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Renewable Energy Assurance Ltd's Climate Report

Submitted on 2026-10-06 · Edited on 2026-10-06

1.1 End day of the reporting period*

2025-12-31

1.1.1 Reporting year*

2025

1.2 Describe your business activities*

Renewable Energy Association Ltd (REAL) is a wholly-owned subsidiary company of The Association for Renewable Energy and Clean Technology (REA). REA was established in 2001 as a not-for-profit trade association, representing UK renewable energy producers and promoting the use of renewable energy in the UK. REAL is a company limited by guarantee, set up 2006 (REA is the only shareholder). REAL carries out a range of certification and consumer protection activities, all of which promote renewable energy and the circular economy. REAL manages the following schemes: http://www.renewableenergyassurance.org.uk/about

1.4 Number of employees on the end day of the reporting period*

1.4.1 Full-time equivalent (FTE) or headcounts*

Headcounts

1.5 Is this report being submitted on behalf of a parent company or a subsidiary? If so, please briefly explain the relationship.*

Subsidiary

1.5.1 Please explain the relationship*

REAL are 100% owned by The Association of Renewable Energy and Clean Technology (REA).

2.1 Net zero target year*

2050

2.1.1 Base year*

2024

2.1.2 Base year value*

5.262

Base year value confirmation*

I confirm that I have entered my base year value in metric tons CO2e

2.2 Near-term target*

10% of intensity scope 1+2 emission reduction from my base year by 2026

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

Per employee

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

Yes, the plan and action include scope 1+2

Energy consumption

3.2 Total energy consumption*

40262 kWh

3.3 Total renewable energy consumption*

16137 kWh

Scope 1 emissions

3.4 Scope 1 emissions*

0 metric tons CO2e

Scope 2 emissions

3.5 Location-based Scope 2 emissions*

5.066 metric tons CO2e

3.6 Market-based Scope 2 emissions*

0 metric tons CO2e

Scope 1 and 2 units confirmation*

I confirm that I have entered all Scope 1 and 2 emissions values in metric tons CO2e

3.7 Have you taken any actions to reduce Scope 1 and 2 emissions in the reporting period?*

Yes

3.7.1 What actions have you taken?*

Climate strategy and planning, Other

3.7.2 Describe your actions taken to reduce Scope 1 and 2 emissions in the reporting period*

Confirmed that our gas consumption is backed by green gas certificates (RGGOs) which has a lower carbon intensity than fossil gas.

3.8 Which tools or methods did you use to calculate your Scope 1 and 2 emissions?*

Own internal calculations

3.8.1 Specify any additional details*

Using an emissions factor of 0.21 kgCO2/kWh (UK gas grid average), calculated out our gas usage emissions. The electricity is zero-rated due to coming from renewable sources and backed by REGOs. We only moved offices in July 2023. From the start of our reporting, we wanted to provide an annual baseline, so will measure energy usage from July to July. Continued issues with the building's heating and cooling over winter and summer meant that emergency heating and cooling was used which inevitably led to an increase in electricity usage.

Scope 3 emissions

4.1 Have you measured any of your scope 3 emissions?*

Supply chain related - upstream emissions

4.1.1 Purchased goods and services*

4.1.2 Capital goods*

4.1.3 Fuel and energy related activities*

4.1.4 Transportation and distribution (upstream)*

4.1.5 Waste in operations*

4.1.6 Business travel*

4.1.7 Employee commuting*

4.1.8 Leased assets (upstream)*

Customer related - downstream emissions

4.1.9 Transportation and distribution (downstream)*

4.1.10 Processing of sold products*

4.1.11 Use of sold products*

4.1.12 End-of-life treatment of products*

4.1.13 Leased assets (downstream)*

4.1.14 Franchises*

4.1.15 Investments*

4.1.16 Total scope 3 emissions*

Scope 3 units confirmation*

4.2 Have you taken any actions to reduce scope 3 emissions in the reporting period?*

Yes

4.2.1 What actions have you taken to reduce scope 3 emissions in the reporting period?*

Climate strategy and planning, Business travel and commuting, Material circularity and waste reduction

4.2.2 Provide any additional details*

Following our procurement strategy, we have opted to use local retailers for office catering. Our printing service provider offers a tree planting programme based on the amount of pages that we print. We use online greeting cards in favour of an online service to cut down on paper waste, the card provider also offers a tree planting programme. We segregate and recycle our waste as much as possible. We have implemented a sustainable travel for annual leave requests (via POSSIBLE). Whereby staff are awarded extra leave to factor in slower travel by more sustainable means (i.e. by land or sea, as opposed to air).

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

4.3.1 What percentage of your suppliers have you asked?*

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

Yes

4.5 Which tools or methods did you use to calculate your scope 3 emissions?*

Other (please specify)

4.5.1 Specify additional details*

We intend to report our Scope 3 emissions in the next reporting year after we have finalised our methodology.

5.1 Do any of your existing products and/or services qualify as climate solutions or enabling solutions?*

Have a carbon footprint that is at least 50% lower, than the relevant marketweighted average for the current products/services being replaced., Fulfil a credible intensity threshold per functional unit for a net zero world, as set out in a robust taxonomy or other science-based paper., Primary purpose of enabling others to reduce their emissions.

5.2 Please confirm your solutions meet all the following safeguard requirements.*

Does not cause serious harm to nature (e.g. water, wildlife, or ecosystems), Avoids major pollution, such as harmful chemicals or hazardous waste, Respects human and workers’ rights (e.g. fair pay, safe working conditions)

What percentage of your total revenue came from these products and/or services last year?*

11–49%

5.4 Provide descriptions/names of your solutions:*

Renewable Gas Guarantee of Origin (RGGO) certificates (a type of Environmental Attribute Certificate) via the Green Gas Certification Scheme (GGCS). These are only issued to units of renewable gas which are demonstrably lower in GHG emissions than the fossil equivalent. The Biofertiliser Certification Scheme (BCS) provides assurance to consumers, farmers, food producers, and retailers that biofertiliser produced from anaerobic digestion processes is safe for human, animal and plant health. Biofertiliser is the name adopted for the digestate that is certified under the BCS for end-of-waste and quality assured status. This reduces transport costs, as well as the need of relying on synthetic fertilisers.

5.5 How did you assess whether these are climate solutions?*

We haven’t formally assessed this yet

5.5.1 Has any third party validated this?*

5.5.2 Specify any additional details*

RGGOs are issued to green gas producers for units of green gas injected into the gas grid which displace units of fossil gas. They can be transferred between a variety of counterparties before being retired and allocated to gas consumers. The GGCS operates the UK database for this, and ensures that only one RGGO is issued for each unit injected, that they are transferred securely, and only ever allocated to one consumer. By doing so, we provide certainty that green gases are not double counted. For more information, see here: https://www.greengas.org.uk/certificates More information on the Biofertiliser Scheme can be found here: https://www.biofertiliser.org.uk/

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

Governance process in place, Person is responsible for climate strategy at board level, Other (please specify)

6.1 Explain*

We have an Environmental Policy as part of our ISO 14001 accreditation and a person at board level responsible for its implementation. REAL has ISO 14001 certification, we operate an Environmental Management System (EMS), and have a cross-organisational environment committee.

6.1.1 Please describe their position and responsibility.*

Chief Executive Officer of REA (our parent company) and Managing Director of REAL.

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

Yes

6.1.3 Please describe the governance process in place*

See above about ISO 14001, EMS, and a cross-organisational environment committee.

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

Yes - we have identified both climate risks and opportunities

6.2.1 Where are the climate risks you've identified?*

Both operations and value chains

6.2.1 Explain*

6.2.2 How are you managing these climate risks? Choose as many as are applicable.*

We've Identified plans for adaptation to mitigate these risks, We've Integrated these adaptation plans into business practices

6.2.2 Explain*

6.2.3 Provide any additional comments or context on your climate risks:*

We are predominantly an office-based organisation that provides services to our participants. We also lease our office space. Our direct environmental impacts are therefore limited. Nevertheless, we will endeavour to mitigate the climate risk from our Scope 2 and 3 emissions sources as much as possible.

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

Yes

REAL was founded in 2006 with a clear mission - to provide quality assurance, and build trust and confidence in the renewable energy and circular economy sectors. For nearly 20 years REAL has been a driving force in creating standards that protect consumers, promote sustainability and ensure businesses meet the highest standards. REAL has developed and launched 8 innovative schemes, each designed to address different aspects of the renewable energy industry and circular economy. These schemes have helped establish best practice, promote ethical business conduct, and give consumers confidence in their choices. REAL is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Renewable Energy Association (REA), a not-for-profit trade association. Since its incorporation in 2001, the REA’s mission has remained the same: A net zero future built on renewable energy and clean technology. With feed in from over 500 member organisations, ranging from energy utilities, developers, legal and finance companies through to innovative start-ups and consultants, the REA provides a holistic approach and a strategic vision to Government of what can be achieved across the whole of the renewable energy sector. The REA plays a key role in supporting REAL’s scheme development and delivery, grounding the schemes’ conception and progress on expert policy advice. The REA recognises that creating robust frameworks that reduce uncertainty will encourage investment, drive the adoption of renewable energy and foster a sustainable future. Together, we are creating a more resilient, trustworthy, and impactful industry.

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

Yes

Attending various sectoral events and promoting our services (includes an annual 'Green Gas Day', attending biogas-related events, attendance of Solar Storage Live, Futurebuild, and Grand Designs Live).

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

Overall electricity has risen by 33.86%, and gas consumption has fallen by 3.87%. We are still experiencing difficulties in obtaining data from the building manager. Furthermore, the accuracy of the data received is questionable. Unfortunately, this is a limiting factor caused by the leased office space and is out of our control. We hope to obtain an explanation for the increase from the building manager, and that we will resume a downward trajectory in the next reporting period.

7.2 Do you face any key challenges in reducing emissions?*

Limited control over energy use in buildings, Time constraints, Other challenges (please specify)

Specify other challenges*

Slow societal and economic progress on climate action.

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

1.1 End day of the reporting period*

2025-12-31

1.1.1 Reporting year*

2025

1.2 Describe your business activities*

1.4 Number of employees on the end day of the reporting period*

1.4.1 Full-time equivalent (FTE) or headcounts*

Headcounts

1.5 Is this report being submitted on behalf of a parent company or a subsidiary? If so, please briefly explain the relationship.*

Subsidiary

1.5.1 Please explain the relationship*

REAL are 100% owned by The Association of Renewable Energy and Clean Technology (REA).

2.1 Net zero target year*

2050

2.1.1 Base year*

2024

2.1.2 Base year value*

5.262

Base year value confirmation*

I confirm that I have entered my base year value in metric tons CO2e

2.2 Near-term target*

10% of intensity scope 1+2 emission reduction from my base year by 2026

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

Per employee

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

Yes, the plan and action include scope 1+2

Energy consumption

3.2 Total energy consumption*

40262 kWh

3.3 Total renewable energy consumption*

16137 kWh

Scope 1 emissions

3.4 Scope 1 emissions*

0 metric tons CO2e

Scope 2 emissions

3.5 Location-based Scope 2 emissions*

5.066 metric tons CO2e

3.6 Market-based Scope 2 emissions*

0 metric tons CO2e

Scope 1 and 2 units confirmation*

I confirm that I have entered all Scope 1 and 2 emissions values in metric tons CO2e

3.7 Have you taken any actions to reduce Scope 1 and 2 emissions in the reporting period?*

Yes

3.7.1 What actions have you taken?*

Climate strategy and planning, Other

3.7.2 Describe your actions taken to reduce Scope 1 and 2 emissions in the reporting period*

Confirmed that our gas consumption is backed by green gas certificates (RGGOs) which has a lower carbon intensity than fossil gas.

3.8 Which tools or methods did you use to calculate your Scope 1 and 2 emissions?*

Own internal calculations

3.8.1 Specify any additional details*

Scope 3 emissions

4.1 Have you measured any of your scope 3 emissions?*

Supply chain related - upstream emissions

4.1.1 Purchased goods and services*

4.1.2 Capital goods*

4.1.3 Fuel and energy related activities*

4.1.4 Transportation and distribution (upstream)*

4.1.5 Waste in operations*

4.1.6 Business travel*

4.1.7 Employee commuting*

4.1.8 Leased assets (upstream)*

Customer related - downstream emissions

4.1.9 Transportation and distribution (downstream)*

4.1.10 Processing of sold products*

4.1.11 Use of sold products*

4.1.12 End-of-life treatment of products*

4.1.13 Leased assets (downstream)*

4.1.14 Franchises*

4.1.15 Investments*

4.1.16 Total scope 3 emissions*

Scope 3 units confirmation*

4.2 Have you taken any actions to reduce scope 3 emissions in the reporting period?*

Yes

4.2.1 What actions have you taken to reduce scope 3 emissions in the reporting period?*

Climate strategy and planning, Business travel and commuting, Material circularity and waste reduction

4.2.2 Provide any additional details*

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

4.3.1 What percentage of your suppliers have you asked?*

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

Yes

4.5 Which tools or methods did you use to calculate your scope 3 emissions?*

Other (please specify)

4.5.1 Specify additional details*

We intend to report our Scope 3 emissions in the next reporting year after we have finalised our methodology.

5.1 Do any of your existing products and/or services qualify as climate solutions or enabling solutions?*

5.2 Please confirm your solutions meet all the following safeguard requirements.*

What percentage of your total revenue came from these products and/or services last year?*

11–49%

5.4 Provide descriptions/names of your solutions:*

5.5 How did you assess whether these are climate solutions?*

We haven’t formally assessed this yet

5.5.1 Has any third party validated this?*

5.5.2 Specify any additional details*

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

Governance process in place, Person is responsible for climate strategy at board level, Other (please specify)

6.1 Explain*

6.1.1 Please describe their position and responsibility.*

Chief Executive Officer of REA (our parent company) and Managing Director of REAL.

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

Yes

6.1.3 Please describe the governance process in place*

See above about ISO 14001, EMS, and a cross-organisational environment committee.

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

Yes - we have identified both climate risks and opportunities

6.2.1 Where are the climate risks you've identified?*

Both operations and value chains

6.2.1 Explain*

6.2.2 How are you managing these climate risks? Choose as many as are applicable.*

We've Identified plans for adaptation to mitigate these risks, We've Integrated these adaptation plans into business practices

6.2.2 Explain*

6.2.3 Provide any additional comments or context on your climate risks:*

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

Yes

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

Yes

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

7.2 Do you face any key challenges in reducing emissions?*

Limited control over energy use in buildings, Time constraints, Other challenges (please specify)

Specify other challenges*

Slow societal and economic progress on climate action.

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

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Renewable Energy Assurance Ltd's Climate Report

Energy consumption

Scope 1 emissions

Scope 2 emissions

Scope 3 emissions

Supply chain related - upstream emissions

Customer related - downstream emissions

Renewable Energy Assurance Ltd's Climate Report

Renewable Energy Assurance Ltd's Climate Report - 2025

Energy consumption

Scope 1 emissions

Scope 2 emissions

Scope 3 emissions

Supply chain related - upstream emissions

Customer related - downstream emissions

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