1. Company Details

2. Commitment to Achieving Net Zero

Ashco Building and Maintenance Services is committed to achieving Net Zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, in accordance with UK Government policy.

This Carbon Reduction Plan sets out our baseline emissions, current performance, and our approach to reducing emissions across all relevant scopes.

3. Methodology for Calculating Emissions

Ashco Building & Maintenance Services collects activity data and calculates greenhouse gas emissions in accordance with the GHG Protocol Corporate Accounting and Reporting Standard. UK Government GHG conversion factors are applied annually for performance review and reporting.

Organisational Boundary

Ashco applies the operational control approach to define its organisational boundary, capturing all sources over which the company has operational authority.

Activity Data Collection

• Scope 1 fleet emissions: derived from actual odometer/fleet management records for all 14 company vehicles
• Scope 1 heating: derived from fuel purchase invoices for the office premises
• Scope 2 electricity: derived from utility invoices / estimated meter readings for the office and light workshop
• Scope 3 categories: derived from supplier invoices, waste transfer notes, and industry-standard spend-based estimates where primary data is unavailable

Reporting Principles

Emissions data is prepared in line with the five GHG Protocol principles:

• Relevance – all material emission sources are included
• Completeness – all three scopes are reported
• Consistency – the same methodology and boundary are applied year-on-year
• Transparency – methodology and assumptions are documented
• Accuracy – UK Government emission conversion factors are used and reviewed annually

4. Baseline Emissions Footprint

Baseline Year: 2023

Using Ashco fleet data and industry-standard assumptions for office energy, waste and materials.

Scope 1 – Direct Emissions

Scope 2 – Purchased Electricity

Scope 3 – Indirect Emissions

Total Baseline Emissions (2023): ≈64.9 tCO₂e

5. Most Recent Reporting Year Emissions (2024)

The table below sets out Ashco’s most recent reported emissions for the year ending 31 December 2024.

6. Carbon Reduction Targets

7. Carbon Reduction Measures

Measures Implemented to Date

• Fuel efficiency programme for all drivers
• Regular fleet maintenance to improve mpg
• Office lighting replaced with LED
• Increased waste segregation and recycling
• Locally sourced materials to reduce transport emissions
• Digital record-keeping to reduce travel between sites
• Introduction of supplier environmental screening

Planned Measures (Next 1–3 Years)

• Phased introduction of electric and hybrid vans
• Installation of renewable electricity (solar PV) at office/workshop
• Telematics for fleet monitoring (idling, mileage, route efficiency)
• Increase use of low-carbon concrete and recycled aggregates
• Expanded subcontractor environmental requirements
• Staff training on low-carbon construction techniques

Long-Term Measures (3–10 Years)

• Fully electric fleet replacement
• Net-zero office/workshop building
• Procurement aligned with PAS 2080
• Majority of materials purchased with EPDs (Environmental Product Declarations)

8. Governance & Responsibility

The Managing Director has overall responsibility for:

• Annual emissions calculations, in accordance with the GHG Protocol Corporate Accounting and Reporting Standard
• Monitoring carbon reduction initiatives
• Reporting progress in line with the GHG Protocol
• Ensuring compliance with PPN 06/21 for all public-sector tenders

Performance is reviewed annually using UK Government GHG conversion factors.

9. Declaration

This Carbon Reduction Plan has been completed in accordance with PPN 06/21 and associated guidance on measuring and reporting greenhouse gas emissions. Emissions data has been collected and calculated in accordance with the GHG Protocol Corporate Accounting and Reporting Standard.