Score of 93.97/100 qualifies for PaymentCheck Certification
THE CARBON TRUST demonstrates a strong trend of prompt payments, with an impressive average payment time of 18 days and 93% of invoices settled within 30 days. This consistency indicates reliable internal payment processing efficiency and a general commitment to timely disbursements to suppliers.
While the vast majority of payments are predictable, a 7% late payment rate introduces a minor degree of volatility, with 6% paid between 31-60 days and 1% over 60 days. This indicates a low but present risk for occasional delayed settlement, requiring suppliers to account for a small potential for invoices exceeding standard 30-day terms.
Overall, THE CARBON TRUST represents a low payment risk profile, making them a highly desirable partner due to their consistent and efficient payment practices. Suppliers should proceed with confidence, perhaps considering clear escalation procedures or a small grace period for the minority of invoices that may experience slight delays.
| Reporting Period | Filing Date | Average Time to Pay (days) | Paid within 30 days | Paid 31-60 days | Paid after 60 days | Not Paid within Terms |
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| 01 Oct 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 | 07 Apr 2026 | 17 | 93% | 5% | 2% | 7% |
| 01 Apr 2025 - 30 Sept 2025 | 02 Oct 2025 | 16 | 93% | 5% | 2% | 7% |
| 01 Oct 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 | 23 Jun 2025 | 16 | 87% | 10% | 3% | 13% |
| 01 Apr 2024 - 30 Sept 2024 | 30 Oct 2024 | 18 | 93% | 6% | 1% | 7% |
| 01 Oct 2023 - 31 Mar 2024 | 24 Apr 2024 | 18 | 90% | 6% | 4% | 10% |
| 01 Apr 2023 - 30 Sept 2023 | 24 Apr 2024 | 17 | 92% | 7% | 1% | 8% |
This information is as reported by the business, and responses are in their own words.
Standard payment terms
Standard 30 days
Were there any changes to the standard payment terms in the reporting period?
No information available
Any other information about payment terms
No additional information
Maximum contractual payment period agreed
60
The accounts payable team will receive an email with a complaint or concern from the supplier. The details will be fact checked and the information reviewed to see why the supplier has not been paid. This is often due to suppliers not having a valid invoice due to lack of PO etc. The accounts payable team will work to rectify the issue as quickly as possible and pay the supplier as soon as possible.
Has this business signed up to a code of conduct or standards on payment practices?
For example, signatories to The Prompt Payment Code must commit to paying 95% of their invoices within 60 days.
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Does this business offer e-invoicing in relation to qualifying contracts?
This is where suppliers can electronically submit and track invoices. It's not just allowing suppliers to email them an invoice.
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Does this business offer supply chain finance?
This is where a supplier who has submitted an invoice can be paid by a third-party finance provider earlier than the agreed payment date. The business would then pay the finance provider the invoiced sum.
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Under its payment practices and policies, can this business deduct sums from payments under qualifying contracts as a charge for remaining on a supplier list?
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During the reporting period, did the business deduct sums from payments as a charge for remaining on a supplier list?
No information available
The Carbon Trust is a UK-registered organisation providing environmental consultancy and climate action services. It helps businesses, governments and other organisations measure and manage greenhouse gas emissions, set reduction targets and plan routes to Net Zero. Its offerings include the Route to Net Zero Standard, a tiered certification scheme independently verifying organisations' carbon reductions and climate commitments, alongside footprinting, reporting, decarbonisation strategy and supply chain engagement services. It states it has operated for more than 20 years, working across sectors such as energy, buildings, agriculture and manufacturing, and has supported thousands of organisations internationally with climate action planning, including named clients such as Siemens, Safaricom and Vodafone.
Generated from the company's website and Companies House records. Sources: carbontruststandard.com