Helping Manchester businesses become more sustainable, win more work and achieve Net Zero.
Positive Planet is a leading sustainability partner in Manchester, helping organisations reduce their environmental impact while creating measurable commercial value.
From Carbon Footprint Assessments and Carbon Reduction Plans to ESG reporting, Carbon Literacy Training, Life Cycle Assessments (LCA) and Net Zero Strategies, we help businesses across Greater Manchester navigate sustainability with confidence.
Whether you’re responding to customer demands, preparing for procurement, meeting ESG requirements or looking to reduce operational costs, our experienced sustainability consultants provide practical advice that delivers measurable results.
Trusted by the Manchester Business Community
Why Manchester Businesses Choose Positive Planet
Manchester is home to thriving sectors including manufacturing, construction, logistics, technology and professional services. While each industry faces different sustainability challenges, they all share increasing pressure to reduce emissions, strengthen supply chains and demonstrate credible environmental performance.
Having worked with organisations across these sectors, we understand the commercial realities behind sustainability. Our recommendations are always practical, proportionate and aligned with your wider business objectives, whether that’s winning new contracts, reducing operational costs or preparing for future regulation.
Whether you’re measuring your carbon footprint for the first time or developing an advanced ESG programme, our consultants provide the expertise needed to move your organisation forward with confidence.
Common challenges we solve
We partner with Manchester-based businesses to:
✔ Develop Net Zero roadmaps
✔ Engage employees with training like Carbon Literacy
✔ Meet client sustainability requirements
Supporting Manchester Businesses on Their Sustainability Journey
As a Manchester-headquartered business, NCC Group has partnered with Positive Planet for more than three years to drive measurable sustainability progress. Together, we’ve delivered robust carbon footprint measurement, developed their Net Zero strategy, rolled out Carbon Literacy Training, strengthened EcoVadis performance, supported Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) commitments, and enhanced CDP reporting. This long-term partnership has helped embed sustainability across the organisation, with NCC Group achieving an improved CDP score in 2025 compared to 2024, demonstrating the impact of a strategic, data-driven approach to continuous improvement.
“Taking responsibility for climate action is core to our values and increasingly important to our clients, colleagues, and shareholders. Climate reporting is most valuable when it supports learning and better decision‑making. Positive Planet’s partnership has helped us use the process in exactly that way strengthening capability, driving improvement, and reinforcing accountability across the business.
Yvonne Harley, VP, Investor Relations & Sustainability
Their support on our CDP submission ensured our score more accurately reflected the progress we are making and the work underway across the organisation. They bring deep expertise, pragmatism, and a genuine willingness to help, and have been instrumental in strengthening our approach to climate action in a meaningful and responsible way.”
NCC Group
Frequently Asked Questions
What does a sustainability consultant do?
A sustainability consultant helps organisations understand and improve their environmental performance. This may include measuring carbon emissions, developing Net Zero strategies, preparing ESG reports, creating Carbon Reduction Plans, delivering training and helping businesses meet customer or regulatory requirements.
Why do Manchester businesses need sustainability consultancy?
Businesses across Manchester increasingly need to demonstrate sustainability credentials to remain competitive. Customers, procurement frameworks, investors and supply chains are placing greater emphasis on environmental performance, making sustainability an important part of long-term business success.
What is a Carbon Reduction Plan?
A Carbon Reduction Plan outlines your organisation’s greenhouse gas emissions, reduction targets and the actions you’ll take to achieve them. Many public sector contracts now require suppliers to have a compliant plan in place.
How can sustainability help my business grow?
Effective sustainability strategies can reduce operating costs, improve efficiency, strengthen customer relationships, support tender opportunities and enhance your reputation. Rather than being a compliance exercise, sustainability can become a driver of innovation and competitive advantage.
