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Material UK Scotland Limited's Climate Report
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 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
*Marketing and communications agency
1.4 Number of employees in the reporting year
*17
1.4.1 Full-time equivalent (FTE) or headcounts
*Headcounts
1.5 Let us know if your company is a parent company or subsidiary
*Subsidiary
Commitment and Targets *
2.1 Net zero target year
*2045
2.1.1 Base year
*2019
2.2 Near-term target
*50% of absolute total emission reduction from my base year by 2030
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
*22971 kwh
3.3 Renewable energy
*7032 kwh
Scope 1 emissions
3.4 Scope 1 emissions
*2.94 metric tons CO2e
Scope 2 emissions
3.5 Location based scope 2 emissions
*0.00 metric tons CO2e
3.7 Describe your plans and actions taken to reduce scope 1 & 2 emissions.
*Ensuring we are on the best renewable tariffs, continuing conversation with landlord on alternative to heating from gas boiler.
Developed an energy efficiency policy for the office to minimise energy waste.
Note - for the previous reporting year we stated 0.00 metric ton CO2e for Scope 1, as we are on a renewable tariff with Octopus. However, we have since decided to include the emissions as we felt it prudent to disclose the usage.
3.8 Describe the calculation methodology and comment on the data accuracy, including any tools/methods used to calculate.
*Scope 1+2 - GHG protocol and DEFRA conversion factors used in calculations. Data is taken from monthly invoices, stating energy usage.
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
*57.48 metric tons CO2e
Supply chain related - upstream emissions
4.1.2 Purchased goods and services
*44.22 metric tons CO2e
4.1.6 Waste in operations
*0.02 metric tons CO2e
4.1.7 Business travel
*0.51 metric tons CO2e
4.1.8 Employee commuting
*6.46 metric tons CO2e
Customer related - downstream emissions
4.1.17 Do you have a plan and are taking action to reduce emissions from your value chain?
*Yes
As purchased goods and services is our largest Scope 3 emission impact, this is the key area of focus. We are implementing supplier code of conduct which includes guidance on purchasing locally and independently. Additionally we have begun to map our supply chain.
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.
*Scope 3 - for purchased goods and services, spend based data is gathered and emissions calculated with DEFRA conversion by SIC code. Waste, business travel and employee commuting use GHG conversion factors and we calculate working from home emissions using Eco Act Homeworking Emissions Methodology.
Climate Solutions (optional) *
5.1 Do you classify any of your existing goods and/or services as a climate solution?
*Yes
5.2 What percentage of your total revenue comes from sales of climate solutions?
*44 %
5.3 Provide descriptions/names of your climate solutions:
*Climate change is the defining issue of our age and every business has a critical role to play in taking the urgent action required. Whether planning how you will meet net zero targets, future proofing to ensure continuity in the face of climate impacts, or creating initiatives that support a thriving society, our goal is to support you in driving positive change.
Internal Learning & Development Services:
Improving the understanding of social and environmental sustainability throughout an organisation is crucial in delivering strategy. Our team has built a sound knowledge and understanding of best practice in Social and Environmental Sustainability (SES) Strategies and Communications. We offer a range of standardised and tailored workshops, planning tools and best practice guides, that are suited to businesses who have limited understanding and want to get started but don’t know where or how, and for those who are in the early stages of developing a strategy who would benefit from guidance and best practice benchmarking to organise their credentials and goals.
Our workshops support team training and development needs by setting people on the correct path with confidence and optimism to develop a robust social and environmental sustainability strategy that is focussed on meaningful progress. The face-to-face workshop employs a blend of learning via insights, global case studies, communication best practice, and the practical application of these to each individual business and their sector, to develop a strategic and communications framework and action plan that equips them with the tools and confidence to effectively communicate their sustainability credentials, actions and goals.
• build internal understanding on the role of social and environmental sustainability within business
• develop an internal competence to drive sustainability best practice throughout business
• inspire and engage people to play an active part in achieving social and environmental sustainability goals
Strategy & Communications Framework Development:
Our trusted appraisal and planning framework helps build your social and environmental sustainability roadmap.
• understand a business role in social and environmental sustainability
• benchmark credentials and actions in an industry
• shape and embed a bespoke social and environmental strategy in business
• build internal understanding and alignment around strategy and collective responsibility for its success
• create and execute a communications framework to share, demonstrating credentials, actions, and goals
• bridge internal credentials and external communications
Management, Strategy and Climate Risk (optional) *
Results, Challenges and Outlook *
7.1 Provide any additional comments or context on your annual results and progress from previous years.
*Our largest Scope 3 emissions are from purchased goods and services, this has dropped from 95% to 73% between 2022 and 2023 due to two factors; firstly our client base has changed and we have been purchasing less goods on their behalf and secondly the conversion factor metrics used in 2022 have changed as the conversion factor was decommissioned.
7.2 Do you face any key challenges in reducing emissions?
*Reducing scope 1 emissions,Limited control over energy use in buildings,Complexities in managing supply chain emissions,Limited influence over suppliers
7.3 Has there been any third party validation of the data submitted in this report?
*No
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Material UK Scotland Limited's Climate Report
Material UK Scotland Limited'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
*Marketing and communications agency
1.4 Number of employees in the reporting year
*17
1.4.1 Full-time equivalent (FTE) or headcounts
*Headcounts
1.5 Let us know if your company is a parent company or subsidiary
*Subsidiary
Commitment and Targets *
2.1 Net zero target year
*2045
2.1.1 Base year
*2019
2.2 Near-term target
*50% of absolute total emission reduction from my base year by 2030
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
*22971 kwh
3.3 Renewable energy
*7032 kwh
Scope 1 emissions
3.4 Scope 1 emissions
*2.94 metric tons CO2e
Scope 2 emissions
3.5 Location based scope 2 emissions
*0.00 metric tons CO2e
3.7 Describe your plans and actions taken to reduce scope 1 & 2 emissions.
*Ensuring we are on the best renewable tariffs, continuing conversation with landlord on alternative to heating from gas boiler.
Developed an energy efficiency policy for the office to minimise energy waste.
Note - for the previous reporting year we stated 0.00 metric ton CO2e for Scope 1, as we are on a renewable tariff with Octopus. However, we have since decided to include the emissions as we felt it prudent to disclose the usage.
3.8 Describe the calculation methodology and comment on the data accuracy, including any tools/methods used to calculate.
*Scope 1+2 - GHG protocol and DEFRA conversion factors used in calculations. Data is taken from monthly invoices, stating energy usage.
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
*57.48 metric tons CO2e
Supply chain related - upstream emissions
4.1.2 Purchased goods and services
*44.22 metric tons CO2e
4.1.6 Waste in operations
*0.02 metric tons CO2e
4.1.7 Business travel
*0.51 metric tons CO2e
4.1.8 Employee commuting
*6.46 metric tons CO2e
Customer related - downstream emissions
4.1.17 Do you have a plan and are taking action to reduce emissions from your value chain?
*Yes
As purchased goods and services is our largest Scope 3 emission impact, this is the key area of focus. We are implementing supplier code of conduct which includes guidance on purchasing locally and independently. Additionally we have begun to map our supply chain.
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.
*Scope 3 - for purchased goods and services, spend based data is gathered and emissions calculated with DEFRA conversion by SIC code. Waste, business travel and employee commuting use GHG conversion factors and we calculate working from home emissions using Eco Act Homeworking Emissions Methodology.
Climate Solutions (optional) *
5.1 Do you classify any of your existing goods and/or services as a climate solution?
*Yes
5.2 What percentage of your total revenue comes from sales of climate solutions?
*44 %
5.3 Provide descriptions/names of your climate solutions:
*Climate change is the defining issue of our age and every business has a critical role to play in taking the urgent action required. Whether planning how you will meet net zero targets, future proofing to ensure continuity in the face of climate impacts, or creating initiatives that support a thriving society, our goal is to support you in driving positive change.
Internal Learning & Development Services:
Improving the understanding of social and environmental sustainability throughout an organisation is crucial in delivering strategy. Our team has built a sound knowledge and understanding of best practice in Social and Environmental Sustainability (SES) Strategies and Communications. We offer a range of standardised and tailored workshops, planning tools and best practice guides, that are suited to businesses who have limited understanding and want to get started but don’t know where or how, and for those who are in the early stages of developing a strategy who would benefit from guidance and best practice benchmarking to organise their credentials and goals.
Our workshops support team training and development needs by setting people on the correct path with confidence and optimism to develop a robust social and environmental sustainability strategy that is focussed on meaningful progress. The face-to-face workshop employs a blend of learning via insights, global case studies, communication best practice, and the practical application of these to each individual business and their sector, to develop a strategic and communications framework and action plan that equips them with the tools and confidence to effectively communicate their sustainability credentials, actions and goals.
• build internal understanding on the role of social and environmental sustainability within business
• develop an internal competence to drive sustainability best practice throughout business
• inspire and engage people to play an active part in achieving social and environmental sustainability goals
Strategy & Communications Framework Development:
Our trusted appraisal and planning framework helps build your social and environmental sustainability roadmap.
• understand a business role in social and environmental sustainability
• benchmark credentials and actions in an industry
• shape and embed a bespoke social and environmental strategy in business
• build internal understanding and alignment around strategy and collective responsibility for its success
• create and execute a communications framework to share, demonstrating credentials, actions, and goals
• bridge internal credentials and external communications
Management, Strategy and Climate Risk (optional) *
Results, Challenges and Outlook *
7.1 Provide any additional comments or context on your annual results and progress from previous years.
*Our largest Scope 3 emissions are from purchased goods and services, this has dropped from 95% to 73% between 2022 and 2023 due to two factors; firstly our client base has changed and we have been purchasing less goods on their behalf and secondly the conversion factor metrics used in 2022 have changed as the conversion factor was decommissioned.
7.2 Do you face any key challenges in reducing emissions?
*Reducing scope 1 emissions,Limited control over energy use in buildings,Complexities in managing supply chain emissions,Limited influence over suppliers
7.3 Has there been any third party validation of the data submitted in this report?
*No
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