Carbon Reduction Plan

Supplier Name: ReThink Productivity Consulting Limited 

Publication Date: December 2024. Updated: February 2025

Commitment to Achieving Net Zero

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. Our baseline emissions are the reference point against which our emissions reduction will be measured. In order to present a holistic view of the emission profile, we conduct a thorough evaluation into the following categories:

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. Our baseline emissions are the reference point against which our emissions reduction will be measured. In order to present a holistic view of the emission profile, we conduct a thorough evaluation into the following categories:

  • Scope 1 Emissions: These encompass direct emissions originating from sources we own or control, including company-owned vehicles. This category offers an accurate measure of the environmental impact of our core business operations.
  • Scope 2 Emissions: Indirect emissions arising from the generation of purchased energy, such as electricity, heating, and cooling, are examined meticulously. This enables us to identify opportunities for transitioning to more sustainable energy sources.
  • Scope 3 Emissions: The largest category, Scope 3 emissions, encapsulates all additional indirect emissions within our value chain. This includes emissions from business travel, procurement processes, employee commuting, waste generation, and product disposal and services. Understanding and addressing these emissions is pivotal and purchased goods and services, given their substantial contribution to our overall carbon footprint.
Baseline Year: 2024
Additional Details relating to the Baseline Emissions calculations.
Our organisation has not previously assessed or reported emissions, 2024 is our baseline year.
Baseline year emissions:
EMISSIONSTOTAL (tCO2e)
Scope 1
Scope 215 
Scope 3(Included Sources)Business Travel: 24
Employee commuting: 16
Waste Generated in Operations: 10
TOTAL: 40
Total Emissions61 

Current Emissions Reporting

Reporting Year: 2024
EMISSIONSTOTAL (tCO2e)
Scope 1
Scope 215
Scope 3(Included Sources)Business Travel: 24
Employee commuting: 16
Waste Generated in Operations: 10
TOTAL: 40
Total Emissions61 

Emissions Reduction Targets

With a commitment to achieving Net Zero emissions by 2040, we aim to reduce our emissions to 30 tCO2e by 2035, which is over 50% reduction and eventually reach the target of zero emissions on or before 2040. In order to meet these proposed targets, we plan to implement various initiatives, including energy efficiency measures, sustainable procurement and waste management strategies, electrify our vehicle fleet, encourage sustainable staff commuting and optimise business travel.

Carbon Reduction Projects

Our Co-Founder, Simon Hedaux will be responsible for overseeing the implementation of the carbon reduction plan and measures to ensure we meet Net Zero targets. Our carbon reduction initiatives include:

Energy Efficiency Measures

To minimise the consumption of energy we make sure that all company provided laptops and computer systems automatically enter into energy saving mode when not in use for more than 10 minutes.

Waste Management

To minimise the use of single-use plastic, we will provide our staff members with reusable water bottles, which allowed us to significantly reduce the use of plastic.

A core part of our waste management strategy is digital transformation, reducing paper-based processes by 100% paperless operations through cloud-based document storage and digital project management tools. This initiative has led to a 70% decrease in  waste, contributing to a substantial reduction in emissions linked to paper production and disposal.

Scope 3 Emissions Breakdown & Actions

  • Business Travel: To minimise emissions from business-related travel, we have committed to a 25% reduction in air travel by increasing virtual collaboration and working with clients to pick locations for projects as close to home as practically possible. We monitor travel-related emissions quarterly to assess progress.
  • Employee Commuting: We have established a Green Commuting Programme, incentivising the use of public transport, cycling, and carpooling. By 2030, we aim to achieve a 30% reduction in carbon emissions from commuting, supported by an annual survey assessing employee travel patterns.

Staff Training & Engagement

Staff will be provided with environmental training during the induction, the modules of which will include the following:

  • Environmental sustainability.
  • Identifying risks to the environment.
  • Climate change.
  • Energy efficiency.
  • Sustainable transport.
  • National and international environmental regulations and policies.

In addition, we will ensure that our staff are aware of all banned materials and comply with the law, providing training to help them understand how these restrictions impact their work. We also encourage them to engage in sustainability initiatives, such as recycling, allowing them to contribute to the environment positively. Below are further details on how plan to implement the strategies:

Reducing Work-related Travel Requirements

We focus on reducing work-related travel requirements, including employee day-to-day commuting and business travel needs to ensure meet the Net Zero target by reducing our carbon footprint. To reduce employee commuting, we encourage our staff to use public transport, carpooling and cycling wherever possible, which can significantly reduce carbon emissions. Wherever possible, we allow our administrative staff to work from home. In order to reduce business travel, we rely on virtual meetings via video conferencing platforms, minimising the need for in-person interactions as much as possible. We restrict face-to-face meetings only for critical business requirements and classroom training sessions, demonstrating our commitment to a sustainable environment.

Mileage Monitoring

To reduce the carbon emissions associated with staff commuting, we track and analyse the average weekly and monthly distances covered by each employee. Based on the findings of the analysis of data collected, we implement of the following measures:

  • Encouraging carpooling among staff members to minimise unnecessary mileage.
  • Encouraging the use of digital navigation applications like Google Maps and Apple Maps to ensure optimal route planning and efficiency for all staff members.

In addition to the above measures already in place, we intend to implement the following:

ISO 14001 Certification

We will explore available options to achieve ISO 14001 certification while ensuring in the meantime that our practices align with the principles of this standard.

We don’t have any company cars at present. However, we do offer this as part of our employment packages and also maintain an electric car scheme for employees.

Science-Based Targets Initiative

We have plans to sign up for the Science-Based Targets Initiative (SBTi) to further accelerate our carbon reduction efforts and align our greenhouse gas emission targets with climate science. As a part of this, we intend to contribute to limiting global warming to below 2°C above pre-industrial levels and pursue efforts to limit warming to 1.5°C.

Partnerships

To reduce our carbon footprint, we partner with government and third-party organisations to seek guidance and share resources and best practices.  As a part of this, we intend to collaborate with Carbon Trust to conduct carbon footprint assessments, measure, manage and reduce our carbon emissions. We also intend to seek grants and funding assistance from ‘The Green Business Fund’, managed by the Carbon Trust on behalf of the UK government. In addition to Carbon Trust, we also plan to collaborate with Energy Saving Trust, which provides practical advice, support, and funding to businesses looking to improve energy efficiency, reduce energy costs, and lower carbon emissions. They also offer free energy audits, workshops, and tailored advice to help businesses identify energy-saving opportunities and implement efficiency measures.

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 greenhouse gas company reporting.

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.

This plan has been reviewed and signed off by the management of ReThink Productivity Consulting Limited.

Signed on behalf of ReThink Productivity Consulting Limited:

Simon Hedaux, Co-Founder: 

Date: 08/01/2025

Links:
https://ghgprotocol.org/corporate-standard
https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/government-conversion-factors-for-company-reporting
https://ghgprotocol.org/standards/scope-3-standard