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Hemlow's Climate Report

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Introduction *

Commitment and Targets *

Own Emissions *

Value Chain Emissions *

(optional)

Climate Solutions *

(optional)

Management, Strategy and Climate Risk *

(optional)

Results, Challenges and Outlook *

Version 1.1.0

Introduction *

1.1 Reporting year

*

2023

1.1.1 Reporting period

*

from 1.2023 to 12.2023

1.2 Describe your business activities

*
Hemlow is a privately-owned British company established since 1996, operating within the Commercial and Public Property Service Sector. We provide mechanical and electrical maintenance services across England, operating from our head office at Sevenoaks, Kent and our Operational base in Slough, Bromsgrove and Chesterfield. We have over 45 qualified engineers working for Hemlow, located from the South Coast to the North. Our engineers are fully qualified in their chosen fields and we have our own internal HVAC team to deliver specialist services to our clients. Our innovation into sensor monitoring has led to the development of our adaptive maintenance offering. Using the latest in smart technologies we are able to maintain a building remotely providing statutory maintenance and reactive responses to triggered alerts. This technology enables us to develop energy strategies for our buildings and clients. Alongside our maintenance base we deliver project works of up to £3 million via a dedicated in-house team. We pride ourselves on being at the forefront of professional development with ROSPA assured training for our engineers and a CPD accredited training programme for our clients and industry professionals which are presented across England and online.

1.4 Number of employees in the reporting year

*
123

1.4.1 Full-time equivalent (FTE) or headcounts

*
Full-time equivalent

1.5 Let us know if your company is a parent company or subsidiary

*
Not applicable

Commitment and Targets *

2.1 Net zero target year

*
2050

2.1.1 Base year

*
2022

2.2 Near-term target

*

30% of absolute scope 3 emission reduction from my base year by 2030

30 of absolute scope 1 emission reduction from my base year by 2030

2.3 Provide any additional comments or context on your net zero and near term targets.

*
Our primary target will be a 30% reduction on scope 3 emissions relating to our supply chain, choice of suppliers and accurate reporting of carbon footprint

Own Emissions *

3.1 To reduce emissions in line with my commitment, my company has a plan and is taking action

*
Yes

Energy consumption

3.2 Total energy consumption

*
29886.1 kwh

3.3 Renewable energy

*
0 kwh

Scope 1 emissions

3.4 Scope 1 emissions

*
183.4 metric tons CO2e

Scope 2 emissions

3.5 Location based scope 2 emissions

*
5.5 metric tons CO2e

3.6 Market based scope 2 emissions

*
0 metric tons CO2e

3.7 Describe your plans and actions taken to reduce scope 1 & 2 emissions.

*
• Purchasing of newer vans with lower emissions ratings • Purchasing of hybrid and electric vehicles to further reduce emissions impact • Changing office infrastructure and implementing a Hybrid working policy, promoting virtual meetings where possible, reducing overall emissions impact • TM44 reporting of AC services in head office, incorporating recommended changes to reduce energy consumption

3.8 Describe the calculation methodology and comment on the data accuracy, including any tools/methods used to calculate.

*
CO2 Emissions Calculator used, provided by Quality Management Consultant 2SB. Figures for petrol and diesel emissions based upon UK Gov figures: https:// www.gov.uk/government/publications/greenhouse-gas-reporting-conversionfactors-2021 For electricity CO2 emissions we have used a figure of 0.184 based on the specific fuel mix supplied on provided electricity to our office space -> then performed a calculation of kWh*xxxkg/kWh

Value Chain Emissions (optional) *

Scope 3 emissions

4.1 Have you measured any of your scope 3 emissions?

*
Yes

4.1.1 Total scope 3 emissions

*
1328.5 metric tons CO2e

Supply chain related - upstream emissions

4.1.6 Waste in operations

*
5.6742539657892 metric tons CO2e

4.1.7 Business travel

*
102.4986127256533 metric tons CO2e

Customer related - downstream emissions

4.1.10 Transportation and distribution (downstream)

*
1.12751807467477 metric tons CO2e

4.1.11 Processing of sold products

*
2.32790384496193 metric tons CO2e

4.1.12 Use of sold products

*
1206.51278931198 metric tons CO2e

4.1.13 End-of-life treatment of products

*
7.16390001822429 metric tons CO2e

4.1.17 Do you have a plan and are taking action to reduce emissions from your value chain?

*

Yes

Prioritising the use of suppliers with a carbon reduction strategy. Information requested via PQQ

4.2 Have you asked any of your suppliers to set a net zero target (either voluntarily or as a requirement)?

*
No

4.3 Have you communicated your commitment and actions to any of your customers?

*
No

4.4 Describe the calculation methodology and comment on the data accuracy and any tools used to calculate your scope 3 emissions.

*
Carbon Saver/Defra calculation tools and associated figure for any measured information x spend. If accurate figures are available via our suppliers, these will be used instead

Climate Solutions (optional) *

5.1 Do you classify any of your existing goods and/or services as a climate solution?

*
No

Management, Strategy and Climate Risk (optional) *

6.1 What governance processes do you have in place for your climate strategy? Choose as many as are applicable.

*

Person is responsible for climate strategy at board level

6.1.1 Please describe their position and responsibility.

*
Chris Ward - Managing Director has set the overall strategy - Our primary target will be 30% reduction on scope 3 emissions relating to our supply chain, choice of suppliers and accurate reporting of carbon footprint

6.1.2 Is this person (or another at executive and board level) also responsible for climate risk?

*
Yes

6.2 Have you started to identify and assess your companies climate risks and opportunities?

*
No - we plan to in the next 1-5 years

6.3 Have you integrated climate and/or nature into your company mission statement or shareholder agreements? If yes, describe how.

*

No

-

6.4 Have you taken actions this year outside of your emissions to accelerate climate progress?

*

No

-

Results, Challenges and Outlook *

7.1 Provide any additional comments or context on your annual results and progress from previous years.

*
Versus our baseline year, carbon emissions have slightly increased due to increased activity in the business

7.2 Do you face any key challenges in reducing emissions?

*

Reducing scope 1 emissions,Reducing scope 2 emissions,Reducing scope 3 emissions,Reducing emissions from business travel,Electrifying the vehicle fleet and/or cutting transport emissions,Balancing emission reductions with business growth,Complexities in managing supply chain emissions,Slow societal and economic progress on climate action

7.3 Has there been any third party validation of the data submitted in this report?

*

No

-

Hemlow's Climate Report

Hemlow's Climate Report - 2023

Introduction *

1.1 Reporting year

*

2023

1.1.1 Reporting period

*

from 1.2023 to 12.2023

1.2 Describe your business activities

*
Hemlow is a privately-owned British company established since 1996, operating within the Commercial and Public Property Service Sector. We provide mechanical and electrical maintenance services across England, operating from our head office at Sevenoaks, Kent and our Operational base in Slough, Bromsgrove and Chesterfield. We have over 45 qualified engineers working for Hemlow, located from the South Coast to the North. Our engineers are fully qualified in their chosen fields and we have our own internal HVAC team to deliver specialist services to our clients. Our innovation into sensor monitoring has led to the development of our adaptive maintenance offering. Using the latest in smart technologies we are able to maintain a building remotely providing statutory maintenance and reactive responses to triggered alerts. This technology enables us to develop energy strategies for our buildings and clients. Alongside our maintenance base we deliver project works of up to £3 million via a dedicated in-house team. We pride ourselves on being at the forefront of professional development with ROSPA assured training for our engineers and a CPD accredited training programme for our clients and industry professionals which are presented across England and online.

1.4 Number of employees in the reporting year

*
123

1.4.1 Full-time equivalent (FTE) or headcounts

*
Full-time equivalent

1.5 Let us know if your company is a parent company or subsidiary

*
Not applicable

Commitment and Targets *

2.1 Net zero target year

*
2050

2.1.1 Base year

*
2022

2.2 Near-term target

*

30% of absolute scope 3 emission reduction from my base year by 2030

30 of absolute scope 1 emission reduction from my base year by 2030

2.3 Provide any additional comments or context on your net zero and near term targets.

*
Our primary target will be a 30% reduction on scope 3 emissions relating to our supply chain, choice of suppliers and accurate reporting of carbon footprint

Own Emissions *

3.1 To reduce emissions in line with my commitment, my company has a plan and is taking action

*
Yes

Energy consumption

3.2 Total energy consumption

*
29886.1 kwh

3.3 Renewable energy

*
0 kwh

Scope 1 emissions

3.4 Scope 1 emissions

*
183.4 metric tons CO2e

Scope 2 emissions

3.5 Location based scope 2 emissions

*
5.5 metric tons CO2e

3.6 Market based scope 2 emissions

*
0 metric tons CO2e

3.7 Describe your plans and actions taken to reduce scope 1 & 2 emissions.

*
• Purchasing of newer vans with lower emissions ratings • Purchasing of hybrid and electric vehicles to further reduce emissions impact • Changing office infrastructure and implementing a Hybrid working policy, promoting virtual meetings where possible, reducing overall emissions impact • TM44 reporting of AC services in head office, incorporating recommended changes to reduce energy consumption

3.8 Describe the calculation methodology and comment on the data accuracy, including any tools/methods used to calculate.

*
CO2 Emissions Calculator used, provided by Quality Management Consultant 2SB. Figures for petrol and diesel emissions based upon UK Gov figures: https:// www.gov.uk/government/publications/greenhouse-gas-reporting-conversionfactors-2021 For electricity CO2 emissions we have used a figure of 0.184 based on the specific fuel mix supplied on provided electricity to our office space -> then performed a calculation of kWh*xxxkg/kWh

Value Chain Emissions (optional) *

Scope 3 emissions

4.1 Have you measured any of your scope 3 emissions?

*
Yes

4.1.1 Total scope 3 emissions

*
1328.5 metric tons CO2e

Supply chain related - upstream emissions

4.1.6 Waste in operations

*
5.6742539657892 metric tons CO2e

4.1.7 Business travel

*
102.4986127256533 metric tons CO2e

Customer related - downstream emissions

4.1.10 Transportation and distribution (downstream)

*
1.12751807467477 metric tons CO2e

4.1.11 Processing of sold products

*
2.32790384496193 metric tons CO2e

4.1.12 Use of sold products

*
1206.51278931198 metric tons CO2e

4.1.13 End-of-life treatment of products

*
7.16390001822429 metric tons CO2e

4.1.17 Do you have a plan and are taking action to reduce emissions from your value chain?

*

Yes

Prioritising the use of suppliers with a carbon reduction strategy. Information requested via PQQ

4.2 Have you asked any of your suppliers to set a net zero target (either voluntarily or as a requirement)?

*
No

4.3 Have you communicated your commitment and actions to any of your customers?

*
No

4.4 Describe the calculation methodology and comment on the data accuracy and any tools used to calculate your scope 3 emissions.

*
Carbon Saver/Defra calculation tools and associated figure for any measured information x spend. If accurate figures are available via our suppliers, these will be used instead

Climate Solutions (optional) *

5.1 Do you classify any of your existing goods and/or services as a climate solution?

*
No

Management, Strategy and Climate Risk (optional) *

6.1 What governance processes do you have in place for your climate strategy? Choose as many as are applicable.

*

Person is responsible for climate strategy at board level

6.1.1 Please describe their position and responsibility.

*
Chris Ward - Managing Director has set the overall strategy - Our primary target will be 30% reduction on scope 3 emissions relating to our supply chain, choice of suppliers and accurate reporting of carbon footprint

6.1.2 Is this person (or another at executive and board level) also responsible for climate risk?

*
Yes

6.2 Have you started to identify and assess your companies climate risks and opportunities?

*
No - we plan to in the next 1-5 years

6.3 Have you integrated climate and/or nature into your company mission statement or shareholder agreements? If yes, describe how.

*

No

-

6.4 Have you taken actions this year outside of your emissions to accelerate climate progress?

*

No

-

Results, Challenges and Outlook *

7.1 Provide any additional comments or context on your annual results and progress from previous years.

*
Versus our baseline year, carbon emissions have slightly increased due to increased activity in the business

7.2 Do you face any key challenges in reducing emissions?

*

Reducing scope 1 emissions,Reducing scope 2 emissions,Reducing scope 3 emissions,Reducing emissions from business travel,Electrifying the vehicle fleet and/or cutting transport emissions,Balancing emission reductions with business growth,Complexities in managing supply chain emissions,Slow societal and economic progress on climate action

7.3 Has there been any third party validation of the data submitted in this report?

*

No

-
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