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All Things Equitable Inc.'s Climate Report
Submitted on 2026-03-31
| Edited on 2026-03-31
The SME Reporting Tool
Introduction *
Commitment and Targets *
Own Emissions *
Value Chain Emissions *
(optional)
Climate Solutions *
(optional)
Governance, Strategy and Climate Risk *
(optional)
Results, Challenges and Outlook *
Version 3.0
Introduction *
1.1 End day of the reporting period
*2025-03-31
1.1.1 Reporting year
*2025
1.2 Describe your business activities
*All Things Equitable (ATE) provides expert-led, customized diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) strategies to dismantle systemic barriers, boost retention, and drive measurable results. It provides education through expert-led training and workshops that help organizations build equitable, diverse, and inclusive workplaces. This includes webinars, and client-specific DEI training programs. It also provides engaging keynote sessions.
Revenue is generated through client engagements including consulting fees, workshops, and speaking engagements.
1.4 Number of employees on the end day of the reporting period
*1
1.4.1 Full-time equivalent (FTE) or headcounts
*Full-time equivalent
1.5 Is this report being submitted on behalf of a parent company or a subsidiary? If so, please briefly explain the relationship.
*Not applicable
Commitment and Targets *
2.1 Net zero target year
*2050
2.1.1 Base year
*2024
2.1.2 Base year value
*-
2.2 Near-term target
*42% of absolute scope 1+2+3 emission reduction from my base year by 2030
2.3 Provide any additional comments or context on your net zero and near term targets.
*All Things Equitable Inc. (ATE) recognizes that climate change is both an environmental and equity issue, disproportionately impacting marginalized and equity-deserving communities. As a professional services firm, ATE’s emissions profile is primarily driven by Scope 3 activities, including business travel, digital infrastructure, and procurement.
ATE is committed to a science-based pathway to net zero by 2050, with a near-term target aligned to limiting global warming to 1.5°C. The organization will prioritize emissions reduction through:
Minimizing air travel and prioritizing virtual service delivery where feasible
Selecting low-carbon vendors and suppliers
Reducing digital carbon footprint through efficient technology use
Embedding sustainability into organizational policies and decision-making
In alignment with its mission, ATE will also explore the intersection of climate justice and equity, ensuring that its climate actions contribute to broader social impact and do not exacerbate existing inequities.
Residual emissions, once all feasible reductions have been achieved, will be neutralized using high-quality, permanent carbon removals in line with best practices under the Race to Zero campaign.
ATE is committed to transparency, continuous improvement, and annual reporting on progress through the SME Climate Hub.
ATE will integrate climate considerations into its consulting practice, supporting clients in embedding equity-centered approaches to sustainability and climate resilience.
2.4 To reduce emissions in line with my commitment, my company has a climate action plan and is taking action
*Yes, the plan and action include all scope 1+2+3
Own Emissions *
Energy consumption
3.2 Total energy consumption
*0 kWh
3.3 Total renewable energy consumption
*0 kWh
Scope 1 emissions
3.4 Scope 1 emissions
*0 metric tons CO2e
Scope 2 emissions
3.5 Location-based scope 2 emissions
*0 metric tons CO2e
3.6 Market-based scope 2 emissions
*0 metric tons CO2e
3.7 Have you taken any actions to reduce scope 1+2 emissions in the reporting period?
*Yes
3.7.1 What actions have you taken to reduce scope 1+2 emissions in the reporting period
*Climate strategy and planning
3.7.2 Provide any additional details
*ATE has intentionally designed its operating model to minimize Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by maintaining a remote-first structure, avoiding leased office space, and eliminating the need for company-owned vehicles or on-site energy consumption. These structural decisions significantly reduce direct emissions and align with ATE’s commitment to a low-carbon operating model.
3.8 Which tools or methods did you use to calculate your scope 1+2 emissions?
*Own internal calculations
3.8.1 Specify any additional details
*ATE operates as a remote professional services organization with no owned or leased facilities and no direct fuel use. As such, Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions are negligible or zero. The majority of emissions are expected to fall under Scope 3 categories, including business travel, purchased goods and services, and digital operations. ATE is working to improve measurement of these emissions over time.
Value Chain Emissions (optional) *
Scope 3 emissions
4.1 Have you measured any of your scope 3 emissions?
*No
Supply chain related - upstream emissions
Customer related - downstream emissions
4.2 Have you taken any actions to reduce scope 3 emissions in the reporting period?
*Yes
4.2.1 What actions have you taken to reduce scope 3 emissions in the reporting period?
*Climate strategy and planning
4.2.2 Provide any additional details
*ATE has taken steps to reduce Scope 3 emissions by prioritizing virtual service delivery, minimizing business travel, and adopting a remote-first operating model. ATE has not yet completed a full quantification of Scope 3 emissions. As a professional services firm with a Scope 3–dominant emissions profile, ATE recognizes the importance of measuring value chain emissions and has prioritized this as a next phase of its climate strategy. Initial efforts have focused on identifying key emission sources such as business travel, purchased services, and digital operations. ATE will develop a structured approach to Scope 3 measurement in future reporting cycles as the organization continues to explore lower-carbon procurement and operational practices.
4.3 Have you asked any of your suppliers to set a net zero target (either voluntarily or as a requirement)?
*No
4.4 Have you communicated your commitment and actions to any of your customers?
*Yes
4.5 Which tools or methods did you use to calculate your scope 3 emissions?
*Own internal calculations
4.5.1 Specify additional details
*ATE has applied high-level, spend-based and activity-based estimation approaches informed by the GHG Protocol Corporate Value Chain (Scope 3) Standard. Measurement is currently focused on key categories such as business travel and purchased goods and services, with plans to expand and refine data quality over time.
Climate Solutions (optional) *
5.1 Do any of your existing products and/or services qualify as climate solutions or enabling solutions?
*Primary purpose of enabling others to reduce their emissions.
5.2 Please confirm your solutions meet all the following safeguard requirements.
*Does not support or extend the use of fossil fuel-based technologies
What percentage of your total revenue came from these products and/or services last year?
*90–100%
5.4 Provide descriptions/names of your solutions:
*While ATE is not a direct provider of environmental or climate mitigation technologies, its services contribute to climate solutions by supporting organizations in building equitable, inclusive, and resilient systems.
ATE works with public sector, healthcare, and community-based organizations to strengthen governance, policies, and practices that address systemic inequities—factors that are increasingly recognized as critical to effective climate action. Through its consulting, training, and advisory services, ATE supports clients in embedding equity into decision-making, which is essential for advancing climate resilience, sustainable systems, and inclusive responses to environmental challenges.
ATE’s core service offerings contribute to climate-aligned and socially responsible outcomes by supporting organizations in building equitable, inclusive, and sustainable systems. These services include:
Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI/EDIA) Strategy Development: Supporting organizations to embed equity into governance, policies, and decision-making, which is critical for effective and inclusive climate action.
Organizational Assessments and Systems Reviews: Evaluating policies, practices, and structures to identify systemic barriers and opportunities to align with equity and sustainability principles.
Training and Capacity Building: Delivering education on equity, anti-racism, and inclusive leadership, including the intersection of equity and climate, to strengthen organizational readiness for sustainable change.
Governance and Policy Advisory: Supporting leadership teams to integrate accountability, equity, and sustainability into organizational strategy and operations.
Community and Stakeholder Engagement: Designing inclusive engagement processes that ensure diverse voices are reflected in decision-making, including in areas related to sustainability and climate resilience.
In particular, ATE’s work contributes to:
Strengthening organizational capacity for equitable and sustainable policy development
Supporting inclusive community engagement, which is critical for climate adaptation and resilience
Addressing systemic barriers that can limit equitable access to climate-related resources and services
As a professional services firm, ATE’s offerings are delivered through a low-carbon, remote-first model and are designed to enable broader systems change, including supporting clients in advancing climate and sustainability goals.
ATE’s services support emissions reduction indirectly by influencing organizational decision-making, operating models, and systems design. While ATE does not directly reduce emissions in a single category, its work contributes to reductions across multiple areas through enabling client action.
The primary emissions areas influenced by ATE’s work include:
Transport (Business Travel): ATE’s remote-first, digital delivery model reduces the need for in-person meetings, flights, and commuting compared to traditional consulting approaches that rely heavily on travel.
Energy Use (Buildings & Operations): By minimizing reliance on physical office space and supporting clients in rethinking operational models, ATE contributes to reduced energy consumption associated with buildings and workplace operations.
Purchased Goods and Services: Through advisory work related to governance, procurement, and systems change, ATE supports organizations in making more sustainable purchasing decisions over time.
Digital Efficiency (Emerging Area): ATE’s emphasis on efficient, virtual delivery reduces emissions associated with physical infrastructure and travel, while recognizing the importance of continued improvement in managing digital carbon impacts.
Compared to traditional consulting and advisory models that rely on frequent travel, in-person delivery, and centralized office operations, ATE’s approach results in a significantly lower emissions profile, particularly in transport and operational energy use.
In addition, ATE’s services enable broader downstream emissions reductions by supporting clients to integrate equity, sustainability, and governance into their strategies, policies, and practices—contributing to more effective and lasting climate action.
ATE also contributes to climate solutions through its participation in the Stripe Climate carbon removal program, supporting the development of permanent carbon removal technologies.
5.5 How did you assess whether these are climate solutions?
*Aligned with another framework (please describe),Using our own internal method (please describe)
5.5.1 Has any third party validated this?
*Yes
5.5.2 Specify any additional details
*ATE has assessed its services using an internal approach that considers environmental and social impact, alignment with net zero principles, and the extent to which its services enable emissions reduction through client systems, governance, and operational change. This includes evaluating whether services avoid environmental harm, support low-carbon delivery models, and contribute to broader sustainability outcomes.
ATE’s assessment is informed by alignment with recognized frameworks and standards, including the SME Climate Hub and United Nations Race to Zero campaign, as well as broader principles from the GHG Protocol and B Corporation certification standards. These frameworks guide ATE’s approach to emissions reduction, value chain impact, and integration of environmental and social performance.
ATE’s environmental and social performance has been independently assessed and validated through its certification as a Certified B Corporation by B Lab. This certification evaluates organizations against rigorous standards of environmental impact, social responsibility, governance, and accountability.
While this certification does not specifically classify ATE’s services under a formal climate solutions taxonomy, it provides third-party validation that ATE operates in a manner that avoids environmental harm, supports sustainability, and contributes to positive systemic outcomes.
This validation underpins ATE’s internal assessment that its services contribute to climate solutions by enabling organizations to reduce emissions and build more sustainable, equitable systems.
Governance, Strategy and Climate Risk (optional) *
6.1 What governance processes do you have in place for your climate strategy? Choose as many as are applicable.
*Governance process in place,Person is responsible for climate strategy at board level
6.1.1 Please describe their position and responsibility.
*Climate strategy at ATE is overseen by senior leadership and integrated into broader organizational decision-making. As a small professional services firm, governance is embedded within executive functions, with climate considerations incorporated into operational, strategic, and client-facing decisions.
Responsibility for climate strategy sits with the Founder and Principal Consultant, who is accountable for setting organizational direction, aligning climate commitments with business strategy, and ensuring integration across operations and service delivery.
6.1.2 Is this person (or another at executive and board level) also responsible for climate risk?
*Yes
6.1.3 Please describe the governance process in place
*ATE’s governance approach is integrated and proportionate to its size. Climate considerations are incorporated into strategic planning, operational decisions, and service delivery models. This includes maintaining a low-carbon operating model, evaluating travel and procurement decisions, and aligning commitments with global frameworks such as the SME Climate Hub and Race to Zero. Governance will continue to evolve as ATE strengthens its measurement and reporting capabilities.
6.2 Have you started to identify and assess your companies climate risks and opportunities?
*Yes - we have identified both climate risks and opportunities
6.2.1 Where are the climate risks you've identified?
*Both operations and value chains
6.2.2 How are you managing these climate risks? Choose as many as are applicable.
*Other (please specify)
6.2.2 Explain
*ATE manages climate-related risks through its low-carbon operating model, integration of sustainability into strategic decision-making, and ongoing monitoring of emerging expectations related to climate and ESG. The organization is also exploring opportunities to strengthen supplier engagement and improve emissions measurement over time.
6.2.3 Provide any additional comments or context on your climate risks:
*As a professional services organization, ATE’s climate risks are primarily indirect and relate to its value chain and operating environment. These include reliance on supplier practices, evolving client expectations regarding ESG and sustainability, and reputational considerations linked to climate commitments and performance
ATE manages climate-related risks through its low-carbon operating model, integration of sustainability into strategic decision-making, and ongoing monitoring of emerging expectations related to climate and ESG. The organization is also exploring opportunities to strengthen supplier engagement and improve emissions measurement over time.
6.3 Have you integrated climate and/or nature into your company mission statement or shareholder agreements? If yes, describe how.
*Yes
While climate is not explicitly named in ATE’s formal mission statement, the organization’s focus on advancing equity, systems change, and responsible governance inherently aligns with climate action and sustainability. ATE is increasingly integrating climate considerations into its strategic direction and service offerings.
6.4 Have you taken actions this year outside of your emissions to accelerate climate progress?
*Yes
Beyond emissions reduction, ATE has taken steps to contribute to broader climate progress through its participation in the SME Climate Hub and Race to Zero campaign, as well as its support for carbon removal innovation through the Stripe Climate program. In addition, ATE integrates climate and sustainability considerations into its advisory work, supporting clients in building more equitable, resilient, and sustainable systems.
Results, Challenges and Outlook *
7.1 Provide any additional comments or context on your annual results and progress from previous years.
*This is ATE’s first year reporting through the SME Climate Hub, and as such, a year-over-year comparison is not yet available. This reporting cycle represents the establishment of ATE’s baseline approach to emissions measurement and climate action.
As a professional services firm operating within a remote-first model, ATE’s direct emissions (Scope 1 and Scope 2) are negligible. The organization has identified that the majority of its emissions are expected to fall within Scope 3 categories, particularly business travel, purchased goods and services, and digital operations.
During this reporting period, ATE has taken intentional steps to minimize emissions through its operating model, including prioritizing virtual service delivery, reducing the need for travel, and avoiding leased office space and other sources of direct energy consumption.
ATE acknowledges that the measurement of Scope 3 emissions is an important next step and has identified this as a priority area for future reporting cycles. The organization is committed to strengthening its data collection practices and developing a more comprehensive understanding of its value chain emissions over time.
Looking ahead, ATE will focus on building internal capacity for emissions tracking, refining its baseline, and implementing targeted strategies to reduce emissions in alignment with its near-term and net zero commitments. ATE also recognizes the intersection of climate and equity and will continue to explore opportunities to integrate climate justice considerations into its work and operations.
ATE is committed to transparency, continuous improvement, and annual reporting on progress as part of its participation in the SME Climate Hub and the United Nations Race to Zero campaign.
As a firm grounded in advancing equity, ATE understands that climate action must also address systemic inequities. The organization is committed to ensuring that its climate strategy contributes to broader social impact, including supporting more equitable and sustainable systems for the communities it serves.
ATE’s climate commitments are further reinforced through its certification as a Certified B Corporation, reflecting adherence to rigorous standards of social and environmental performance, accountability, and transparency. This certification underscores ATE’s commitment to integrating sustainability and equity into its governance, operations, and service delivery, and supports its ongoing efforts to advance responsible and impactful business practices.
In addition, ATE contributes to the advancement of high-quality carbon removal solutions through its participation in the Stripe Climate carbon removal program. Through this commitment, ATE allocates a portion of its revenue to support the development and scaling of permanent carbon removal technologies. ATE recognizes that carbon removal is not a substitute for emissions reduction, but an important mechanism for addressing residual emissions that cannot be eliminated, in alignment with net zero best practices.
ATE originally set an accelerated net zero target of 2030, reflecting its low-emissions operating model and commitment to climate leadership. In aligning its reporting with SME Climate Hub framework conventions, ATE has also indicated a 2050 net zero target as a long-term benchmark. ATE continues to work toward accelerated emissions reductions and remains committed to achieving net zero as early as feasible.
7.2 Do you face any key challenges in reducing emissions?
*Other challenges (please specify)
Specify other challenges
*As a small professional services organization, ATE’s primary challenges relate to measuring and managing Scope 3 emissions, which represent the majority of its footprint. This includes limited access to supplier data, evolving methodologies for estimating emissions in digital and service-based operations, and capacity constraints typical of SMEs. Despite these challenges, ATE is committed to building its measurement capabilities over time and taking practical steps to reduce emissions where feasible.
7.3 Has there been any third party validation of the data submitted in this report?
*No
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All Things Equitable Inc.'s Climate Report
All Things Equitable Inc.'s Climate Report - 2025
Introduction *
1.1 End day of the reporting period
*2025-03-31
1.1.1 Reporting year
*2025
1.2 Describe your business activities
*All Things Equitable (ATE) provides expert-led, customized diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) strategies to dismantle systemic barriers, boost retention, and drive measurable results. It provides education through expert-led training and workshops that help organizations build equitable, diverse, and inclusive workplaces. This includes webinars, and client-specific DEI training programs. It also provides engaging keynote sessions.
Revenue is generated through client engagements including consulting fees, workshops, and speaking engagements.
1.4 Number of employees on the end day of the reporting period
*1
1.4.1 Full-time equivalent (FTE) or headcounts
*Full-time equivalent
1.5 Is this report being submitted on behalf of a parent company or a subsidiary? If so, please briefly explain the relationship.
*Not applicable
Commitment and Targets *
2.1 Net zero target year
*2050
2.1.1 Base year
*2024
2.1.2 Base year value
*-
2.2 Near-term target
*42% of absolute scope 1+2+3 emission reduction from my base year by 2030
2.3 Provide any additional comments or context on your net zero and near term targets.
*All Things Equitable Inc. (ATE) recognizes that climate change is both an environmental and equity issue, disproportionately impacting marginalized and equity-deserving communities. As a professional services firm, ATE’s emissions profile is primarily driven by Scope 3 activities, including business travel, digital infrastructure, and procurement.
ATE is committed to a science-based pathway to net zero by 2050, with a near-term target aligned to limiting global warming to 1.5°C. The organization will prioritize emissions reduction through:
Minimizing air travel and prioritizing virtual service delivery where feasible
Selecting low-carbon vendors and suppliers
Reducing digital carbon footprint through efficient technology use
Embedding sustainability into organizational policies and decision-making
In alignment with its mission, ATE will also explore the intersection of climate justice and equity, ensuring that its climate actions contribute to broader social impact and do not exacerbate existing inequities.
Residual emissions, once all feasible reductions have been achieved, will be neutralized using high-quality, permanent carbon removals in line with best practices under the Race to Zero campaign.
ATE is committed to transparency, continuous improvement, and annual reporting on progress through the SME Climate Hub.
ATE will integrate climate considerations into its consulting practice, supporting clients in embedding equity-centered approaches to sustainability and climate resilience.
2.4 To reduce emissions in line with my commitment, my company has a climate action plan and is taking action
*Yes, the plan and action include all scope 1+2+3
Own Emissions *
Energy consumption
3.2 Total energy consumption
*0 kWh
3.3 Total renewable energy consumption
*0 kWh
Scope 1 emissions
3.4 Scope 1 emissions
*0 metric tons CO2e
Scope 2 emissions
3.5 Location-based scope 2 emissions
*0 metric tons CO2e
3.6 Market-based scope 2 emissions
*0 metric tons CO2e
3.7 Have you taken any actions to reduce scope 1+2 emissions in the reporting period?
*Yes
3.7.1 What actions have you taken to reduce scope 1+2 emissions in the reporting period
*Climate strategy and planning
3.7.2 Provide any additional details
*ATE has intentionally designed its operating model to minimize Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by maintaining a remote-first structure, avoiding leased office space, and eliminating the need for company-owned vehicles or on-site energy consumption. These structural decisions significantly reduce direct emissions and align with ATE’s commitment to a low-carbon operating model.
3.8 Which tools or methods did you use to calculate your scope 1+2 emissions?
*Own internal calculations
3.8.1 Specify any additional details
*ATE operates as a remote professional services organization with no owned or leased facilities and no direct fuel use. As such, Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions are negligible or zero. The majority of emissions are expected to fall under Scope 3 categories, including business travel, purchased goods and services, and digital operations. ATE is working to improve measurement of these emissions over time.
Value Chain Emissions (optional) *
Scope 3 emissions
4.1 Have you measured any of your scope 3 emissions?
*No
Supply chain related - upstream emissions
Customer related - downstream emissions
4.2 Have you taken any actions to reduce scope 3 emissions in the reporting period?
*Yes
4.2.1 What actions have you taken to reduce scope 3 emissions in the reporting period?
*Climate strategy and planning
4.2.2 Provide any additional details
*ATE has taken steps to reduce Scope 3 emissions by prioritizing virtual service delivery, minimizing business travel, and adopting a remote-first operating model. ATE has not yet completed a full quantification of Scope 3 emissions. As a professional services firm with a Scope 3–dominant emissions profile, ATE recognizes the importance of measuring value chain emissions and has prioritized this as a next phase of its climate strategy. Initial efforts have focused on identifying key emission sources such as business travel, purchased services, and digital operations. ATE will develop a structured approach to Scope 3 measurement in future reporting cycles as the organization continues to explore lower-carbon procurement and operational practices.
4.3 Have you asked any of your suppliers to set a net zero target (either voluntarily or as a requirement)?
*No
4.4 Have you communicated your commitment and actions to any of your customers?
*Yes
4.5 Which tools or methods did you use to calculate your scope 3 emissions?
*Own internal calculations
4.5.1 Specify additional details
*ATE has applied high-level, spend-based and activity-based estimation approaches informed by the GHG Protocol Corporate Value Chain (Scope 3) Standard. Measurement is currently focused on key categories such as business travel and purchased goods and services, with plans to expand and refine data quality over time.
Climate Solutions (optional) *
5.1 Do any of your existing products and/or services qualify as climate solutions or enabling solutions?
*Primary purpose of enabling others to reduce their emissions.
5.2 Please confirm your solutions meet all the following safeguard requirements.
*Does not support or extend the use of fossil fuel-based technologies
What percentage of your total revenue came from these products and/or services last year?
*90–100%
5.4 Provide descriptions/names of your solutions:
*While ATE is not a direct provider of environmental or climate mitigation technologies, its services contribute to climate solutions by supporting organizations in building equitable, inclusive, and resilient systems.
ATE works with public sector, healthcare, and community-based organizations to strengthen governance, policies, and practices that address systemic inequities—factors that are increasingly recognized as critical to effective climate action. Through its consulting, training, and advisory services, ATE supports clients in embedding equity into decision-making, which is essential for advancing climate resilience, sustainable systems, and inclusive responses to environmental challenges.
ATE’s core service offerings contribute to climate-aligned and socially responsible outcomes by supporting organizations in building equitable, inclusive, and sustainable systems. These services include:
Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI/EDIA) Strategy Development: Supporting organizations to embed equity into governance, policies, and decision-making, which is critical for effective and inclusive climate action.
Organizational Assessments and Systems Reviews: Evaluating policies, practices, and structures to identify systemic barriers and opportunities to align with equity and sustainability principles.
Training and Capacity Building: Delivering education on equity, anti-racism, and inclusive leadership, including the intersection of equity and climate, to strengthen organizational readiness for sustainable change.
Governance and Policy Advisory: Supporting leadership teams to integrate accountability, equity, and sustainability into organizational strategy and operations.
Community and Stakeholder Engagement: Designing inclusive engagement processes that ensure diverse voices are reflected in decision-making, including in areas related to sustainability and climate resilience.
In particular, ATE’s work contributes to:
Strengthening organizational capacity for equitable and sustainable policy development
Supporting inclusive community engagement, which is critical for climate adaptation and resilience
Addressing systemic barriers that can limit equitable access to climate-related resources and services
As a professional services firm, ATE’s offerings are delivered through a low-carbon, remote-first model and are designed to enable broader systems change, including supporting clients in advancing climate and sustainability goals.
ATE’s services support emissions reduction indirectly by influencing organizational decision-making, operating models, and systems design. While ATE does not directly reduce emissions in a single category, its work contributes to reductions across multiple areas through enabling client action.
The primary emissions areas influenced by ATE’s work include:
Transport (Business Travel): ATE’s remote-first, digital delivery model reduces the need for in-person meetings, flights, and commuting compared to traditional consulting approaches that rely heavily on travel.
Energy Use (Buildings & Operations): By minimizing reliance on physical office space and supporting clients in rethinking operational models, ATE contributes to reduced energy consumption associated with buildings and workplace operations.
Purchased Goods and Services: Through advisory work related to governance, procurement, and systems change, ATE supports organizations in making more sustainable purchasing decisions over time.
Digital Efficiency (Emerging Area): ATE’s emphasis on efficient, virtual delivery reduces emissions associated with physical infrastructure and travel, while recognizing the importance of continued improvement in managing digital carbon impacts.
Compared to traditional consulting and advisory models that rely on frequent travel, in-person delivery, and centralized office operations, ATE’s approach results in a significantly lower emissions profile, particularly in transport and operational energy use.
In addition, ATE’s services enable broader downstream emissions reductions by supporting clients to integrate equity, sustainability, and governance into their strategies, policies, and practices—contributing to more effective and lasting climate action.
ATE also contributes to climate solutions through its participation in the Stripe Climate carbon removal program, supporting the development of permanent carbon removal technologies.
5.5 How did you assess whether these are climate solutions?
*Aligned with another framework (please describe),Using our own internal method (please describe)
5.5.1 Has any third party validated this?
*Yes
5.5.2 Specify any additional details
*ATE has assessed its services using an internal approach that considers environmental and social impact, alignment with net zero principles, and the extent to which its services enable emissions reduction through client systems, governance, and operational change. This includes evaluating whether services avoid environmental harm, support low-carbon delivery models, and contribute to broader sustainability outcomes.
ATE’s assessment is informed by alignment with recognized frameworks and standards, including the SME Climate Hub and United Nations Race to Zero campaign, as well as broader principles from the GHG Protocol and B Corporation certification standards. These frameworks guide ATE’s approach to emissions reduction, value chain impact, and integration of environmental and social performance.
ATE’s environmental and social performance has been independently assessed and validated through its certification as a Certified B Corporation by B Lab. This certification evaluates organizations against rigorous standards of environmental impact, social responsibility, governance, and accountability.
While this certification does not specifically classify ATE’s services under a formal climate solutions taxonomy, it provides third-party validation that ATE operates in a manner that avoids environmental harm, supports sustainability, and contributes to positive systemic outcomes.
This validation underpins ATE’s internal assessment that its services contribute to climate solutions by enabling organizations to reduce emissions and build more sustainable, equitable systems.
Governance, Strategy and Climate Risk (optional) *
6.1 What governance processes do you have in place for your climate strategy? Choose as many as are applicable.
*Governance process in place,Person is responsible for climate strategy at board level
6.1.1 Please describe their position and responsibility.
*Climate strategy at ATE is overseen by senior leadership and integrated into broader organizational decision-making. As a small professional services firm, governance is embedded within executive functions, with climate considerations incorporated into operational, strategic, and client-facing decisions.
Responsibility for climate strategy sits with the Founder and Principal Consultant, who is accountable for setting organizational direction, aligning climate commitments with business strategy, and ensuring integration across operations and service delivery.
6.1.2 Is this person (or another at executive and board level) also responsible for climate risk?
*Yes
6.1.3 Please describe the governance process in place
*ATE’s governance approach is integrated and proportionate to its size. Climate considerations are incorporated into strategic planning, operational decisions, and service delivery models. This includes maintaining a low-carbon operating model, evaluating travel and procurement decisions, and aligning commitments with global frameworks such as the SME Climate Hub and Race to Zero. Governance will continue to evolve as ATE strengthens its measurement and reporting capabilities.
6.2 Have you started to identify and assess your companies climate risks and opportunities?
*Yes - we have identified both climate risks and opportunities
6.2.1 Where are the climate risks you've identified?
*Both operations and value chains
6.2.2 How are you managing these climate risks? Choose as many as are applicable.
*Other (please specify)
6.2.2 Explain
*ATE manages climate-related risks through its low-carbon operating model, integration of sustainability into strategic decision-making, and ongoing monitoring of emerging expectations related to climate and ESG. The organization is also exploring opportunities to strengthen supplier engagement and improve emissions measurement over time.
6.2.3 Provide any additional comments or context on your climate risks:
*As a professional services organization, ATE’s climate risks are primarily indirect and relate to its value chain and operating environment. These include reliance on supplier practices, evolving client expectations regarding ESG and sustainability, and reputational considerations linked to climate commitments and performance
ATE manages climate-related risks through its low-carbon operating model, integration of sustainability into strategic decision-making, and ongoing monitoring of emerging expectations related to climate and ESG. The organization is also exploring opportunities to strengthen supplier engagement and improve emissions measurement over time.
6.3 Have you integrated climate and/or nature into your company mission statement or shareholder agreements? If yes, describe how.
*Yes
While climate is not explicitly named in ATE’s formal mission statement, the organization’s focus on advancing equity, systems change, and responsible governance inherently aligns with climate action and sustainability. ATE is increasingly integrating climate considerations into its strategic direction and service offerings.
6.4 Have you taken actions this year outside of your emissions to accelerate climate progress?
*Yes
Beyond emissions reduction, ATE has taken steps to contribute to broader climate progress through its participation in the SME Climate Hub and Race to Zero campaign, as well as its support for carbon removal innovation through the Stripe Climate program. In addition, ATE integrates climate and sustainability considerations into its advisory work, supporting clients in building more equitable, resilient, and sustainable systems.
Results, Challenges and Outlook *
7.1 Provide any additional comments or context on your annual results and progress from previous years.
*This is ATE’s first year reporting through the SME Climate Hub, and as such, a year-over-year comparison is not yet available. This reporting cycle represents the establishment of ATE’s baseline approach to emissions measurement and climate action.
As a professional services firm operating within a remote-first model, ATE’s direct emissions (Scope 1 and Scope 2) are negligible. The organization has identified that the majority of its emissions are expected to fall within Scope 3 categories, particularly business travel, purchased goods and services, and digital operations.
During this reporting period, ATE has taken intentional steps to minimize emissions through its operating model, including prioritizing virtual service delivery, reducing the need for travel, and avoiding leased office space and other sources of direct energy consumption.
ATE acknowledges that the measurement of Scope 3 emissions is an important next step and has identified this as a priority area for future reporting cycles. The organization is committed to strengthening its data collection practices and developing a more comprehensive understanding of its value chain emissions over time.
Looking ahead, ATE will focus on building internal capacity for emissions tracking, refining its baseline, and implementing targeted strategies to reduce emissions in alignment with its near-term and net zero commitments. ATE also recognizes the intersection of climate and equity and will continue to explore opportunities to integrate climate justice considerations into its work and operations.
ATE is committed to transparency, continuous improvement, and annual reporting on progress as part of its participation in the SME Climate Hub and the United Nations Race to Zero campaign.
As a firm grounded in advancing equity, ATE understands that climate action must also address systemic inequities. The organization is committed to ensuring that its climate strategy contributes to broader social impact, including supporting more equitable and sustainable systems for the communities it serves.
ATE’s climate commitments are further reinforced through its certification as a Certified B Corporation, reflecting adherence to rigorous standards of social and environmental performance, accountability, and transparency. This certification underscores ATE’s commitment to integrating sustainability and equity into its governance, operations, and service delivery, and supports its ongoing efforts to advance responsible and impactful business practices.
In addition, ATE contributes to the advancement of high-quality carbon removal solutions through its participation in the Stripe Climate carbon removal program. Through this commitment, ATE allocates a portion of its revenue to support the development and scaling of permanent carbon removal technologies. ATE recognizes that carbon removal is not a substitute for emissions reduction, but an important mechanism for addressing residual emissions that cannot be eliminated, in alignment with net zero best practices.
ATE originally set an accelerated net zero target of 2030, reflecting its low-emissions operating model and commitment to climate leadership. In aligning its reporting with SME Climate Hub framework conventions, ATE has also indicated a 2050 net zero target as a long-term benchmark. ATE continues to work toward accelerated emissions reductions and remains committed to achieving net zero as early as feasible.
7.2 Do you face any key challenges in reducing emissions?
*Other challenges (please specify)
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*As a small professional services organization, ATE’s primary challenges relate to measuring and managing Scope 3 emissions, which represent the majority of its footprint. This includes limited access to supplier data, evolving methodologies for estimating emissions in digital and service-based operations, and capacity constraints typical of SMEs. Despite these challenges, ATE is committed to building its measurement capabilities over time and taking practical steps to reduce emissions where feasible.
7.3 Has there been any third party validation of the data submitted in this report?
*No
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