In compliance with PPN 06/21 and aligned with the UK Net Zero Strategy
Supplier Details
- Supplier Name: Peach Care Services Limited
- Company Registration Number: 13722661
- Registered Address: Suite 621 Milton Keynes Business Centre, Hayley Court
Foxhunter Drive, Linford Wood, Milton Keynes, MK14 6GD - Website: https://peachcareservices.com/
- Publish Date: January 2025
Our Commitment
Peach Care Services Limited is unwaveringly committed to achieving Net Zero
emissions by 2040, a target that surpasses the UK’s national 2050 goal. As a CQC-
registered provider of specialist supported living and domiciliary care across
Bedfordshire and Cambridgeshire, we recognise our dual responsibility: to deliver
exceptional, person-centred care and to act as a steward for a healthy environment for
our service users, staff, and communities.
Our commitment is embedded in our core values. We believe that a sustainable
operation is a resilient one, directly contributing to the long-term wellbeing of the
vulnerable adults we support.
Understanding Net Zero in Practice
Our Net Zero pathway is grounded in the latest climate science. We have committed to
having our near-term targets validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) by
- This ensures our emission reductions align with limiting global warming to 1.5°C.
Our strategy follows the mitigation hierarchy: prioritising absolute emission reductions
within our operations and value chain first. We will only use high-quality, verified carbon
removals to neutralise any residual, unavoidable emissions post-2040.
Baseline Emissions Assessment
Establishing Our Environmental Footprint
Our first full carbon footprint assessment provides a transparent baseline against which
all future progress will be measured.
- Baseline Year: April 2024 – March 2025
- Methodology: GHG Protocol Corporate Standard, using the latest UK
Government conversion factors
Emissions Summary
Emission Category Market-based (tCO2e) Location-based (tCO2e)
Scope 1 (Natural Gas, Fleet Fuel) 12.5 12.5
Scope 2 (Purchased Electricity) 8.2 14.1
Scope 3 (Indirect Value Chain) 289.4 289.4
Total Emissions 310.1 316.0
We will report against both market-based and location-based methods for
transparency, but our primary Net Zero target is aligned with our market-based footprint.
Emissions Breakdown & Carbon Intensity - Scope 1 & 2 (7%): Direct emissions from our small fleet of response vehicles and
gas heating for our Bedford office. - Scope 3 (93%): Most of our footprint, broken down as:
o Staff Commuting & Business Travel: 55% (170.6 tCO2e)
o Purchased Goods & Services: 30% (93.0 tCO2e) – medical equipment,
PPE, office supplies
o Capital Goods: 5% (15.5 tCO2e) – IT hardware, medical devices
o Upstream Leased Assets: 2% (6.2 tCO2e)
o Waste & Water: 1% (3.1 tCO2e)
Carbon Intensity Metrics (Baseline 2024–25):
- Per Employee: 8.85 tCO2e (35 employees)
- Per Service User: 19.37 tCO2e (16 individuals supported)
- Per £1m Revenue: 206.7 tCO2e
Strategic Carbon Reduction Initiatives
- Sustainable Travel & Fleet Transition (2025–2030)
Target: 40% reduction in travel emissions by 2030; 100% zero-emission fleet by 2032.
- Phase 1 (2025–2027):
o Launch a Green Fleet Strategy: all new company car leases from 2025
will be fully electric (EV).
o Install EV charging points at our Bedford office and pilot installations at
the homes of long-term staff.
o Implement a Mobility Budget, offering staff a flexible monthly allowance
to choose between public transport, cycling, or a company EV.
o Mandate Carbon Literacy Training for all staff with a focus on travel. - Phase 2 (2027–2030):
o Transition remaining fossil-fuel fleet to EVs.
o Introduce route optimisation software for all care visits to minimise
mileage.
o Develop hyper-local recruitment partnerships to reduce commuting
distances.
- Circular Procurement & Supplier Engagement (2025–2030)
Target: 40% reduction in procurement emissions by 2030; 80% of suppliers by spend to
have SBTs by 2030.
- Supplier Decarbonisation:
o Integrate a Supplier Code of Conduct with mandatory environmental
criteria into all new tenders.
o Implement a preferred supplier programme with a 30% weighting for
sustainability performance.
o Host annual supplier collaboration workshops to share best practices.
- Circular Economy Model:
o Establish a Medical Equipment Reuse & Refurbishment Scheme
across operations.
o Pilot a closed-loop system for continence care products with a
dedicated supplier.
o Mandate plastic-free and sustainably sourced packaging for all
procurement categories by 2027.
- Facilities, Energy & Green Premises (2025–2028)
Target: 100% renewable electricity by 2025; 50% reduction in facilities-based
emissions by 2028.
- Energy:
o Switch to a 100% renewable energy tariff (REGOs-backed) by Q2 2025.
o Conduct an ESOS Phase 3 audit to identify efficiency gains.
o Install smart meters and sub-metering for real-time monitoring. - Green Premises:
o Retrofit Bedford office with LED lighting, smart HVAC controls, and
improved insulation.
o Conduct a feasibility study for an air-source heat pump to replace gas
heating by 2026.
o Implement a water-saving programme with aerated taps and dual-flush
toilets.
- Carbon Literacy, Engagement & Just Transition (2025–2028)
Target: 100% of management Carbon Literate by 2026; 75% of all staff by 2028.
- Develop a custom Carbon Literacy toolkit for the social care sector.
- Establish a ‘Green Champions’ network with representatives from each care
team. - Link a portion of executive bonuses to carbon reduction targets.
- Ensure a just transition: upskill staff for new green roles (e.g., EV fleet
management, energy efficiency auditing) and safeguard staff terms and
conditions.
Projected Environmental Performance
Year Total Emissions (tCO2e) % Reduction from Baseline
2025 310.1 (Baseline) 0%
2026 279.1 10%
2027 248.1 20%
2028 217.1 30%
2029 186.1 40%
2030 155.0 50%
2040 31.0 90%
2040+ Net Zero 100% (via offsetting residual emissions)
Residual emissions post-2040 will be addressed through investment in UK-based
peatland restoration and afforestation projects, delivering biodiversity co-benefits
aligned with our care values.
Governance, Monitoring & Disclosure
- Leadership: The Board holds ultimate responsibility for climate-related risks and
opportunities, reviewed quarterly. - Management: The Sustainability Steering Group, led by the Head of
Operations and including staff representatives, drives monthly implementation. - Monitoring & Reporting:
o Annual independent verification of our carbon footprint by a UKAS-
accredited body.
o Annual public sustainability report aligned with TCFD recommendations.
o Integration of carbon metrics into our CQC quality dashboard and
reporting to commissioning bodies.
Declaration
This Carbon Reduction Plan has been developed in accordance with PPN 06/21 and
reflects our deep commitment to science-based action. We will continually review and
strengthen our targets in line with technological advancements and evolving climate
science.
Authorised by:
Name: Elvis Idegbekwu
Position: Director/Registered
Date: January 2025
Peach Care Services Limited
Suite 621 Milton Keynes Business Centre
Hayley Court
Foxhunter Drive
Linford Wood
Milton Keynes
MK14 6GD
peachcareservices.com