Carbon Reduction Policy

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Carbon Reduction Policy

Supply Care Solutions believe that businesses are responsible for achieving good environmental practice and operating in a sustainable manner. We are therefore committed to reducing our environmental impact and continually improving our environmental performance as an integral and fundamental part of our business strategy and operating methods.

It is our priority to encourage our customers, suppliers and all business associates to do the same. Not only is this sound commercial sense for all; it is also a matter of delivering on our duty of care towards future generations.

At Supply Care Solutions our policy is to:

  • Support and comply with or exceed the requirements of current environmental legislation and codes of practice.
  • Minimise our waste and then reuse or recycle as much of it as possible, ensuring the following:
    • waste paper is shredded, and recycled
    • toners, drums and ink cartridges are recycled utilizing the recycling scheme offered by our managed service contract where possible
    • cans, bottles, and plastics are recycled in line with Redbridge Council policies
  • Minimise energy and water usage in our buildings, vehicles and processes in order to conserve supplies, and minimise our consumption of natural resources, especially where they are non-renewable:
    • Computers and laptops are not left on standby, but are switched off when not in use
    • All office machinery is switched off overnight when not in use
    • All electrical appliances including lighting is switch off overnight
    • The Air-Conditioning and heating is used efficiently, utilizing it’s timer ensuring that it is in use only when the office is occupied.
    • Use of LED Lightbulbs across the office.
  • Operate and maintain company vehicles with due regard to environmental issues as far as reasonably practical and encourage the use of alternative means of transport and car sharing as appropriate.
  • Apply the principles of continuous improvement in respect of air, water, noise and light pollution from our premises and reduce any impacts from our operations on the environment and local community.
  • As far as possible, purchase products and services that do the least damage to the environment and encourage others to do the same.
  • Assess the environmental impact of any new processes or products we intend to introduce in advance.
  • Ensure that all employees understand our environmental policy and conform to the high standards it requires.
  • Address complaints about any breach of our Environmental Policy promptly and to the satisfaction of all concerned.
  • Update our Environmental Policy annually in consultation with staff, associates and customers.

Signature:                                                                    

Position in Company:                                                  Managing Director

Date:                                                                             01.10.2024

At Supply Care Solutions our policy is to:

  • Support and comply with or exceed the requirements of current environmental legislation and codes of practice.
  • Minimise our waste and then reuse or recycle as much of it as possible, ensuring the following:
    • waste paper is shredded, and recycled
    • toners, drums and ink cartridges are recycled utilizing the recycling scheme offered by our managed service
      contract where possible
    • cans, bottles, and plastics are recycled in line with Redbridge Council policies
  • Minimise energy and water usage in our buildings, vehicles and processes in order to conserve supplies, and minimise our consumption of natural resources, especially where they are non-renewable:
    • Computers and laptops are not left on standby, but are switched off when not in use
    • All office machinery is switched off overnight when not in use
    • All electrical appliances including lighting is switch off overnight
    • The Air-Conditioning and heating is used efficiently, utilizing it’s timer ensuring that it is in use only when the office is occupied.
    • Use of LED Lightbulbs across the office.
  • Operate and maintain company vehicles with due regard to environmental issues as far as reasonably practical and encourage the use of alternative means of transport and car sharing as appropriate.
  • Apply the principles of continuous improvement in respect of air, water, noise and light pollution from our premises and reduce any impacts from our operations on the environment and local community.
  • As far as possible, purchase products and services that do the least damage to the environment and encourage others to do the same.
  • Assess the environmental impact of any new processes or products we intend to introduce in advance.
  • Ensure that all employees understand our environmental policy and conform to the high standards it requires.
  • Address complaints about any breach of our Environmental Policy promptly and to the satisfaction of all concerned.
  • Update our Environmental Policy annually in consultation with staff, associates and customers.

Carbon Reduction Plan for Supply Care Solutions

This plan shows our commitment to achieving net zero 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.

Baseline Year: 2023
Additional Details relating to the Baseline Emissions calculations.
We moved into our new office at 253-269 High Road, Woodford Green IG8 9FB in October 2023. This is our baseline our baseline(Year One).

We will calculate our emissions over the next 12 mo We will calculate our emissions over the next 12 months to reach our base nths to reach our baseline. All Items within our line. All Items within our Environmental and Sustainability policy will be reviewed
Baseline year emissions:
EMISSIONS TOTAL (tCO2e): 2023-2024 is our year one
Scope 1 Not applicable
Scope 2 Electricity, Travel, Recycling
Scope 3 (Included Sources) Merchandise
Total Emissions 2023-2024 is our year one

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 and uses the appropriate Government emission conversion factors for greenhouse gas company reporting.

Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions will be reported in accordance with SECR requirements, and the required subset of Scope 3 emissions will be reported in accordance with the published reporting standard for Carbon Reduction Plans and the Corporate Value Chain (Scope 3) Standard.

This Carbon Reduction Plan has been reviewed and signed off by the board of directors (or equivalent management body).

Signed on behalf of the Supply Care Solutions