Carbon Reduction Plan 2025

As an installer of Energy Efficient heating solutions our company primarily generates carbon emissions from transportation, equipment use, supply chain materials, and energy consumption in offices and warehouses. This Carbon Reduction Plan (CRP) focuses on reducing emissions while maintaining efficiency and customer satisfaction, it should be noted that we deliver a full dwelling approach with major building works that totally transform the efficiency of the properties we work on, but this means significant upgrading of the exiting building fabric and equipment.

1. Baseline Emissions Assessment

Company vehicles, type and mileage. Smart Energy operates a fleet of 32 vehicles that are used in conjunction with the installation of Energy Saving and Renewable technologies. Varying in size from SUVs to not exceeding 7.5 ton with 31 being Deisel and 1 being Petrol. Total Mileage for 2024 was 602901

Electricity use in offices, warehouses, and workshops. The business in 2024 operated out of 3 offices and one storage facility, using a combined total of 20980 kWh of electricity in 2024

Emissions from suppliers, waste disposal, and customer installations. Waste disposal activities accounted for 242 visits to centres and a total of 29,403 kg material of waste disposed going to landfill based on a 55% recycling rate.

Current Estimate

Fleet fuel consumption: 207.26 metric tons CO₂/year

Office electricity usage: 5.56 metric tons CO₂/year

Supply chain & materials: 23.52 metric tons CO₂/year

Total Baseline Emissions: ~ 237.12 metric tons CO₂/year

2. Carbon Reduction Targets

Short-Term (by 2030)

Reduce emissions by 50% through:

Fleet electrification and fuel efficiency measures, it is anticipated that as vehicles age, they will be replaced by Electric or hybrid vehicles

Use of energy-efficient heating systems and lighting in Smart Energy buildings

Renewable energy adoption for offices and warehouses. The installation of solar panels

Sustainable material sourcing by engaging with local suppliers with green credentials checked through procurement.

Long-Term (by 2050)

Achieve Net Zero by implementing:

Full transition to electric or hydrogen-powered vehicles

100% use of low-carbon heating solutions

Partnerships with carbon-neutral suppliers

3. Key Emission Reduction Strategies

A. Fleet & Transportation (Biggest Contributor)

Short-term (2025-2030):

Invest in electric or hybrid vans to replace fossil-fuel-powered vehicles.

Implement route optimization software to reduce fuel consumption.

Provide eco-driving training to technicians.

Long-term (2030-2050):

Transition to a 100% EV or hydrogen fleet.

Use local suppliers to reduce transportation emissions.

Invest in local manufacturing.

B. Sustainable Heating Installations

Switch to Low-Carbon Heating Solutions:

Prioritize installing heat pumps, hydrogen-ready boilers, and solar-assisted heating.

Phase out high-carbon heating systems (e.g., oil and gas boilers).

Partner with manufacturers that offer low-emission or recycled materials.

Provide remote monitoring and diagnostic solutions.

Educate Customers on Energy Efficiency:

Offer smart thermostats and energy-saving solutions with each installation.

Provide carbon footprint calculations for different heating options.

C. Office & Warehouse Energy Efficiency

Energy Use Reduction:

Install solar panels and switch to a 100% renewable electricity supplier.

Upgrade office and warehouse lighting to LEDs.

Improve insulation and heating efficiency to reduce energy demand.

D. Supply Chain & Materials

Work with Sustainable Suppliers:

Choose local manufacturers to reduce emissions from transportation.

Source recyclable or low-carbon materials for installation (e.g., copper, insulation).

Reduce packaging waste by working with suppliers on sustainable packaging.

Recycle & Reduce Waste:

Offer boiler and heating system recycling programs for customers.

Minimize landfill waste by reusing and recycling old components.

E. Carbon Offsetting (Final Step)

For emissions that can’t be eliminated:

Invest in tree-planting programs or carbon offset schemes.

Support local carbon reduction projects, such as community solar energy initiatives.

4. Monitoring & Reporting Progress

Conduct annual carbon footprint assessments.

Track fuel usage, energy consumption, and supplier emissions.

Publish sustainability reports to engage customers and stakeholders

5. Estimated Impact of This Plan (by 2030)

Fleet emissions reduced by 30% (62 tons CO₂ saved annually). Changes to vehicles, route planning, selective data driven recruitment, enhanced bespoke planning software and remote diagnostics

Office & warehouse energy use cut by 40% (2.2 tons CO₂ saved). Solar electrical generation, condensed working times and LED lighting upgrades.

Supply chain emissions reduced by 30% (1.66 tons CO₂ saved). Local sourcing, procurement questionnaire and reduced packaging

Overall: 65.86 tons CO₂ reduced annually (28% reduction).

Conclusion

Our focus is on electric vehicles, renewable energy, low-carbon heating solutions, remote diagnostics, work programming software and sustainable sourcing. These measures will be the first steps towards achieving carbon neutral.