Guiding a Traditional Business Toward Environmental Excellence & Net-Zero

The client is a long-established, family-run business operating in a traditionally low-tech, resource-intensive sector. While deeply committed to responsible practice, they lacked the tools, data and frameworks needed to understand their true environmental impact or demonstrate progress to customers and regulators.

They partnered with Valence to lead the transformation.

What Valence Did

Environmental Impact Assessment

• Conducted a full review of operations, supply chains, materials and energy use.
• Collected and analysed emissions data across Scopes 1, 2 and relevant Scope 3 categories.
• Identified key drivers of environmental impact and high-value opportunities for reduction.

Practical Environmental Improvement Plan

• Developed a tailored improvement roadmap prioritised by cost, impact and operational feasibility.
• Implemented quick wins — waste reduction, fleet optimisation, energy efficiency.
• Introduced tools and processes for ongoing measurement and reporting.

ISO 14001 Certification Support

• Built a clear Environmental Management System aligned to the client’s culture and operating model.
• Supported internal audits, corrective actions and readiness checks.
• Guided the organisation through external audit, resulting in successful ISO 14001 accreditation on first attempt.

Net Zero Target Setting

• Developed a science-aligned baseline and reduction trajectory.
• Helped the client set a credible, achievable Net Zero target and communication plan.

The Result

• Clear visibility of environmental impact across all operations for the first time.
• A realistic improvement plan that integrates seamlessly into day-to-day operations.
• Successful ISO 14001 certification, strengthening credibility with customers and regulators.
• A robust, evidence-based Net Zero target with measurable milestones.