Planning for net zero: 
Help is at hand, so you don’t have to wing it 

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Achieving net zero is the ultimate team effort, and we want to share the benefits of the lessons we’ve learnt.

By Grace Segrave, Sustainability Manager.

So, what are you… An ostrich or an emu?

Let me explain the ornithological analogy. Two birds, two vastly different characteristics. One famed – albeit something of an urban myth – for sticking its head in the sand and ignoring what’s going on. The other, chosen to sit on the Australian coat of arms, opposite the kangaroo, because like its marsupial mate, emus are incapable of taking a backward step.

When it comes to your sustainability strategy, your plans to tackle scope 3 and your ambition to achieve carbon net zero, it’s easy to make a case for being at either end of the scale.

But whether your head is planted, or you are determined to only ever make forward progress, we’ve got some good news for you.

Using our experience

Having started our sustainability journey 18 years ago, you won’t be surprised when we say that we have learnt a huge amount about reducing carbon emissions. Since 2006, our carbon intensity (our emissions per £1million of revenue) has been reduced by 89% and we are on track to hit the net zero 2028 target we signed up to with the Science Based Targets initiative.

Add to that, the many partnerships we’ve formed, the governing bodies that we subscribe to and organisations that we readily, and openly work with, we’ve come to know a thing or two about successfully overcoming challenges, and that’s a positive that we can share.

The biggest challenge

Scope 3 remains the biggest issue. And understandably so. Indeed, we’re often asked the question: How do I reduce emissions over which I have no direct control?

Based on our experience and based on how we have helped other organisations, here’s how we can help:

Our continued commitment

We’re determined to support our clients in their own sustainability journey. That’s why, this year, we will be delivering bespoke scope 3 emissions reports to our customers, free of charge.

At a time when many are paying consultants to better understand their scope 3, our aim is to be known for being a trusted supply chain partner who is working to help companies achieve their goals but more importantly help the UK and world achieve its Net-Zero goals.

Those reports will be backed by independent analysis from The Planet Mark, giving customers the confidence that we are providing verified, accurate numbers and not approximations or averages.

Don’t just take our word for it

Perhaps more importantly, we don’t just say something and not subscribe ourselves to the highest possible rigour and standards. I’ve already mentioned our work alongside the Planet Mark, and our commitment with the SBTi to achieve carbon net zero by 2028, these two partnerships are of vital importance to us.

We’re also rated as EcoVadis Gold standard, meaning we’re marked as one of the top 10% companies for sustainable practices in the world by leading measurement companies.

Our strategy is not about saying ‘look at us, aren’t we great,’ because that only does so much. It is by working together up and downstream, with our suppliers and customers that we can achieve the biggest, most holistic, impact.

It’s about being brave and being prepared to stick our necks out and make positive steps, alongside everyone in our value chain. Because the only way we win the race to net zero, is by crossing the line together.

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