Getting to Net Zero: A Practical Guide for Small Businesses

Many small businesses will be legally required to begin reporting their greenhouse gas emissions from 1 January 2026 if they are part of the supply chain of big companies. They will also need to produce their plan to transition to net zero.

Business Foundations can provide a practical, step-by-step approach to decarbonisation. We have all the information you need about emissions reporting approaches, and the tools that will help your business act with confidence.

Why You Need to Decarbonise

The climate is changing, and so are the expectations placed on small businesses. All of Australia’s largest companies and government agencies are already reporting their Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions, but from 1 January 2026, they will also need to report their Scope 3 emissions.

Scope 3 emissions are those that are emitted by the businesses in their supply chain. This means the majority of Western Australia’s small business community will have customers knocking at their door asking for their numbers.

For WA businesses, taking steps toward decarbonisation is no longer just about doing the right thing. It is about saying competitive, meeting contractual requirements, saving money on energy, and unlocking grant opportunities.

How We Can Help You

Download our free white paper for a practical, step-by-step approach to decarbonisation. It includes all the information you need about emissions reporting approaches, and the tools that will help your business act with confidence.

Business Foundations also offers one-to-one advisory sessions that will provide practical, plain language advice specific to your business and circumstances.

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