Carbon Reduction Plan
Supplier name: Content Design London Limited
Publication date: 25 April 2025
Commitment to achieving Net Zero
Content Design London Limited are committed to achieving Net Zero emissions by 2035.
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: 2024
Additional details relating to the Baseline Emissions calculations
As part of our work to move towards B Corp certification, we have begun gathering wider emissions details. We have previously logged emissions details relating to travel, but we are aware of our wider impact and want to do more.
As such we have made the decision to set our baseline year as 2024.
Baseline year emissions
Emissions | Total (tCO2e) |
|---|---|
Scope 1 | 11.00 tCO2e |
Scope 2 | 0.00 tCO2e |
Scope 3 | 145.40 tCO2e |
Total emissions | 156.40 tCO2e |
Current emissions reporting
Reporting year: 2024
Baseline year emissions
Emissions | Total (tCO2e) |
|---|---|
Scope 1 | 11.00 tCO2e |
Scope 2 | 0.00 tCO2e |
Scope 3 | 145.40 tCO2e |
Total emissions | 156.40 tCO2e |
Emissions reduction targets
In order to continue our progress to achieving Net Zero, we have adopted the following carbon reduction targets:
- encourage team members to switch to a renewable energy supplier,
- offset carbon emissions through planting trees,
- encourage team members to use a public transport first approach,
- aim to purchase equipment with a low energy consumption rating.
We project that carbon emissions will decrease over the next 5 years to 140.76 tCO2e by 2029. This is a reduction of 10%.
Carbon reduction projects
Completed carbon reduction initiatives
The following environmental management measures and projects have been completed or implemented since the 2024 baseline. The carbon emission reduction achieved by these schemes equate to 3.215 tCO2e, a 2%ge reduction against the 2024 baseline and the measures will be in effect when performing the contract.
- bought 229 trees in our Sustainabilitrees tree grove. This offset 3.215 tCO2e,
- carried out a staff carbon questionnaire to set a baseline,
- moved our book production to print-on-demand using a B Corp certified printer,
- submitted our application to become a B Corp certified business.
In the future we hope to implement further measures such as:
- qualify as a B Corp certified business,
- encourage 75% of staff to move towards a green energy tariff at home.
Digital and IT Efficiency
- We will transition to energy-efficient devices (laptops, monitors, routers).
- Encourage regular device maintenance to extend the lifespan of equipment.
- Minimise email and file storage – unnecessary digital data uses energy.
- Encourage the set up of automatic power-saving settings on all devices.
Home Office Sustainability
- We will promote energy-efficient home setups, like LED lighting and efficient heating and cooling.
- Encourage switching to renewable energy tariffs at home.
- Promote shared power strips and turning off devices when not in use.
Procurement and Supply Chain
- We will buy refurbished or sustainably made equipment.
- Work with suppliers committed to carbon reduction.
- Prioritise digital products over physical where possible (for example, e-books and e-learning).
Minimise Travel Impact
- Offset any essential travel emissions through certified carbon offset schemes.
- Use public transport for the occasional work travel, or carpool if necessary.
Culture and Policy
- Run sustainability awareness campaigns within the company.
- Create a remote work sustainability policy with shared goals.
- Encourage greener choices (for example, low-carbon home energy or cycling).
- Encourage plant-based meal choices at team events.
Measure and Improve
- We will track our digital carbon footprint using tools like Cloud Carbon Footprint or Microsoft Sustainability Calculator.
- Set targets to reduce emissions per employee and publish them.
- Offset residual carbon emissions via credible schemes (for example, Gold Standard and ClimateCare).
This Carbon Reduction Plan has been completed in accordance with PPN 06/21 and associated guidance and reporting standards 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 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 the Supplier:
Mark Picken (Managing Director)
Date: 25 April 2025