Report results - SME Climate Hub

The SME Reporting Tool

Introduction *

Commitment and Targets *

Own Emissions *

Value Chain Emissions *

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Climate Solutions *

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Governance, Strategy and Climate Risk *

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Results, Challenges and Outlook *

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1.1 End day of the reporting period

2024-09-30

1.1.1 Reporting year

2024

1.2 Describe your business activities

Established over 40 years ago, ASM Auto Recycling’s mission is to deliver cost-effective, environmentally responsible solutions for end-of-life vehicles and parts. While our company has grown and invested significantly over the years to become a leader in the vehicle recycling industry, we remain deeply committed to the core family values that have always guided us. As one of the UK’s most advanced and innovative vehicle salvage agents, we operate across multiple business areas, all supporting a circular automotive economy: • Auction before dismantling: Through our vehicle auction programme, we prioritise finding new owners for repairable vehicles, keeping them on the road and extending their lifespan before dismantling for parts • Green parts reuse: We salvage and resell high-quality green parts from end-of-life vehicles, promoting conscious consumerism and reducing the need for new manufacturing… Think Vinted, but for cars! • High-standard recycling: In partnership with our trusted network of recyclers, we ensure all remaining materials are recycled efficiently and responsibly Our business extends beyond vehicle recycling - We embed sustainable practices across all operations, revolving around our community: our own ASM community and our wider stakeholder community. We look to maximise holistic social and environmental wellbeing, ensuring trustworthy impacts across our value chain.

1.4 Number of employees on the end day of the reporting period

140

1.4.1 Full-time equivalent (FTE) or headcounts

Full-time equivalent

1.5 Is this report being submitted on behalf of a parent company or a subsidiary? If so, please briefly explain the relationship.

Not applicable

2.1 Net zero target year

2040

2.1.1 Base year

2022

2.1.2 Base year value

1015.4

2.2 Near-term target

42% of absolute scope 1+2 emission reduction from my base year by 2023

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

ASM Auto Recycling has set near-term company-wide emission reduction targets in line with climate science with the Science Based Target initiative (SBTi). The SBTi has approved ASM Auto Recycling’s near-term science-based emissions reduction target, to reduce absolute scope 1 and scope 2 GHG emissions 42% by 2030 from a 2022 base year, and to measure and reduce its scope 3 emissions.

2.4 To reduce emissions in line with my commitment, my company has a climate action plan and is taking action

Yes, the plan and action include all scope 1+2+3

Energy consumption

3.2 Total energy consumption

429273.9 kWh

3.3 Total renewable energy consumption

244036.8 kWh

Scope 1 emissions

3.4 Scope 1 emissions

949.9 metric tons CO2e

Scope 2 emissions

3.5 Location-based scope 2 emissions

88.9 metric tons CO2e

3.6 Market-based scope 2 emissions

134.1 metric tons CO2e

3.7 Have you taken any actions to reduce scope 1+2 emissions in the reporting period?

Yes

3.7.1 What actions have you taken to reduce scope 1+2 emissions in the reporting period

Climate strategy and planning,Switch to renewable electricity,Energy efficient buildings and offices,Energy efficient production processes,Transport and logistics,Material circularity and waste reduction,Other company behavioural changes,Other

3.8 Which tools or methods did you use to calculate your scope 1+2 emissions?

Hired an external consultancy

Scope 3 emissions

4.1 Have you measured any of your scope 3 emissions?

Yes

Supply chain related - upstream emissions

Customer related - downstream emissions

4.1.16 Total scope 3 emissions

0.0 metric tons CO2e

4.2 Have you taken any actions to reduce scope 3 emissions in the reporting period?

Yes

4.2.1 What actions have you taken to reduce scope 3 emissions in the reporting period?

Climate strategy and planning,Energy efficient production processes,Business travel and commuting,Transport and logistics,Supply chain engagement,Material circularity and waste reduction,Product/service design innovation,Other company behavioural changes

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

4.4 Have you communicated your commitment and actions to any of your customers?

Yes

4.5 Which tools or methods did you use to calculate your scope 3 emissions?

Hired an external consultancy

5.1 Do any of your existing products and/or services qualify as climate solutions or enabling solutions?

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.

Environmental & Sustainability Coordinator in charge of ESG agenda. Governance assessment performed on an annual basis with Compliance Manager. Data sent to external consultants to measure against previous years

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

Yes

6.1.3 Please describe the governance process in place

Annual governance self assessment. The aim is to review the policies, practices, and oversight structures guiding the business and be honest about what’s in place, what’s in progress, and what’s not a current priority.

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

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

We\'ve mapped the impact of our climate risks over time (short, medium and long term horizons),We\'ve Identified plans for adaptation to mitigate these risks,We\'ve Integrated these adaptation plans into business practices

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

As part of ISO 14001, we conduct an annual climate change risk assessment. This data is fed into the companies risk and opportunities register which is continually monitored and reviewed

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

Yes

Our mission is to provide cost-effective and eco-conscious automotive recycling solutions. We are dedicated to delivering expert guidance and personalised assistance, all while actively contributing to a more sustainable future for our community and our planet

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

Yes

Our environmental credentials are underpinned by respected certifications and partnerships. We hold ISO 14001 for Environmental Management, and are proud recipients of the Plastic Free Business Champion award from Surfers Against Sewage, reflecting our proactive measures to reduce single-use plastic and conduct company litter picks. Locally, we are active members of the Thame Sustainability Champions initiative, contributing to the town’s Green Living Plan. We recognise that true environmental progress requires collaboration. That’s why we’ve supported the Vehicle Recycling Association (VRA) in their study into the carbon emissions savings from using green reclaimed vehicle parts instead of newly manufactured. The aim was to fill the gap in existing research and verify the crucial role of the auto recycling industry in helping society achieve substantial carbon reductions and support a circular economy model. We firmly believe that sustainability cannot be achieved in isolation. Only through active cooperation, can we tackle the climate crisis effectively. In 2025, we launched Carbon Literacy training across the business, empowering our employees with the knowledge and tools to act on climate change.

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

Little change in total scope 1 emissions since baseline year but decreased between 22/23 and 23/24 (12.5%). Location-based electricity emissions have increased 27.4% since the baseline. Despite 11.4% decrease in Scope 1 and 2 emissions between 22/23 and 23/24, emissions intensity has increased by 4.2%. Scope 3 baseline results: Three main hotspots are downstream transportation, other goods and services, and employee commuting.

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,Complexities in managing supply chain emissions,Insufficient funding

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

Yes

Our emissions are externally verified by our consultants: Green Small Business. Our Governance assessment is facilitated through: Helm 360 Consult Ltd

1.1 End day of the reporting period

2024-09-30

1.1.1 Reporting year

2024

1.2 Describe your business activities

1.4 Number of employees on the end day of the reporting period

140

1.4.1 Full-time equivalent (FTE) or headcounts

Full-time equivalent

1.5 Is this report being submitted on behalf of a parent company or a subsidiary? If so, please briefly explain the relationship.

Not applicable

2.1 Net zero target year

2040

2.1.1 Base year

2022

2.1.2 Base year value

1015.4

2.2 Near-term target

42% of absolute scope 1+2 emission reduction from my base year by 2023

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

2.4 To reduce emissions in line with my commitment, my company has a climate action plan and is taking action

Yes, the plan and action include all scope 1+2+3

Energy consumption

3.2 Total energy consumption

429273.9 kWh

3.3 Total renewable energy consumption

244036.8 kWh

Scope 1 emissions

3.4 Scope 1 emissions

949.9 metric tons CO2e

Scope 2 emissions

3.5 Location-based scope 2 emissions

88.9 metric tons CO2e

3.6 Market-based scope 2 emissions

134.1 metric tons CO2e

3.7 Have you taken any actions to reduce scope 1+2 emissions in the reporting period?

Yes

3.7.1 What actions have you taken to reduce scope 1+2 emissions in the reporting period

3.8 Which tools or methods did you use to calculate your scope 1+2 emissions?

Hired an external consultancy

Scope 3 emissions

4.1 Have you measured any of your scope 3 emissions?

Yes

Supply chain related - upstream emissions

Customer related - downstream emissions

4.1.16 Total scope 3 emissions

0.0 metric tons CO2e

4.2 Have you taken any actions to reduce scope 3 emissions in the reporting period?

Yes

4.2.1 What actions have you taken to reduce scope 3 emissions in the reporting period?

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

4.4 Have you communicated your commitment and actions to any of your customers?

Yes

4.5 Which tools or methods did you use to calculate your scope 3 emissions?

Hired an external consultancy

5.1 Do any of your existing products and/or services qualify as climate solutions or enabling solutions?

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.

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

Yes

6.1.3 Please describe the governance process in place

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

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

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

As part of ISO 14001, we conduct an annual climate change risk assessment. This data is fed into the companies risk and opportunities register which is continually monitored and reviewed

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

Yes

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?

Electrifying the vehicle fleet and/or cutting transport emissions,Balancing emission reductions with business growth,Complexities in managing supply chain emissions,Insufficient funding

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

Yes

Our emissions are externally verified by our consultants: Green Small Business. Our Governance assessment is facilitated through: Helm 360 Consult Ltd

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