Report results - SME Climate Hub

TopGrass UK Ltd's Climate Report

Submitted on 2024-09-26

1.1 Reporting year*

2023

1.1.1 Reporting period*

from 1.2023 to 12.2023

1.2 Describe your business activities*

TopGrass apply lawn care treatment and seeding work. The treatments include fertiliser, weed killer and moss controls which we apply to lawns throughout the year. For any lawns that require some extra TLC we also provide scarification and reseeding services.

1.4 Number of employees in the reporting year*

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

2.1 Net zero target year*

2050

2.1.1 Base year*

2022

2.2 Near-term target*

20% of absolute scope 1 emission reduction from my base year by 2025

100% of absolute scope 2 emission reduction from my base year by 2024

20% of absolute scope 3 emission reduction from my base year by 2030

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

Scope 1 - We are hoping in the next few years, the garden machinery electric technology will have advanced enough for our uses, to last a whole day of work before needing charging. We have been researching into this more electric equipment and hope to purchase some in the coming years. Scope 2 - Our scope 2 emissions has increased. We believe this is a result of the calculating tool (Normative) not requesting the cost of our energy bills for the report previously. From reviewing the two reports Normative have calculated, the questions are different but the the data in our energy consumption hasn't differed that much. 3 - we already use a lot of companies that are net zero or renewable energy. but we are always looking to increase this. It has been difficult for us to report our expenditure for some of our suppliers if they are already relatively 'green' company.

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*

14589 kwh

3.3 Renewable energy*

14589 kwh

Scope 1 emissions

3.4 Scope 1 emissions*

67.5 metric tons CO2e

Scope 2 emissions

3.5 Location based scope 2 emissions*

8.54 metric tons CO2e

3.6 Market based scope 2 emissions*

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

We are electricity only depots and the suppliers are 100% renewable energy suppliers. However, we have purchased an electric van which we are monitoring the success of. if the results are favorable then we may look to increase our electric van fleet

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

We have calculated our scope 1 & 2 emissions by using Normative Buisness Carbon Calculator. We keep a record of all our expenditures such engery bills, fuel usage (for vehicles and machinery). Our Finance Manager also keeps track of all invoices to supply to our accountants.

Scope 3 emissions

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

Yes

4.1.1 Total scope 3 emissions*

392 metric tons CO2e

Supply chain related - upstream emissions

4.1.2 Purchased goods and services*

292 metric tons CO2e

4.1.3 Capital goods*

96 metric tons CO2e

4.1.4 Fuel and energy related activities*

4.1.5 Transportation and distribution (upstream)*

4.1.6 Waste in operations*

4.1.7 Business travel*

4.12 metric tons CO2e

4.1.8 Employee commuting*

4.1.9 Leased assets (upstream)*

Customer related - downstream emissions

4.1.10 Transportation and distribution (downstream)*

4.1.11 Processing of sold products*

4.1.12 Use of sold products*

4.1.13 End-of-life treatment of products*

4.1.14 Leased assets (downstream)*

4.1.15 Franchises*

4.1.16 Investments*

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

Yes

It would be good to report the emissions that our suppliers have which contribute to our scope 3 emissions.

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

Yes

4.2.1 What percentage of your suppliers have you asked?*

80 of emissions covered

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.*

We have used Normative Buisness calculator to provide us with our scope 3 emmissions

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

5.2 What percentage of your total revenue comes from sales of climate solutions?*

5.3 Provide descriptions/names of your climate solutions:*

5.4 Methodology used to assess these as climate solutions, and third party which has validated the assessment, if any:*

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 Explain*

6.1.1 Please describe their position and responsibility.*

We have a manager in place who has taken on the responsibility to communicate with suppliers regarding their emissions. This individual also investigates how the company can improve emissions and whether our service to customers through lawn care is a carbon sequester.

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

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

6.2.1 Explain*

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

We've assessed these risks against revenue of the company, We've Identified plans for adaptation to mitigate these risks

6.2.2 Explain*

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

We have COSSH assessments for each of the products that we apply to customers' lawns. Every team member is required to read the COSSH assessments for each product so they are aware of the risks when applying the product. We have recently been researching organic-based fertiliser that we could transition over to rather than the use of a synthetic product. Once these products are a place where we can have the same if not better results, we will likely make the switch. However, at this stage, the product is not advanced enough.

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

Yes

Our company mission statement was written by the team where it states that the company "....[will put] customer, employee and environmental interests at the heart of everything we do..."

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

Yes

We have been trialing a wildflower project for some of our customers. This was in the development process when completing the report last. So far the results have been positive from the handful of customers who have requested to take part in the trial. This should be ready to be fully introduced next year.

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

We have been much more conscious of our expenses to try and reduce our emissions. Currently, we have one electric van, but we are looking into the possibility of expanding our electric fleet

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

Electrifying the vehicle fleet and/or cutting transport emissions, Balancing emission reductions with business growth, Other challenges (please specify)

Specify other challenges*

It has been difficult for us to calculate how much carbon our services sequesters. As we maintain and in many cases renovate lawns which include seeding;we do proivide a service that does aborbe carbon. It has been extremly challenging for us to calculate this for the report.

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

1.1 Reporting year*

2023

1.1.1 Reporting period*

from 1.2023 to 12.2023

1.2 Describe your business activities*

1.4 Number of employees in the reporting year*

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

2.1 Net zero target year*

2050

2.1.1 Base year*

2022

2.2 Near-term target*

20% of absolute scope 1 emission reduction from my base year by 2025

100% of absolute scope 2 emission reduction from my base year by 2024

20% of absolute scope 3 emission reduction from my base year by 2030

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

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*

14589 kwh

3.3 Renewable energy*

14589 kwh

Scope 1 emissions

3.4 Scope 1 emissions*

67.5 metric tons CO2e

Scope 2 emissions

3.5 Location based scope 2 emissions*

8.54 metric tons CO2e

3.6 Market based scope 2 emissions*

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

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

Scope 3 emissions

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

Yes

4.1.1 Total scope 3 emissions*

392 metric tons CO2e

Supply chain related - upstream emissions

4.1.2 Purchased goods and services*

292 metric tons CO2e

4.1.3 Capital goods*

96 metric tons CO2e

4.1.4 Fuel and energy related activities*

4.1.5 Transportation and distribution (upstream)*

4.1.6 Waste in operations*

4.1.7 Business travel*

4.12 metric tons CO2e

4.1.8 Employee commuting*

4.1.9 Leased assets (upstream)*

Customer related - downstream emissions

4.1.10 Transportation and distribution (downstream)*

4.1.11 Processing of sold products*

4.1.12 Use of sold products*

4.1.13 End-of-life treatment of products*

4.1.14 Leased assets (downstream)*

4.1.15 Franchises*

4.1.16 Investments*

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

Yes

It would be good to report the emissions that our suppliers have which contribute to our scope 3 emissions.

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

Yes

4.2.1 What percentage of your suppliers have you asked?*

80 of emissions covered

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.*

We have used Normative Buisness calculator to provide us with our scope 3 emmissions

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

5.2 What percentage of your total revenue comes from sales of climate solutions?*

5.3 Provide descriptions/names of your climate solutions:*

5.4 Methodology used to assess these as climate solutions, and third party which has validated the assessment, if any:*

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 Explain*

6.1.1 Please describe their position and responsibility.*

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

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

6.2.1 Explain*

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

We've assessed these risks against revenue of the company, We've Identified plans for adaptation to mitigate these risks

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

Our company mission statement was written by the team where it states that the company "....[will put] customer, employee and environmental interests at the heart of everything we do..."

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.*

We have been much more conscious of our expenses to try and reduce our emissions. Currently, we have one electric van, but we are looking into the possibility of expanding our electric fleet

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

Electrifying the vehicle fleet and/or cutting transport emissions, Balancing emission reductions with business growth, Other challenges (please specify)

Specify other challenges*

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

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