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Cratus Communications Limited'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
*Communications Consultancy. We work hybrid from a serviced office and home.
1.4 Number of employees in the reporting year
*29
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
*Subsidiary
Commitment and Targets *
2.1 Net zero target year
*2050
2.1.1 Base year
*2023
2.2 Near-term target
*20% of intensity scope 3 emission reduction from my base year by 2035
2.3 Provide any additional comments or context on your net zero and near term targets.
*Cratus Group is proud to have already achieved zero Scope 1 and 2 emissions. To demonstrate our strong commitment to Net Zero, we will focus our efforts on maintain Net Zero status for Scope 1 and 2 emissions, and continuously reducing our scope 3 emissions.
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
*0 kwh
3.3 Renewable energy
*0 kwh
Scope 1 emissions
3.4 Scope 1 emissions
*0 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 metric tons CO2e
3.7 Describe your plans and actions taken to reduce scope 1 & 2 emissions.
*Cratus Group operates from a serviced office and does not buy any energy, heating or cooling. The company has no scope 1 or 2 emissions. Emissions from the office space are reported by the landlord and included in scope 3.
3.8 Describe the calculation methodology and comment on the data accuracy, including any tools/methods used to calculate.
*N/A
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
*17.912 metric tons CO2e
Supply chain related - upstream emissions
4.1.2 Purchased goods and services
*5.272 metric tons CO2e
4.1.6 Waste in operations
*0.005 metric tons CO2e
4.1.7 Business travel
*3.522 metric tons CO2e
4.1.8 Employee commuting
*8.058 metric tons CO2e
4.1.9 Leased assets (upstream)
*1.060 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
Being an office-based business with no manufacturing or freight, Cratus Group’s business model is inherently low carbon intensive. Sustainability is a key value in Cratus Group’s operation, and thus the company has already implemented several measures to lower the company’s carbon emissions. These include:
- Moving to an office with 100% renewable energy and no gas. The office company also has a 0 to landfill waste policy and the waste management team weigh all the waste.
- Accommodating flexible working, reducing both the amount of office space needed as well as commuting required by employees.
- The company encourages organising meetings online as opposed to in-person, wherever possible
- The company encourages travel via public transport, such as trains and the underground
- The company leases company vehicles, out of which one is hybrid and the others fully electric.
- All overnight business travel, where possible, is booked with Premier Inn who are committed to Net Zero by 2050 and to elimination of unnecessary single-use plastics by 2025
As Cratus Group has no scope 1 or 2 emissions, all future reductions must come from scope 3 emissions. The primary objective for the next year is to improve data gathering, as data will allow us to make more informed decisions about our carbon footprint. In terms of actions to reduce impact, focus will be on empowering employees to use more sustainable alternatives to commuting to the office, and educating employees to use more sustainable alternatives in the supply chain. Cratus Group acknowledges that while their reporting is optional, purchased goods, notably printing of exhibition materials, come with potential for high carbon emissions. Therefore we will continue to explore potential for low-emission alternatives.
In the future we hope to implement further measures such as:
- Improved data gathering, particularly around commuting
- Encouraging employees to use more sustainable methods to commute to work
- Review the need for business travel and encourage employees to choose more sustainable methods of transport
- Prioritise local suppliers committed to net zero in our procurement
- Educate employees about the impact day to day decisions have on carbon emissions
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.
*The data has been calculated with GHG Conversion Factors 2023 provided by gov.uk. However, some scope 3 emissions, namely purchased goods and services, and upstream and downstream transportation, are difficult for Cratus Group to calculate as an SME. As Cratus Group is a service business without manufacturing or freight, these emissions have been left out of the scope with a view to improve data in the future.
Purchased goods and services
This category includes emissions reported by our office landlord, excluding waste disposal. We have also included the emissions reported by the storage space that the company rents, as well as estimated the emissions from data processing activities with Google Suite and Microsoft 365. Finally, we have included an estimate of carbon emissions generated by views on our website and on the websites we manage on behalf of our clients. This was calculated based on page views per month with https://digitalbeacon.co/
Upstream transportation and distribution
Currently our supply chain does not hold data related to these activities and as an SME it is not possible for Cratus Group to employ the spend-based method. As a service business Cratus Group is expected to have very small upstream transportation emissions .We hope to improve data reporting in this category in the future, and will evaluate the need to re-baseline periodically.
Waste generated in operations
Emissions have been reported by our office space and are an estimate based on headcount.
Business Travel
Employee business travel was estimated based on expenses submissions for 2023. We will work to improve on reporting, and will evaluate the need to re-baseline periodically.
Employee Commuting
We have estimated that each employee commuted into the office on average two days a week.
Upstream leased assets
Cratus Group has 5 company cars, out of which 4 are fully electric and 1 is a hybrid. We have estimated emissions based on contract mileage of 10,000 miles per year for the hybrid vehicle.
Downstream transportation and distribution
Currently our supply chain does not hold data related to these activities and as an SME it is not possible for Cratus Group to employ the spend-based method. As a service business Cratus Group is expected to have very small downstream transportation emissions. We hope to improve data reporting in this category in the future, and will evaluate the need to re-baseline periodically.
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.
*No processes in place
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.
*2023 is the baseline year and thus does not quantify any progress. However, as mentioned previously, Cratus Group has already taken significant steps in reducing scope 3 emissions. Already having low emissions, it may be a challenge for the company to reduce the carbon footprint further.
7.2 Do you face any key challenges in reducing emissions?
*Reducing scope 3 emissions,Reducing emissions from business travel,Complexities in managing supply chain emissions,Time constraints,Lack of skills and knowledge,Limited influence over suppliers
7.3 Has there been any third party validation of the data submitted in this report?
*No
-
Cratus Communications Limited's Climate Report
Cratus Communications 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
*Communications Consultancy. We work hybrid from a serviced office and home.
1.4 Number of employees in the reporting year
*29
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
*Subsidiary
Commitment and Targets *
2.1 Net zero target year
*2050
2.1.1 Base year
*2023
2.2 Near-term target
*20% of intensity scope 3 emission reduction from my base year by 2035
2.3 Provide any additional comments or context on your net zero and near term targets.
*Cratus Group is proud to have already achieved zero Scope 1 and 2 emissions. To demonstrate our strong commitment to Net Zero, we will focus our efforts on maintain Net Zero status for Scope 1 and 2 emissions, and continuously reducing our scope 3 emissions.
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
*0 kwh
3.3 Renewable energy
*0 kwh
Scope 1 emissions
3.4 Scope 1 emissions
*0 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 metric tons CO2e
3.7 Describe your plans and actions taken to reduce scope 1 & 2 emissions.
*Cratus Group operates from a serviced office and does not buy any energy, heating or cooling. The company has no scope 1 or 2 emissions. Emissions from the office space are reported by the landlord and included in scope 3.
3.8 Describe the calculation methodology and comment on the data accuracy, including any tools/methods used to calculate.
*N/A
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
*17.912 metric tons CO2e
Supply chain related - upstream emissions
4.1.2 Purchased goods and services
*5.272 metric tons CO2e
4.1.6 Waste in operations
*0.005 metric tons CO2e
4.1.7 Business travel
*3.522 metric tons CO2e
4.1.8 Employee commuting
*8.058 metric tons CO2e
4.1.9 Leased assets (upstream)
*1.060 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
Being an office-based business with no manufacturing or freight, Cratus Group’s business model is inherently low carbon intensive. Sustainability is a key value in Cratus Group’s operation, and thus the company has already implemented several measures to lower the company’s carbon emissions. These include:
- Moving to an office with 100% renewable energy and no gas. The office company also has a 0 to landfill waste policy and the waste management team weigh all the waste.
- Accommodating flexible working, reducing both the amount of office space needed as well as commuting required by employees.
- The company encourages organising meetings online as opposed to in-person, wherever possible
- The company encourages travel via public transport, such as trains and the underground
- The company leases company vehicles, out of which one is hybrid and the others fully electric.
- All overnight business travel, where possible, is booked with Premier Inn who are committed to Net Zero by 2050 and to elimination of unnecessary single-use plastics by 2025
As Cratus Group has no scope 1 or 2 emissions, all future reductions must come from scope 3 emissions. The primary objective for the next year is to improve data gathering, as data will allow us to make more informed decisions about our carbon footprint. In terms of actions to reduce impact, focus will be on empowering employees to use more sustainable alternatives to commuting to the office, and educating employees to use more sustainable alternatives in the supply chain. Cratus Group acknowledges that while their reporting is optional, purchased goods, notably printing of exhibition materials, come with potential for high carbon emissions. Therefore we will continue to explore potential for low-emission alternatives.
In the future we hope to implement further measures such as:
- Improved data gathering, particularly around commuting
- Encouraging employees to use more sustainable methods to commute to work
- Review the need for business travel and encourage employees to choose more sustainable methods of transport
- Prioritise local suppliers committed to net zero in our procurement
- Educate employees about the impact day to day decisions have on carbon emissions
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.
*The data has been calculated with GHG Conversion Factors 2023 provided by gov.uk. However, some scope 3 emissions, namely purchased goods and services, and upstream and downstream transportation, are difficult for Cratus Group to calculate as an SME. As Cratus Group is a service business without manufacturing or freight, these emissions have been left out of the scope with a view to improve data in the future.
Purchased goods and services
This category includes emissions reported by our office landlord, excluding waste disposal. We have also included the emissions reported by the storage space that the company rents, as well as estimated the emissions from data processing activities with Google Suite and Microsoft 365. Finally, we have included an estimate of carbon emissions generated by views on our website and on the websites we manage on behalf of our clients. This was calculated based on page views per month with https://digitalbeacon.co/
Upstream transportation and distribution
Currently our supply chain does not hold data related to these activities and as an SME it is not possible for Cratus Group to employ the spend-based method. As a service business Cratus Group is expected to have very small upstream transportation emissions .We hope to improve data reporting in this category in the future, and will evaluate the need to re-baseline periodically.
Waste generated in operations
Emissions have been reported by our office space and are an estimate based on headcount.
Business Travel
Employee business travel was estimated based on expenses submissions for 2023. We will work to improve on reporting, and will evaluate the need to re-baseline periodically.
Employee Commuting
We have estimated that each employee commuted into the office on average two days a week.
Upstream leased assets
Cratus Group has 5 company cars, out of which 4 are fully electric and 1 is a hybrid. We have estimated emissions based on contract mileage of 10,000 miles per year for the hybrid vehicle.
Downstream transportation and distribution
Currently our supply chain does not hold data related to these activities and as an SME it is not possible for Cratus Group to employ the spend-based method. As a service business Cratus Group is expected to have very small downstream transportation emissions. We hope to improve data reporting in this category in the future, and will evaluate the need to re-baseline periodically.
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.
*No processes in place
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.
*2023 is the baseline year and thus does not quantify any progress. However, as mentioned previously, Cratus Group has already taken significant steps in reducing scope 3 emissions. Already having low emissions, it may be a challenge for the company to reduce the carbon footprint further.
7.2 Do you face any key challenges in reducing emissions?
*Reducing scope 3 emissions,Reducing emissions from business travel,Complexities in managing supply chain emissions,Time constraints,Lack of skills and knowledge,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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