Our commitment to achieving Net Zero
[/gt3_custom_text][gt3_spacing height=”32px”][gt3_custom_text text_color=”#5c656d” font_size=”16″]Help for Psychology is committed to a Carbon Reduction Plan to achieve Net Zero by 2044. In practice, this equates to a 90% absolute reduction in Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions by 2050 from our 2024 baseline. The remaining emissions will be balanced by emissions removals to achieve net zero.To ensure tangible and continuous progress towards our long-term target, we have also introduced the following milestones:[/gt3_custom_text][gt3_spacing height=”32px”][gt3_custom_text text_color=”#5c656d” font_size=”16″]
- 50 % reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2034 from our 2024-5 baseline
- 50 % reduction in Scope 3 emissions by 2034 from our 2024-5 baseline
Baseline Emissions Footprint
[/gt3_custom_text][gt3_spacing height=”32px”][gt3_custom_text text_color=”#5c656d” font_size=”16″]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. The year 2024-25 is the first instance where we completed a comprehensive Greenhouse Gas inventory. Prior to this, we had not established a baseline for our emissions. As a result, we have selected this year to be our baseline.[/gt3_custom_text][gt3_spacing height=”32px”][gt3_spacing height=”32px”][vc_raw_html css=””]JTVCdGFibGUlMjBpZCUzRDUlMjAlMkYlNUQ=[/vc_raw_html][gt3_spacing height=”32px”][gt3_custom_text text_color=”#5c656d” font_size=”34″ responsive_font=”true” font_size_mobile=”24″]Current Emissions Reporting
[/gt3_custom_text][gt3_spacing height=”32px”][vc_raw_html css=””]JTVCdGFibGUlMjBpZCUzRDYlMjAlMkYlNUQ=[/vc_raw_html][gt3_spacing height=”32px”][gt3_custom_text text_color=”#5c656d” font_size=”16″]Progress against these targets will be tracked and monitored with projected versus actual carbon reduction in subsequent years.[/gt3_custom_text][gt3_spacing height=”32px”][gt3_custom_text text_color=”#5c656d” font_size=”34″ responsive_font=”true” font_size_mobile=”24″]Carbon Reduction Initiatives
[/gt3_custom_text][gt3_spacing height=”32px”][gt3_custom_text text_color=”#5c656d” font_size=”16″]Help for Psychology is committed to being a socially and environmentally responsible business.We actively promote the use of online and digital tools and diagnostics to reduce business travel, where this is clinically appropriate. We also encourage our staff and associates to be flexible in their ways of working , for example meetings in person or via online meeting places, to suit their needs.
An analysis of our 2023-24 emissions shows that our impact continues to be caused by Scope 1 emissions, demonstrated below:[/gt3_custom_text][gt3_spacing height=”32px”][gt3_image_box thumbnail=”6768″ image_position=”top” title_tag=”h2″ title_color=”#42474c” text_color=”#5c656d” link_color=”#CBDD44″ link_hover_color=”#42474c” new_tab=””][gt3_spacing height=”32px”][gt3_custom_text text_color=”#5c656d” font_size=”16″]We expect to make significant progress on our emissions by:[/gt3_custom_text][gt3_spacing height=”32px”][gt3_custom_text text_color=”#5c656d” font_size=”16″]
- Controlled use of the offices’ thermostats
- Being efficient in room usage and use of heating for rooms
- Reminding colleagues to switch off lights and equipment that is on standby
- Switch to energy-saving lights and bulbs upon replacement
- Switching off extractor fans when not required
- Car sharing initiatives
- Encourage the use of public transport where possible
- Monitoring the volumes of out-of-office visits to clients and where reductions are possible
Our Emissions Reduction Projects
[/gt3_custom_text][gt3_spacing height=”32px”][gt3_custom_text text_color=”#5c656d” font_size=”16″]During 2024 and 2025 we plan to implement a Sustainable Travel Policy to reduce travel where possible and to encourage our staff to use public transport. We will explore the feasibility of introducing potential supporting measures such as:[/gt3_custom_text][gt3_spacing height=”45px”][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][gt3_icon_box icon_type=”image” thumbnail=”6782″ icon_position=”top” icon_size=”huge” title_tag=”h3″ iconbox_title_size=”24″ iconbox_content_size=”16″ title_color=”#42474c” text_color=”#5c656d” new_tab=”” icon_circle=”” icon_add_number=”” heading=”Cycle to Work” text=”Cycle to work schemes: encouraging employees to cycle to work, thereby reducing emissions from commuting and also promotes a healthier lifestyle for our workforce.”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][gt3_icon_box icon_type=”image” thumbnail=”6784″ icon_position=”top” icon_size=”huge” title_tag=”h3″ iconbox_title_size=”24″ iconbox_content_size=”16″ title_color=”#42474c” text_color=”#5c656d” new_tab=”” icon_circle=”” icon_add_number=”” heading=”Hybrid Working” text=”Support more hybrid working, allowing more staff to work from home and reducing the need for daily commuting. This would lead to lower emissions and provide a better work life balance for many employees.”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][gt3_icon_box icon_type=”image” thumbnail=”6791″ icon_position=”top” icon_size=”huge” title_tag=”h3″ iconbox_title_size=”24″ iconbox_content_size=”16″ title_color=”#42474c” text_color=”#5c656d” new_tab=”” icon_circle=”” icon_add_number=”” heading=”Public Transportation” text=”Support for sustainable commuting and use of public transport. This would reduce emissions from car travel and support sustainable travel.”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][gt3_spacing height=”32px”][gt3_custom_text text_color=”#5c656d” font_size=”34″ responsive_font=”true” font_size_mobile=”24″]Other Projects in Consideration
[/gt3_custom_text][gt3_spacing height=”32px”][gt3_custom_text text_color=”#5c656d” font_size=”16″]We are also considering other options to reduce emissions:[/gt3_custom_text][gt3_spacing height=”32px”][gt3_custom_text text_color=”#5c656d” font_size=”16″]- Exploring high-quality renewable electricity tariff
- Exploring food waste recycling with the local council
- Exploring options for workforce climate awareness training
- Appointing a Green Champion from our staff base to lead and take responsibility for our sustainability initiatives.
Declaration
[/gt3_custom_text][gt3_spacing height=”32px”][gt3_custom_text text_color=”#5c656d” font_size=”16″]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 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).[/gt3_custom_text][gt3_spacing height=”45px”][/vc_column][/vc_row]