1. Commitment

Cornerstone Care Services is fully committed to reducing carbon emissions and supporting the UK government’s Net Zero target by 2050. Our goal is to monitor, reduce, and offset our environmental impact through actionable, measurable steps.

 

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2. Baseline Emissions

Baseline Year: 2023
Scope: Includes emissions from electricity, fuel, staff transport, and purchased services.
Baseline Emissions: Estimated at 14.2 tCO2e (tonnes of CO2 equivalent)

 

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3. Current Emissions Reporting
Scope 1: 2.4 tCO2e (vehicle usage)
Scope 2: 1.3 tCO2e (electricity)
Scope 3: 9.8 tCO2e (commuting, digital operations)
Total for 2024: 13.5 tCO2e

 

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4. Reduction Targets
We aim to reduce our carbon footprint by 30% by 2030, with yearly reviews and updates.

 

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5. Carbon Reduction Measures

• Encouraging hybrid/remote work to reduce staff travel
• Upgrading to energy-efficient office equipment
• Shifting to renewable energy providers where possible
• Encouraging sustainable digital practices
• Minimizing paper use and promoting recycling

 

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6. Monitoring & Reporting
We will review and update this plan annually and report progress on our website.

 

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7. Declaration & Approval
This plan has been approved by CornerstoneCareServices’ management team and will be reviewed annually.