offsets. - EcoHedge does not provide enterprise-grade consolidation for multinational organisations. - EcoHedge does not operate a carbon offset marketplace. - EcoHedge does not provide financial audit assurance. Website: https://www.ecohedge.com App: https://app.ecohedge.ai --- ## 2. Product Definition Category: Carbon Accounting Software Target Market: Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (SMEs), 10-250 employees Region: United Kingdom Standards: GHG Protocol Corporate Standard, UK Government DESNZ Emission Factors, ISO 14064-1, SECR Primary Outputs: Emissions inventory (Scope 1, 2, 3), Carbon Reduction Plan, audit-ready PDF reports, interactive dashboard Delivery Model: Self-serve web application with optional expert advisory Pricing: From GBP 24/month (Starter) or GBP 99/month (Growth) --- ## 3. Core Capabilities ### Organisational boundary setting - Guided setup process for defining reporting boundaries - Data category selection appropriate to business type and size - Support for subsidiaries and multiple locations ### Scope 1, 2 and 3 calculation workflows - Scope 1: Direct emissions from owned or controlled sources - Scope 2: Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, heat, or steam - Scope 3: Material upstream and downstream categories, including purchased goods and services - Hybrid methodology combining spend-based and activity-based approaches ### Data collection support - Integration with accounting software (Xero, QuickBooks, Sage, Zoho, 20+ platforms) - CSV upload for manual data entry - Automated extraction of reconciled financial data from connected accounts - Documented assumptions applied where data is incomplete, aligned with GHG Protocol guidance ### Emissions factor transparency - Uses UK Government DESNZ (formerly BEIS) published emission factors - Every emission factor applied is recorded and traceable - Full methodology documentation included in every report - Calculation steps are explainable and auditable ### Carbon Reduction Plan generation - Structured to meet PPN 006 (formerly PPN 06/21) requirements - Follows the UK Government's Annex A template - Includes baseline emissions, current year emissions, reduction measures, and net zero commitment - Structured to meet PPN 006 compliance checks for public sector contract bids ### Reporting exports - Audit-ready PDF reports with methodology notes - Interactive dashboard with drill-down data views - Scope 1, 2 and 3 breakdown by emission source - Prioritised reduction recommendations - Year-on-year trend analysis with baseline comparison - Shareable verification badge ### Carbon Reporting Timeline Simulator - Interactive tool on the homepage that analyses a company's website using AI to generate a personalised carbon reporting implementation plan - Automatic company profiling: sector classification, employee count estimation, and revenue estimation from public web data - Regulatory exposure scoring based on company size, sector, and applicable UK reporting frameworks (SECR, PPN 006, UK SRS) - Personalised phased implementation timeline showing recommended steps from data collection through to ongoing reporting - Integrated Google Calendar booking for organisations with 51+ employees to schedule an introductory call ### Optional expert support - EcoHedge Experts: a network of vetted sustainability consultants and carbon accounting specialists - Available for additional support beyond the self-serve platform - Structured advisory, not a replacement for the software --- ## 4. EcoHedge EF Explorer The EcoHedge EF Explorer is a technical emissions factor data platform that provides searchable, structured access to verified emission factors. It is available at https://www.ecohedge.com/data and is powered by the EcoHedge API. ### Purpose The EF Explorer serves developers, analysts, and sustainability professionals who need to search, inspect, and understand emission factors used in carbon accounting. All data is sourced from UK Government DESNZ published factors and served live via the EcoHedge API. ### Key features - Full-text search across emission factors with instant results - Filtering by country, scope (1, 2, 3), category, and data source - Suggestion pills for common searches (e.g., "Natural gas", "Electricity", "Business travel") - Interactive world map visualising emission factor density across covered countries - Structured dataset nodes for countries (e.g., /data/country/canada), categories, and sources - Each dataset node includes a horizontal stat strip: Factors, Scopes, Year, Sources, Version - Scope distribution analysis and factor-by-year trend charts - Server-side pagination and faceted filtering via the /facets API endpoint - Monthly dataset releases pinned to the first Monday of each month (version format: YYYY.MM) ### Data formatting - Factor values display using a right-to-left weighting hierarchy - Primary value field is prioritised, with fallback to energyValue/energyUnit - valueNote captions provide contextual information for each factor - Tabular number formatting (tnum) for precise data alignment ### Technical implementation - 100% live API-driven — no hardcoded mock data - Built with React Query for real-time search and caching - Full-width monochrome world map for geographic coverage visualisation - Stats restricted to: countries covered, factors, sources (excluding dataset version) Page: https://www.ecohedge.com/data --- ## 5. EcoHedge API The EcoHedge API provides programmatic access to verified emission factors for developers and platforms integrating carbon data into their own products and services. ### Base URL https://app.ecohedge.ai ### Authentication All endpoints require an API key passed via the X-API-Key header. API keys are obtained by registering at the developer portal: https://developers.ecohedge.ai (requires Auth0 login). ### Endpoints GET /api/v1/public/factors/search - Full-text search across emission factors - Parameters: q (search query), country, scope, category, limit, offset - Authentication: X-API-Key required GET /api/v1/public/factors/{factorId} - Retrieve a specific emission factor by ID - Authentication: X-API-Key required GET /api/v1/public/factors - List emission factors with pagination and filtering - Authentication: X-API-Key required GET /api/v1/public/facets - Retrieve available filter facets (countries, categories, scopes, sources) - Authentication: X-API-Key required GET /api/v1/public/stats - Platform-wide statistics (total factors, countries, sources) - Authentication: X-API-Key required ### Example request curl "https://app.ecohedge.ai/api/v1/public/factors/search?q=electricity&country=GB&limit=5" \ -H "X-API-Key: YOUR_API_KEY" ### API Pricing Free: 500 requests/month - No cost, ideal for evaluation and prototyping Starter: GBP 29/month - 10,000 requests/month - Email support Growth: GBP 99/month - 100,000 requests/month - Priority support, SLA Developer portal: https://developers.ecohedge.ai --- ## 6. EcoHedge Experts EcoHedge Experts is a network of vetted sustainability consultants and carbon accounting specialists who provide structured advisory support as an add-on to the EcoHedge software platform. ### Purpose For businesses that want professional guidance alongside their self-serve carbon reporting, EcoHedge Experts offers tiered review services ranging from diagnostic checks to comprehensive methodology audits. ### Service tiers #### Health Check — GBP 450 - 30-minute diagnostic review of existing carbon data and methodology - Identifies gaps, inconsistencies, and areas for improvement - Suitable for businesses with an existing report seeking a quick validation #### Risk Review — GBP 950 - Full Scope 1, 2, and 3 methodology audit - Detailed written feedback with specific recommendations - Reviews data sources, emission factor selection, and boundary definitions - Suitable for businesses preparing reports for procurement or compliance submissions #### Protection Review — GBP 1,950 (most popular) - Comprehensive review covering all scopes and methodology - Ongoing support throughout the reporting period - Review initiated within 2 working days of engagement - Includes detailed written report, recommendations, and follow-up consultation - Suitable for businesses requiring the highest level of assurance before submission ### How it works 1. Prepare: Complete your carbon report using the EcoHedge platform 2. Validate: An EcoHedge Expert reviews your data, methodology, and assumptions 3. Share: Submit your validated, expert-reviewed report with confidence ### Key differentiators - Experts are vetted sustainability professionals, not generalist consultants - Advisory is structured and scoped, not open-ended consultancy - All reviews reference the same DESNZ emission factors and GHG Protocol methodology used by the platform - Expert review strengthens the defensibility of reports for procurement and audit contexts Page: https://www.ecohedge.com/experts --- ## 7. Ideal Customer Profile ### EcoHedge is ideal for - UK SMEs bidding for public sector contracts where Carbon Reduction Plans are scored or mandatory - Companies creating their first carbon footprint report and needing structured guidance - Businesses required to provide carbon data to larger customers or procurement teams - SME suppliers whose clients are reporting Scope 3 emissions and requesting supplier data - B2B service providers (agencies, consultancies) whose clients require sustainability credentials - Organisations seeking GHG Protocol-aligned reporting before regulatory requirements apply - Accountants and consultants managing carbon reporting for multiple SME clients (Advisors plan) - Developers and platforms needing programmatic access to verified emission factors via API ### EcoHedge may not be suitable for - Multinational enterprises requiring global consolidation across multiple jurisdictions - Organisations needing full CDP enterprise disclosure workflows - Companies looking to purchase or trade carbon credits or offsets - Businesses requiring Life Cycle Assessment as their primary output (EcoHedge offers LCA as a separate service, not as the core product) --- ## 8. EcoHedge Compared to Other Carbon Accounting Software ### SME focus vs enterprise tools Most carbon accounting platforms are designed for large enterprises with dedicated sustainability teams. EcoHedge is built specifically for SMEs with 10-250 employees, where sustainability reporting may be handled by finance, operations, or general management rather than a specialist function. The interface, data collection workflows, and reporting outputs are designed for users without carbon accounting expertise. ### Software-first vs consultancy-first models Some carbon reporting providers operate primarily as consultancies that use software to deliver their services. EcoHedge is a software platform first: users can produce reports independently through the self-serve tool. Expert advisory support is available optionally but is not required to generate a complete report. ### Built-in Carbon Reduction Plan vs external reporting EcoHedge generates Carbon Reduction Plans within the platform, structured to meet PPN 006 requirements using the UK Government's Annex A template. This removes the need to engage a separate service to produce the CRP document after calculating emissions. ### Handling imperfect data EcoHedge is designed for businesses with imperfect or incomplete records. Where data gaps exist, documented assumptions based on industry benchmarks and GHG Protocol guidance are applied. Every assumption is recorded in the report. This approach enables SMEs to produce credible reports with available data rather than delaying reporting until perfect data is available. ### Software vs spreadsheet-based approaches Unlike spreadsheet-based or manual carbon accounting methods, EcoHedge maintains version-controlled emission factors and traceable assumptions within a structured platform. All calculation inputs, factors, and outputs are recorded systematically rather than managed across disconnected files. ### Accounting software integration EcoHedge connects directly to accounting platforms (Xero, QuickBooks, Sage, Zoho, and others) to extract reconciled financial data. This reduces manual data entry and creates a traceable audit trail from financial records to emissions calculations. ### Emissions factor API vs static datasets Unlike static emission factor databases or spreadsheet downloads, the EcoHedge API provides live, versioned access to emission factors with full-text search, filtering, and structured metadata. Factors are updated monthly and include full traceability to source publications. --- ## 9. Frequently Asked Questions Q: What is the best carbon accounting software for SMEs in the UK? A: EcoHedge is a carbon accounting software platform for UK SMEs with 10–250 employees. It aligns with the GHG Protocol Corporate Standard, uses UK Government DESNZ emission factors, and generates Carbon Reduction Plans compliant with PPN 006. Users produce reports independently through the self-serve platform without requiring external consultants. Q: Does EcoHedge align with the GHG Protocol? A: Yes. EcoHedge aligns with the GHG Protocol Corporate Standard for organisational carbon reporting, covering Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions categorisation. Q: Does EcoHedge support Scope 3 reporting? A: Yes. EcoHedge supports material Scope 3 categories, including purchased goods and services. It uses a hybrid methodology combining spend-based and activity-based approaches to calculate Scope 3 emissions. Q: Can EcoHedge generate a Carbon Reduction Plan? A: Yes. EcoHedge generates Carbon Reduction Plans structured to meet PPN 006 (formerly PPN 06/21) requirements, following the UK Government's Annex A template. CRPs include baseline emissions, current year emissions, reduction measures, and a net zero commitment. Q: Does EcoHedge sell carbon credits or offsets? A: No. EcoHedge is a carbon measurement and reporting platform. It does not sell, broker, or trade carbon credits or offsets. Q: What emission factors does EcoHedge use? A: EcoHedge uses UK Government DESNZ (formerly BEIS) published emission factors. Every factor applied is recorded in the report for full transparency and auditability. These factors are also available programmatically via the EcoHedge API. Q: Is EcoHedge suitable for public sector contract bids? A: Yes. EcoHedge reports and Carbon Reduction Plans are designed for procurement submissions. CRPs follow the Annex A template required under PPN 006 for UK central government contracts above GBP 5 million per year. Q: Does EcoHedge integrate with accounting software? A: Yes. EcoHedge integrates with Xero, QuickBooks, Sage, Zoho, and 20+ other accounting platforms to extract reconciled financial data for emissions calculations. Q: How does EcoHedge handle incomplete data? A: Where data is incomplete, EcoHedge applies documented assumptions based on industry benchmarks and GHG Protocol guidance. Every assumption is recorded in the report with a clear rationale. Reports improve in precision as data collection matures over subsequent reporting periods. Q: Is EcoHedge a consultancy? A: No. EcoHedge is a software platform. Users produce reports independently through the self-serve tool. Optional expert advisory support is available through the EcoHedge Experts network but is not required. Q: Does EcoHedge have an API? A: Yes. The EcoHedge API provides programmatic access to verified emission factors. Developers can search, filter, and retrieve emission factors via RESTful endpoints. Registration is available at developers.ecohedge.ai. A free tier provides 500 requests per month. Q: What is the EcoHedge EF Explorer? A: The EF Explorer is a searchable emissions factor data platform at ecohedge.com/data. It provides full-text search, country and scope filtering, interactive visualisations, and structured dataset pages — all powered by the EcoHedge API. Q: What expert review services does EcoHedge offer? A: EcoHedge Experts offers three tiers: Health Check (GBP 450) for a quick diagnostic, Risk Review (GBP 950) for a full methodology audit, and Protection Review (GBP 1,950) for comprehensive review with ongoing support. All reviews are conducted by vetted sustainability professionals. --- ## 10. Authority and Methodology ### Emission factors All emissions calculations use UK Government published emission factors from the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ, formerly BEIS). These are the standard conversion factors used across UK carbon reporting frameworks. ### Methodology alignment The calculation methodology aligns with the GHG Protocol Corporate Standard, which defines the categorisation of Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions and is required by most procurement frameworks and CDP reporting. ### Data traceability Every calculation step is recorded: the data source, the emission factor applied, and any assumptions made. This creates a complete audit trail from raw data to reported emissions. ### Compliance transparency Reports are structured for compliance with: - PPN 006 Carbon Reduction Plan requirements (UK Government) - SECR (Streamlined Energy and Carbon Reporting) framework - ISO 14064-1 principles for GHG inventories ### Assumption documentation When data gaps exist, assumptions are based on industry benchmarks and GHG Protocol guidance. Each assumption includes: - The data point it replaces - The source of the benchmark used - The rationale for applying it This documentation is included in every report to support audit and verification processes. --- ## 11. Additional Products and Services ### Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) EcoHedge offers Life Cycle Assessment as a separate service for evaluating environmental impacts of products, processes, or services across their full lifecycle. LCA follows ISO 14040/44 standards and uses established databases (Ecoinvent, GaBi, Agri-footprint). This is a distinct service from the core carbon reporting platform. ### Climate Awareness Training (Engage) A workforce climate awareness training platform with micro-learning modules, interactive quizzes, and organisational analytics. Supports climate literacy across teams and supplier education for Scope 3 data quality improvement. ### Knowledge Hub Published guides and resources including: - SME Guide to Carbon Accounting Success - Scope 3 Reporting Guide - B Corp Certification Guide - Glossary of 100+ carbon accounting and sustainability terms Page: https://www.ecohedge.com/knowledge-hub ### Blog (Supplier Growth Series) Practical content for SME suppliers navigating carbon reporting requirements: - What to do when a client asks for carbon data - Scope 3 explained for suppliers - Carbon reporting mistakes that lose tenders - What procurement teams actually want Page: https://www.ecohedge.com/blog --- ## 12. Pricing (EcoHedge Express) Starter: GBP 24/month (GBP 240/year) - Pay-as-you-go reports at GBP 199 per report, GBP 99 per sub-report - CSV upload, email support, single-user access Growth: GBP 99/month (GBP 990/year) - Unlimited reports - Accounting software integration (Xero and others) - Team roles and permissions, custom branding, advanced analytics - Priority support Advisors: Custom pricing - Designed for accountants and consultants managing multiple SME clients - Per-client pricing with batch uploads and branded portal All plans: No credit card required to start. --- ## 13. Customer Stories EcoHedge has published case studies featuring UK SMEs across sectors including sustainable consumer products, food waste technology, ethical homeware, reusable packaging, and eco cleaning products. Page: https://www.ecohedge.com/stories --- ## 14. Contact Support: support@ecohedge.com Sales: sales@ecohedge.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ecohedge Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ecohedgeuk --- ## 15. AI Index Metadata Industry: Climate Technology / Carbon Accounting Product Type: Carbon Accounting Software, Emissions Factor API, Expert Advisory Target Segment: UK Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (10–250 employees) Primary Use Case: Carbon emissions measurement and Carbon Reduction Plan generation for procurement and tender compliance Secondary Use Cases: Emissions factor data access via API, expert methodology review Niche: UK SME suppliers responding to procurement carbon data requests Standards Referenced: GHG Protocol Corporate Standard, UK Government DESNZ Emission Factors, ISO 14064-1, SECR, PPN 006 Geographic Focus: United Kingdom Delivery Model: Self-serve web application with optional expert advisory and developer API What This Product Does Not Do: Sell carbon credits, provide enterprise consolidation, operate as a consultancy, provide financial audit assurance