Carbon Reduction Plan Guidance
Notes for Completion
Where an In-Scope Organisation has determined that the measure applies to the procurement, suppliers wishing to bid for that contract are required at the selection stage to submit a Carbon Reduction Plan which details their organisational carbon footprint and confirms their commitment to achieving Net Zero by 2050.
Carbon Reduction Plans are to be completed by the bidding supplier[1] and must meet the reporting requirements set out in supporting guidance, and include the supplier’s current carbon footprint and its commitment to reducing emissions to achieve Net Zero emissions by 2050.
The CRP should be specific to the bidding entity, or, provided certain criteria are met, may cover the bidding entity and its parent organisation. In order to ensure the CRP remains relevant, a Carbon Reduction Plan covering the bidding entity and its parent organisation is only permissible where the detailed requirements of the CRP are met in full, as set out in the Technical Standard[2] and Guidance[3], and all of the following criteria are met:
- The bidding entity is wholly owned by the parent;
- The commitment to achieving net zero by 2050 for UK operations is set out in the CRP for the parent and is supported and adopted by the bidding entity, demonstrated by the inclusion in the CRP of a statement that this will apply to the bidding entity;
- The environmental measures set out are stated to be able to be applied by the bidding entity when performing the relevant contract; and
- The CRP is published on the bidding entity’s website.
Bidding entities must take steps to ensure they have their own CRP as soon as reasonably practicable and should note that the ability to rely on a parent organisation’s Carbon Reduction Plan may only be a temporary measure under this selection criterion.
The Carbon Reduction Plan should be updated regularly (at least annually) and published and clearly signposted on the supplier’s UK website. It should be approved by a director (or equivalent senior leadership) within the supplier’s organisation to demonstrate a clear commitment to emissions reduction at the highest level. Suppliers may wish to adopt the key objectives of the Carbon Reduction Plan within their strategic plans.
A template for the Carbon Reduction Plan is set out below. Please complete and publish your Carbon Reduction Plan in accordance with the reporting standard published alongside this PPN.
Carbon Reduction Plan Template
Supplier name: Lucam Consultancy ltd
Publication date: 03/04/2024
Commitment to achieving Net Zero
Lucam Consultancy ltd is committed to achieving Net Zero emissions by 2050.
Baseline Emissions Footprint
Baseline emissions are a record of the greenhouse gases that have been produced in the past and were produced prior to the introduction of any strategies to reduce emissions. Baseline emissions are the reference point against which emissions reduction can be measured.
[Instructions to Suppliers:
Please provide details of your organisation’s baseline emissions below. If your organisation has not previously assessed or reported emissions, please detail this below and use your first reporting period as your Baseline.]
Baseline Year: 2023 | |
Additional Details relating to the Baseline Emissions calculations. Lucam Consultancy has 13 employee’s office based and Scope I is low in emissions due to the role being office based so only calculated travel to and from the office. We reduce our scope 1 by utilising other methods of meeting by video conferencing as well as working from home. All staff are encouraged to share travel and use public transport. We are in a leased office and have requested the companies’ own data on their carbon foot print which they are currently in the process of reviewing. We use the electricity for heating. We are unable to gather individual usage due to the setup of usage for the whole building. The company does not use airline travel linked with the business. Lucam Consultancy uses ethical companies who supply IT and phone support, stationary supplies. Lucam Consultancy have successfully established its baseline emissions inventory, providing a foundation for future emissions reduction strategies and initiatives. We are committed to ongoing monitoring and improvement of our environmental performance to contribute to a more sustainable future Choose the duration of time that will serve as your starting point which is 2023.
For every identified source of emissions, gather information on fuel usage, energy consumption, mileage travelled, and any other pertinent metrics.
Add up all of the emissions determined for each source of emissions for the selected reporting period. Our baseline emissions are represented by this total.
Keep a close eye on our emissions and progress toward our reduction goals. We will be open and honest about our successes and setbacks in reporting, both internally and outside.
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2024 is the first year of publishing data from 2023 Lucam Consultancy has published Baseline Emissions and will continue to monitor as this is reduced each year | |
Baseline year emissions: | |
EMISSIONS | TOTAL (tCO2e) 8.2 |
Scope 1 | 0.4 tCO2e |
Scope 2 | 2 tCO2e |
Scope 3 (Included Sources) | 8.7 tCO2e |
Total Emissions | 8.2 tCO2e |
Current Emissions Reporting
Reporting Year: 2023 | |
EMISSIONS | TOTAL (tCO2e) |
Scope 1 | 0.4 tCO2e |
Scope 2 | 2 tCO2e |
Scope 3 (Included Sources) | 8.7 tCO2e |
Total Emissions | 8.2 tCO2e |
Emissions reduction targets
In order to continue our progress to achieving Net Zero, we have adopted the following carbon reduction targets.
We project that carbon emissions will decrease over the next five years to 6.15 tCO2e by 2028. This is a reduction of 25%
Progress against these targets can be seen in the graph below:
Carbon Reduction Projects
Completed Carbon Reduction Initiatives
The following environmental management measures and projects have been completed or implemented since the 2024 baseline. The carbon emission reduction achieved by these schemes equate to 8.2 tCO2e, a 00%ge reduction against the 2024 baseline and the measures will be in effect when performing the contract
In the future we hope to implement further measures such as:
Communicate with the company about how they are performing an energy audit to find areas where energy use might be cut. We let the office know about this. Install energy-saving HVAC (heating, ventilation, and air conditioning) systems and promote energy-saving behaviours among staff members.
Encourage employees to work remotely in order to lessen their need to travel to the office. In addition to lowering transportation-related carbon emissions, remote work has other advantages including raising productivity and employee happiness.
Purchase office supplies, technology, and services from vendors who practice environmental responsibility. Seek for products that are certified environmentally friendly, have little to no packaging, or are composed of recycled materials.
Encourage staff members to commute or travel for work-related reasons by using the bus, carpooling, cycling, or walking. Provide incentives to staff members who select environmentally friendly modes of transportation, such as discounts on public transit passes or prizes.
Invest in carbon offset initiatives to make up for emissions that cannot be avoided. This can entail lending support to community-based greenhouse gas emission reduction programs, forestry campaigns, or renewable energy projects.
Implement recycling and waste reduction initiatives in the workplace. Encourage staff members to recycle goods like electronics, paper, and plastics as well as to properly dispose of hazardous garbage in order to reduce the amount of waste they produce.
Educate staff members on the value of reducing carbon emissions through internal communications, training sessions, and workshops. Encourage staff members to propose and take part in environmental projects.
Investing in green building design or upgrading existing office spaces can enhance environmental performance, indoor air quality, and energy efficiency.
Collaborate with vendors and suppliers to evaluate and minimise the supply chain’s carbon impact. Prioritise suppliers who have strong environmental management systems and encourage them to implement sustainable practices.
Provide mechanisms for routinely tracking and reporting carbon emissions. Establish definite goals for reducing emissions, then monitor your progress over time to meet these goals.
Recruiting firms can efficiently lower their carbon footprint and show their commitment to environmental sustainability by combining these tactics. Furthermore, involving staff members, customers, and other interested parties in carbon reduction initiatives helps promote a sustainable culture and encourage good change inside the company as well as in the larger community.
Declaration and Sign Off
This Carbon Reduction Plan has been completed in accordance with PPN 06/21 and associated guidance and reporting standard 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[4] and uses the appropriate Government emission conversion factors for greenhouse gas company reporting[5].
Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions have been reported in accordance with 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[6].
This Carbon Reduction Plan has been reviewed and signed off by the board of directors (or equivalent management body).
Signed on behalf of the Supplier:
………………………………………………………………….
Date: 04/04/2024
[1]Bidding supplier or ‘bidding entity’ means the organisation with whom the contracting authority will enter into a contract if it is successful.
[2]Technical Standard can be found at: https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/991625/PPN_0621_Technical_standard_for_the_Completion_of_Carbon_Reduction_Plans__2_.pdf
[3]Guidance can be found at: https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/991623/Guidance_on_adopting_and_applying_PPN_06_21___Selection_Criteria___3_.pdf
[4]https://ghgprotocol.org/corporate-standard
[5]https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/government-conversion-factors-for-company-reporting
