Our commitment to net-zero

We're making the following commitments to achieve ambitious emissions reduction targets to restrict warming to less than 1.5°C: 

• Achieve net zero status by 2050
• At least a 50% reduction of our scope 1 & 2 emissions by 2030
• At least 30% reduction of our scope 3 emissions within 5 years
• At least 90% reduction across all our emissions, including scope 3, by 2050
• Commit to having these targets validated by the Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi)
• Commit to publishing our full greehouse gas emissions data annually. 
• Once we reach the long-term reduction target, we commit to purchase certified carbon offsets equivalent to our remaining emissions
• Complete our annual carbon footprint calculation, in accordance with the requirements of the relevant net zero protocol

Our baseline emissions are based on calculations produced and validated by Net Zero Now, which covers period of our financial year 1 June 2021 – 31 May 2022.

Emissions referred to cover scopes 1, 2 and 3 for both this baseline year and current reporting year are calculated following a market-based methodology.

Communicating our progress

To demonstrate our commitment to transparency and advocacy, we'll publish each year the validated annual footprint, targets, action taken and progress towards reaching net zero.

Our Carbon Reduction Plan and Environment Policy support these commitments, and these can be viewed here:

• Carbon Reduction Plan 
• Environment Policy

We've committed to make significant changes in our business to reduce our greenhouse gas emissions across all three Scopes. You can find a detailed timeline of our plans in our net zero roadmap.

A more detailed action plan is being developed alongside our wider sustainability strategy, this will set out how the targets will be met which will be approved by the Board and implemented and overseen by the Sustainability Steering Group.