Responsible business Supporting our environment
Environmentally friendly waste management Our commitment to sustainability is reflected in our environmentally friendly waste management practices. • Minimal packaging: we prioritise the use of minimal packaging for all our products and supplies. By reducing packaging materials, we cut down on waste and lower our overall carbon footprint associated with the production and disposal of materials. • Chemical-free Aquasmart machines: we have integrated chemical-free Aquasmart machines into our cleaning protocols. These machines use advanced technology to provide effective cleaning without harmful chemicals, reducing environmental pollution and enhancing indoor air quality. • Recycling office furniture: we are dedicated
Energy Consumption (MWh)
GHG Emissions (tCO 2 e)
ethical practices. We prioritise working with suppliers who adhere to ethical business standards, such as paying a living wage and maintaining fair labour practices. This ensures that our supply chain supports not only environmental sustainability but also social responsibility. We actively seek out and prioritise the use of carbon-neutral products in our operations. By choosing suppliers and products that are committed to reducing their carbon emissions, we contribute to the global effort to combat climate change and promote sustainable practices. Our commitment to sustainability is reflected in our product choices. For example, we use pens made from bamboo, a highly renewable resource, and notebooks are crafted from recycled bottles. Energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions In comparison with the previous financial year our overall energy consumption has decreased by 14% or 122 MWh, and our total greenhouse gas emissions have decreased by 16% for electricity and 35% for gas. This year our energy consumption has dropped for electricity and gas due to a change in our workplace strategy. We have enhanced our data collection capabilities regarding flights and hotel visits and, consequently, we have added last year’s figures to incorporate this additional data, ensuring a fair and accurate comparison.
2024 57.70 20.34 78.04
2024 10.56 0.004 10.56
Source of Energy and Emissions
2023 89.55 22.09 111.64
2023 16.35 0.005 16.36
Combustion of Natural Gas
Combustion of Biogas
Scope 1 Total
Generation of Purchased Electricity Of Which from renewable sources Scope 2 Total (Market Based) Combustion of Fuel in Staff Vehicles
401.11
83.06
508.50
98.33
391.67 401.11
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484.59 508.50
–
83.06
98.33
280.65
68.03
261.82
65.48
–
8.67
Hotel Stays
–
11.77
Business Travel by Third-party Services (Rail) Business Travel by Third-party Services (Air)
–
1.54
–
1.10
–
15.58 93.82 187.44
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22.58
Scope 3 Total Grand Total
280.65 759.80
261.82 881.96
100.93 215.62 93.71 6.95 114.96
to recycling office furniture whenever possible. By refurbishing and reusing
Renewable supplies Carbon Offset Projects
(81.10)
existing pieces, we minimise waste and the demand for new resources. This practice extends the lifecycle of our furniture and supports a circular economy. • Furniture donation: where furniture cannot be recycled internally, we donate usable items to local charities and community organisations. This diverts waste from landfills and also supports those in need, fostering a culture of community support and sustainability.
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Net Total
106.34
Intensity per 1000 m 2 Gross Floor Area
162.73
22.77
200.17
26.09
5.92
0.83
Intensity per £m Turnover
7.22
0.94
Data for nine electricity supplies and three of our gas supplies have been estimated due to the availability of the data. These estimations equate to 58,950.2 kWh of the Company’s electricity consumption (15%) and 10,258 kWh of the gas consumption (13%). Location-based kgCO 2 e/kWh conversion factors for the average UK grid supply have been used to calculate greenhouse gas emissions from electricity and natural gas consumption. Emissions for renewable supplies have been deducted to give the net market-based emissions. Landlord usage has also been included in this year’s figures and will be included moving forward. All conversion factors and fuel properties used in this disclosure have been taken from the 2023 “UK Government Greenhouse Gas Conversion Factors for Company Reporting” published by the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (“DESNZ”) and the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (“DEFRA”). All greenhouse gas emissions have been expressed in terms of their carbon dioxide equivalence.
Environmentally friendly procurement processes
Our commitment to sustainability extends to our procurement processes where we emphasise environmentally friendly and
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