CARBON REDUCTION PLAN

Re-baselined to 2025 to reflect improved Scope 3 emissions data

 

Organisation	SF Taylor
Reporting standard	PPN 006 and GHG Protocol
Baseline year	2025
Reporting year	2025

 

Prepared for publication and board sign-off

 

 

Carbon Reduction Plan

Supplier commitment to achieving Net Zero

SF Taylor is committed to achieving Net Zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2040. This Carbon Reduction Plan has been prepared in accordance with the GHG Protocol Corporate Standard, the GHG Protocol Corporate Value Chain (Scope 3) Standard, and the UK Government technical standard for Carbon Reduction Plans under PPN 006.

Baseline year and re-baselining statement

Our organisation previously used 2022 as the baseline year for carbon reporting. At the time, 2022 represented the most appropriate baseline year available using emissions data reasonably accessible to the business.

Since publication of our previous Carbon Reduction Plan, we have materially improved the quality, completeness and granularity of our greenhouse gas data, particularly in relation to Scope 3 emissions. During 2025, additional activity data, supplier information, travel data and operational records became available, allowing us to calculate a fuller and more representative picture of our value chain emissions.

As Scope 3 emissions form a material part of our total greenhouse gas footprint, we have determined that 2025 is now the most accurate, complete and meaningful baseline year for future emissions reporting and target-setting. We have therefore reset our baseline year from 2022 to 2025.

This re-baselining reflects a maturing emissions inventory and improved carbon accounting methodology, rather than any change in our ambition to reduce emissions. We remain committed to continual carbon reduction and to the achievement of our Net Zero target.

The previous 2022 baseline was based on the best information reasonably available at that time, but it did not include the same level of Scope 3 data completeness now available for 2025. Comparisons between the previous 2022 baseline and the revised 2025 baseline should therefore be treated with caution, as differences may reflect improved reporting coverage and methodology as well as actual changes in emissions.

The Board of SF Taylor have approved the baseline reset, retaining supporting evidence showing why the 2025 dataset is materially more complete, particularly for Scope 3 categories.

Baseline emissions footprint

Baseline year: 2025

The 2025 baseline has been developed using the most complete emissions dataset currently available to the organisation. Emissions have been  calculated using activity-based data where reasonably available and appropriate emissions factors. Where primary data is not yet available, we use the best available secondary data, estimates or spend-based/activity-based conversion methods, provided the approach is applied consistently and transparently.

Baseline year emissions table

Emissions source	Emissions (tCO2e)
Scope 1	43.98
Scope 2 (reported basis)	37.58
Scope 3	300.52
Total emissions	382.08

Note – purchased electricity

Baseline electricity is procured through a British Gas Zero Carbon Energy for business renewable tariff, the baseline Scope 2 figure is reported on the stated CRP reporting basis. The position of market-based renewable electricity position has been disclosed separately within this CRP report.

Scope 3 emissions included in this Carbon Reduction Plan

Scope 3 category	Emissions (tCO2e)
Total Scope 3 – Included Business travel Employee commuting Waste generated in operations Upstream transportation and distribution Downstream transportation and distribution Purchased goods and services Business Travel	300.52

 

Current emissions reporting

Reporting year: 2025

As this published Plan adopts 2025 as the revised baseline year, the baseline year and current reporting year are the same for this edition of the Carbon Reduction Plan. Future annual updates will report progress against the 2025 baseline.

Current reporting year emissions

Emissions source	Emissions (tCO2e)
Scope 1	43.98
Scope 2 (reported basis)	37.58
Scope 3	300.52
Total emissions	382.08

Methodology note – purchased electricity

Scope 2 emissions associated with purchased electricity have been reported in accordance with the applicable Carbon Reduction Plan technical standard and relevant UK Government environmental reporting guidance. The organisation purchases electricity through British Gas Zero Carbon Energy for Business / Natural Renewable Electricity; however, the main Scope 2 figure reported in this Carbon Reduction Plan does not default to zero solely on that basis. British Gas states that this product is backed by Renewable Energy Guarantees of Origin (REGOs) and provides evidence intended to support GHG Protocol market-based Scope 2 reporting. The main Scope 2 figure in this Carbon Reduction Plan is therefore reported separately from any market-based renewable electricity disclosure.

Supplementary renewable electricity disclosure

For transparency, the organisation also provides the following supplementary disclosure in relation to its purchased electricity arrangements.

Scope 2 disclosure basis	Emissions (tCO2e)
Scope 2 emissions reported in the main CRP table	37.58
Scope 2 emissions on a market-based basis linked to British Gas renewable electricity procurement	0.00

Supplementary disclosure note

The organisation procures electricity through British Gas Zero Carbon Energy for Business / Natural Renewable Electricity. Where the relevant contractual evidence has been obtained and retained, the organisation may disclose a separate market-based Scope 2 figure reflecting this procurement arrangement. This supplementary disclosure does not replace the main Scope 2 figure reported in the Carbon Reduction Plan.

 

Emissions reduction targets

Following the adoption of 2025 as our revised baseline year, all future reduction targets and year-on-year reporting will be measured against the 2025 baseline emissions inventory.

• Reduce absolute Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions through operational efficiency and lower-carbon energy use.
• Reduce material Scope 3 emissions through procurement, supplier engagement, travel reduction and improved operational controls.
• Improve the quality, completeness and assurance of emissions data over time.
• Maintain a credible pathway to Net Zero by 2040.

Carbon Reduction Projects

Completed Carbon Reduction Initiatives

Since establishing our original reporting baseline year of 2022, we have successfully executed a series of environmental management measures and projects.

Our original baseline for measuring emissions extended from January 2022 through January 2023. To ensure transparency, consistency, and continuous improvement, we have a dedicated environmental committee. This committee convenes quarterly to deliberate on our environmental targets and track progress. It also provides an open forum for sharing insights, research findings, and innovative ideas for potential new initiatives.

• Our commitment to sustainability extends to staff education, where we provide comprehensive training on proper recycling practices, effective office waste separation, and energy-saving techniques. Additionally, we’ve strategically placed reminder signage in common areas to ensure lights are switched off when not in use.
• Building a collective sense of responsibility, we have held company-wide engagement sessions to raise awareness among our workforce regarding the significant impact of their decisions on our journey towards achieving net-zero emissions. This includes campaigns such as Bike to Work and Carpooling initiatives.
• Reduced travel, due to our hybrid, flexible working policy has also positively contributed to reducing our carbon footprint as an organisation.
• We are ISO 14001 accredited, which has assisted us in setting standards to establish, implement, maintain, and continually improve our environmental performance. Achieving ISO 14001 accreditation demonstrates our commitment to reducing its environmental impact, ensuring legal compliance, and promoting sustainable practices.
• In addition to this, being FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) certified is a crucial aspect of our carbon reduction plan. FSC certification verifies that products come from responsibly managed forests, ensuring they meet stringent environmental and social standards. This certification supports carbon reduction by promoting sustainable forestry practices that absorb carbon dioxide, mitigating deforestation, and fostering biodiversity. The benefits of ISO 14001 accreditation and FSC certification in our carbon reduction plan include enhanced environmental credibility, assistance with sustainable resource management, compliance with environmental regulations and improved resource efficiency.

We foresee that forthcoming initiatives have the potential to deliver a complete reduction of our CO2 emissions and these initiatives will continue to be prioritised, now and into the future until and beyond the time when we reach our net-zero targets. Crucially, these measures will be actively implemented as part of our contract performance efforts.

Carbon reduction projects

The following environmental management measures and projects have been completed or are underway and will contribute to reductions against the revised and updated 2025 baseline.

Energy and buildings

• Monitor and reduce electricity and gas consumption across the operational footprint.
• Improve building controls, heating and cooling settings, and energy efficiency measures in occupied premises.
• Review opportunities to procure lower-carbon electricity and improve building energy performance.

Transport and travel

• Reduce non-essential travel through remote meeting technology and travel planning controls.
• Promote lower-emission travel options where travel is necessary.
• Review company vehicle use, fleet arrangements and transition opportunities to lower-emission vehicles where practicable.

Procurement and supply chain

• Increase engagement with suppliers to improve the quality of emissions data and encourage low-carbon practices.
• Consider carbon impacts in procurement and purchasing decisions where commercially and operationally appropriate.
• Review purchased goods and services categories to identify hotspots and reduction opportunities.

Waste and resource use

• Implement waste minimisation measures and promote reuse and recycling across operations.
• Review operational consumables and office-based purchasing to reduce avoidable emissions.

Data, governance and reporting

• Strengthen internal data capture processes for Scope 1, Scope 2 and Scope 3 emissions.
• Improve data collection for travel, commuting, utilities, procurement and waste streams.
• Undertake regular management review of emissions reporting and carbon reduction actions.

Environmental management and governance

Responsibility for this Carbon Reduction Plan sits with Richard Hardstaff – Director.

Progress against the Plan should be reviewed periodically by company directors. Methodologies, assumptions and organisational boundaries should be reviewed and updated where appropriate in line with GHG Protocol requirements and applicable UK Government Carbon Reduction Plan guidance.

Declaration and sign off

This Carbon Reduction Plan has been completed in accordance with PPN 006 and the associated technical standard for completion of Carbon Reduction Plans. Emissions have been reported and recorded in accordance with the published reporting standard for Carbon Reduction Plans and the GHG Protocol Corporate Standard and use 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 has been reported in accordance with the published reporting standard for Carbon Reduction Plans and the GHG Protocol Corporate Value Chain (Scope 3) Standard.

 

Name	Richard Hardstaff
Job title	Director
Signature	R Hardstaff
Date	10/04/2026