Commitment to achieving Net Zero
Focus Counselling Services (Hull) Limited is committed to achieving Net Zero emissions by 2050. We recognise the need to decarbonise the UK private and public sector.
Baseline Emissions Footprint
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.
Current Emissions Reporting
Emissions Reduction Targets
Focus Counselling Services (Hull) Limited commits to achieving Net Zero emissions by 2050
Carbon Reduction Projects and Environmental Management Measures 25/26
- It is appreciated that our current carbon footprint is weighted heavily in relation to the teleworking aspect of scope 3. Although the methodology for creating this output has room for inaccuracy, Focus is keen to engage with its employees to support its reduction as part of its long-term goal of carbon neutrality. Focus plans on offering guidance to member of staff relating to how they can drive down carbon emissions whilst home working.
- Focus hybrid model of clinical work allows a reduction in both business travel and employee commuting. Although it is appreciated that face to face work is required within our scope of works, allowing additional flexibility for working location will allow for a reduction in scope 3 emissions.
- Introduction of energy efficient lighting and new heating systems, removing the requirement for gas on Focus premises is also due to take place. Savings estimated on our recent Decarbonisation Report of 3,343kg and 2,817 respectively.
Completed Carbon Reduction Initiatives
As 2025 is our baseline year, we have yet to complete any carbon reduction initiatives.
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 Focus Counselling Services (Hull) Limited:
Thomas Donohue – Director
Peter Palumbo – Director
Date: 05/05/2025