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boxxe supports the UK government's goal of achieving NetZero carbon by 2050 and we are committed to achieving NetZero across all scopes by 2050 at the latest.
Carbon Reduction Plan
Commitment to achieving Net Zero
As an organisation, we are defined by making technology human and aim to integrate sustainability into everything we do to create a stronger, more successful business which enables us to give back to the wider community of which we are a part. Our sustainable approach also enables us to play an important part in protecting the environment for future generations by working with our partners, suppliers, and vendors to deliver and support a sustainable supply chain and support our clients by delivering sustainable products/solutions to sort their sustainability journey.
Baseline Emissions Reporting
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: 2019
Additional details relating to the Baseline Emissions calculations.
Methodology - Our emissions have been calculated using the GHG Protocol Corporate Accounting and Reporting Standard (revised edition), together with the latest emission factors from DEFRA. The GHG protocol corporate accounting and reporting standard provides requirements and guidance for companies and other organisations preparing a corporate level GHG emissions inventory.
The data detailed in the table represents energy use and emissions for which the company is responsible for the years ending 31st December 2019 (the baseline year) and 2023 (current year). This includes:
- Scope 1 comprises: Emissions from the use of oil for heating and hot water in our offices, and emissions from fuel used in our company vehicles.
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Scope 2 comprises: A market-based emissions approach covering our sub-metered electricity consumption in our offices and warehouse, as well as emissions from electric vehicle (EV) charging.
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Scope 3 comprises: Upstream transportation and distribution, waste generated in operations, business travel, employee commuting and downstream transportation and distribution.
Baseline Year Emissions: 2019
| EMISSIONS | TOTAL (tCO2e) |
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| Scope 1 | 32 |
| Scope 2 | 61 |
| Scope 3 | 413 |
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| 4. Upstream transportation and distribution | 13 |
| 5. Waste generated in operations | 4 |
| 6. Business Travel | 127 |
| 7. Employee commuting | 213 |
| 8. Downstream transportation and distribution | 56 |
| TOTAL EMISSIONS | 506 |
Current Emissions Reporting: 2023
| EMISSIONS | TOTAL (tCO2e) |
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| Scope 1 | 2 |
| Scope 2 | 59* |
| Scope 3 | 442 |
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| 4. Upstream transportation and distribution | 57 |
| 5. Waste generated in operations | 0.1 |
| 6. Business Travel | 86.3 |
| 7. Employee commuting | 214 |
| 8. Downstream transportation and distribution | 85 |
| TOTAL EMISSIONS | 502 |
* Note: FY2022 electricity consumption data for Artemis House has been used for the purpose of this performance update, as the 2023 data is not yet available. This will be updated in due course.
Emissions reduction targets
To continue our progress to achieving Net Zero by 2050 at the latest, we have adopted the following carbon reduction targets.
- Maintain our work from anywhere in the UK policy to ensure we are technology/digital first to continue to reduce the number of emissions created from commuting/business travel.
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Promote our virtual stewardship policy to continue to encourage the use of virtual technology to limit the need for commuting and business travel.
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Continue to source all our electricity from renewable grid sources for energy supplies that are managed directly by boxxe.
In 2022, we projected that our carbon emissions will decrease to 74.6 tCO2e by 2027. This is a projected reduction of 80%. At the end of January 2024, boxxe acquired Total Computers Network. Total Computers will continue to trade independently before being integrated into boxxe during 2024. We will assess the GHG emissions impact of Total Computers integrating with boxxe, and develop a group decarbonisation strategy in line with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) 1.5 degree temperature pathway framework, and reconfirm the projected reductions.
Carbon reduction projects
Completed carbon reduction initiatives:
Certifications and accreditations
We maintain an accredited ISO 14001:2015 Environmental Management System covering the entire scope of our business.
The following measures and projects have been completed or implemented since the 2019 baseline. The carbon emission reduction achieved by these schemes equate to 34 tCO2e against the 2019 baseline.
Renewable energy
In 2023, electricity consumption fell by 38 MWh compared to the previous year. 49% (FY23 comparative restated to 48%) of all electricity used by boxxe has been procured from renewable grid sources in 2023 ‑ a total of 268MWh. Our aim is to continue sourcing all our grid electricity from renewable sources for the energy supplies that boxxe directly controls. We will also continue to encourage landlords who manage energy supplies directly to procure grid electricity from renewable sources.
Business travel and employee commuting
Reduction in business/commuter travel by encouraging the use of virtual technology to reduce the use of train/car/aeroplane travel and the emissions they create. Where travel is required then the use of public transport is encouraged.
Our work from anywhere in the UK policy continues to limit the need to commute, and this policy is fully endorsed by boxxe’s executive team.
Electric charging points have been installed at three of our four premises to allow employee’s with fully electric vehicles or hybrid vehicles to charge them on site. We anticipate electricity consumption through EV charging will increase as these vehicles become more popular.
Facilities
Energy Efficiency: Implemented energy efficient LED lighting and automated occupancy controls.
Workspaces: We will continue to ensure that our Facilities are fit for purpose based on our work from anywhere in the UK policy, company size and number of people.
Waste Management: Switched to an Environmental Agency registered waste carrier who recycles 95% of waste. The remaining 5% that cannot be recycled is taken to a state‑of‑the‑art energy recovery treatment facilities where the waste is diverted from landfill and converted into energy to produce electricity to power thousands of households.
Reduction in water waste: Our facilities are fitted with low water use toilets.
Zero plastic cups across all locations and all staff are provided with a boxxe box which includes a reusable branded water bottle and coffee mug to encourage the minimisation of plastic waste.
Reduction in printing across all offices using software solutions that automate double sided printing.
Chemical Reductions: Improvements include eco cleaning products, chlorine/bleach free paper products, low VOC inks, eco office supplies and the office chairs being made from recycled plastic.
Packaging
Circularity: Our warehouse team recycle packaging, and pallets are reused to limit our environmental impact.
Recycled content in product packaging: Our standard packaging including pallet wrap partially contains recycled materials and is widely recyclable.
Logistics
Clean or low‑emission vehicles: We utilise logistics providers, such as DPD, that are transitioning to lower-emission vehicles (e.g., hybrid, LPG, electric) to transport and distribute products.
In the future we hope to implement further measures including, but not limited to:
- Ensure that our partner, supplier and vendor strategy is aligned to our carbon reduction plan to work towards our collective net zero goal.
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We will also work with our supply chain to improve the accuracy of our scope 3 emissions data, specifically focused on Upstream and Downstream Transport & Distribution to enable us to limit emissions in these categories.
Following acquisition and planned integration of Total Computers we will review our greenhouse gas emissions and develop a carbon reduction plan in line with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) 1.5-degree temperature pathway framework and reconfirm the projected reductions.
Declaration and Sign-Off
This Carbon Reduction Plan has been completed in accordance with PPN 06/21 and associated guidance and reporting standard for Carbon Reduction Plans.
Emissions have been reported and recorded in accordance with the published reporting standard for Carbon Reduction Plans and the GHG Reporting Protocol corporate standard and uses the appropriate Government emission conversion factors for greenhouse gas company reporting.
Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions have been reported in accordance with SECR requirements, and the required subset of Scope 3 emissions have been reported in accordance with the published reporting standard for Carbon Reduction Plans and the Corporate Value Chain (Scope 3) Standard.
This Carbon Reduction Plan has been reviewed and signed off by the board of directors (or equivalent management body).
Signed on behalf of Boxxe Limited
Phil Doye, CEO
12 April 2024