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Carbon Reduction Plan
Our Commitment
TBR Global Chauffeuring is committed to achieving Net Zero emissions by 2045.
What does Net Zero mean in practice?
To achieve Net Zero, we will be aiming to reduce emissions in line with the latest science-based targets (SBTs). SBTs are greenhouse gas reduction goals set by organisations, they are defined as “science-based” when they align with the scale of reductions required to limit global temperature increases to 1.5°C compared to pre-industrial temperatures. To achieve Net Zero under this scenario, we will need to reduce our absolute emissions by 90% from our baseline year.
SBTi recommends that organisations commit to near-term targets (that cover a minimum of 5 years/maximum of 10 years from the baseline year), as well as long-term targets.
Our near-term targets:
- Reduce scope 1 – Stationary Combustion emissions from the Glasgow office by 80% by 2030.
- Engage with the landlord at the Boston office to review gas heating solution scenarios.
- Procure 80% renewable energy at the Glasgow office by 2030.
- Engage with landlords in Boston, Hong Kong & Singapore to review energy procurement scenarios.
- Establish short-term scope 3 targets following further engagement with stakeholders.
Our long-term targets:
- Reduce our total market-based emissions (scope 1, 2 and 3) by at least 90% by 2045.
- Neutralise any residual emissions using verified carbon offsets.
Scope 1 emissions: direct greenhouse gas emissions that occur from sources owned or controlled by a company, such as emissions from the combustion of fuels in on-site boilers, furnaces, or vehicles.
Scope 2 emissions: indirect greenhouse gas emissions that result from the generation of purchased electricity, steam or other forms of energy consumed by a company.
Scope 3 emissions: all other indirect greenhouse gas emissions that occur in an organisation’s value chain, including emissions from upstream and downstream activities.
Baseline Emissions Footprint
TBR Global Chauffeuring instructed Positive Planet to carry out a review of a carbon footprint measurement undertaken by another consultancy in July 2024. A summary of Positive Planet’s assessment is provided below.
The period covered by this measurement was January – December 2023, included within the organisational boundary were all direct emissions across Scotland, USA, Singapore and Hone Kong in addition to global upstream scope 3 activities, inclusive of 3rd party transportation contractors.
Upon review of the provided report and supporting RAW data Positive Planet can confirm that the operational boundaries, methodologies and emissions factors used whilst undertaking the 2023 emissions measurement are sound and align with the Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Protocol Corporate Standard. Thus, the emissions reported below are deemed to be an accurate representation of TBR Global Chauffeuring’ normal annual operational emissions and can therefore be used to establish a baseline year.
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: 2023
The current reporting year is the first year that we have measured and reported our carbon footprint and will serve as the baseline year against which future measurements will be compared.
Scope 1: 265.6 tonnes CO2e
Scope 2*: Market-based: 15.1 tonnes CO2e | Location-based: 19.1 tonnes CO2e
Scope 3: 2,885.5 tonnes CO2e including:
- Purchased Goods & Services
- Capital Goods
- Fuel & Energy Related Services (gas & electric)
- Business Travel
- Transportation & Distribution (Upstream)
- Employee Commuting & Homeworking
- Operational Waste & Water
Total Emissions*: Market-based: 3,166.2 tonnes CO2e | Location-based: 3,170.2 tonnes CO2e
*Purchased electricity can be measured in two ways. A location-based method reflects the average emissions intensity of grids on which energy consumption occurs (using mostly grid-average emission factor data). A market-based method reflects emissions from electricity that companies have purposefully chosen (or their lack of choice). A market-based method therefore takes into account the purchase of electricity via a verified renewable energy tariff. We have chosen to base our Net Zero target on a market-based methodology.
Measurement Results
By Scope
Scope 1: 265.6 tonnes (8.4% of total)
Scope 2 (Location-based): 19.1 tonnes
Scope 2 (Market-based): 15.1 tonnes (0.5% of total)
Scope 3: 2885.5 (91.1% of total)
By Category
Office Utilities: 30.1 tonnes (1.0% of total)
Company Cars: 250.6 tonnes (7.9% of total)
Business Travel: 316.7 tonnes (10.0% of total)
Employee Commuting: 97.8 tonnes (3.1% of total)
Procurement: 286.9 tonnes (9.1% of total)
Transportation: 2,174.7 tonnes (68.7% of total)
Waste: 1.3 tonnes (0.04% of total)
Indirect Energy Emissions (scope 1 & 2): 8.0 tonnes (0.3 of total)
Total: Location-based: 3,170.2 tonnes | Market-based: 3,1663.2 tonnes (100% of total)
Carbon Reduction
Progress
There are no previous existing carbon emission measurements or reduction targets against which to report progress.
Completed Carbon Reduction Initiatives
The following emissions management measures and projects have been completed or implemented.
- Commit to measuring carbon footprint of business activities year on year to gain an understanding of pinch points and regularly be making efficient and direct improvements to reduce these emissions.
Completion Date: 2023
Scope 1,2,3
- Signed up with SME Climate Hub to demonstrate our commitment to achieving emissions reductions and gain access to the resources and community provided.
Completion Date: 2024
Scope 1,2,3
Future Carbon Reduction Plans
Reduction Plans – Scope 1 & Scope 2
- At the Glasgow and Boston offices consider low-cost options such as reducing boiler temperatures and adding heat & solar control reflective window sheets.
Target Date: 2025
Potential Impact: Medium
Category: Stationary Combustion
- Plan for and establish timelines around larger cost management (where appropriate) such as replacing gas boiler systems with electric boilers, solar heating or heat pumps (following an energy audit to assess feasibility and payback periods).
Where the above is not plausible consider moving to premises without gas heating for 100% reduction in stationary combustion emissions.
Target Date: 2023
Potential Impact: 100% reduction
Category: Stationary Combustion
- Endeavour to obtain information regarding the renewable mix of energy contracts at the Singapore and Hong Kong offices, this is a prerequisite to accurately measuring market-based emissions.
Target Date: 2025
Potential Impact: n/a
Category: Purchased Electricity
- Procure energy with a minimum 80% renewable energy mix as and when current energy contracts reach their end. This change will reduce market-based emissions from office spaces to 0 tCO2e.
Target Date: 2023
Potential Impact: 100% reduction
Category: Purchased Electricity
- Total location-based electricity emissions are 19.1 tCO2e and as such there are opportunities to reduce energy use.
We will implement behaviour change initiatives within the workplace for reduction of emissions, including clear messaging for turning off lights, monitors, computers, and other electrical appliances where appropriate. We will assign roles and responsibilities to Global Peoples Voice Committee members once established.
Target Date: 2025
Potential Impact:
Low Category: Purchased Electricity
- Implement energy efficiency measures across all offices to reduce the overall amount of electricity consumed, saving energy and costs. To support this consider implementing energy management systems (such as ISO 14001).
Examples of reduction measures include:
upgrading lighting and introducing more sensor lighting, and aligning sensor times to usage patterns (e.g. 3 minutes for corridors, 20 minutes for working spaces)
– installing timers on sockets/equipment
– reviewing and renewing inefficient equipment (when at end of life), and actively consider the energy efficiency of equipment when new purchases are required (e.g. laptops, fridges, dishwashers)
Invite colleagues from across the organisation to openly explore solutions and challenges in different localities to collaboratively find solutions for reduction.
Target Date: 2028
Potential Impact: Medium
Category: Purchased Electricity
- To completely reduce market and location-based energy emissions to zero it is necessary to install on-site renewable energy generation technologies such as solar PV panels and solutions suggested above to address gas boilers. This will be explored at the Glasgow office and discussed with landlords at other sites which are leased.
Target Date: TBC
Potential Impact: 100% reduction
Category: Stationary Combustion, Purchased Electricity
- Conduct a review of company vehicles to outline a strategy for company vehicle electrification:
– Determine which vehicles to electrify first, dependent on which vehicles are used most, which vehicles are most polluting, and which vehicles are oldest.
– Review infrastructure availability to outline whether fully electric or hybrid vehicles are needed to ensure proper range accessibility.
– Review commercially available low-emission vehicles to identify appropriate alternatives to ICE vehicles.
– Determine a timeframe for vehicle electrification and commit to this.
Target Date: 2025
Potential Impact: High / 100% Reduction
Category: Mobile, Combustion, Purchased Electricity (EVs)
- Consider driver-efficiency training for drivers – this should demonstrate a reduction in total fuel/electricity use and as such measuring reductions resulting from this is dependant on measuring fuel use rather than car mileage.
Target Date: 2026
Potential Impact: Low
Category: Mobile, Combustion, Purchased Electricity
Based upon the above completed and planned initiatives, it is projected that Scope 1 & 2 emissions from the Glasgow office will decrease from 24.9 tCO2e to 6.1 tCO2e by 2030. Projections around reductions associated with other offices and the company fleet will be reviewed annually following progress on the initiatives outlined above.
Reduction Plans – Scope 3
- Establish a Global Peoples Voice Committee to lead initiatives. These teams are made up of members from different departments to support the roll out of initiatives and management of data, this includes sharing and collaborating throughout the organisation.
Target Date: 2025
Potential Impact: Medium
Category: All
- Create formal spaces for the discussion and communication of sustainable initiatives with the wider employee base. Including and not limited to, creating spaces for environmental positive conversations (internal comms, newsletters, Teams etc).
Target Date: 2025 / 2026
Potential Impact: Medium
Category: All
- Consider training and engagement for the Green Team, leadership, and the wider employee base. certified Carbon Literacy. On average, certified learners reduce their carbon footprints by 5-15%, of which ~50% are work-related.
Target Date: 2025 / 2026
Potential Impact: Medium
Category: Scope 1 & 2, Commuting & Home Working, Business Travel
- Develop a Sustainable Procurement Policy and encourage suppliers to adopt sustainable practices and improve their own carbon footprint through supplier engagement, procurement policies and contracts, and monitoring reporting mechanisms.This policy should include processes for annual supplier emissions reporting to allow TBR Global Chauffeuring to move away from a spend-based measurement approach for procurement and further understand 3rd party transportation partners progress toward decarbonisation.
Target Date: 2025
Potential Impact: High
Category: Transportation, Purchased Goods & Services
- Commit to a Sustainability Audit or Survey to request further information regarding credentials – Plan to send these to all transportation partners and the top suppliers by spend. This survey can be rolled out using a staggered approach, focusing on larger suppliers and partners as a priority.This data collection will support the reduction journey by gathering important data for future measurements & encouraging supply chain integration towards Net Zero.Once completed prioritise suppliers with lower carbon footprints as part of the above phased approach.
Target Date: 2026 & onward
Potential Impact: Medium – High
Category: Transportation, Purchased Good & Services
- In line with the above utilise the Sustainable Procurement Policy to work with transportation partners and identify opportunities to increase low-emission offerings.This may include working to encourage clients to adopt low-emissions travel through incentivisation or rewards initiatives.
Target Date: 2026 & onward
Potential Impact: Medium – High
Category: Transportation
- Develop and implement a Sustainable Travel Policy to support environmental impact of choices when travelling, staying in hotels and commuting. The priorities within this policy will support active travel and low emission travel options where appropriate.
Monitor and consider alternatives to air-based travel as a priority and commit to offering support to the workforce with options for active travel schemes, such as bike to work or car sharing opportunities.
Utilise the emissions travel hierarchy:
– Digital communication
– Walking and cycling
– Public and shared transport
– EV’s and car sharing/clubs
– ICE vehicles and car sharing/clubs
– Air travel
Target Date: 2025 & onward
Potential Impact: Medium
Category: Business Travel, Commuting
Near-Term Reduction Projections (Scope 3)
Based upon the above completed and planned initiatives, it is projected that Scope 3 emissions will decrease over the next seven years from the baseline measurement of 2885.5 tCO2e, projected reductions will be reviewed on an annual basis following improved oversight of emissions trends made available by engaging in the above initiatives and improving data quality.
