Report results - SME Climate Hub

Man Bites Dog's Climate Report

Submitted on 2026-09-24 · Edited on 2026-09-24

1.1 End day of the reporting period*

2026-03-31

1.1.1 Reporting year*

2026

1.2 Describe your business activities*

Marketing and consultancy services

1.4 Number of employees on the end day of the reporting period*

1.4.1 Full-time equivalent (FTE) or headcounts*

Headcounts

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

1.5.1 Please explain the relationship*

2.1 Net zero target year*

2050

2.1.1 Base year*

2024

2.1.2 Base year value*

125

Base year value confirmation*

I confirm that I have entered my base year value in metric tons CO2e

2.2 Near-term target*

10% of absolute scope 2 emission reduction from my base year by 2027

6% of absolute scope 3 emission reduction from my base year by 2027

2.3 Provide any additional comments or context on your net zero and near term targets.*

Aim for 50% emissions offset by 2027.

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 scope 1+2

Energy consumption

3.2 Total energy consumption*

8765 kWh

3.3 Total renewable energy consumption*

8765 kWh

Scope 1 emissions

3.4 Scope 1 emissions*

1.43 metric tons CO2e

Scope 2 emissions

3.5 Location-based Scope 2 emissions*

1.55 metric tons CO2e

3.6 Market-based Scope 2 emissions*

Scope 1 and 2 units confirmation*

I confirm that I have entered all Scope 1 and 2 emissions values in metric tons CO2e

3.7 Have you taken any actions to reduce Scope 1 and 2 emissions in the reporting period?*

Yes

3.7.1 What actions have you taken?*

Climate strategy and planning, Switch to renewable electricity, Transport and logistics, Material circularity and waste reduction, Digital and technology-enabled solutions, Other company behavioural changes

3.7.2 Describe your actions taken to reduce Scope 1 and 2 emissions in the reporting period*

We have implemented a range of measures to reduce emissions across the organisation. These include installing energy-efficient LED lighting, using motion-sensor lighting systems, and opting for energy-efficient office equipment. We’ve also replaced the office kettle with a Quooker tap to reduce energy consumption, and we encourage reusing and recycling materials. Our efforts extend to minimising paper use with a digital document management system, eliminating disposable cups and cutlery, and maintaining a segregated waste collection system. Additionally, we promote virtual meetings and encourage employees to use public transport to further reduce travel emissions.

3.8 Which tools or methods did you use to calculate your Scope 1 and 2 emissions?*

Small Business Carbon Calculator, Own internal calculations

3.8.1 Specify any additional details*

Scope 3 emissions

4.1 Have you measured any of your scope 3 emissions?*

Yes

Supply chain related - upstream emissions

4.1.1 Purchased goods and services*

95.41 metric tons CO2e

4.1.2 Capital goods*

4.1.3 Fuel and energy related activities*

0.6 metric tons CO2e

4.1.4 Transportation and distribution (upstream)*

4.1.5 Waste in operations*

12.02 metric tons CO2e

4.1.6 Business travel*

3.56 metric tons CO2e

4.1.7 Employee commuting*

9.31 metric tons CO2e

4.1.8 Leased assets (upstream)*

Customer related - downstream emissions

4.1.9 Transportation and distribution (downstream)*

4.1.10 Processing of sold products*

4.1.11 Use of sold products*

4.1.12 End-of-life treatment of products*

4.1.13 Leased assets (downstream)*

4.1.14 Franchises*

4.1.15 Investments*

4.1.16 Total scope 3 emissions*

120.9 metric tons CO2e

Scope 3 units confirmation*

I confirm that I have entered all Scope 3 emissions values in metric tons CO2e

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, Switch to renewable electricity, Business travel and commuting, Transport and logistics, Material circularity and waste reduction, Other company behavioural changes

4.2.2 Provide any additional details*

4.3 Have you asked any of your suppliers to set a net zero target (either voluntarily or as a requirement)?*

4.3.1 What percentage of your suppliers have you asked?*

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?*

Small Business Carbon Calculator, Own internal calculations

4.5.1 Specify additional details*

5.1 Do any of your existing products and/or services qualify as climate solutions or enabling solutions?*

5.2 Please confirm your solutions meet all the following safeguard requirements.*

What percentage of your total revenue came from these products and/or services last year?*

5.4 Provide descriptions/names of your solutions:*

5.5 How did you assess whether these are climate solutions?*

5.5.1 Has any third party validated this?*

5.5.2 Specify any additional details*

6.1 What governance processes do you have in place for your climate strategy? Choose as many as are applicable.*

Other (please specify)

6.1 Explain*

Internal sustainability team with dedicated senior leadership team member

6.1.1 Please describe their position and responsibility.*

6.1.2 Is this person (or another at executive and board level) also responsible for climate risk?*

6.1.3 Please describe the governance process in place*

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

6.2.1 Explain*

6.2.2 How are you managing these climate risks? Choose as many as are applicable.*

We've started to prioritise climate risks

6.2.2 Explain*

6.2.3 Provide any additional comments or context on your climate risks:*

6.3 Have you integrated climate and/or nature into your company mission statement or shareholder agreements? If yes, describe how.*

Yes

Our company values includes one that says: We are committed to making a positive social and environmental impact through our business operations, work, and community activities.

6.4 Have you taken actions this year outside of your emissions to accelerate climate progress?*

7.1 Provide any additional comments or context on your annual results and progress from previous years.*

Secured a Platinum EcoVadis certification 25% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions - 2024-2025

7.2 Do you face any key challenges in reducing emissions?*

Limited control over energy use in buildings, Complexities in managing supply chain emissions

Specify other challenges*

7.3 Has there been any third party validation of the data submitted in this report?*

1.1 End day of the reporting period*

2026-03-31

1.1.1 Reporting year*

2026

1.2 Describe your business activities*

Marketing and consultancy services

1.4 Number of employees on the end day of the reporting period*

1.4.1 Full-time equivalent (FTE) or headcounts*

Headcounts

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

1.5.1 Please explain the relationship*

2.1 Net zero target year*

2050

2.1.1 Base year*

2024

2.1.2 Base year value*

125

Base year value confirmation*

I confirm that I have entered my base year value in metric tons CO2e

2.2 Near-term target*

10% of absolute scope 2 emission reduction from my base year by 2027

6% of absolute scope 3 emission reduction from my base year by 2027

2.3 Provide any additional comments or context on your net zero and near term targets.*

Aim for 50% emissions offset by 2027.

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 scope 1+2

Energy consumption

3.2 Total energy consumption*

8765 kWh

3.3 Total renewable energy consumption*

8765 kWh

Scope 1 emissions

3.4 Scope 1 emissions*

1.43 metric tons CO2e

Scope 2 emissions

3.5 Location-based Scope 2 emissions*

1.55 metric tons CO2e

3.6 Market-based Scope 2 emissions*

Scope 1 and 2 units confirmation*

I confirm that I have entered all Scope 1 and 2 emissions values in metric tons CO2e

3.7 Have you taken any actions to reduce Scope 1 and 2 emissions in the reporting period?*

Yes

3.7.1 What actions have you taken?*

3.7.2 Describe your actions taken to reduce Scope 1 and 2 emissions in the reporting period*

3.8 Which tools or methods did you use to calculate your Scope 1 and 2 emissions?*

Small Business Carbon Calculator, Own internal calculations

3.8.1 Specify any additional details*

Scope 3 emissions

4.1 Have you measured any of your scope 3 emissions?*

Yes

Supply chain related - upstream emissions

4.1.1 Purchased goods and services*

95.41 metric tons CO2e

4.1.2 Capital goods*

4.1.3 Fuel and energy related activities*

0.6 metric tons CO2e

4.1.4 Transportation and distribution (upstream)*

4.1.5 Waste in operations*

12.02 metric tons CO2e

4.1.6 Business travel*

3.56 metric tons CO2e

4.1.7 Employee commuting*

9.31 metric tons CO2e

4.1.8 Leased assets (upstream)*

Customer related - downstream emissions

4.1.9 Transportation and distribution (downstream)*

4.1.10 Processing of sold products*

4.1.11 Use of sold products*

4.1.12 End-of-life treatment of products*

4.1.13 Leased assets (downstream)*

4.1.14 Franchises*

4.1.15 Investments*

4.1.16 Total scope 3 emissions*

120.9 metric tons CO2e

Scope 3 units confirmation*

I confirm that I have entered all Scope 3 emissions values in metric tons CO2e

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, Switch to renewable electricity, Business travel and commuting, Transport and logistics, Material circularity and waste reduction, Other company behavioural changes

4.2.2 Provide any additional details*

4.3 Have you asked any of your suppliers to set a net zero target (either voluntarily or as a requirement)?*

4.3.1 What percentage of your suppliers have you asked?*

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?*

Small Business Carbon Calculator, Own internal calculations

4.5.1 Specify additional details*

5.1 Do any of your existing products and/or services qualify as climate solutions or enabling solutions?*

5.2 Please confirm your solutions meet all the following safeguard requirements.*

What percentage of your total revenue came from these products and/or services last year?*

5.4 Provide descriptions/names of your solutions:*

5.5 How did you assess whether these are climate solutions?*

5.5.1 Has any third party validated this?*

5.5.2 Specify any additional details*

6.1 What governance processes do you have in place for your climate strategy? Choose as many as are applicable.*

Other (please specify)

6.1 Explain*

Internal sustainability team with dedicated senior leadership team member

6.1.1 Please describe their position and responsibility.*

6.1.2 Is this person (or another at executive and board level) also responsible for climate risk?*

6.1.3 Please describe the governance process in place*

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

6.2.1 Explain*

6.2.2 How are you managing these climate risks? Choose as many as are applicable.*

We've started to prioritise climate risks

6.2.2 Explain*

6.2.3 Provide any additional comments or context on your climate risks:*

6.3 Have you integrated climate and/or nature into your company mission statement or shareholder agreements? If yes, describe how.*

Yes

Our company values includes one that says: We are committed to making a positive social and environmental impact through our business operations, work, and community activities.

6.4 Have you taken actions this year outside of your emissions to accelerate climate progress?*