by climate regulations, though it should be part of a comprehensive strategy for reducing emissions. Importantly, Scope 4 emissions shouldn’t be included when calculating or compensating for Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions as they fall into a different category. In essence, Scope 4 (or Scope X/0) emphasises the importance of the “brain-print” - the positive impact of strategic decisions - alongside the “footprint” of direct emissions ⁴⁰ . It represents the estimated emissions saved or avoided by customers due to the performance of products specified or selected by others. Scope 4 focuses on the business opportunities created by products and services that reduce emissions ⁴¹ . For example, Saul D Humphrey LLP, a dedicated Sustainable Project Management Consultancy, has saved 94,526 tonnes of CO2 by aligning every project with the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), maximising sustainable value and aiming for the highest standards, such as BREEAM, LEED, Passivhaus and the Future Homes Standard. This CO2, or Scope 4, saving is calculated by comparing the sustainable solution adopted with what would have been a standard, Building Regulation-compliant build. The carbon savings are equivalent to building over 1,890 homes at no environmental cost. The carbon reduction is substantial, but the broader environmental benefits are equally significant.
“Saul’s sustainable strategy, approach and impact were exemplary and worthy of the highest
recognition.” Nicholas Dickinson – Congham Hall Hotel (Client)
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