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Carbon Management Services
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Definition
Summary
This report is intended to help buyers of carbon management services. Suppliers of these services test and monitor carbon emissions from buyers’ facilities to help mitigate their negative impact on the environment. Using gathered information regarding the buyer’s carbon footprint, suppliers can develop plans to help reduce carbon emissions. These services can be used to meet Environmental Protection Agency standards or to achieve a greater level of sustainability by reducing pollution levels.
This Report Includes:
- Test carbon emissions
- Monitor carbon emissions
- Develop plans to reduce carbon emissions
Not in this Report:
- Industrial hygiene services
- Environmental planning services
Global Carbon Management Services Procurement Trends
Discover the top international trends affecting procurement in the global Carbon Management Services market.
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GSA memo asks agencies to review consulting contracts
- The General Services Administration (GSA) recently issued a memorandum asking government agencies to review their consulting contracts with the ten highest-paid firms. The ten firms are Accenture PLC (Accenture Federal Services), Booz Allen Hamilton Inc., CGI Group Inc. (CGI Federal), Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu (Deloitte Consulting), General Dynamics Corporation (General Dynamics IT), Guidehouse Inc., Huntington Ingalls Industries Inc. (HII Mission Technologies), International Business Machines Corporation (IBM), Leidos Holdings, Inc., and Science Applications International Corporation, Inc. (SAIC).
- The memo states that agencies are strongly encouraged to cut non-essential consulting contracts, providing a list of those intended to be terminated by March 7, 2025. By April 19, 2025, agencies must submit their reviews of non-GSA consulting service contracts.
- According to the GSA, the ten consulting firms identified are set to receive $65.0 billion in fees in 2025. The Department of Defense (DoD) has stated its intention to terminate or descope contracts non-essential to the DoD’s purposes; some of the largest market players with high-value DoD contracts include Booz Allen Hamilton, Deloitte, and Accenture.
- According to the Government Accountability Office, in the fiscal year 2023, government agencies spent $478.0 billion on services, with the DoD accounting for $230.0 billion and non-defense agencies accounting for the rest. The DoD spent $21.3 billion on support, professional, and engineering and technical services, while non-defense agencies spent $21.4 billion on professional services, which includes consulting, training, and support services.
- The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) initially cancelled 875 contracts (amounting to around $2.0 billion) but has currently paused efforts. However, contract terminations across most agencies are expected to continue.
Global Carbon Management Services Market - Suppliers by Region
| Country/Region | Number of Suppliers |
|---|---|
| #1 China | 46,170 |
| #2 Europe | 30,555 |
| #3 United States | 20,000 |
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Geography Drilldown - US
Average Cost of Carbon Management Services
United States
2026 Market Pricing$40.00 to $XXX.XX
per hourAverage Price
Prices in the Carbon Management Services market range from $40.00 to $XXX.XX, depending on Types of Testing and Monitoring Services, Size and Complexity of Operations, Experience, Accessibility of Facility and Location. For example, lower prices are associated with Simple testing ($40.00 to $250 per hour), whereas higher prices are associated with Advanced testing ($100 to $450 per hour).
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Carbon Management Services Category Price Trends
Pricing trends are indicated by the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) during a set period of time. For the Carbon Management Services market, prices in the US have grown 0.7% from 2022 to 2025. Subscribers can access price trend forecasts, price driver projections and forward-looking cost structure data. Learn more
United States (2022-2025)
United States (2025-2028)
Compound Annual Growth Rate
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Cost Analysis - Total Cost of Ownership for Carbon Management Services
Total cost of ownership is Medium in the Carbon Management Services market. The average cost of ownership differs depending on the contract but generally includes costs negotiated before the contract begins, costs billed during the contract period and unforeseen costs. For example, unforeseen costs in the form of Scope Changes may raise the total cost of ownership unexpectedly.
Negotiated Before
Implementation
Billed During
Travel
Unforeseen
Scope Changes
Buyer Power in Procurement Negotiations
In 2026, buyer power amounts to 0.8 in the United States. Buyer power is most positively impacted by Price Driver Volatility. It is most negatively impacted by Market Share Concentration. Subscribers can access details on eight other factors that impact buyer power. Learn more
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Supply Chain Risk
The average level of supply chain risk is assessed as Low, which has a positive impact on buyer power. The level of supply chain risk is affected by industry volatility, barriers to entry, competition, import penetration, regulation and industry financial risk. Buyers in this market can mitigate procurement and supply chain management risks by monitoring risk levels for individual first and second tier suppliers:
1st
Tier Suppliers
- Computer Retailers
- Software Publishers
- Commercial Real Estate Leasing Firms
2nd
Tier Suppliers
- Computer Manufacturers
- Semiconductor & Electronic Component Manufacturers
- Software Developers
- Real Estate Sales & Brokering Firms
Biggest Carbon Management Services Suppliers in the US by Revenue
The largest Carbon Management Services vendors by revenue in the US are Jacobs Engineering Group Inc., Aecom and McKinsey & Company. Subscribers can sort and filter by market share concentration, profit level and other factors. Learn more
| Supplier | Operational Size | Headquarters | Number of Employees | Market Share (%) | Market Share Performance (3yr trend) | Total Revenue ($ million) | Profit Level (%) | Risk Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engie SA | Global | Paris, FR | >10,001 | < 5 | ||||
| Accenture Plc | International | DUBLIN | >10,000 | < 5 | ||||
| Hp inc. | Global | PALO ALTO | >10,000 | < 5 | ||||
| Aecom | Global | DALLAS, TX | >10,000 | < 5 | ||||
| Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. | Global | DALLAS | 1,001-10,000 | < 5 | ||||
| SGS AG | Global | Geneva , CH | >10,001 | < 5 | ||||
| AtkinsRéalis Group Inc. | Global | Montreal, CA | >10,001 | < 5 | ||||
| Arcadis NV | Global | Amsterdam | >10,000 | < 5 | ||||
| McKinsey & Company | Global | New York, NY | >10,000 | < 5 | ||||
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Profit Analysis
The average profit margin across vendors in the Carbon Management Services market is 9.4% and steady. Profit levels shift depending on suppliers' spend on wages, purchases and overhead. The highest cost component for vendors is Overhead. The cost trend for this component is rising, when considering movement between 2025 and 2026. To understand cost forecasts for 2027 and uncover the implications on profit, start your subscription. Learn more
Vendor & Supply Chain Analysis
Although labor costs for the average supplier are high due to the expertise and skill required to develop plans for reduced carbon emissions, wages do not pose a significant threat to the supply chain.
Overall supply chain risk is reduced by the fact that there are independent consultants that can offer carbon management services to buyers if larger firms go bankrupt.
Average vendor risk is low in this market. Vendors face a low level of competition from substitutes.
Market share concentration is low in this market. Startup costs for new suppliers are generally limited to the cost of employing skilled consultants.
The United States is a net importer of gas, liquid, and electricity meters, indicating heightened competition in the market. While competition is increased due to the foreign presence within the market, reliance on imported products increases supply chain risk slightly.
Supplier Information
Accenture Plc
Accenture Plc is a public company operating internationally in the mining, information, professional, scientific and technical services and administration, business support and waste management services sectors. The company's offerings include mobile enterprise application platforms, claims management software,... Subscribe to learn more
Aecom
Aecom is a public company operating globally in the construction, professional, scientific and technical services, administration, business support and waste management services and healthcare and social assistance sectors. The company's offerings include general contractor services, industrial building &... Subscribe to learn more
Arcadis NV
ARCADIS N.V. is a global consulting, engineering, and project management services company serving various sectors. It offers capabilities in architecture and urbanism, assessment management, business advisory, contract solutions, cost and commercial management, design and engineering, digital environmental... Subscribe to learn more
AtkinsRéalis Group Inc.
SNC-Lavalin Group Inc. is a public company operating globally in the professional, scientific and technical services sector. The company's offerings include carbon management services, aeronautical engineering services and land surveying services. Founded in 1911, the company is currently headquartered in... Subscribe to learn more
Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu
Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu is a private company operating globally in the mining, finance & insurance, professional, scientific & technical services, administration, business support and waste management services and educational services sectors. The company's offerings include oil & gas field consulting services,... Subscribe to learn more
Engie SA
Engie SA is a public company operating globally in the information, professional, scientific & technical services and administration, business support and waste management services sectors. The company's offerings include energy intelligence software, energy data management services, medical waste disposal... Subscribe to learn more
Hp inc.
HP Inc. is a provider of diversified technology products. It offers personal computing, digital access devices, imaging and printing products, and related solutions. It sells and markets to individual consumers, small and medium-sized businesses, and large enterprises across healthcare, education, retail,... Subscribe to learn more
Intertek Group Plc
Intertek Group Plc is a public company operating globally in the mining and professional, scientific & technical services sectors. The company's offerings include nondestructive testing services, air quality monitoring services, carbon management services, water quality testing services, pipeline inspection... Subscribe to learn more
Jacobs Engineering Group Inc.
Jacobs Solutions Inc. is a technical, professional, and construction services company. It offers two lines of business: the Critical Mission Solutions segment, which focuses on digital transformation and modernization, national security and defense, space exploration, digital asset management, the clean energy... Subscribe to learn more
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Procurement Management KPIs for the Carbon Management Services Market
Managing vendor performance throughout the contract period is easier when tracking specific key performance indicators (KPIs). For example, buyers should monitor Employee Training Rate and Number of Errors. Buyers may experience better performance throughout their contracts if they establish service level agreements (SLAs) based on Pricing and other factors.
| KPI | Level of Importance (1-5) | Measurements | Key Considerations |
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| Employee Training Rate |
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Number of employees that undergo evaluation Number of employees that pass evaluation |
The employee training rate represents the share of employees a company is able to successfully train. The employee training rate can be used to determine a company’s ability to familiarize and adapt its employee base to shifting market conditions. |
| Number of Errors |
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Compliance violations Customer complaints |
This will help ensure a vendor has a history of adhering to changing regulations. Buyers should take note of any customers that have been penalized for a lack of regulatory compliance following the assessment and recommendations of vendors in this market. |
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Questions to Ask During Procurement Negotiations
How can I gain leverage during negotiations?
Regulation
By what methods do you stay informed about ongoing regulatory changes regarding carbon emissions?
How have you adjusted to new regulations in the market? How have additional compliance costs been handled?
Qualifications
Tell me about similar projects related to carbon management you have worked on in the past. What challenges did you face and how did you overcome them?
What qualifications does your staff have, and what measures do you take to keep those qualifications up to date?
Quality Control
What checks and balances are in place to be sure that my project has received a thorough evaluation? Who completes these checks and identifies errors?
How has your company limited the frequency of reported errors and inaccuracies over the years?
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Carbon Management Services RFP Guidelines
What should my RFP include?
Organizational Overview
Buyers should provide an explanation of their company and their primary operations.
Buyers should provide a description of the services being requested and the goal they wish to achieve upon procuring these services.
Statement Of Need
Buyers should provide more specific details regarding the services required, including a breakdown of what each facility requires if multiple facilities are involved in the services.
Buyers should provide any records they may have regarding past emissions records.
Project Budget
Buyers should state their overall budget for these services.
Buyers should provide details regarding cost overruns or what the procedure will be if cost overruns occur.
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