What we do
Oakdene Hollins is a boutique Carbon Footprint Scope 1,2,3 Consultancy using science to deliver pragmatic recommendations for our clients. Our strategic advice is always backed by robust data analysis. Since 1994 we have been working with our clients to deliver value from sustainability.
In today's world, understanding and reducing your entire environmental impact is crucial. At Oakdene Hollins, we empower businesses like yours to go beyond compliance and become leaders in sustainability. As specialist carbon footprint consultants, we bring unwavering focus and scientific expertise to every project. We help you uncover hidden opportunities for reducing your carbon footprint across all scopes (1, 2, and 3), delivering measurable results that benefit both your bottom line and the planet.
Our work covers four broad areas:
Circular Economy
Empowering research enabling the circular economy by designing thoughtfully, optimising resources, reducing wast and, using secondary materials.
Net-Zero
Forming ambitious Net-Zero strategies through scope 3 analysis and life cycle assessments whilst building leadership engagement and supporting implementation.
Value Retention
Engaging value retention processes across both products and materials including remanufacturing, reuse, refurbishment, repair and innovative recycling technologies.
Innovation
Identifying novel commercial opportunities through circular business models, scenario development, feasibility studies, transition management and landscape reviews.
Benefits of a Carbon Footprint Reduction Strategy
Reduced Environmental Impact: Minimize your contribution to climate change and build a more sustainable future.
Enhanced Brand Reputation: Demonstrate your commitment to environmental leadership and attract environmentally conscious stakeholders.
Improved Operational Efficiency: Reduce waste and resource consumption, leading to cost savings and increased profitability.
Stakeholder Engagement and Communication: Effective stakeholder engagement is crucial for successful sustainability implementation. Our consultants can help you develop communication strategies to engage with employees, customers, investors, and communities, fostering transparency and building trust.
Access to a Network of Experts: Our team has established relationships with a wide range of sustainability professionals and organizations. This network provides you with access to specialized knowledge and resources to support your specific sustainability goals.
Future-Proofed Business: Prepare your organization for evolving regulations and market demands associated with the transition to a net zero economy.
Why Choose Oakdene Hollins?
Partnering with Oakdene Hollins provides you with a unique advantage in making sustainability a reality in any business:
Holistic Solutions: We go beyond emissions reduction. We address all aspects of your environmental footprint, from resource optimization and waste reduction to circular economy implementation.
Science-Based Approach: Our strategies are grounded in rigorous data analysis and life cycle assessments, ensuring your net zero goals are ambitious yet achievable.
Collaborative Partnership: We work closely with you to understand your unique challenges and goals, tailoring our approach to deliver maximum impact for your organization.
Data-Driven Insights: We leverage data analytics to provide you with actionable insights to inform your sustainability decision-making.
Stakeholder Engagement: We guide you in effectively engaging with stakeholders throughout your sustainability journey.
Global Reach and Local Expertise: Our team operates internationally, offering support regardless of your location.
Our work with the NBF (National Bed Federation) in the furniture and furnishings sector. We have been producing their end-of-life mattress reports for many years. They showcase the sector's performance in that year and where the circularity priorities are. See our latest report: https://www.oakdenehollins.com/reports/2023/10/3/national-bed-federation-end-of-life-mattress-report-2022
The research focused on areas of potential reputational risk to the NBF and its members, namely:
• Current progress towards, and likelihood of achieving, the 75% landfill diversion by 2028 target.
• Insight into the onward markets for components and materials recovered from End of Life (EoL) mattresses to inform assessments of the environmental benefits of these practices (e.g. UK specific mattress LCAs).
• Current and likely future mattress recycling capacity and risks to and opportunities for growth in the sector.
For maximum relevance, the research was conducted through the lens of a sector preparing for the likely introduction of an Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) scheme.
Silentnight, a mattress manufacturer, partnered with Oakdene Hollins on their sustainability journey since 2017. The collaboration began with the analysis of data to develop an award-winning sustainability application, leading to Silentnight winning the industry sustainability award in November 2017.
In 2019, Oakdene Hollins supported Silentnight in developing a comprehensive sustainability strategy aligned with the UN Sustainability Development Goals (SDGs). This involved supply chain engagement, cross-departmental meetings, and mapping hotspots for focused efforts. The outcome included the establishment of an internal sustainability committee and board buy-in for further initiatives.
“At Silentnight Group, we recognise the importance of sustainability. Knowing the size of the challenge, we are going to start by thoroughly understanding our operations, sites and materials relationship with the environment with the aim that we and our staff are equipped with the motivation and knowledge, to enact meaningful, sustainable changes to production. Oakdene Hollins have been a pivotal part of this.” – Angela Moran, Director of ESG at Silentnight Group.
In 2021, Oakdene Hollins conducted a cradle-to-gate product carbon footprinting analysis for three Silentnight products, providing a tool to quantify the carbon impact. As Silentnight aimed to embed sustainability in their business growth plan in 2022, Oakdene Hollins conducted a baseline scope 1-3 carbon assessment. This laid the foundation for science-based targets, with suggested actions and educational support for the Silentnight team.
Silentnight's commitment to sustainability played a pivotal role in securing a contract with Premier Inn in 2022. Notably, the removable mattress topper and 92% recyclability of Silentnight's products aligned with Premier Inn's Force for Good ESG plans. The partnership has been instrumental in ensuring the sustainability and supportiveness of Premier Inn's beds.
Oakdene Hollins continues to support Silentnight in achieving certification through the Science-Based Targets initiative (SBTi) by annually quantifying emissions. The collaboration includes ongoing carbon footprinting, product life cycle assessments (LCAs), bespoke research, holistic sustainability strategy development, employee upskilling, board engagement, and personal support to the ESG team. The strong relationship and support provided by Oakdene Hollins have been integral to Silentnight's sustainability journey.
"Collaborating with Oakdene Hollins is always an absolute pleasure. The team has been consistently available to answer our queries and help us enhance our internal knowledge. We are amazed by their impressive expertise, creativity and dedication towards their work. With their deep understanding of our business operations, they have left a lasting impression on us. We are excited to continue our relationship with them.” - Angela Moran, Director of ESG at Silentnight Group.
Repair or Replace Investigating the relative GHG emissions of repairing or replacing damaged vehicle parts
Assessing the impact of increased energy and fuel costs across the waste sector
Managing Chemicals of Concern within a Circular Economy: The Impacts and Solutions for Chemical Flame Retardant Use in UK Mattresses
Our Carbon Footprint Scope 1,2,3 Services
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We set clear and actionable targets aligned with science-based frameworks and industry best practices.
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We identify your emissions hotspots and develop a comprehensive reduction strategy.
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We utilize a rigorous data-driven approach to assess every aspect of your operations, from direct emissions (Scope 1) and purchased energy (Scope 2) to your entire value chain (Scope 3)
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We explore solutions for on-site and off-site renewable energy generation.
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We help you identify and invest in credible carbon offset projects to neutralize residual emissions.
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We don't just identify problems, we develop and implement effective strategies to minimise your total carbon footprint.
What our clients say
“Oakdene Hollins are true experts in their field. The team made a real effort to learn about our business and were able to assimilate their knowledge quickly to give us invaluable insight and guidance to our sustainability and net zero journey.”
“We have greatly valued the collaborative and creative approach Oakdene Hollins has brought to our projects on remanufacturing over the last three years. Their extensive network, insight, and hard work have helped us develop our knowledge and priorities in this area and enabled us to share this with our members.”
“The team at Oakdene Hollins have supported us on a number of ESG initiatives that have helped us drive our sustainability agenda and understanding of our carbon footprint. They have developed a deep knowledge of our business and processes and ask the right questions to help us find the answers we are looking for. The best Carbon Footprint Scope 1,2,3 Consultants out there!”
Frequently Carbon Footprint questions?
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Scope 1: Direct emissions from your own operations (e.g., fuel combustion, manufacturing processes).
Scope 2: Indirect emissions from purchased energy (e.g., electricity, heat).
Scope 3: All other indirect emissions across your value chain (e.g., business travel, purchased goods and services).
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A comprehensive understanding of your entire carbon footprint allows for a more holistic approach to emissions reduction. Scope 3 emissions often represent a significant portion of an organization's total footprint, and addressing them can unlock significant environmental and financial benefits.
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A net zero strategy outlines a clear pathway for your organization to achieve net zero emissions, balancing your greenhouse gas emissions with removals. This often involves a combination of emissions reduction strategies, renewable energy integration, and carbon offsetting.
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There are numerous benefits to achieving net zero, including mitigating climate change, enhancing your brand reputation, improving operational efficiency, and future-proofing your business for a low-carbon economy.
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The timeframe for achieving net zero will vary depending on your organization's current emissions profile, industry, and ambitiousness of your goals. We will work with you to establish realistic and achievable targets within your defined timeframe.
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Contact Oakdene Hollins today for a free consultation. We will discuss your sustainability goals, answer your questions, and outline how we can partner with you on your journey to net zero.
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