Simple, Credible
Sustainability for
UK SMEs
Understand your carbon footprint, reduce costs, improve efficiency and win more tenders — with one affordable Starter Pack built on UK government methodologies.
Why Us
Most SMEs want to improve their sustainability — but don’t have the time, expertise, or budget to hire a consultant or wade through reporting standards. One Earth delivers practical, engineering-led sustainability support that reduces costs, improves operations, and builds long-term credibility.
Simple
No jargon, no complexity
Affordable
Built for SMEs, not corporations
Credible
Aligned with UK government methodologies (GHG Protocol, PPN 006 Carbon Reduction Plans
Actionable
Focused on real operational improvements
Sustainability That Saves You Money
Most SMEs don’t buy “sustainability.” They buy cost savings, efficiency, and practical improvements.
- UK SMEs that complete a carbon footprint assessment typically identify 10–20% in addressable energy and operational costs
- DESNZ data confirms energy represents 15–30% of operating costs for manufacturing and logisticsSMEs.
- 56% of SMEs report direct financial benefits
- One Earth Starter Pack give clients 6 - 10 specific cost reduction actions
Why Now
Sustainability Is Becoming a Business Requirement
If you bid for public contracts or supply larger companies, the question is no longer whether to act – it’s how fast you can move.
Government contracts : Since February 2025, PPN 006 requires bidders on central government contracts over £5 million a year to publish a Carbon Reduction Plan. If you can’t demonstrate your carbon numbers, you may not even get shortlisted.
Supply chain pressure : The UK's new Sustainability Reporting Standards (UK SRS S1 andS2) are pushing large companies to demand sustainability data from their SME suppliers —more questionnaires, more tender requirements, more evidence.
Rising costs : Energy and fuel prices remain volatile. Every inefficiency is money leaving your business every month
Losing even one tender or one key customer because you can’t show your carbon footprint costs far more than £249.
Evidence to support sustainability questionnaires.
An ESG snapshot focused on the areas tender assessors actually review.
Where OneEarth Helps You Save
1.Energy Efficiency & Utility Costs
- Inefficient appliances and equipment
- High consumption processes
- Energy wasted during off hours
- Low cost efficiency upgrade opportunities
2. Transport & Fuel Costs
- Fuel inefficiencies
- Route optimisation opportunities
- Vehicle utilisation issues
- Lower cost transport alternatives
3. Waste & Procurement Costs
- Over ordering of materials and stock
- Inefficient disposal methods
- Recyclable materials not being recovered
- Cheaper, more sustainable supplier alternatives
4. Process & Operational Inefficiencies
- Bottlenecks and duplicated manual work
- Underused equipment and staff time
- Poor scheduling and workflow gaps
- Maintenance issues driving up costs
What Better Operations Can Unlock
Reduced energy costs and lower Scope 1 & 2 emissions.
Lower transport expenses and Scope 1 emissions.
Reduced material waste and operational overheads.
Faster operations, reduced labour time, and better efficiency.
Cost Savings + Credibility = Real Value for SMEs
- Lower energy and fuel costs, month after month
- A clear carbon footprint report you can hand to clients and tenders
- Evidence for sustainability questionnaires from large customers
- A prioritised action plan — quick wins first, no big spend required
- Confidence that you're meeting buyer and government expectations
- One less thing to worry about as regulations tighten
Starter Pack - Pricing & Inclusions
Your complete sustainability foundation
Simple, structured, and cost effective designed for SMEs who want sustainability credibility without hiring a full time consultant.
£ 249
One time
Carbon footprint report (Scopes 1 and 2) aligned with UK government methodology ready to share with customers
What’s Included
- Cost saving opportunity assessment across energy, transport, waste, and operations.
- Prioritised action plan: quick wins (0-3 months) and long-term savings (3–12 months).
- An ESG snapshot covering the areas that tender assessors actually check.
- Plain-English summary you can share with clients, lenders, and tender teams.
- walkthrough session so you understand every number no jargon
- Delivered within 7–10 working days
How It Works - From Data to Savings in 10 Days
STEP - 1
Book Consultation
Start with a free consultation.
STEP - 2
Provide basic business data
We send you a simple template. No sustainability knowledge needed. About 30 minutes of your time.
STEP - 3
We analyse your operations
Our engineering-led review
covers energy, transport, waste,
and processes
STEP - 4
Receive your pack in 7–10 working days
Carbon footprint report, savings
opportunities, and prioritised
action plan.
STEP - 5
Free 30-minute walkthrough
We explain the findings in plain English and answer your questions.
STEP - 6
Implement and save
Start with the quick wins. We re
on hand if you need help.
Free Sample Carbon Report
See a Sample Before You Buy
Download a 2-pages sample report and see a glimpse of what you’ll get.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What data do you need from us?
A simple template covering your energy bills, fuel usage, and waste costs — roughly 30 minutes to complete. No specialist knowledge needed, and we’ll help if you get stuck.
2. How long does it take?
You’ll receive your complete Starter Pack within 7–10 working days of providing your data.
3. What savings can we expect?
Most SMEs find 10–15% cost savings across the areas we review. The quick-wins actions alone typically pay for the pack many times over in the first year.
4. Is this suitable for micro-businesses?
Yes. The Starter Pack is designed for businesses of 1–250 employees. If you’re a sole trader, the free consultation will confirm what’s right for you.
5. Do we need sustainability knowledge?
None at all. We handle the methodology and reporting; you get plain-English results and a prioritised to-do list.
6. Is the report accepted in tenders?
Your carbon footprint report is aligned with UK government methodology (GHG Protocol),which is the basis for Carbon Reduction Plans required under PPN 006. We’ll tell you honestly if your tender needs additional documents.
7. What if we're not happy?
If your Starter Pack doesn’t identify actionable cost-saving opportunities, you get a full refund.
Founder & Director — Liyakath Hussain
One Earth was founded by Liyakath, an engineer and sustainability professional with 15+ years of UK industry experience. He created One Earth to help SMEs adopt sustainability through simple, affordable, and practical tools.He holds an MSc in Strategic Engineering & Management and is a Affiliate Member of the Institute of Sustainability & Environmental Professionals (ISEP).
He founded One Earth, based in Derby, to give UK SMEs a simple, affordable and practical way to act on sustainability. That means cutting energy costs and having carbon figures ready when a customer or tender asks for them.
“I built One Earth because I kept seeing the same problem: SMEs knew they needed to act on sustainability, but every solution they found was either too expensive, too complex, or designed for a FTSE 500 company. One Earth exists to fix that.”