Carbon Footprint Assessments Sustainability is becoming increasingly central to running a successful farm. The Andersons Centre understands that sustainability in farming must make sense not just for the environment, but for the farm business as a whole. That is why we offer carbon footprint assessments that help you understand the impact of your farming activities on the environment, while also identifying practical steps that can improve both productivity and profitability. Our service is built around the practical needs of UK farmers. We understand the challenges you face and can tailor our approach to suit your business and enterprise mix. By assessing your farm’s carbon footprint, we help identify where emissions can be reduced and where improvements can be made to support both environmental and economic performance. A Practical, Farm-Focused Process Our process is simple, straightforward, and uses the following steps: Farm Assessment We begin with an assessment of your farm to collect the information needed. This is usually done in-person, but can also be undertaken online in some circumstances. The assessment includes collecting details about land use and cropping, livestock numbers and management, feeding and husbandry practices, as well as energy and water usage. The assessment takes around two hours and requires some preparation in advance. Our team will guide you on what is needed ahead of time. Carbon Footprint Analysis We enter your data into the most appropriate carbon footprinting tool for your farm. This may include Agrecalc or the Farm Carbon Toolkit. The analysis covers both direct and indirect emissions and can also include a review of soil carbon sequestration where relevant. Assessment Reports You will receive a summary report outlining your farm’s emissions and, where available, comparisons to industry averages for your type of enterprise. The report will include practical ‘quick-win’ actions to help improve both environmental and productive performance. A detailed report is also provided, breaking down emissions by enterprise, input type (such as fuel or fertiliser), and greenhouse gas (CO₂, methane, and nitrous oxide). Feedback Session Once you have had time to review the reports, we will arrange a call to go through the results with you. We explain what the findings mean in plain terms and discuss the recommended next steps that are realistic and relevant to your farm. Tackling Emissions and improving productive performance Linking to Wider Business Goals Alongside the carbon assessment, we also offer an optional Farm Business Review. This goes beyond immediate emissions and looks at longer-term changes that could improve your business performance and sustainability. The review considers the financial impact of any suggested changes and helps ensure that actions are aligned with your goals. Experience You Can Trust Our team combines expertise in farm business consultancy with practical experience of conducting carbon assessments. We are focused on helping you make informed decisions that are right for your farm. Our aim is to reduce environmental impact while supporting profitability and long-term resilience. Interested in Getting Started? If you would like to explore how a carbon footprint assessment could benefit your farm, please contact us. We would be happy to talk through the options available to you. Enquire Now Key Contacts Michael Haverty Partner & Senior Research Consultant Carbon Footprint Assessments Partner & Senior Research Consultant Michael is a Partner and Senior Research Consultant at The Andersons Centre, specialising in market development, international trade, agri-food policy, and environmental issues. He has led numerous trade policy research projects across a wide range of UK farming sectors, including assessments of non-tariff measures and free trade agreements on UK agri-food. Michael has also managed several projects focused on greenhouse gas emissions and the environmental impact of farming. He previously worked with IHS (now S&P Global), JFC Agri and the European Commission. Michael comes from a livestock farming background in Ireland and holds a BSc (Hons) in Agricultural Economics and Management from Queen’s University Belfast, as well as an MSc in International Agricultural and Food Marketing from Newcastle University. Qualifications & Experience 2019 to date - Partner of The Andersons Centre Joined Andersons in 2015 15 years’ experience in leading analytical and consulting projects across numerous international markets within Europe, the Americas and Asia Previously worked in marketing and policy-related roles with Syngenta, JFC Agri, Newcastle University and the European Commission Delivered numerous reports and conference presentations concerning Brexit and the impact of tariff and non-tariff measures Advanced French speaker BSc (Hons) Agricultural Economics & Management, Queen’s University Belfast; MSc International Agricultural & Food Marketing, Newcastle University Areas of Expertise Agricultural Market Analysis and Industry Forecasting Agri-Food Trade Analysis Market Research and Competitor Analysis Environmental and Greenhouse Gas Assessments Situation and Outlook Analysis International Market Assessments Customised Research and Consulting Seminars, Briefings and Training Publications Haverty, M. and Grainger, A. (2025) Quantifying Non-Tariff Measures on GB to EU Agri-Food, Plant Products and Fisheries Trade Haverty, M. (2017) Impact of WTO Trading on the Northern Ireland Beef and Sheep Meat Industry, Report for the Livestock and Meat Commission (LMC), in collaboration with the Northern Ireland Meat Exporters Association (NIMEA). The Anderson’s Centre, Melton Mowbray. Haverty, M. (2016) What Brexit Means for the UK Agricultural Sector Redman, G. and Haverty, M. (2016) Crop Area Trends in Scandinavia and the UK Haverty, M. and Redman, G. (2015) Biostimulants in the UK Haverty, M. and Gorton, M. (2006) Integrating Marketing Orientation and Competitive Benchmarking: A Methodological Framework and Application. Total Quality Management and Business Excellence Franks, J.R. and Haverty, M.J.P. (2005) Benchmarking Farm Enterprises. Journal of Farm Management James Webster-Rusk Senior Agribusiness Analyst Carbon Footprint Assessments Senior Agribusiness Analyst James Webster-Rusk is a Senior Agribusiness Analyst at The Andersons Centre, specialising in combinable crop and root markets. He supports clients across the pre- and post-farmgate arable sector by providing clarity on how market movements, policy decisions and environmental pressures influence their supply chains. His work includes developing cost-of-production models to aid price discovery in opaque markets across the UK and Northern Europe. James has also contributed extensively to the analysis and costing of UK farm support policy. Before joining The Andersons Centre, he worked for the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB), focusing on cereal and oilseed market analysis. James grew up on a small arable farm in Suffolk, he holds a degree in Economics from the University of Hertfordshire. In 2026, he will take part in the GB Potatoes Industry Development Programme. Qualifications & Experience Joined Andersons in October 2021 Five years working in cereal and oilseed market intelligence for the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB). Including three years as a Senior Cereals and Oilseeds Market Analyst. Speaker at a number of high profile AHDB conferences and events. BA (Hons) Economics Previous farm work for arable and livestock business. Areas of Expertise Specialist in Grain and Arable farming Data analysis, information identification Network creation and development Process orientated, experienced at organising dat Alexandra Benbow Farm Business Consultant Carbon Footprint Assessments Farm Business Consultant Alex is a Farm Business Consultant at The Andersons Centre, with experience in most aspects of lowland agriculture. Offering business consultancy advice, budgeting, business reviews, and financial planning. Other areas of expertise include on farm diversification, Countryside Stewardship, Sustainable Farming Incentive, and other grant applications. She is also involved in conducting carbon audits and reporting on mitigating greenhouse gas emissions. Alex comes from an arable and sheep farm in Leicestershire which over the last 50 years has diversified into running a Clay Pigeon Shooting Ground, Fishing Lakes and delivering Hardwood Logs for firewood, . She holds a BSc degree in Agriculture with Farm Business Management from Harper Adams University, is a member of IAgrM and associate member of BIAC. Qualifications & Experience Joined The Andersons Centre in November 2021 BSc (Hons) Agriculture with Farm Business Management (2:1) Harper Adams University (2021 Graduate) Placement year was spent with The Andersons Centre (2018-19) MIAgrM and associate member of BIAC Continued involvement with the family farm business in Leicestershire. Farm main enterprise is arable, diversifications include a Hardwood Logs for Firewood business, Fishing Lakes and Clay Pigeon Shooting Ground Areas of Expertise Experience in most aspects of lowland agriculture particularly arable sheep. Business consultancy advice, budgeting and financial planning. Accounts analysis, business reviews and strategic planning. On-farm diversification. Countryside stewardship, Sustainable Farming Incentive and grant applications. Amy Barnacle Environmental Business Consultant Carbon Footprint Assessments Environmental Business Consultant Amy is an Environmental Business Consultant at The Andersons Centre, specialising in environmental and biodiversity enhancement, carbon auditing and natural capital assessments. Having been involved in numerous carbon audits, assessing individual farms’ greenhouse gas emissions and conducting soil sampling representative of the farm. She has extensive experience in ecological identification, vegetation classification, habitat creation and management plans. Involving natural capital markets such as Biodiversity Net Gain and Woodland Creation. Amy comes from a farming background within the Leicestershire area and holds a BSc (Hons) in Environmental Land Management, as well as an MSc in Agroecology, both obtained at Harper Adams University. Having conducted her Master’s Research Project on the viability of solar farming with dual-use livestock grazing within Shropshire County. The results have been utilised within numerous agricultural academic conferences, including conferences held in Sweden. Qualifications & Experience Joined Andersons in August 2025 MSc Agroecology (Harper Adams University Graduate 2025) BSc (Hons) Environmental Land Management (2:1) (Harper Adams University Graduate 2024) Placement year within ecological consultancy, focusing on Preliminary Ecological Appraisals (PEAs), Landscape and Environmental Management Plans (LEMPs) and ecological surveys (bats, newts, eco walkovers) Areas of Expertise Experience in ecological identification, vegetation classification, habitat creation and management plans, and Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) Knowledge in sustainability reporting, involving environmental, social and governance University Masters Research Project (MRP) researched the viability of solar farms with dual-use livestock grazing University Honours Research Project (HRP) conducted on the efficiency of Environmental Land Management Schemes, Biodiversity Net Gain and other Agri-Environment Schemes Testimonials "PRISM demonstrates how beef farming can work in tandem with the environment, and provides a benchmark for how British beef and lamb compares to the rest of the world."Mike Powley – Farmer – Yorkshire"By getting involved in PRISM, they gave me some good pointers. 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