Our Environment
Our net zero roadmap demonstrates how we will deliver on our targets, validated by the SBTi
We are aware of the impact our businesses have on the environment and are committed to improving this position through continual review and adaptive management.
Net zero roadmap
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Carbon emissions inventory
Scope 1 and 2 emissions inventory FY2023/24 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2023 | ||
| UK | Scope 1 (Tonnes CO2e) | 13,469 | 15,946 |
| Scope 2 Location-based (Tonnes CO2e) | 1,650 | 1,269 | |
| Scope 2 Market-based (Tonnes CO2e) | – | – | |
| Total Scope 1 & 2 Location-based (Tonnes CO2e) | 15,119 | 17,215 | |
| Total Scope 1 & 2 Market-based (Tonnes CO2e) | 13,469 | 15,946 | |
| Energy consumption of Scope 1 & 2 (kWh) | 56.9m | 65.4m | |
| Intensity Ratio Location-based Tonnes CO2e (gross Scope 1 + 2) / £1 million revenue | 46 | 52 | |
| Intensity Ratio Market-based Tonnes CO2e (gross Scope 1 + 2) / £1 million revenue | 41 | 48 | |
| Global | Global Scope 1 (Tonnes CO2e) | 15,137 | 18,252 |
| Scope 2 Location-based (Tonnes CO2e) | 1,859 | 1,460 | |
| Scope 2 Market-based (Tonnes CO2e) | 209 | 191 | |
| Total Scope 1 & 2 Location-based (Tonnes CO2e) | 16,996 | 19,782 | |
| Total Scope 1 & 2 Market-based (Tonnes CO2e) | 15,346 | 18,513 | |
| Energy consumption of Scope 1 & 2 (kWh) | 64.9m | 73.6m | |
| Intensity Ratio Location-based Tonnes CO2e (gross Scope 1 + 2) / £1 million revenue | 46 | 53 | |
| Intensity Ratio Market-based Tonnes CO2e (gross Scope 1 + 2) / £1 million revenue | 42 | 50 | |
Scope 3 emissions inventory (tonnes (CO2e) | |||
| Scope 3 | Purchased Goods and Services (PG&S) | 53,778 | 68,132 |
| Capital Goods | 64,897 | 47,604 | |
| Use of Sold Products | 136,689 | 136,427 | |
| Downstream Leased Assets | 85,843 | 86,953 | |
| Other Scope 3 Categories | 16,614 | 16,728 | |
Reducing carbon emissions across our businesses
Vp Group businesses are working proactively with clients to find new ways to cut carbon emissions, without compromising on performance. We are replacing diesel powered plant and tools with electric alternatives and discovering new ways to improve fuel efficiency and challenge the number of journeys made.
Four new conservation projects to benefit from Vp funding
Vp plc is providing funding for the fourth year to conservation projects in 2024, totalling £100,000. Most of this amount is shared between four new projects chosen by over 10% of our employees through a survey - a rewilding project in the Scottish Highlands, a Kelp recovery programme in Sussex, a natural flood management scheme in Sheffield and a project to restore peatlands in Lancashire. The balance is being divided into smaller grants for projects which we have committed to funding previously.
Partnership approach with our supply base
Corporate collaboration is a key element in driving sustainability solutions across various industries.
Supply chain
The assessment of our sustainability performance will not be limited to our operations. Under our commitments to manage our Scope 3 emissions, we will review both upstream and downstream activities from our operations.
Governance
Find out more about the standards we are working to and the frameworks with which we align to.
