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Optimum Patient Care Global's Climate Report
Submitted on 2024-09-24
The SME Reporting Tool
Introduction *
Commitment and Targets *
Own Emissions *
Value Chain Emissions *
(optional)
Climate Solutions *
(optional)
Management, Strategy and Climate Risk *
(optional)
Results, Challenges and Outlook *
Version 3.0
Introduction *
1.1 Reporting year
*2023
1.1.1 Reporting period
*from 1.2023 to 12.2024
1.2 Describe your business activities
*OPCG was established in 2005 and provides a range of professional services to translate research into clinical practice and oversee new sustainable global data sources.
1.4 Number of employees in the reporting year
*71
1.4.1 Full-time equivalent (FTE) or headcounts
*Headcounts
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
*42% of absolute scope 1+2 emission reduction from my base year by 2022
2.3 Provide any additional comments or context on your net zero and near term targets.
*These targets have been approved by the SBTi.
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
*72410 kwh
3.3 Renewable energy
*43810 kwh
Scope 1 emissions
3.4 Scope 1 emissions
*9.06 metric tons CO2e
Scope 2 emissions
3.5 Location based scope 2 emissions
*0 metric tons CO2e
3.6 Market based scope 2 emissions
*0.19 metric tons CO2e
3.7 Describe your plans and actions taken to reduce scope 1 & 2 emissions.
*Carbon Reduction Initiatives
The following environmental management measures and projects have been completed or implemented since the 2022 baseline for scope 1,2&3. The carbon emission reduction achieved by these schemes equate to 90.9 tCO2e compared with the 2022 baseline year.
High level summary of projects contributing to the carbon emissions reduction programme:
• Switch to renewable electricity at the Cambridge HQ site in May 2023.
• Transitioned to hybrid working model for staff.
• Review of the business travel requirements for international conferences.
• Signed up to SBTi targets, EcoVadis and CDP assessments.
• Offered to staff electrical vehicle salary sacrifice scheme.
• LED bulbs were fitted to the Oakington office.
In the future we are planning to implement further measures such as:
• Developing a Green Strategy for the business.
• Transition electrical vehicle fleet to use renewable electricity sources.
• Switch satellite office (Norwich) to renewable electricity in 2025.
• Continuous review of our supply chain to ensure carbon reduction is maximised.
3.8 Describe the calculation methodology and comment on the data accuracy, including any tools/methods used to calculate.
*The GHG emissions are calculated using activity data from sources such as utility bills, travel logs, and employee records, and applying GHG Protocol emission factors to convert this data into CO2e emissions. Emissions are categorized under Scope 1 (direct), Scope 2 (indirect from purchased energy), and Scope 3 (other indirect emissions like business travel). Data collection occurs monthly and undergoes internal quality controls, such as cross-checks and audits, to ensure accuracy. External verification, following ISO 14064-3:2019 and ISAE 3410 standards, confirms the data’s high accuracy.
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
*134.99 metric tons CO2e
Supply chain related - upstream emissions
Customer related - downstream emissions
4.1.17 Do you have a plan and are taking action to reduce emissions from your value chain?
*Yes
We are developing a plan.
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?
*Yes
4.4 Describe the calculation methodology and comment on the data accuracy and any tools used to calculate your scope 3 emissions.
*The GHG emissions are calculated using activity data from sources such as utility bills, travel logs, and employee records, and applying GHG Protocol emission factors to convert this data into CO2e emissions. Emissions are categorized under Scope 1 (direct), Scope 2 (indirect from purchased energy), and Scope 3 (other indirect emissions like business travel). Data collection occurs monthly and undergoes internal quality controls, such as cross-checks and audits, to ensure accuracy. External verification, following ISO 14064-3:2019 and ISAE 3410 standards, confirms the data’s high accuracy.
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.
*Governance process in place,Person is responsible for climate strategy at board level
6.1.1 Please describe their position and responsibility.
*A director is accountable for climate strategy at Board level.
A sustainability and carbon reduction lead has been appointed to be responsible for the day-to-day delivery and reporting. This person chairs the Sustainability Advisory Group, which is charged with providing strategic guidance, expertise, and oversight in relation to the company’s Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) initiatives and sustainability efforts. The group ensures the alignment of the company's sustainability policies and actions with emerging best practices, regulatory developments, and long-term corporate objectives.
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?
*Yes - we have identified climate risks
6.2.1 Where are the climate risks you've identified?
*Own operations
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
6.3 Have you integrated climate and/or nature into your company mission statement or shareholder agreements? If yes, describe how.
*Yes
It is written into our agreements and reported annually to assessment platforms including EcoVadis and CDP.
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.
*In 2023 (year 1), we achieved our target with a 49% reduction against the 2022 baseline scope 1 and scope 2.
7.3 Has there been any third party validation of the data submitted in this report?
*Yes
External validation of Scope 1 and 2 data for our 2023 reporting period.
Optimum Patient Care Global's Climate Report
Optimum Patient Care Global's Climate Report - 2023
Introduction *
1.1 Reporting year
*2023
1.1.1 Reporting period
*from 1.2023 to 12.2024
1.2 Describe your business activities
*OPCG was established in 2005 and provides a range of professional services to translate research into clinical practice and oversee new sustainable global data sources.
1.4 Number of employees in the reporting year
*71
1.4.1 Full-time equivalent (FTE) or headcounts
*Headcounts
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
*42% of absolute scope 1+2 emission reduction from my base year by 2022
2.3 Provide any additional comments or context on your net zero and near term targets.
*These targets have been approved by the SBTi.
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
*72410 kwh
3.3 Renewable energy
*43810 kwh
Scope 1 emissions
3.4 Scope 1 emissions
*9.06 metric tons CO2e
Scope 2 emissions
3.5 Location based scope 2 emissions
*0 metric tons CO2e
3.6 Market based scope 2 emissions
*0.19 metric tons CO2e
3.7 Describe your plans and actions taken to reduce scope 1 & 2 emissions.
*Carbon Reduction Initiatives
The following environmental management measures and projects have been completed or implemented since the 2022 baseline for scope 1,2&3. The carbon emission reduction achieved by these schemes equate to 90.9 tCO2e compared with the 2022 baseline year.
High level summary of projects contributing to the carbon emissions reduction programme:
• Switch to renewable electricity at the Cambridge HQ site in May 2023.
• Transitioned to hybrid working model for staff.
• Review of the business travel requirements for international conferences.
• Signed up to SBTi targets, EcoVadis and CDP assessments.
• Offered to staff electrical vehicle salary sacrifice scheme.
• LED bulbs were fitted to the Oakington office.
In the future we are planning to implement further measures such as:
• Developing a Green Strategy for the business.
• Transition electrical vehicle fleet to use renewable electricity sources.
• Switch satellite office (Norwich) to renewable electricity in 2025.
• Continuous review of our supply chain to ensure carbon reduction is maximised.
3.8 Describe the calculation methodology and comment on the data accuracy, including any tools/methods used to calculate.
*The GHG emissions are calculated using activity data from sources such as utility bills, travel logs, and employee records, and applying GHG Protocol emission factors to convert this data into CO2e emissions. Emissions are categorized under Scope 1 (direct), Scope 2 (indirect from purchased energy), and Scope 3 (other indirect emissions like business travel). Data collection occurs monthly and undergoes internal quality controls, such as cross-checks and audits, to ensure accuracy. External verification, following ISO 14064-3:2019 and ISAE 3410 standards, confirms the data’s high accuracy.
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
*134.99 metric tons CO2e
Supply chain related - upstream emissions
Customer related - downstream emissions
4.1.17 Do you have a plan and are taking action to reduce emissions from your value chain?
*Yes
We are developing a plan.
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?
*Yes
4.4 Describe the calculation methodology and comment on the data accuracy and any tools used to calculate your scope 3 emissions.
*The GHG emissions are calculated using activity data from sources such as utility bills, travel logs, and employee records, and applying GHG Protocol emission factors to convert this data into CO2e emissions. Emissions are categorized under Scope 1 (direct), Scope 2 (indirect from purchased energy), and Scope 3 (other indirect emissions like business travel). Data collection occurs monthly and undergoes internal quality controls, such as cross-checks and audits, to ensure accuracy. External verification, following ISO 14064-3:2019 and ISAE 3410 standards, confirms the data’s high accuracy.
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.
*Governance process in place,Person is responsible for climate strategy at board level
6.1.1 Please describe their position and responsibility.
*A director is accountable for climate strategy at Board level.
A sustainability and carbon reduction lead has been appointed to be responsible for the day-to-day delivery and reporting. This person chairs the Sustainability Advisory Group, which is charged with providing strategic guidance, expertise, and oversight in relation to the company’s Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) initiatives and sustainability efforts. The group ensures the alignment of the company's sustainability policies and actions with emerging best practices, regulatory developments, and long-term corporate objectives.
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?
*Yes - we have identified climate risks
6.2.1 Where are the climate risks you've identified?
*Own operations
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
6.3 Have you integrated climate and/or nature into your company mission statement or shareholder agreements? If yes, describe how.
*Yes
It is written into our agreements and reported annually to assessment platforms including EcoVadis and CDP.
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.
*In 2023 (year 1), we achieved our target with a 49% reduction against the 2022 baseline scope 1 and scope 2.
7.3 Has there been any third party validation of the data submitted in this report?
*Yes
External validation of Scope 1 and 2 data for our 2023 reporting period.
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