Environmental Sustainability Statement

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Carbon Sense is committed to environmental sustainability as an integral part of our culture and business strategy. We will actively seek opportunities to reduce our environmental impact across all aspects of our operations and in every business decision we make. We incorporate the concept of ‘Nature in the Boardroom’, ensuring environmental factors are considered when making business decisions.

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Carbon Sense recognises its responsibility to minimise its environmental impact and contribute to the preservation of the planet for future generations. Our Sustainability Policy outlines our commitment to sustainable practices and our dedication to reducing our carbon footprint.

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Current actions and commitments:

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We annually calculate our Scope 1, 2 and 3 scopes of emissions

We are committed to a Carbon Reduction Plan and aim to achieve Net Zero emissions by 2030 or sooner

We are actively seeking to achieve Bcorp status

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Carbon Footprint: Baseline Emissions June 2023 - May 2024

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Carbon Reduction Plan 2024

Net Zero Accreditation - Progressing

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We have calculated scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions accurately and offset equivalent emissions through a verified/certified carbon credits provider.

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• Full Scope 1 Audit Complete
• Full Scope 2 Audit Complete
• Full Scope 3 Audit Complete
• All relevant categories listed in the Corporate Value Chain Scope 3 Standard from GHG Protocol. To include (but not limited to):

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Full Supply Chain including Purchased Goods and Services (Raw Materials, IT Equipment etc).

Capital Purchases

Upstream/Downstream Transportation of Goods if appropriate (either imported / exported or around the UK)

Upstream/Downstream Leased Assets

Business Travel

Commuting

Work from Home

Water

Electricity Transmission and Distribution

Waste

Any other likely Greenhouse Gas Emissions sources

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• Overall Emissions Targets Set (in line with Science Based Targets, and UK Government ambitions as a minimum (50% Emissions Reduction by 2030, Net Zero by 2050)
• Reductions Targets to have relevant intensity measurements (CO2e per £100k, per product, per sq meter of floorspace etc)
• Action Plan of how to achieve a reduction in Emissions (including data improvements)
• Emissions Reductions Strategies in place (e.g. verified Renewable Electricity Supplier, LED lighting, movement sensor lighting, Cycle to Work scheme, Work from Home scheme, methodology for choosing suppliers etc.)
• Emissions Offset through a credible supplier of Carbon Credits