How MBP Advisors eliminated sustainability complexity
Customer StoriesChris Mercer, Managing Director of MBP Advisors, knew his business needed to step up on sustainability. As a professional services firm helping clients with strategic advice,
Chris recognised that addressing their carbon footprint wasn't just good for the planet—it was becoming a key part of their business strategy. But like many busy Managing Directors, he faced a familiar problem: how do you actually measure and act on your carbon emissions without getting bogged down in complicated processes?
At this point, he started looking into carbon measurement options but quickly hit roadblocks. The traditional methods he researched involved endless spreadsheets, complex calculations, and what felt like a full-time job just to get basic numbers. Chris needed a solution that would let his team focus on what they did best—advising clients—while still taking meaningful climate action.
At this point, Chris discovered CarbonInvoice through their reputation for making carbon accounting simple for professional service businesses. What caught his attention wasn't just the promise of easy measurement, but how the platform could integrate sustainability into their daily operations without the administrative burden he'd been dreading. So he decided to give it a go.
The transformation was immediate. Within minutes of connecting their accounting software, Chris had a complete picture of MBP Advisors' carbon footprint. The automated measurement meant his team could continue focusing on client work while their environmental impact was tracked in real-time.
"Beyond offering great services, addressing our carbon footprint is now a key part of our business strategy. CarbonInvoice has made this daunting task refreshingly simple: we were underway in minutes, and it helps us solidify our commitment to sustainability. There's no pages and pages of Excel spreadsheets or calculators, it really is a plug and play solution."
Rather than purchasing abstract carbon credits from remote locations they'd never visit, Chris chose to fund native trees in their local community. This tangible approach resonated with both his team and clients, as they can actually see the environmental impact of their business decisions.
The native tree funding happened automatically each month, turning their sustainability commitment into visible community action.
The sustainability integration has become a powerful conversation starter with clients and prospects. Chris found that showcasing their carbon measurement and native tree funding helped differentiate MBP Advisors in a competitive market. Clients appreciated working with a business that took environmental responsibility seriously.
A post made by MBP Advisors on social media.
What started as an environmental initiative has evolved into a core business differentiator.
Chris no longer worries about complex carbon calculations or time-consuming reporting processes. Instead, MBP Advisors operates with confidence knowing their sustainability efforts are genuine, measurable, and aligned with their business goals.
The plug and play approach has delivered exactly what Chris needed—meaningful climate action without the administrative headaches that typically come with carbon management.
The result? A business strategy that's both environmentally responsible and commercially smart, allowing Chris and his team to focus on growing their advisory practice while making a positive impact in their community through Chris Mercer.
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