Carbon Reduction Plan

Supplier name: AESN Limited

Publication date: August 2024

CARBON REDUCTION PLAN (PPN 06/21 COMPLIANT)

AESN LIMITED

Supplier Name:	AESN Limited
Publication Date:	August 2025
Baseline Year:	2024

Commitment to Achieving Net Zero

AESN Recruitment Agency is committed to achieving Net Zero emissions by 2035.

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 Year: 2024 Includes Scope 1, Scope 2, and required subsets of Scope 3.

EMISSIONS	TOTAL (tCO2e)
Scope 1	0.00
Scope 2	2.80
Scope 3 (Total)	1.25
TOTAL EMISSIONS	4.05

Detailed Breakdown (Emissions Calculation)

This section details exactly how the values for Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions were calculated based on our specific operational data.

1. Scope 1 (Direct Emissions)

Scope 1 emissions are direct greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions that occur from sources controlled or owned by an organization, such as emissions from company vehicles or on-site fuel combustion.

• Calculation for AESN: AESN Limited operates from a serviced office and does not own company vehicles or combustion boilers.
• Scope 1 Emissions = 0 tCO2e

2. Scope 2 (Indirect Energy)

Scope 2 emissions are indirect GHG emissions associated with the purchase of electricity, steam, heat, or cooling.

• Office Size: 800 sq ft
• Energy Consumption: Average office energy use is approximately 15 kWh/sq ft per year.
• Annual Energy Usage: 800 sq ft * 15 kWh/sq ft = 12,000 kWh
• Emission Factor: Assuming the energy source emits 0.233 kg CO2 per kWh (UK average).
• Annual CO2 Emissions: 12,000 kWh * 0.233 kg CO2/kWh = 2,796 kg CO2.
• Metric Ton Conversion: 2,796 kg CO2 = 2.796 metric tons.
• Scope 2 Emissions = 2.80 tCO2e

3. Scope 3 (Value Chain – PPN 06/21 Categories)

Scope 3 emissions are all other indirect emissions that occur in a company’s value chain. To comply with PPN 06/21, we report on the 5 mandatory subsets plus our specific paper usage.

1. Employee Commuting

• Number of Employees: 10
• Average Commute Distance: 5 km one way
• Commute Days: 220 days/year
• Emission Factor: Public Transport Emissions estimated at 0.05 kg CO2 per km.
• Calculation: 10 employees * 5 km * 2 (round trip) * 220 days = 22,000 km total travel.
• Annual Emissions: 22,000 km * 0.05 kg CO2/km = 1,100 kg CO2.
• Metric Ton Conversion: 1,100 kg = 1.1 metric tons.
• Commuting Emissions = 1.10 tCO2e

1. Office Supplies (Paper Usage)

• Paper Usage: 50 reams/year
• Emission Factor: 2.3 kg CO2 per ream.
• Annual Emissions: 50 reams * 2.3 kg CO2/ream = 115 kg CO2.
• Metric Ton Conversion: 115 kg = 0.115 metric tons.
• Paper Emissions = 0.115 tCO2e

1. Other Mandatory Categories (PPN 06/21)

• Business Travel: Minimal. Consultants primarily use video conferencing (Zoom/Teams). Occasional rail travel estimated at <500 miles/year (~0.02 tCO2e).
• Waste Generated: Service-based office waste (Paper/Plastic). Estimated 0.5 tonnes @ 0.021 factor (Recycled) = ~0.01 tCO2e.
• Upstream Distribution: 0 tCO2e (Service business; no raw materials transported).
• Downstream Distribution: 0 tCO2e (Service business; no physical goods shipped).

Total Scope 3 Emissions: 1.10 + 0.115 + 0.02 + 0.01 = 1.245 tCO2e (Rounded to 1.25)

Emissions Reduction Targets

We project that carbon emissions will decrease over the next five years to 3.6 tCO2e by 2029. This is a reduction of approximately 10%.

Carbon Reduction Projects

Completed Initiatives (2024)

Since the establishment of our 2024 baseline, we have implemented several environmental management measures and projects. These initiatives have lead to a reduction of approximately 0.697 tCO2e in carbon emissions, representing a 17.35% reduction compared to the 2024 baseline.

• Digital Transformation: Reduced paper usage by 50% through digital document management (Logezy/Zoho).
• Recycling Program: Launched an office recycling program to manage waste more efficiently.
• Electric Vehicle Incentives: Provide incentives for employees to switch to electric vehicles.

Future Initiatives

• Renewable Energy: Engage with Landlord (Regus) to request Renewable Energy guarantee.
• Further Reduction in Commuting: Increase telecommuting days and flexible working arrangements.
• Telecommuting Policy: Implemented a telecommuting policy to reduce the number of days employees commute to the office by 20%.
• Eco-Friendly Office Supplies: Continue to purchase and use eco-friendly office supplies (100% Recycled Paper).

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 use the appropriate Government emission conversion factors for greenhouse gas company reporting.