Carbon Reduction Plan
for UK PPN 06/21

In order to achieve Net Zero, HCC-Temps has adopted the following near-term carbon reduction targets.

• HCC-Temps is committed to decreasing Scope 1 and Scope 2 carbon emissions to 0.15 tCO2e by 2030. This is a reduction of approximately 90% from the baseline year.
• HCC-Temps is committed to decrease Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions to 0.39 tCO2e by 2045. This is a reduction of approximately 90% from the baseline year.

HCC-Temps predicts their core operational carbon emissions will decrease over the next 5 years to 2.44 tCO2e, this is a total reduction of 31.86%. HCC Temps’s target GHG emissions for Scopes 1, 2, and 3 can be seen in the graph below:

For HCC-Temps’s initial year of targeted reduction, the following environmental management measures and projects will be carried out to reduce the 2022/23 baseline. The carbon emission reduction achieved by these schemes equates to a minimum of 0.23 tCO2e, a 6.37% reduction against the 2023 baseline.

SCOPE 1
There are currently no reported emissions for Scope 1. HCC-Temps must try to ensure that this stays constant, especially with the move to their new office.

SCOPE 2
Scope 2 was 1.51 tCO2e because HCC-Temps are presumed to be on a non-renewable tariff. Switching to a renewable tariff would be the most efficient way of reducing these emissions, however, this will be a medium-term initiative. Therefore, for the first year, the focus must be on reducing consumption and increasing efficiencies. The following initiatives have been proposed.

UK Electricity

• Look to collect activity-based data, rather than spend to increase the accuracy of calculations
  • Taking monthly meter KWh readings
• Encourage cultural and behavioural changes to reduce electricity usage and wasted energy where possible,
  • Provide energy efficiency training,
  • Use signage to remind employees to reduce energy consumption (e,g turning out lights),
  • Encourage energy-efficient kitchen practices,
  • Turn applications off rather than standby settings,
• Install energy-efficient devices,
  • Switch to LED energy-saving lightbulbs,
  • Install smart meters in both offices,
• Open conversations up and research surrounding switching to a renewable tariff,
• Switch to a renewable energy provider,
• Investigate installing renewable alternatives such as solar panels.

SCOPE 3
HCC-Temps’s Baseline Scope 3 reviewed six categories of emission sources: upstream distribution, waste disposal, business travel, commuter miles, downstream distribution and home working. Due to the nature of HCC-Temps’s operations, there was no data available to report on downstream distribution. During their first year, HCC-Temps should look to increase efficiencies in this area.

Upstream Distribution

• Choose products that are locally sourced,
• Consolidate shipments to reduce the number of deliveries,
• Thoughtful purchasing,
• Minimise unnecessary purchases,
• Reutilise items and promote the reuse of items that we already have.

Waste Management

• Identify areas of high waste at work,
• Run staff engagement on Reduce, Reuse, Recycle practices,
  • Buy second-hand tech,
  • Donate or sell old technology and usable resources,
  • Check local standards and waste management schemes,
  • Encourage behavioural change amongst staff and clients in offices,
• Increase signage to improve behavioural practices.

Business Travel

• Take public transport where possible,
• Conduct virtual meetings where possible.

Commuter Miles

• Maintain the company’s ‘hire locally’ values,
• Encourage employees to maintain the use of public transport and active travel when commuting,
• Introduce cycle to work scheme for employees.

FUTURE REPORTING
HCC-Temps should look to expand their reporting for Scope 3 to include the following categories.

• Water usage,
• Purchased goods and services,
• Fuel and energy-related activities.