Serviced Emissions Guide: An Adapted Framework for Membership Organisations Representing Professional Services.
Companion guide to Oxford Net Zero's "Catalysing climate action: The role of professional service providers in realizing a net-zero future".
Understanding Serviced Emissions:
A Guide for Professional Services Bodies
As the race to net zero accelerates, there’s growing awareness that professional services providers in law, consulting, advertising, and other sectors, play a key role in enabling or influencing emissions through the work they do.
Serviced emissions refer to the greenhouse gas emissions indirectly enabled or increased by the services professionals deliver to their clients. Despite their significance, these emissions remain a blind spot in most carbon accounting frameworks.
This online guide is designed for Professional Services Bodies (PSBs). It explains what serviced emissions are, why they matter, and how PSBs can help their members understand, measure, and reduce them. You’ll find clear explanations, practical examples, and ideas for action.
Next Steps: Closing the Gap on Serviced Emissions
Serviced emissions represent a critical and addressable gap in current carbon reporting. PSBs are in a powerful position to lead change by supporting members with education, coordination, and standards.
Use this guide to:
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Understand your role in the serviced emissions conversation
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Equip your members with practical tools and expectations
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Contribute to emerging frameworks and best practices
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This is just the beginning. Explore the guide, share it with your network, and start the conversation within your organisation.
