1. Commitment to Achieve Net Zero
Nafs Health Consultancy and Training Ltd is committed to achieving Net Zero emissions by 2040 for Scope 1 & 2 and by 2045 for Scope 3, in line with NHS England’s Delivering a ‘Net Zero’ NHS strategy.
2. Baseline Emissions Footprint
Scope Baseline Year Baseline Emissions (tCO₂e) Notes
- Scope 1 – Direct fuel & fleet 2023 14 Company vehicles and small gas use
- Scope 2 – Purchased electricity 2023 9 Office electricity
- Scope 3 – Business travel, waste, supply chain 2023 46 Flights, rail, purchased goods & services
Total baseline emissions (2023): 69 tCO₂e
3. Current Emissions (2024)
Scope 2024 Emissions (tCO₂e)
- Scope 1 – 13
- Scope 2 – 8
- Scope 3 – 44
Total 2024 emissions: 65 tCO₂e (6 % reduction vs 2023).
4. Carbon-Reduction Targets
- Reduce Scope 1 & 2 by 30 % by 2030 (vs 2023 baseline).
- Reduce Scope 3 by 20 % by 2030.
- Achieve Net Zero: Scope 1 & 2 by 2040; Scope 3 by 2045.
5. Carbon-Reduction Measures
Action Timescale Impact
- 100 % renewable electricity at all premises 2026 –6 tCO₂e
- Convert 60 % of fleet to EV/ULEV 2027 –8 tCO₂e
- Virtual-first clinical assessments to cut travel Ongoing –5 tCO₂e p.a.
- LED lighting & smart energy management 2025 –2 tCO₂e
- Supplier engagement & low-carbon procurement (PPN 06/21 compliant) 2025-2030 –5 tCO₂e
- Zero-to-landfill waste contract 2028 –3 tCO₂e
Progress is monitored quarterly by the Sustainability Lead and reported annually on our website.
6. Governance
- Board Oversight: Sustainability and Net Zero are standing agenda items.
- Data & Verification: Emissions calculated using the UK Government GHG Conversion Factors and verified annually by an independent carbon accountant.
- Reporting: Annual Carbon Footprint Report published each April.
7. Declaration
This Carbon Reduction Plan has been reviewed and approved by the Nafs Health Consultancy and Training Ltd Board of Directors and is fully compliant with PPN 06/21