Carbon Reduction Plan

  1. Commitment to Net Zero

We commit to achieving net zero greenhouse gas emissions across our operations by 2050, in line with the UK Government’s target. This includes reducing emissions across Scopes 1, 2, and 3, with a preference for operational improvements over offsetting.

  1. Baseline Emissions and Tracking

We will calculate and publish our baseline emissions for 2025-26, covering:

  • Scope 1: Direct emissions from owned sources (e.g. fuel use in company vehicles).
  • Scope 2: Indirect emissions from purchased energy.
  • Scope 3: Indirect emissions from supply chain, commuting, waste, and procurement

Software tools are being considered to best support automated tracking and reporting.

  1. Reduction Measures

Our reduction strategy:

Reduction MeasureObjectiveTarget Date
Reporting

Setup automated tracking tool

Set baseline data and carbon reduction targets

Dec 2026
Digital transformation

Adopt low carbon design principles

Adopt paperless workflows

Declutter and optimise data storage

Dec 2026
Green infrastructure

Review green hosting annually

Review energy-efficiency of data centres

Dec 2026
Waste Reduction

Establish green procurement policy

Switch to 100% recycled or refillable products

Implement green waste recycling

Dec 2026
Energy Efficiency

Review Octopus tariff annually

Upgrade to smarter energy and lighting systems

Transition to renewable energy sources for second office Unit (Unit 6)

Dec 2027

Dec 2030

Circular ComputingPlan to refurbish/reuse retired IT equipment to reduce electronic wasteDec 2030
Travel

Minimise carbon-intensive travel

Implement carbon travel passports

Explore EV charging points

Dec 2030
  1. Social Value Integration

We will align our carbon reduction efforts with broader social value goals

  • Establish a green procurement policy
  • Support local economies through ethical procurement
  • Promote biodiversity and community resilience through tree planting and marine restoration initiatives
  1. Governance and Reporting
  • Annual Reporting: Emissions and progress will be reported annually
  • Policy Integration: Sustainability Policy, Modern Slavery, and Information Security policies will be embedded into all operations
  • Certifications: Maintain ISO/IEC 27001 and Cyber Essentials Plus to support secure and sustainable practices
  1. Engagement and Education
  • Host internal workshops on sustainability and carbon literacy(plan future lunch and learn session)
  • Encourage staff participation in local volunteering and conservation initiatives

Phebe

Our Office Admin Assistant