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Why carbon accounting matters for SMEs

With the CSRD in effect, sustainability is strategic, not optional. This guide simplifies carbon reporting for SMEs, offering step-by-step guidance to track emissions and generate EU-aligned reports without needing a sustainability background. Start your greener business journey now.

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Why carbon accounting matters for SMEs

Trying to figure out carbon reporting while juggling day-to-day operations? This guide gives you a simple starting point.

Running a small business is already complex. But now that the CSRD is coming into effect, sustainability is no longer optional — it’s strategic.

The challenge for SMEs

With limited resources and tight timelines, many small businesses are unsure how to start. That’s where simple, step-by-step guidance makes a difference.

How the Carbon platform supports you

  • Track scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions in one place
  • Generate reports aligned with EU regulations
  • Collaborate with your accountant or advisor easily

The Carbon platform is designed for SMEs — no sustainability background needed.

Start small, grow smart

You don’t have to do everything at once. Start with what you know, learn as you go, and let Hedgehog support the journey.

Greener business starts now — and it doesn’t have to be overwhelming.

For more support, visit Hedgehog’s knowledge base or check out this external resource.

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