Carbon Plan

Meeting the Reporting Requirements

This Carbon Reduction Plan complies with PPN 06/21, as published by the Cabinet Office in June 2021. It will be reviewed and updated annually to ensure alignment with industry standards and regulatory requirements.

Baseline Carbon Emissions

• Baseline Year: 30th July 2023 – present
• Total Emissions (2023-24): 26,807.2 kg CO2e

Guardian Grace Healthcare, as an SME, is not obligated under SECR regulations but has voluntarily chosen to establish the current reporting year as a baseline. Emissions data include our main office in London and account for 5 remote staff.

Emissions Summary (tCO2e)

• Scope 1: No emissions from owned or controlled sources
• Scope 2: Electricity: 1,464.0 kg CO2e; Gas: 3,736.8 kg CO2e (Total: 5,200.8 kg CO2e)
• Scope 3: Business travel, commuting, waste, water supply, and homeworking contribute 21,605.76 kg CO2e.

Emission Reduction Targets

To reach Net Zero by 2045, we have set these interim goals:

• By 2034: 50% reduction (13,403.28 kg CO2e)
• By 2040: 75% reduction (6,701.64 kg CO2e)
• By 2045: 100% reduction to Net Zero

Carbon Reduction Projects

Our strategy includes specific actions for each scope to achieve reductions:

• Scope 1: Transition to energy-efficient vehicles as needed; offset residual emissions via ICROA-approved credits.
• Scope 2: Shift to renewable-backed energy tariffs; implement power management policies; offset remaining emissions as required.
• Scope 3: Local recruitment to minimize travel; promote virtual meetings, car sharing, public transport, and cycling; conduct waste audits, move toward a paperless office, and install water-saving fixtures.

Declaration and Sign-Off

This plan complies with PPN 06/21 and SECR standards. It has been approved by the Board of Directors.

Signed on behalf of Guardian Grace Healthcare

Signature: Zahir Hussain
Name: Zahir Hussain
Position: Director
Date: 30 July 2024