Commitment to achieving Net Zero
Apira Limited is committed to achieving Net Zero emissions by 2030.
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.
Baseline Year: 2023/24 (1st April 2023 – 31st March 2024) | |
Additional Details relating to the Baseline Emissions calculations. | |
Our original 2022-2023 baseline has been reset to 2023-2024 as we experienced significant growth in our business, 40% in the past year. We are therefore employing more staff and when twinned with the increase in face-to-face client meetings compared to previous periods we experienced a recent increase in overall emissions.
We worked with Enistic who helped to conduct a staff survey. The survey received a fair response and the data was used to calculate emissions for example, from commuting and home working. Emissions from downstream transportation and distribution are estimated by multiplying monetary value of each journey by emission factors provided by DEFRA. Business travel emissions from flights, trains, taxis and ferries were also estimated by multiplying monetary value of each journey by emission factors provided by DEFRA. Our CO2e emissions reporting encompasses the gases covered by the Kyoto Protocol: Carbon Dioxide, Hydrofluorocarbons, Methane, Nitrous Oxide, Nitrogen Trifluoride, Perfluorocarbons, Sulphur Hexafluoride. |
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Baseline year emissions: 1st April 2023 – 31st March 2024 | |
EMISSIONS | TOTAL (tCO2e) |
Scope 1 | 13.5 tCO2e
Gas 13.5 tCO2e Heating Oil (litres) 0 |
Scope 2 | 5.6 tCO2e
Electricity 5.6 tCO2e |
Scope 3
(Included Sources) |
202 tCO2e
Scope 3 Category:
Reference 3.3 Fuel Related activities 4.10 tCO2e |
Total Emissions | 221 tCO2e (rounded to nearest number)
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Current Emissions Reporting
Reporting Year: 1st April 2023 – 31st March 2024 | |
EMISSIONS | TOTAL (tCO2e) |
Scope 1 | 13.5 tCO2e
Gas 13.5 tCO2e Heating Oil (litres) 0 |
Scope 2 | 5.6 tCO2e
Electricity 5.6 tCO2e |
Scope 3
(Included Sources) |
202 tCO2e
Scope 3 Category:
9. Downstream transportation and distribution 0 tCO2e Reference 3.3 Fuel Related activities 4.10 tCO2e |
Total Emissions | 221 tCO2e (rounded to nearest number) |
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 116 tCO2e by 2030. This is a reduction of 47.5%.
This projection is only taking into account current reduction initiatives. We will look to reduce this projection further by implementing additional carbon reduction and offsetting initiatives in the coming years, in order to meet our ambitious Net Zero target.
Apira is working with its partners to meet annual emission reductions, these will be integrated into our reporting system to ensure annual targets are met.
To continue our progress towards achieving Net Zero, we have developed a Net Zero target for 2030.
We project an absolute linear reduction in our emissions from our baseline year to net zero emissions by 2030. These targets may change as new projects are implemented.
The graph below shows our future carbon emissions in two different scenarios. Starting with our emissions from the baseline year (2023/24), the dashed blue line shows our projected emissions as a result of carbon reduction initiatives. The orange line shows our predicted carbon emissions based on our Net Zero target.
Progress against these targets can be seen in the graph below:
These projections suggest that Apira Ltd could save nearly 105 tCO2e by continuing existing or implementing new carbon reduction projects detailed below.
Carbon Reduction Projects
Completed Carbon Reduction Initiatives
The following environmental management measures and projects have been completed or implemented since the 2023-2024 baseline. The carbon emission reduction achieved by these schemes equate to 105 tCO2e, a 47.5% reduction against the 2023-2024 baseline and the measures will be in effect when performing the contract.
The following environmental management measures and projects are currently in progress or in the planning stages:
Green Procurement
The green procurement project involves adopting sustainable and environmentally friendly procurement practices within our company. By prioritising products and suppliers with strong environmental credentials, we can reduce our carbon footprint and support sustainable business practices.
LED Lighting
The LED lighting project involves replacing traditional lighting fixtures with energy-efficient LED lights throughout our premises. LED lights consume significantly less energy compared to traditional lighting options, resulting in reduced carbon emissions.
Paperless Office
The paperless office project aims to reduce paper consumption and waste by transitioning to a digital workflow. By minimising the use of paper and implementing electronic document management systems, we can significantly reduce our environmental impact.
Remote Working
The remote working project aims to reduce carbon emissions associated with commuting by promoting and enabling employees to work remotely. By allowing employees to work from home or other remote locations, we can significantly reduce the need for daily commuting.
Renewable Energy Procurement
The renewable energy procurement project involves sourcing renewable energy to power our operations. By procuring renewable energy form clean sources such as wind or solar, we can eliminate carbon emissions associated with our energy consumption.
Water Conservation
The water conservation project aims to reduce water consumption and associated energy use by implementing water-saving measures within our office. By optimising water usage and minimising waste, we can reduce our environmental impact.
In the future we hope to implement further measures such as:
Projects referenced above are on-going and we are also considering Seaweed Farming (encompassing nature-based innovation and helping write the science to scale up seaweed farming within the UK), Peatland Protection (protecting a highly endangered ecosystem in the world), and Dryland Protection, (helping to support an expanse of hectares of dryland forest, home to animals such as elephants). These options are under consideration, but no definitive commitment has been established.
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 standard4 and uses the appropriate Government emission conversion factors for greenhouse gas company reporting5.
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) Standard6.
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:
Alan Brown
Signed by: Alan Brown, Apira Limited, Managing Director
Date: 6th February 2025 ……………………….……….