This Carbon Reduction Plan complies with PPN 06/21, as published by the Cabinet Office in June 2021.
This document will be reviewed and updated annually in accordance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
To continue our progress toward achieving Net Zero by 2050, we have adopted an Absolute Contraction Approach to carbon reduction. This means we commit to reducing our emissions by a given percentage in line with global climate goals. Our emission reduction targets consider ambition to grow our business and so are related to the work we deliver through our services. Our intended targets may therefore be adjusted with the award of new contracts. However, it is important to note that we will consider the efficiency of our service delivery in respect of new contract awards, with particular focus on Scope 1.
Our reduction targets (based on current sales) are as follows:
• Next 5 years to 2029: Target of 5% Carbon reduction to 1,325,537.14 kg CO2e
• Period to 2034: Target 10% Carbon reduction to 1,255,722.03 kg CO2e
• Period to 2039: Target of 20% Carbon reduction to 1,116,241.80 kg CO2e
• Period to 2044: Target of 50% Carbon reduction to 697,651.13 kg CO2e
• Period to 2049: Target of 90% Carbon reduction to 139,530.23 kg CO2e
• Period to 2050: Achieve Net Zero
As illustrated in Figure 1, our targets project a significant initial reduction. This ambitious approach is deliberate, recognising the urgent need to reduce carbon emissions.
We also aim to improve our data tracking and monitoring processes to improve the quality and accuracy of the carbon related data in future years.
We outline a number of opportunities which once fully implemented, will reduce our Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions aligning with our goal of achieving Net Zero emissions by 2050.
Scope 1 opportunities
• Gradually replace diesel vans with electric or hybrid alternatives
• Gradually replace our petrol and diesel scene and pool cars with electric or hybrid alternatives, starting with our highest emission vehicles to maximise impact • Monitor our current systems to improve optimised route planning, reducing distance travelled and fuel usage
• Install telematics to monitor driving behaviour (harsh braking, rapid acceleration) and provide training to improve fuel efficiency
• Investigate the offsetting of any residual CO2 emissions through the purchase of equivalent carbon emissions credits from an International Carbon Reduction & Offset Alliance (ICROA) provider
Scope 2 opportunities
• Investigate alternative energy sources through our electricity supplier and by investing in solar power for our sites
• Upgrade office lighting to LED and install smart controls such as, motion sensors and timers
• Invest in an energy management system to monitor and optimise energy use • Introduce power management policies for hardware such as laptops, PCs, printers and servers (including implementing software designed to reduce desktop energy consumption through ‘pay as you use’ services – such as AVD)
• Perform a building energy audit to identify insulation, heating or cooling improvements that could reduce energy consumption
• Maintain EPC ratings and work with landlords to improve the energy performance of our buildings
• Investigate the offsetting of any residual CO2 emissions through the purchase of equivalent carbon emissions credits from an International Carbon Reduction & Offset Alliance (ICROA) provider
Scope 3 opportunities
Business travel
• We will interrogate our data from travel to better understand if and where carbon reductions can be made
• Facilitate the use of electric or hybrid cars for business travel
• Encourage the use of walking, cycling or public transport and offer incentives such as subsidised travel passes or cycling to work schemes (this considers staff commuting too)
• Create a car-sharing program
• Continue to support and encourage hybrid/homeworking
• Encourage the continued use of virtual meeting platforms where possible
Waste management and reduction
• Work towards a paperless office
• Work with our waste management provider to ensure we prioritise sustainable practices
• Complete waste audits to maximise recycling and minimise waste production• For non-recyclable waste we will investigate options with local energy recovery facilities
• Use local providers for WEEE waste recycling
• Work with our supply chain to minimise packaging for the supplies we receive
Water use
• Install water-saving fixtures and appliances in all office facilities• Promote water conservation awareness among employees through regular communication and training
• Regularly monitor and report on water usage to identify areas for improvement
Declaration and sign-off
This Carbon Reduction Plan has been completed in accordance with PPN 06/21 and associated guidance and reporting standards for Carbon Reduction Plans.
Emissions have been reported and recorded in accordance with the published reporting standard for Carbon Reduction Plans and the GHG Reporting Protocol corporate standard and use the appropriate government emission conversion factors for GHG company reporting.
Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions have been reported in accordance with Streamlined Energy and Carbon Reporting (SECR) requirements, and the required subset of Scope 3 emissions have been reported in accordance with the published reporting standard for Carbon Reduction Plans and the Corporate Value Chain (Scope 3) Standard.
We make our commitment in consideration of aspirations to grow our business. Our targets may therefore be adjusted with the advent of new contract awards. The innovative solutions we apply to reducing our emissions (for example by introducing e-vehicles) will in part depend on the availability of technological advances to support our ambition, whilst allowing us to continue to provide exceptional services to our customers.
Our Environmental Committee will review our emission reduction targets, deliverables and new technologies to support achieving our plan.
This Carbon Reduction Plan has been reviewed and signed off by the KFS Board of Directors.