
Carbon Reduction Plan
We’re Committed to Reducing our Carbon Footprint.
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1. Commitment to Achieving Net Zero
Platinum Homecare 4U Ltd is fully committed to achieving Net Zero carbon emissions by 2050, in alignment with the UK Government’s Net Zero target and the requirements of Public Procurement Notice (PPN) 06/21).
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2. Baseline Emissions Footprint
Baseline Year: 2023 (January–December)
Scope 1 (Company vehicles): 4.2 tCO₂e
Scope 2 (Purchased electricity): 1.8 tCO₂e
Scope 3 (Commuting, business travel, office waste): 3.6 tCO₂e
Total: 9.6 tCO₂e
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Emission Reduction Targets
50% emissions reduction by 2030 through:
- Full transition to electric/hybrid fleet
- Driver-led carer transport
- Renewable energy tariffs for offices
- 100% digital records via DSCR
- LED lighting & efficient devices
- Waste minimization and green staff initiatives
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Carbon Reduction Projects
- LED lighting (installed Q1 2024)
- Electric vehicle adoption with central driver
- Eco-certified supplies and green onboarding kits
- Digital HR/payroll systems
- Route optimization and remote visits
- Community sustainability programs
- Verified offsetting (Gold Standard, Carbon Footprint Ltd)
- Sustainable uniforms and responsible laundering
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Emissions Reporting
Description goes hereScope 1: 3.9 tCO₂e | Scope 2: 1.7 tCO₂e | Scope 3: 3.2 tCO₂e | Total: 8.8 tCO₂e
Reflects improvements such as electric vehicle introduction, LED lighting, and efficient travel planning.
