Carbon Reduction Plan
Supplier name: Spherica Business Solutions Ltd
Publication date: 01.09.2025
Commitment to achieving Net Zero
Spherica Business Solutions Ltd 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: 2018/19 | |
| Additional Details relating to the Baseline Emissions calculations. | |
| The Baseline of Spherica is in base year 2018/19. There was no previous reporting nor analysing scopes, however it was a solid background of data which is used to further act, measure and calculate to achieve the final aim in 2050. The total Tonnes of emissions for 2018/19 are 50.17 of CO2e, which is including 1.73 Tonnes of CO2e per employee and 44.38 Tonnes of CO2e per £M turnover. | |
Baseline Year Emissions: | |
| EMISSIONS | TOTAL (tCO2e) |
| Scope 1 | 10.65 |
| Scope 2 | 10.55 |
| Scope 3 | 28.96 |
| Total Emissions | 50.17 |
Current Emissions Reporting: July 2024/25 | |
| EMISSIONS | TOTAL (tCO2e) |
| Scope 1 | 0.0 |
| Scope 2 | 0.0 |
| Scope 3 | 20.8191 |
| Offsetting initiative | -2.47 1228 most needed trees in ‘Any Project’ has been planted in Spherica Business Solutions’ name on THG (more:trees). 1x 4-year-old tree 2x 3-year-old trees 1225x 2-year-old trees Those are supposed to sequester an estimated 1901 tonnes of CO2. |
| Total Emissions | 18.35 |
Emissions reduction targets
Previous year targets: We project that carbon emissions will decrease over the five years to 40,14 tCO2e by 2026. This is a reduction of 20% against the Base year.
Current year: The company’s carbon footprint has decreased from 50.17 tCO2e in the baseline year, representing a 63% reduction. The reduction reflects a combination of measures including energy efficiency and operational improvement.
Future target: Looking forward, we have set a future reduction target of 40% by 2026 relative to baseline year. The reduction will be achieved through continued energy efficiency measures, promotions of remote work, and operational improvements, with progress monitored and reported annually.
Progress against these targets can be seen in the graph below:
Carbon Reduction Projects
Completed Carbon Reduction Initiatives
The following environmental management measures and projects have been completed or implemented since the 2018 baseline. The carbon emission reduction achieved by these schemes equate to 0 tCO2e, a 100 % reduction against the 2018 baseline.
- Maintaining a verified Carbon Footprint calculation in line with ISO 14064:2018, ensuring accurate monitoring and transparency.
- Continuing the widespread use of remote working and virtual meetings, reducing travel-related emissions and promoting sustainable business practices.
- Ongoing staff engagement and training on energy-saving behaviours, sustainable commuting options, and efficient use of resources.
- Operating through a shared office system, ensuring office energy consumption is minimised by aligning occupancy with actual need.
- Fleet transition toward electric vehicles (EVs) when renewing leases or making new purchases.
- Offsetting remaining emissions through verified tree planting and partnerships with accredited carbon reduction organisations.
- Maintaining and updating our Environmental Policy to align with best practice and organisational growth.
- Ensuring that refurbished assets are reused or donated to charities, extending product life cycles and preventing unnecessary waste.
In the future we hope to implement further measures such as:
Building on these achievements, we are committed to further improvements and to sustaining net zero into the future. Planned initiatives include:
- Supporting international VCS-certified carbon reduction projects (including carbon avoidance, clean energy, and renewable generation) to diversify our offset portfolio.
- Working with building owners and landlords to switch to renewable energy tariffs where possible, enabling reporting of both market-based and location-based emissions.
- Introducing employee incentives such as a salary sacrifice scheme for electric vehicles and a cycle-to-work initiative.
- Promoting employee participation in low-carbon lifestyle choices, including reduced travel, sustainable commuting, and energy efficiency at home.
- Developing and rolling out a Carbon Footprint Policy to complement our Environmental Policy.
Further opportunities for Continuous Improvement:
To strengthen our net-zero journey, we will continue to:
- Encourage home-working employees to adopt renewable energy tariffs.
- Expand education and awareness around sustainable practices for remote working.
- Pursue reductions in electricity, gas, and heating demand across operations.
- Lower waste generation per person, while increasing reuse and recycling rates.
- Reduce water consumption and support responsible usage.
- Decrease reliance on parking permits while promoting walking, cycling, and shared mobility.
- Embed the Net Positive Procurement Tool into supply chain decisions.
- Strengthen collaboration with suppliers and partners who share our sustainability ambitions.
- Continue to limit Clean Air Zone exemptions by shifting to compliant and sustainable vehicles.
Declaration and Sign Off
This Carbon Reduction Plan has been completed in accordance with PPN 06/21 and the 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 standard[1] and uses the appropriate Government emission conversion factors for greenhouse gas company reporting[2].
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) Standard[3].
This Carbon Reduction Plan has been reviewed and signed off by the board of directors (or equivalent management body).
Signed on behalf of the Supplier:
J.Harper
Jessica Harper
HR Director
Date: 01.09.2025
Appendix
[1] https://ghgprotocol.org/corporate-standard
[2] https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/government-conversion-factors-for-company-reporting
