Designed for clients who don’t need or can’t afford a full-time resource, our dedicated, on-site Fractional Sustainability Manager support forms part of your in-house team, providing hands-on advice and guidance that keeps you informed, in-control and fully compliant of your sustainability obligations.
Navigating sustainability, net zero and environmental compliance is increasingly complex for UK businesses. With fast‑changing legislation, rising reporting obligations and the UK’s legally binding commitment to achieve net zero by 2050 (and 2045 in Scotland), many organisations struggle to stay compliant while maintaining focus on their core operations.
Large organisations often employ dedicated sustainability teams to manage carbon reporting, regulatory compliance and net zero strategy. For most small and medium‑sized enterprises (SMEs), however, this level of in‑house resource is either unaffordable or unnecessary on a full‑time basis. That is where our Fractional Sustainability Manager service provides a practical, cost‑effective solution.
Our Fractional Sustainability Manager gives you direct access to experienced sustainability consultants on a part‑time basis, delivering the expertise you need without the overheads of a permanent hire. We work alongside your business to ensure ongoing compliance with applicable legislation, support your sustainability reporting requirements and help you meet growing stakeholder expectations — all while controlling costs.
Support can range from general and ad‑hoc sustainability support, such as setting up systems, processes and staff training, through to technical and strategic services including carbon footprint assessments, net zero roadmaps, technical audits and regulatory compliance management. Rather than relying on a single individual, you benefit from the collective expertise of our wider consultancy team, providing sector‑specific insight and specialist skills when required.
Designed to integrate seamlessly with your organisation, our Fractional Sustainability Manager can support your business from one day up to two weeks per month. This flexible model allows us to develop a deep understanding of how your business operates, enabling more targeted, effective and commercially aligned sustainability advice.
A Fractional Sustainability Manager is an experienced sustainability professional who supports your business on a part‑time basis, providing expert guidance on sustainability strategy, carbon reporting, net zero planning and environmental compliance without the cost of a full‑time hire.
Yes. The service is fully scalable, allowing you to increase or reduce support as your regulatory obligations, reporting requirements or sustainability ambitions evolve.
Because the service is delivered by experienced sustainability professionals, value is typically delivered quickly through improved compliance, clearer sustainability strategy, and more efficient systems and processes.
Unlike a traditional consultant who delivers a fixed project, a Fractional Sustainability Manager provides ongoing, embedded support, gaining a deep understanding of how your business operates and offering practical, commercially aligned advice over time.
Defining the priority actions will be one of the first tasks, taking into account the organisation’s needs, industry best-practice and sustainability best-practice. Typical examples may be:
This service is designed for UK SMEs that need sustainability and compliance expertise but do not require or cannot justify a full‑time sustainability role. It is particularly suitable for organisations facing increasing regulatory, reporting or stakeholder sustainability requirements.