Carbon Reduction Plan
+Us Workforce Services LLP (part of the Brookson Group) is committed to supporting the UK’s Carbon Reduction Plan (CRP) which is a commitment to reducing greenhouse gas emissions and achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2050.
Due to the nature of the services provided by +Us, we recognise that we can not achieve this net zero carbon emissions target on our own. We need our entire supply chain to support this. However, we continue to implement initiatives to achieve our goal to reduce carbon emissions across the business.
Commitment to achieving Net Zero
+Us is committed to achieving Net Zero emissions by 2050.
Current Group Intensity Ratio
Our Current Group Intensity Ratio (kgCO2e per £1,000s) is:
0.43
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: 2019 | |
| Additional Details relating to the Baseline Emissions calculations. | |
| Streamlined Energy and Carbon Reporting for period October 2019 to September 2020 provided our baseline calculations for direct scope 1 and indirect scope 2 emissions and marked the first year that our Group Intensity Ratio of 1.18 (kgCO2e per £1,000s) was reported in our Year End Report and Financial Statements. | |
| Baseline year emissions: | |
| EMISSIONS | TOTAL (tCO2e) |
| Scope 1 | 157,165 kgCO2e |
| Scope 2 | 109,672 kgCO2e |
| Scope 3
(Included Sources) |
Not reported |
| Total Emissions | 266,837 kgCO2e |
Current Emissions Reporting
| Reporting Year: 2023 | |
| EMISSIONS | TOTAL (tCO2e) |
| Scope 1 | 3,108 kgCO2e |
| Scope 2 | 28,957 kgCO2e |
| Scope 3
(Included Sources) |
28,957 kgCO2e |
| Total Emissions | 239,072 kgCO2e |
Emissions reduction targets
Over the past 5 years, +Us (as part of the Brookson Group) has worked hard to reduce its carbon footprint from 266,837 kgCO2e down to 239,072 kgCO2e (a reduction of 10.4%). Whilst we do not expect to see a similar steep reduction over the next 5 years, we continue with our commitment for reduction and we are exploring further initiatives to support our goal.
In order to continue our progress to achieving Net Zero, we have adopted the following carbon reduction targets.
+Us project that carbon emissions will decrease over the next fifteen years to 50,000 tCO2e by 2040. This is a reduction of 18% from our 2023 position (81.5% from our initial total). To achieve this, we have implemented, or are in the process of implementing the following:
+Us has been working with Brownlow Utilities for a number of years to support our journey in measuring and reducing our carbon footprint. We intend to continue with this partnership to achieve our net carbon goals.
+Us measures its carbon footprint/emissions annually when complying with Streamlined Energy and Carbon Reporting (SECR) requirements. Included in our reporting is scope 1, 2, and some scope 3 emissions. Our latest SECR reporting period was January to December 2023.
+Us also complies with the Energy Savings Opportunity Scheme (ESOS). We completed our ESOS Phase 3 compliance submission in 2024 and are currently working on ESOS Phase 3.5 for us to publish our Action Plan with the Environment Agency by 5th March 2025. Our Action Plan will be based on the ESOS audit recommendations and will be subject to regular updates.
Promote remote work: Encourage telecommuting and virtual meetings to reduce employee commuting emissions.
Optimize transportation: Prioritize the use of low-emission vehicles for company travel and logistics operations. Explore options for electric or hybrid vehicles.
Energy efficiency: Implement energy-saving measures in office buildings, such as LED lighting, smart thermostats, and energy-efficient appliances.
Waste reduction: Minimize paper usage through digital document management systems. Implement recycling programs for office waste and encourage employees to reduce, reuse, and recycle.
Sustainable procurement: Partner with suppliers who prioritize sustainability and offer eco-friendly products and services.
Offer our employees the ability to lease electric vehicles for business and private use.
+Us will regularly monitor and report on our carbon emissions and progress towards our reduction targets. Emissions data will be collected and analysed annually, with regular Carbon Reduction Reporting being available upon request.
By implementing this Carbon Reduction Plan, +Us is taking proactive steps towards achieving our Net Zero carbon emissions goal. We recognize the importance of sustainability in our operations and are committed to making a positive impact on our environment.
Carbon Reduction Projects
Completed Carbon Reduction Initiatives
The following environmental management measures and projects have been completed or implemented since the 2019 baseline. The carbon emission reduction achieved by these schemes equate to 27,801tCO2e, a 10.4% reduction against the 2019 baseline and these measures will be in effect when performing our contracts with clients and customers.
+Us will continue to measure its carbon footprint/emissions annually when complying with Streamlined Energy and Carbon Reporting (SECR) requirements.
+Us will also continue to comply with the Energy Savings Opportunity Scheme (ESOS) completing reports as required.
Following the introduction of remote working and the use of telecommuting and virtual meetings to reduce employee commuting emissions, we will continue with this method of working as long as it continues to be appropriate for our customers and clients.
Optimize transportation by encouraging employees to use public transport for client meetings as much as possible.
Waste reduction: Continue to minimize paper usage through digital document management systems. Implement recycling programs for office waste and encourage employees to reduce, reuse, and recycle.
Sustainable procurement: Partner with suppliers who prioritize sustainability and offer eco-friendly products and services.
Offer our employees the ability to lease electric vehicles for business and private use.
+Us will regularly monitor and report on our carbon emissions and progress towards our reduction targets. Emissions data will be collected and analysed annually, with regular Carbon Reduction Reporting being available upon request.
In the future we hope to implement further measures to support our journey to net zero.
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[1] and uses the appropriate Government emission conversion factors for greenhouse gas company reporting[2].
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[3].
This Carbon Reduction Plan has been reviewed and signed off by the board of directors (or equivalent management body).
Signed on behalf of +Us Workforce Services LLP:
James Bertioli – Chief Operating Officer – EMEA
Date: 1st January 2025
[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