At JPR Solutions (UK) Ltd, we are deeply committed to reducing our carbon footprint and promoting sustainability across all aspects of our operations. We recognise the urgent need to address climate change and contribute to the global effort to achieve a net-zero future.
We believe that by taking decisive action, we can play a vital role in mitigating climate change and building a more sustainable, net-zero future. Our net zero plan includes near and long-term science -based targets and time bound KPIs which are in line with limiting global warming to 1.5 degrees.
We pledge to implement and regularly review and improve this plan, incorporating a range of measured initiatives designed to minimise our environmental impact and promote sustainable practices within our industry.
Roland Conn – Managing Director
JPR Solutions (UK) Ltd conducted its first carbon emissions audit in 2023 and will assess emissions for 2024, in line with the Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Protocol.
Baseline Year: 2022/23 | |||
Additional Details relating to the Baseline emissions calculations: For now, we have only included emissions relating to category 3 in our Scope 3 Carbon Footprint breakdown as the remaining categories are either not relevant or there is lack of quality data and therefore cannot report. |
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Baseline year emissions: | Total (tCO₂e) | % of total | |
Scope 1 | Fuel used across fleet vehicles | 59.7 | 94.2% |
Scope 2 | N/A | 0* | 0* |
Scope 3 | Category 3: Fuel and energy-related activities | 3.7 | 5.8% |
Total Emissions | 63.4 | 100% |
*JPR Solutions (UK) Ltd cannot control or measure emissions within this scope.
At the time of reporting most emissions falling within Scope 1 at 94.2%. This is due to most carbon emissions being from the vehicle fleet, across the business. Emissions within Scope 2 are not applicable and Scope 3 emissions reporting data is incomplete, leading to only one category being reportable.
To continue our progress to achieving Net Zero, we have adopted the following reduction targets:
Progress against these targets can be seen in the graph below:
What has been achieved to date:
ISO14001 Environmental Management – JPR Solutions (UK) Ltd has implemented and maintained ISO14001, 45001 and 9001, demonstrating a culture of continuous improvement and ensuring accountability for our environmental responsibilities and commitments. Our Environmental Management System not only ensures that we maintain compliance with environmental regulations but provides an excellent foundation for development of net zero principles and allows us to identify areas for improvement.
Economical Fleet – The introduction of hybrid vehicles into the fleet, using renewable energy, opposed to carbon emitting fuel, where feasible.
Eco-friendly offices – The business also launched a number of energy saving initiatives including signage to inform customers and visitors to turn off appliances when not in use, e-signature communication to reduce usage of paper. Recycling office supplies such as ink cartridges, batteries and paper. Replacement of office equipment with Eco friendly printers. Utilise renewable energy sources as an alternative such as LED lighting and solar panels.
Recyclable plastics – All suppliers incorporate recyclable plastics within their product ranges. On site recycling programmes to minimise waste generation and carbon emissions through the supply chain.
Digital first – Utilising virtual meetings, employee vehicle sharing and implementing E-payslips to eliminate paper use.
Plans for 2024 onwards:
Fleet Infrastructure – Continue to monitor and replace vehicles with lower carbon emission replacement in accordance with the company’s vehicle purchasing policy, to decarbonise emissions significantly. Develop an EV charging strategy to ensure we have the infrastructure in place, to accelerate the decarbonisation of our fleet.
Partnerships with purpose –JPR Solutions (UK) Ltd choose to align with business and causes that hold similar values to us. Ensuring any new suppliers commit to their carbon reduction plans and pathway to net-zero emissions.
Digitalisation – Transfer all paper processes into digital format through Microsoft forms and digital platforms.
Employee awareness – Empower employees and expand awareness through engagement and training through comprehensive training and awareness programmes, fostering a sense of personal responsibility and active participation in our sustainability initiatives.
Environmental funding – Contribute to the funding of reforestation and environmental projects, to offset carbon emissions further.
This Carbon Reduction Plan has been completed in accordance with PPN 06/21 and associated guidance and reporting standards for the 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 standard¹ and uses the appropriate Government emissions conversion factors for greenhouse gas company reporting².
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 standard for Carbon Reduction plans and the Corporate Value Chain (Scope 3) Standard³.
This Carbon Reduction Plan has been reviewed and signed off by the board of directors.
Signed: Roland Conn – Managing Director
¹ https://ghgprotocol.org/corporate-standard
² https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/government-conversion-factors-for-company-reporting
³ https://ghgprotocol.org/standards/scope-3-standard
Issue date – 10th July 2023
Next review before – Oct 2024