We know that climate change is the biggest problem the world will face in the coming decades. It’s up to all of us to tackle this challenge, so let’s do it together.
Lifetime carbon neutral
In 2021, we calculated our total historic emissions and offset them, making us certified lifetime carbon neutral in line with PAS2060.
We did this by supporting a range of projects that promote sustainable economic livelihoods and clean technology development. All of our offsets are verified by either the Gold Standard or UN CDM mechanism.
But there’s always more we can do. Our current goal is to map out a science-based pathway to achieve net zero emissions by the end of 2022, aligned with the Paris Agreement. This means reducing our carbon footprint for good. It’s a tough challenge, but we’re more than up for it. Find out how we’ll be doing this in our carbon management plan. You can read our PAS2060 statements for FY20 and FY21 below.
GHG emissions FY16 statement of assurance
GHG emissions FY17 statement of assurance
GHG emissions FY18 statement of assurance
GHG emissions FY19 statement of assurance
GHG emissions FY20 statement of assurance
GHG emissions FY21 statement of assurance
GHG emissions FY22 statement of assurance
GHG emissions FY23 statement of assurance
PAS2060 statement of carbon neutrality FY20
PAS2060 statement of carbon neutrality FY21
PAS2060 statement of carbon neutrality FY22
PAS2060 statement of carbon neutrality FY23
Pathway to net zero
A top priority for us is to find ways to reduce our carbon emissions. In 2022, we made a formal commitment to the Science Based Target initiative and have until 2024 to define and publish a science-based pathway to net zero.
TCFD and SECR Disclosures
In accordance with the Taskforce on Climate Related Financial Disclosures (TCFD), all material and significant climate-related information can be found in our Annual Report and Accounts FY22 – on page 34. Further details about the climate-related risks we’ve identified – and our management of these – can be found in the following link. This document also includes our full Streamlined Energy and Carbon Report (SECR) for FY22:
Working in partnership to slow climate change and tackle its impacts
Through our Brighter Future Fund, we support a number of inspiring projects focused on reducing humankind’s impact on the Earth and promoting positive environmental stewardship.