Commitment to achieving Net Zero
Everyone Health is committed to achieving Net Zero by 2030
At Everyone Health we are fully committed to achieving net zero across all areas of our
business. We recognise the urgent need to address climate change and take
responsibility for our environmental impact. With this commitment, we aim to minimise
our carbon footprint and contribute to a sustainable future. To achieve net zero, we will
adopt an approach that encompasses key strategies across our services:
- We will assess and monitor our current emissions, setting clear reduction targets
to measure our progress - We will invest in energy-efficient technologies, renewable energy sources, and
sustainable infrastructure to minimise our operational carbon emissions - We will prioritise sustainable procurement practices, ensuring that our supply
chain aligns - with our commitment to net zero
- We will work closely with our suppliers to encourage responsible sourcing and
reduce the - environmental impact of our products and services
- We will engage and educate our employees, clients, and stakeholders about the
- importance of sustainability
- We will offset our emissions by planting trees
By promoting awareness and encouraging sustainable practices, we will create a
culture of
environmental responsibility within our social care business.
Through these concerted efforts, we will strive to achieve net zero and be a leader in
the transition
to a greener, more sustainable social care service.
We will regularly review and improve our practices to ensure ongoing progress towards
our net zero goals
Baseline Emissions Footprint
Baseline Year 2024-2025
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. Instruction: Please provide details of your baseline
emissions below. If you have not previously assessed or reported emissions, please
detail this below and use your first reporting period as your baseline.
Everyone Health uses the National Grid definitions of scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions
As a provider of public health services, we are committed to environmental sustainability
and actively strive to minimise our carbon footprint. As part of our submission and
Carbon Reduction Plan we aim to provide additional details relating to baseline
emissions calculations, as outlined in GOV.UK PPN 06/21. In line with the government’s
objective to transition to a low-carbon economy, we recognise the significance of
accurately assessing and managing our environmental impact. We understand that
baseline emissions calculations are a crucial step towards achieving this goal. To
comply with the requirements of GOV.UK PPN 06/21, we will conduct a comprehensive
assessment of our operations, including energy consumption, transportation, waste
management, and other relevant areas.
This assessment will be carried out in accordance with recognised industry standards
and best practices. Our aim is to establish a reliable baseline for emissions calculations,
which will enable us to track our progress and implement targeted strategies to reduce
our carbon emissions effectively. We are committed to aligning our practices with the
government’s environmental objectives and contributing to a sustainable future. Our
initial plan aims to focus on Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions and we expect to use 2021-22
as our initial baseline report, assuming no further significant change to our operations.
By the end of August 2023, we will be able to update this plan to include applicable
Scope 3 categories including: Category 4 Upstream transportation and distribution
Category 5 Waste generated in operations Category 6 Business travel Category 7
Employee commuting Category 9 Downstream transportation and distribution The
calculations were completed on the SME Carbon Footprint Calculator | The Carbon
Trust.
Baseline Year Emissions (2024/2025)
| Emission Source | Scope 1, 2 or 3 | Total (tCO2e) |
| Gas | 2 | 0.296 |
| Electricity | 2 | 1.3.19 |
| Water Supply | 2 | TBC |
| Company Car Fuel | 1 | n/a (all electric) |
| Employee Travel | 3 | 96.597 |
| Waste Disposal | 3 | TBC |
| Total Emissions | 98.210 |
Current Year Emissions (2025/26)
| Emission Source | Scope 1, 2 or 3 | Total (tCO2e) |
| Gas | 2 | To be updated after Q1 |
| Electricity | 2 | To be updated after Q1 |
| Water Supply | 2 | To be updated after Q1 |
| Company Car Fuel | 1 | 0 (all electric) |
| Employee Travel | 3 | 16.3 |
| Waste Disposal | 3 | To be updated after Q1 |
| Total Emissions | 16.3 |
Emissions Reduction targets
As a result, as part of our commitment to achieving Net Zero, we aim to aspire to achieve the following carbon reduction target:
We aim to reduce our overall footprint and as a result our carbon emissions will reduce substantially over the next five years to 80 tCO2e by 2027/28. This (if achieved as planned) will deliver a substantial reduction of 17% with the aim to reach net zero carbon by 2030.
In addition to the changes, we aim to deliver in our work environments, practices and workforce. We also aim to compensate for all our generated emissions, including those from essential and unavoidable travel, by investing in carbon-reduction projects that are certified to international standards. In 2024-25 we invested in a re-forestation project to offset our carbon emissions and had 27 trees planted.
Carbon Reduction projects
As part of our overall Carbon Reduction Plan, we sought staff involvement in a number of initial projects that helped support us with both getting our message across, but also give us a head start on seeing the benefits of such measures in a short space of time. This initial drive also included our messaging that our projects can be taken from the workplace to the home environment to spread our carbon reduction message amongst our teams.
| Project | Scope 1, 2 or 3 | Detail |
| Recycling Bins/Points | 3 | We have changed all waste collection points to allow for separation into appropriate categories |
| Elimination of single-use plastics | 3 | Where possible all single use plastics (where alternatives are available) have been changed. |
| Electric Vehicles | 1 | All new company cars have been electric since 2023 |
| Reduced paper use | 3 | We have reduced our printing of letters moving more to digital communication |
| Use virtual meetings | 3 | A higher percentage of our internal meetings are virtual |
Future Carbon Reduction initiatives
| Project | Scope 1,2 or 3 | Detail | Target date |
| Green Champions | 3 | Recruit volunteer green champions in all services who are the representative for environmental sustainability | 01/09/25 |
| Recruit Local | 3 | Increase the percentage of locally employed staff to reduce on commuting times | 01/09/25 |
| Car Pooling | 3 | Increase the percentage of staff car pooling to work | 01/09/25 |
| Promote cycling or walking to work | 3 | Provide campaigns to colleagues during walk to work week and cycle to work week | 01/09/25 |
| Supply Chain | 3 | Provide scrutiny and advice to our supply chain about environmental sustainability | 01/09/25 |
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 1and 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 3. This Carbon Reduction Plan has been reviewed and signed off by the board of directors (or equivalent management body).
| Signed By |  |
| Name | Laraine Wright |
| Title | Head of Clinical Governance |
| Date | 24/07/25 |
Document last updated: 24th July 2025