Helping you prosper: Turning carbon reporting into a business opportunity

While most private businesses aren’t yet measuring their emissions, expectations are shifting fast. Banks, insurers, customers and regulators are increasingly asking for this information, and many organisations are choosing to get ahead now rather than scramble later. Our session focused on the simple, practical steps businesses can take today to build their carbon baseline and turn reporting into a commercial advantage. 

Why this matters now 

Understanding your emissions is becoming a core part of running a resilient, future‑ready organisation. Getting started early can help you: 

• Prepare for emerging reporting requirements
• Access clearer insight for planning and investment decisions
• Identify operational inefficiencies and potential cost savings
• Strengthen confidence with customers, lenders and insurers
• Bring sustainability into wider business conversations 

With Sumday offering 12 months’ free access for Xero users who sign up before 31 March 2026, there’s a strong incentive to begin the journey at no cost. 

What we covered 

Bradley Pitt (APAC Lead at Sumday) and Harriet Hodgson‑Grove (Audit Partner & Head of Sustainable Business Services, UHY London) walked through: 

• How Sumday connects with Xero to automatically build a carbon footprint
• What Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions mean in real terms
• How automation and UHY support make the process straightforward
• Real examples of businesses using emissions data to save money and plan more effectively
• How to activate and maximise the free 12‑month trial
• What happens once the free period ends 

The session closed with a short Q&A, giving attendees the chance to ask questions directly to specialists from Sumday and UHY. 

Who should watch the recording 

The webinar is ideal for business owners, finance leaders and Xero users who want a simple, practical starting point for carbon accounting, especially those looking to use the free trial to build their baseline and understand their emissions data. 

Catch up on the webinar 

If you missed the live session, the full recording is now available. It’s designed to give clear, useful insight without the jargon and to help you make informed, future‑focused decisions for your business. Watch the recording here.