Report results - SME Climate Hub

Auger Site Investigations Limited's Climate Report

Submitted on 2025-06-16

1.1 Reporting year*

2024

1.1.1 Reporting period*

from 1.2024 to 12.2024

1.2 Describe your business activities*

We specialise in the handling, investigation, validation and repair of drainage, water supply pipes and off-mains claims, and carry out subsidence site investigations and laboratory testing on behalf of the insurance industry.

1.4 Number of employees in the reporting year*

211

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

2.1 Net zero target year*

2050

2.1.1 Base year*

2021

2.2 Near-term target*

42% of absolute scope 1+2 emission reduction from my base year by 2030

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

Auger Site Investigations Limited commits to reduce Scope 1 and Scope 2 GHG emissions 42% by 2030 from a 2021 base year, and to measure and reduce its Scope 3 emissions. Auger Site Investigations Limited commits to reduce Scope 1,2 and 3 emissions by 95% by 2050, from a 2021 base year. This target was approved using a streamlined target validation route exclusive to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). https://sciencebasedtargets.org/faqs-for-smes

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*

102826.4 kwh

3.3 Renewable energy*

102826.4 kwh

Scope 1 emissions

3.4 Scope 1 emissions*

1385 metric tons CO2e

Scope 2 emissions

3.5 Location based scope 2 emissions*

18.93 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.*

We will continue to use a 100 percent renewable tariff and will continue to use our solar panels to ensure our Scope 2 emissions remains as low as possible. We’re researching ways to incorporate more electric vehicles into our fleet to reduce our Scope 1 emissions on top of our current three, and looking into the possibilities of sourcing and storing HVO fuel for our vans. This approach can be used with no modifications to our fleet and has been proven to reduce emissions by up to 90%. We are continuing to facilitate van-sharing across our fleet through our Scheduling Team, aiming to optimise vehicle usage and reduce the overall environmental impact of our operations. By strategically coordinating vehicle assignments, the Scheduling Team ensures that engineers working in close proximity to each other are able to share vans, reducing the number of vehicles on the road and minimising fuel consumption. We’re also researching the prospect of replacing our fuel-powered jetters with electric jetters in partnership with some of our clients, in order to further reduce our Scope 1 emissions.

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

We use a 3rd party called Normative to calculate and verify our emissions. The Normative methodology is built on a proprietary implementation of the Greenhouse Gas Protocol and a deep database of emissions factors. Based in the Greenhouse Gas Protocol-recommended hybrid methodology, Normative’s engine can use both transaction data and activity data in its emissions calculations, ensuring comprehensive coverage of all of a business’s sources of emissions. To achieve the most accurate calculations possible, Normative’s carbon accounting engine selects the best approach depending on the type of data provided by a business. The engine then uses intelligent automation to process the business data. This includes mapping the data to the Normative taxonomy – an internal classification system – as well as converting units and currencies where needed. Finally, the engine combines the processed data with Normative’s large database of scientifically-vetted emissions factors to produce emissions calculations across its operations (Scope 1), energy usage (Scope 2), and value chain (Scope 3).

Scope 3 emissions

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

Yes

4.1.1 Total scope 3 emissions*

1455 metric tons CO2e

Supply chain related - upstream emissions

4.1.2 Purchased goods and services*

1032 metric tons CO2e

4.1.3 Capital goods*

4.1.4 Fuel and energy related activities*

343 metric tons CO2e

4.1.5 Transportation and distribution (upstream)*

4.1.6 Waste in operations*

12.65 metric tons CO2e

4.1.7 Business travel*

11.38 metric tons CO2e

4.1.8 Employee commuting*

55.6 metric tons CO2e

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

We are in the process of calculating emissions related to our business activities, which we can then analyse, which will allow us to identify work processes or methods with higher emissions, helping us pinpoint specific actions that we can adjust to reduce our environmental impact.

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

4.2.1 What percentage of your suppliers have you asked?*

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 Normative methodology is built on a proprietary implementation of the Greenhouse Gas Protocol and a deep database of emissions factors. Based in the Greenhouse Gas Protocol-recommended hybrid methodology, Normative’s engine can use both transaction data and activity data in its emissions calculations, ensuring comprehensive coverage of all of a business’s sources of emissions. To achieve the most accurate calculations possible, Normative’s carbon accounting engine selects the best approach depending on the type of data provided by a business. The engine then uses intelligent automation to process the business data. This includes mapping the data to the Normative taxonomy – an internal classification system – as well as converting units and currencies where needed. Finally, the engine combines the processed data with Normative’s large database of scientifically-vetted emissions factors to produce emissions calculations across its operations (Scope 1), energy usage (Scope 2), and value chain (Scope 3).

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.*

No processes in place

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 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 started to prioritise climate risks, We\'ve mapped the impact of our climate risks over time (short, medium and long term horizons), We\'ve assessed these risks against revenue of the company, 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

We have been working hard on lessening our impact on the world around us, and doing whatever it takes for our colleagues, customers and communities. We are striving to create an #AugerGreen future.

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

Yes

In September 2024, the Auger Team took part in the Great British Beach Clean, which brings together people of all ages to help clean up their local beaches across the UK. In celebration of Earth Day in April, the Auger Team co-ordinated a litter pick at our HQ and the surrounding area in a bid to do whatever it takes for our community.

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

Data for 2024 shows significant changes to emissions released when compared to the 2021 baseline. Despite a 6.51% increase in total emissions compared to 2023, emissions per employee have reduced by 4.5%, from 14.11 tonnes of carbon per employee to 13.46, showing that the initiatives we have implemented have been effective, and our efforts to drive sustainability in our operations are making a positive impact. Whilst Scope 1 emissions have increased by 22.96% from 2024, this can be attributed to an 5.8% increase in our engineer headcount since 2023. As a result, more vehicles are driving more so more fuel has been used. However, miles per head per month remained consistent with 2022 and 2023, reflecting the success of our diary process in minimising travel distance. Auger’s head office has remained on 100% renewable energy after switching in early 2023. As a result, the market-based Scope 2 emissions have decreased to zero. Notably, Scope 3 emissions for Purchased Goods and Services has reduced by 5.43%, as a result of making a more conscious effort to prioritise partnering with more sustainable suppliers. Despite an 11.9% increase in office staff headcount, employee commuting emissions decreased by 7.33%, from 60.1 to 55.7 tCO2e, driven by increased car sharing and public transport use. A significant 86.37% reduction in Scope 3 waste emissions was achieved, attributed to improved reporting methods and maintaining 100% activity-based data.

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

Reducing scope 1 emissions, Reducing scope 3 emissions, Electrifying the vehicle fleet and/or cutting transport emissions, Balancing emission reductions with business growth, Complexities in managing supply chain emissions, Insufficient policies or government incentives, Insufficient funding

Specify other challenges*

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

Yes

Yes, all of our emissions are calculated and validated by Normative

1.1 Reporting year*

2024

1.1.1 Reporting period*

from 1.2024 to 12.2024

1.2 Describe your business activities*

1.4 Number of employees in the reporting year*

211

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

2.1 Net zero target year*

2050

2.1.1 Base year*

2021

2.2 Near-term target*

42% of absolute scope 1+2 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*

102826.4 kwh

3.3 Renewable energy*

102826.4 kwh

Scope 1 emissions

3.4 Scope 1 emissions*

1385 metric tons CO2e

Scope 2 emissions

3.5 Location based scope 2 emissions*

18.93 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.*

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*

1455 metric tons CO2e

Supply chain related - upstream emissions

4.1.2 Purchased goods and services*

1032 metric tons CO2e

4.1.3 Capital goods*

4.1.4 Fuel and energy related activities*

343 metric tons CO2e

4.1.5 Transportation and distribution (upstream)*

4.1.6 Waste in operations*

12.65 metric tons CO2e

4.1.7 Business travel*

11.38 metric tons CO2e

4.1.8 Employee commuting*

55.6 metric tons CO2e

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

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

4.2.1 What percentage of your suppliers have you asked?*

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.*

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.*

No processes in place

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 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.*

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

We have been working hard on lessening our impact on the world around us, and doing whatever it takes for our colleagues, customers and communities. We are striving to create an #AugerGreen future.

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?*

Specify other challenges*

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

Yes

Yes, all of our emissions are calculated and validated by Normative

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