Carbon Reduction Plan

This plan explains how Double EM Services Ltd intends to measure, report and reduce the environmental impact of our UK operations. We have followed the layout of the Cabinet Office Carbon Reduction Plan template (PPN 06/21), so it is easy to check against what the government and NHS procurement expect.

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Our Commitment to Net Zero

Double EM Services Ltd is committed to reaching net zero greenhouse gas emissions across our UK operations by 2050. We'll start where we can make the biggest difference: energy use, transport and waste. Throughout, safe care, infection prevention, confidentiality and reliable service come first.

Baseline Emissions Footprint

Proposed baseline period: 1 March 2025 to 28 February 2026.
We have chosen our most recent complete financial year, which ends in February, as the baseline. We are building the baseline from operational records. Where estimations are applied, they will be openly declared.

Note: “Pending” indicates that figures are currently being compiled and audited against GHG Protocol and UK Government conversion factors.

Current Emissions Reporting

Proposed first reporting period: 1 March 2025 to 28 February 2026.
Our first completed inventory will serve as both baseline and current report, with annual updates published within six months of financial year end.

Organisational Boundary & Methodology

We apply the operational control approach across all UK activities of Double EM Services Ltd. This covers domiciliary care, supported living, healthcare staffing, facilities management, and administrative functions. Emissions are measured in tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent (tCO₂e) in accordance with the GHG Protocol Corporate Standard, Scope 3 Value Chain Standard, and UK Government Greenhouse Gas Reporting Conversion Factors.

Carbon Reduction Targets & Initiatives

To continue our progress towards Net Zero by 2050, we have adopted an interim target of an absolute 20% reduction by February 2031 against our baseline.

Key Action Areas:

• Travel (Within 3 months): Review care rotas and geographic allocations to minimise travel miles between visits; promote remote reviews and digital handovers where clinically appropriate.
• Energy (Within 3 months): Implement office switch-off procedures, energy-efficient lighting, and engage serviced office landlords on renewable electricity tariffs.
• Waste & Purchasing (Within 6 months): Systematic tracking of clinical and domestic waste, moving towards digital documentation, and working with suppliers on recyclable packaging.
• People & Engagement (3 to 6 months): Environmental awareness training for care and office personnel, staff travel survey, and prioritizing hybrid/electric vehicles for company transport.

Declaration and Sign-Off

This Carbon Reduction Plan has been completed in accordance with PPN 06/21 and associated guidance. Emissions reporting and targets have been reviewed and approved by the board of directors.