Carbon Reduction Plans are to be completed by the bidding supplier entity and must meet the reporting requirements set out in supporting guidance, and include the supplier’s current carbon footprint and its commitment to reducing emissions to achieve Net Zero emissions by 2050.
- The Carbon Reduction Plan should be:-
- updated regularly (at least annually)
- published and clearly signposted on the supplier’s UK website.
- approved by a director (or equivalent senior leadership) within the supplier’s organisation to demonstrate a clear commitment to emissions reduction at the highest level.
Suppliers may wish to adopt the key objectives of the Carbon Reduction Plan within their strategic plans.
Procurement Policy Note 06/21: Taking account of Carbon Reduction Plans in the procurement of major government contracts – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
Publication date: 7th March 2025
Commitment to achieving Net Zero
Premium Wipes and Textiles Limited is committed to achieving Net Zero emissions by 2050.
Baseline Emissions Footprint
Baseline emissions are a record of the greenhouse gases that have been produced in the past and were produced prior to the introduction of any strategies to reduce emissions. Baseline emissions are the reference point against which emissions reduction can be measured.
| Baseline Year: 2024 – we have not previously reported on our emissions. We have estimated our emissions from 2024 and will use this as our baseline to measure progress against reducing our carbon emissions. |
| Additional Details relating to the Baseline Emissions calculations. |
| As this is the first operational year for Spirit Primary Care Limited, no prior emissions reporting has been conducted. Therefore, the 2023-24 baseline has been established to align with the requirements under this measure.
– Scope 1 and Scope 2 Emissions: Calculations for direct emissions (Scope 1) and energy-related emissions (Scope 2) have been conducted using data from energy usage, fleet operations (which is not applicable), and other relevant sources. – Scope 3 Emissions: This baseline year also includes a newly created reporting structure for Scope 3 emissions, which incorporates supply chain activities, waste generation, and employee commuting. Historical data for Scope 3 emissions are unavailable due to the absence of prior reporting requirements. The creation of this baseline reflects organisational change, including the establishment of BWPCA as a distinct operational entity. Moving forward, this baseline will be used to track and manage emissions reductions in line with net zero targets. |
| Baseline year emissions: | |
| EMISSIONS | TOTAL (tCO2e) |
| Scope 1 | N/A (no direct emissions due to lack of fleet or fuel use/not relevant for the organisation) |
| Scope 2 | 25 tCO2e |
| Scope 3 (Included Sources) |
40 tCO2e (e.g., waste generation, staff commuting, and procurement of medical supplies) |
| Total Emissions | 65 tCO2e |
Current Emissions Reporting
| Reporting Year: 2025 – we currently do not report on our emissions. Our baseline year is 2024 with data for our 2025 emissions to be reported at the end of this year. | |
| EMISSIONS | TOTAL (tCO2e) |
| Scope 1 | N/A (no direct emissions due to lack of fleet or fuel use/not relevant for the organisation) |
| Scope 2 | 22 tCO2e (reflecting energy efficiency upgrades) |
| Scope 3 (Included Sources) |
38 tCO2e (reflecting minor operational changes). |
| Total Emissions | 60 tCO2e |
Emissions reduction targets
To achieve Net Zero by 2050, we have adopted the following interim reduction targets:
- By 2030: Reduce emissions by 30% to 45 tCO2e.
- By 2040: Reduce emissions by 70% to 20 tCO2e.
These targets will be reviewed annually, and progress will be reported publicly on the organisation’s website.
Carbon Reduction Projects
Completed Initiatives:
Since the baseline year (2024), we have implemented the following measures to reduce its carbon footprint:
- Staff Education: We have introduced “carbon reduction plans” at induction and have engaged staff feedback to identify additional opportunities.
- Sustainable Travel: We encourage public transport, walking, cycling, and car sharing; as well as register with the Bike2Work Scheme and track participation via travel expense claims.
- Remote Working: We support remote working and hold meetings via MS Teams to reduce travel emissions.
- Paper Reduction: We have increased reliance on digital records and electronic communications, monitored through reductions in postage, ink, and paper costs.
- We maximise EPS usage.
- Water Conservation: We are working with stakeholders to implement water-saving measures, tracked via reduced water bills.
- Local and Green Suppliers: We actively prioritise local suppliers with green credentials to reduce transportation emissions.
- We are educating staff to reduce single-use plastics and waste.
- We are monitoring reductions in black-bin refuse and increasing recycling rates.
- Across the constituent member practices, we have transitioned 60% of patient communication to digital platforms (e.g., text messaging, patient portals), reducing reliance on paper-based methods.
Future Projects:
To further progress towards Net Zero, we plan to:
- Work with stakeholders to achieve a 60% transition to renewable energy sources for electricity consumption in practice buildings
- Work with stakeholders to improve water-saving measures, such as low-flow taps, in facilities.
- Increase digital transformation efforts, including further adoption of paperless record-keeping.
- Continue to engage staff and patients in sustainability initiatives through awareness campaigns.
Declaration and Sign Off
This Carbon Reduction Plan has been completed in accordance with PPN 06/21 and associated guidance and reporting standard for Carbon Reduction Plans.
Emissions have been reported and recorded in accordance with the published reporting standard for Carbon Reduction Plans and the GHG Reporting Protocol corporate standard1 and uses the appropriate Government emission conversion factors for greenhouse gas company reporting2
Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions have been reported in accordance with SECR requirements, and the required subset of Scope 3 emissions have been reported in accordance with the published reporting standard for Carbon Reduction Plans and the Corporate Value Chain (Scope 3) Standard3
This Carbon Reduction Plan has been reviewed and signed off by the board of directors (or equivalent management body).
1 https://ghgprotocol.org/corporate-standard
2 https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/government-conversion-factors-for-company-reporting
3 https://ghgprotocol.org/standards/scope-3-standard