Carbon Reduction Plan.

Carbon Reduction Plan 2025

Publication Date: March 2025

Commitment to Achieving Net Zero

At Scientific Sanitation Solutions, we recognise the urgent need to take decisive action in response to the global climate crisis. Our commitment to sustainability is not just a responsibility—it’s a core value that underpins our business strategy, innovation, and future growth.

This Carbon Reduction Plan outlines our structured approach to identifying, measuring, and reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions across our entire value chain. Our aim is to:

Achieve Net Zero emissions by 2035, in line with UK government guidance and international climate targets.
Transition to a carbon-negative organisation by 2050, actively removing more carbon than we emit.

This plan includes our baseline carbon footprint, current reporting framework, and both completed and planned reduction initiatives. It has been developed using industry-recognised methodologies and government-aligned standards, ensuring transparency, scientific accuracy, and credibility.

As a company founded on scientific innovation, we are committed to embedding sustainability into every decision we make—ensuring our operations, products, and partnerships align with a low-carbon future.

Executive Summary: 2025 Snapshot

Category	Details
Reporting Year	January 2024 – December 2024
Target	Net Zero by 2035
Long-Term Goal	Carbon Negative by 2050
Scopes Covered	Scope 1, Scope 2, and selected Scope 3
Total Emissions (Baseline Year)	11820 kgCO₂e
Total Emissions (Reporting Year)	12848 kgCO₂e
% Change vs. Baseline	8.6%
Key Scope 3 Emission Sources	Purchased Goods & Services, Distribution, Business Travel
Reduction Measures Implemented	Remote working, LED lighting, smart meters, sustainable travel policy
Planned Initiatives	Carbon-negative factory, EV rollout, circular economy pilot

Baseline Emissions Footprint

Baseline Year: January 2023 – December 2023

Our baseline year provides a clear emissions benchmark before implementing substantial reduction strategies. We measure all applicable Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions using the latest government-approved emissions factors. All 7 Kyoto Protocol GHGs are included.

Baseline Emissions Inventory (2023)

Category	Emissions (kgCO2e)
Scope 1	4080
- Natural Gas	4080
- Leased Vehicles	0
Scope 2 – Market-Based	96
Scope 2 – Location-Based	3948
Scope 3 – Including the Following Sources:	3696
1) Purchased Goods and Services	966
2) Capital Goods	N/A
3) Fuel and Energy Related Activities	2115
4) Upstream Transportation and Distribution	150
5) Waste Generated in Operations	20
6) Business Travel (Including Radiative Forcing)	94
7) Employee Commuting	78
9) Downstream Transportation and Distribution	28
10) Processing of Sold Products	45
11) Use of Sold Products	180
12) End-of-Life Treatment of Sold Products	20
Total Reported Scope 3 Emissions	3696

Total Baseline Emissions (All Scopes): 11,820 kgCO2e

Current Emissions Reporting 2024

Our current emissions reporting provides a clear emissions benchmark before implementing substantial reduction strategies. We measure all applicable Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions using the latest government-approved emissions factors. All 7 Kyoto Protocol GHGs are included.

Reporting Year: January 2024 – December 2024

Category	Emissions (kgCO2e)
Scope 1	2475
- Natural Gas	2475
- Leased Vehicles	0
Scope 2 – Market-Based	344
Scope 2 – Location-Based	1140
Scope 3 – Including the Following Sources:	8889
1) Purchased Goods and Services	680
2) Capital Goods	N/A
3) Fuel and Energy Related Activities	1560
4) Upstream Transportation and Distribution	130
5) Waste Generated in Operations	15
6) Business Travel (Including Radiative Forcing)	6300
7) Employee Commuting	78
9) Downstream Transportation and Distribution	25
10) Processing of Sold Products	44
11) Use of Sold Products	0
12) End-of-Life Treatment of Sold Products	57
Total Reported Scope 3 Emissions	8889

Total Baseline Emissions (All Scopes): 12848 kgCO2e

Emissions Reduction Targets

We are committed to validated science-based targets and are aligning our reduction pathways with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). Our milestones are as follows:

50% reduction in absolute emissions by 2030 from the 2023 baseline.
100% renewable electricity across operations by 2026.
Carbon-negative operations across core products by 2050.

Progress is tracked annually, and results will be published in our annual environmental impact report.

Carbon Reduction Projects

Completed cabon reduction initiatives	Planned Carbon Reduction Initiatives
Rolled out a flexible remote working policy, reducing commuter emissions.	Deploy hybrid and electric vehicles for field staff and operations.
Transitioned to LED lighting across all office and distribution centres.	Launch a carbon-negative UK-based manufacturing site in the Liverpool area.
Achieved a 50% reduction in office printing.	Expand use of circular product design and recycling take-back schemes.
Implemented smart meters to monitor real-time energy use.	Require key suppliers to adopt SBTi-aligned emissions reduction targets.
Procured renewable electricity across operational facilities.	Build low-emission infrastructure using sustainable construction materials.
Eliminated single-use plastics from all operational areas.	Improve supply chain emissions tracking using digital tools.
Deployed energy-efficient IT equipment to reduce power consumption.	Adopt zero-to-landfill policies across distribution and offices.
Hosted firm-wide carbon literacy workshops and internal sustainability events.	Introduce a Green Innovation Fund to support employee-led climate initiatives.
Reduced business travel emissions through video conferencing.	Integrate climate risk into procurement and investment decisions.

Declaration and Sign Off

This Carbon Reduction Plan has been developed in accordance with PPN 06/21 and associated government guidance on Carbon Reduction Plans. It reflects our full alignment with recognised reporting standards and our commitment to transparent, accurate, and science-based environmental disclosures.

All emissions data included in this plan has been measured or estimated using the most current emissions factors provided by UK government sources and reputable environmental authorities. Where relevant, data from suppliers and internal tracking systems has been incorporated to ensure comprehensive Scope 1, 2, and selected Scope 3 coverage.

Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions have been calculated and reported in line with the requirements of the Streamlined Energy and Carbon Reporting (SECR) framework.
Scope 3 emissions have been reported in accordance with the Corporate Value Chain (Scope 3) Standard and include all required and relevant categories.
Double-counting mitigation and methodological clarity have been applied throughout this report.

This plan has been reviewed and approved by the Board of Directors and reflects our strategic ambition to be a sustainability leader in our sector.

Carbon Reduction Plan.