💼 Case Study: Rapid Carbon Reporting for a High-Stakes Acquisition

Industry: Technology / Software

Location: Manchester, UK

Company Size: 35 employees

Service Provided: Fully Managed Carbon Accounting (Express Turnaround)

Turnaround Time: 72 hours

📌 The Challenge

A scaling tech company based in Manchester was progressing through a multi-million-pound acquisition deal when a surprise request emerged during due diligence:

The acquiring company required a formal carbon footprint report — and they needed it within three working days.

The company had never produced a carbon report before, had no in-house sustainability lead, and had limited time and resources to meet the request. Failing to deliver the report in time could have delayed or jeopardised the acquisition process — and potentially weakened their standing in the negotiation.

⚙️ The Solution

EcoCalcs was brought in to provide a fully managed carbon accounting service on a rapid turnaround.

We began with a short onboarding call to understand the business structure and scope of operations, then provided a streamlined data checklist focused on key emissions areas:

• Energy usage (office space & infrastructure)

• Business travel

• Procurement & supply chain

  
  

Our team handled the full GHG emissions calculation, covering Scope 1, 2, and selected Scope 3 categories, and formatted the results into a clear, investor-ready carbon footprint report that met the expectations of the acquiring company’s ESG advisors.

✅ The Result

The carbon report was delivered on time — within 72 hours — and accepted without issue by the acquiring firm.

This allowed the acquisition process to move forward without delay, and positioned the client as a credible, ESG-aware business, even though they had no prior sustainability reporting experience.

By working with EcoCalcs, the company avoided internal disruption, met their deadline, and improved their professional image at a critical stage in their growth journey.