No. Advisory is an independent, paid service. We regularly recommend off-the-shelf tools, other specialist providers, or internal capability building when that's the right answer. Many advisory clients never engage us for implementation — and that's fine. The value is in the guidance.

We understand the practical technology implications of the ETS, EECA programmes, Toitu and carboNZero certification, MfE emission factors, EPA compliance, and the FMA's climate-related disclosure regime. We don't give legal or regulatory advice — but we know how these frameworks affect your digital needs.

Not at all. In fact, smaller firms have the most to lose from a bad technology decision. A $30k platform subscription that doesn't fit is devastating for a five-person consultancy. Advisory helps you invest wisely at any scale.

Advisory engagements start with a fixed-fee assessment phase. Ongoing monthly advisory is available through our Advisory plan. The cost is typically 5-10% of the technology investment it informs — and prevents far more expensive mistakes.

Many clients do, but there's no obligation or expectation. If you move into a Scale or Launch engagement with us, the advisory work directly informs the project scope — nothing is repeated or wasted.

We can assess the digital and operational requirements of Toitu certification and whether your current systems can support it. For the certification decision itself and the carbon accounting methodology, you'll want a certified assessor — but we can recommend who to talk to.