Carbon Reduction Plan
Supplier name: Assurity Systems Limited
Publication date: 30th September 2021
Commitment to achieving Net Zero
Assurity Systems has committed to achieving net zero by 2050, in line with the UK Government’s net zero target.
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: 2021 | |
| Additional Details relating to the Baseline Emissions calculations. | |
| The current baseline includes activities for 2021. One Scope 3 Subsets included which are emissions from business travel in vehicles not owned or controlled by Assurity Systems have been included within the baseline. | |
| Baseline year emissions: | |
| EMISSIONS | TOTAL (tCO2e) |
| Scope 1 | 516 |
| Scope 2 | 25 |
| Scope 3 | 291 |
| Total Emissions | 832 |
*Assurity Systems have not previously reported on additional Scope 3 emissions as only a small subset of Scope 3 emissions is required under the current legal reporting requirements. Additionally, due to the nature of our business, the emissions from downstream transportation and distribution are not applicable.
Current Emissions Reporting
Assurity Systems established a baseline in 2021 as detailed above.
As a minimum, this CRP will be reviewed and updated annually with any significant changes or new developments added, which may help Assurity Systems further reduce its carbon footprint.
Emissions Reduction Targets
Assurity Systems wants to set ambitious carbon reduction targets to enable net zero emissions by 2050.
Therefore, Assurity Systems is committed to establishing reduction targets in line with the latest climate science. Therefore, we are working on setting our targets through the Science Based Target Initiative (SBTi).
This will ensure that our carbon reduction plan will reduce GHG emissions in line with a 1.5oC warming pathway, against the 2021 baseline, verified by the SBTi.
Carbon Reduction Projects
The following environmental management measures and projects have been completed or implemented since the 2021 baseline has been established. No.
| No. | Carbon Reduction Opportunity | Result since Baseline | ||
| 1 | Drivers recommended to switch to EV vehicles when practicable | Some employees have moved to hybrid as a stop-gap until full EV is possible | ||
| 2 | All-terrain climate weather tyres introduced to improve vehicle MPG. | On all new vehicles and when tyres require replacing. Process on-going. | ||
| 3 | Reduction in business mileage. | 1/3 reduction in mileage from 2019. | ||
| 4 | Reduce overall business travel | Most activities now online meetings wherever practicable. Air travel and train travel reduced by 75% | ||
| 5 | LED upgrades in facilities. | 3 properties upgraded so far. | ||
In the future we hope to implement further measures such as those detailed below:
| No. | Carbon Reduction Opportunity |
| 1 | Continue to replace fleet to EV. |
| 2 | Increase the uptake of EVs within company car drivers. |
| 3 | Explore the transition of facilities to 100% electric. |
| 4 | Invest in EV Infrastructure to facilitate the company’s transition to EV. |
| 5 | Continue to invest in LED lighting across operational facilities |
| 6 | Introduce renewable energy sources to power our facilities. |
| 7 | Purchase 100% renewable energy, backed by Renewable Energy Guarantee of Origin certificates (REGO) for buildings within our control. |
| 8 | Continue to invest in Environmental and Sustainability training for all staff. |
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 standard1 and uses the
appropriate Government emission conversion factors for greenhouse gas company reporting.
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.
This Carbon Reduction Plan has been reviewed and signed off by the board of directors (or
equivalent management body).
Signed on behalf of Assurity Systems Limited:
Name: Colin Jupe
Job Title: Director of Strategy
Date: 20/04/2022
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