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TopGrass UK Ltd's Climate Report
Submitted on 2026-09-09 · Edited on 2026-09-09
Introduction *
1.1 End day of the reporting period*
1.1.1 Reporting year*
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 on the end day of the reporting period*
31
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
1.5.1 Please explain the relationship*
-
Commitment and Targets *
2.1 Net zero target year*
2050
2.1.1 Base year*
2022
2.1.2 Base year value*
73.67
Base year value confirmation*
I confirm that I have entered my base year value in metric tons CO2e
2.2 Near-term target*
20% of absolute scope 1 emission reduction from my base year by 2030
100% of absolute scope 2 emission reduction from my base year by 2030
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 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.
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
Own Emissions *
Energy consumption
3.2 Total energy consumption*
16239 kWh
3.3 Total renewable energy consumption*
0 kWh
Scope 1 emissions
3.4 Scope 1 emissions*
79.07 metric tons CO2e
Scope 2 emissions
3.5 Location-based Scope 2 emissions*
2.87 metric tons CO2e
3.6 Market-based Scope 2 emissions*
-
Scope 1 and 2 units confirmation*
I confirm that I have entered all Scope 1 and 2 emissions values in metric tons CO2e
3.7 Have you taken any actions to reduce Scope 1 and 2 emissions in the reporting period?*
Yes
3.7.1 What actions have you taken?*
Climate strategy and planning, Transport and logistics, Other company behavioural changes
3.7.2 Describe your actions taken to reduce Scope 1 and 2 emissions in the reporting period*
The SLT review our emissions each year to understand what can be done to reduce out emissions each year. We plan routes for our technicians to be the most efficient order to use the least amount of mileage
3.8 Which tools or methods did you use to calculate your Scope 1 and 2 emissions?*
Small Business Carbon Calculator
3.8.1 Specify any additional details*
-
Value Chain Emissions (optional)
Scope 3 emissions
4.1 Have you measured any of your scope 3 emissions?*
Yes
Supply chain related - upstream emissions
Customer related - downstream emissions
Scope 3 units confirmation*
I confirm that I have entered all Scope 3 emissions values in 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, Business travel and commuting, Transport and logistics, Supply chain engagement
4.2.2 Provide any additional details*
-
4.3 Have you asked any of your suppliers to set a net zero target (either voluntarily or as a requirement)?*
Yes
4.3.1 What percentage of your suppliers have you asked?*
80 of total supplier amount
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?*
Small Business Carbon Calculator
4.5.1 Specify additional details*
-
Climate Solutions (optional)
5.1 Do any of your existing products and/or services qualify as climate solutions or enabling solutions?*
No
5.2 Please confirm your solutions meet all the following safeguard requirements.*
What percentage of your total revenue came from these products and/or services last year?*
-
5.4 Provide descriptions/names of your solutions:*
-
5.5 How did you assess whether these are climate solutions?*
5.5.1 Has any third party validated this?*
-
5.5.2 Specify any additional details*
-
Governance, 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.*
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?*
No
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 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 did trail a wildflower service to provide for our customers - however uptake was too low to add to our yearly services We have been investigating electric eqiupment
Results, Challenges and Outlook *
7.1 Provide any additional comments or context on your annual results and progress from previous years.*
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 3 - We currently use a lot of companies that are already net zero or use renewable energy. It would be beneficial if we were able to report on our expenditure for companies that are already net zero
7.2 Do you face any key challenges in reducing emissions?*
Reducing scope 3 emissions, Limited control over energy use in buildings, Electrifying the vehicle fleet and/or cutting transport emissions
Specify other challenges*
-
7.3 Has there been any third party validation of the data submitted in this report?*
No
-
TopGrass UK Ltd's Climate Report
TopGrass UK Ltd's Climate Report - 2025
Introduction *
1.1 End day of the reporting period*
1.1.1 Reporting year*
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 on the end day of the reporting period*
31
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
1.5.1 Please explain the relationship*
-
Commitment and Targets *
2.1 Net zero target year*
2050
2.1.1 Base year*
2022
2.1.2 Base year value*
73.67
Base year value confirmation*
I confirm that I have entered my base year value in metric tons CO2e
2.2 Near-term target*
20% of absolute scope 1 emission reduction from my base year by 2030
100% of absolute scope 2 emission reduction from my base year by 2030
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 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.
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
Own Emissions *
Energy consumption
3.2 Total energy consumption*
16239 kWh
3.3 Total renewable energy consumption*
0 kWh
Scope 1 emissions
3.4 Scope 1 emissions*
79.07 metric tons CO2e
Scope 2 emissions
3.5 Location-based Scope 2 emissions*
2.87 metric tons CO2e
3.6 Market-based Scope 2 emissions*
-
Scope 1 and 2 units confirmation*
I confirm that I have entered all Scope 1 and 2 emissions values in metric tons CO2e
3.7 Have you taken any actions to reduce Scope 1 and 2 emissions in the reporting period?*
Yes
3.7.1 What actions have you taken?*
Climate strategy and planning, Transport and logistics, Other company behavioural changes
3.7.2 Describe your actions taken to reduce Scope 1 and 2 emissions in the reporting period*
The SLT review our emissions each year to understand what can be done to reduce out emissions each year. We plan routes for our technicians to be the most efficient order to use the least amount of mileage
3.8 Which tools or methods did you use to calculate your Scope 1 and 2 emissions?*
Small Business Carbon Calculator
3.8.1 Specify any additional details*
-
Value Chain Emissions (optional) *
Scope 3 emissions
4.1 Have you measured any of your scope 3 emissions?*
Yes
Supply chain related - upstream emissions
Customer related - downstream emissions
Scope 3 units confirmation*
I confirm that I have entered all Scope 3 emissions values in 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, Business travel and commuting, Transport and logistics, Supply chain engagement
4.2.2 Provide any additional details*
-
4.3 Have you asked any of your suppliers to set a net zero target (either voluntarily or as a requirement)?*
Yes
4.3.1 What percentage of your suppliers have you asked?*
80 of total supplier amount
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?*
Small Business Carbon Calculator
4.5.1 Specify additional details*
-
Climate Solutions (optional) *
5.1 Do any of your existing products and/or services qualify as climate solutions or enabling solutions?*
No
5.2 Please confirm your solutions meet all the following safeguard requirements.*
What percentage of your total revenue came from these products and/or services last year?*
-
5.4 Provide descriptions/names of your solutions:*
-
5.5 How did you assess whether these are climate solutions?*
5.5.1 Has any third party validated this?*
-
5.5.2 Specify any additional details*
-
Governance, 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.*
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?*
No
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 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 did trail a wildflower service to provide for our customers - however uptake was too low to add to our yearly services We have been investigating electric eqiupment
Results, Challenges and Outlook *
7.1 Provide any additional comments or context on your annual results and progress from previous years.*
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 3 - We currently use a lot of companies that are already net zero or use renewable energy. It would be beneficial if we were able to report on our expenditure for companies that are already net zero
7.2 Do you face any key challenges in reducing emissions?*
Reducing scope 3 emissions, Limited control over energy use in buildings, Electrifying the vehicle fleet and/or cutting transport emissions
Specify other challenges*
-
7.3 Has there been any third party validation of the data submitted in this report?*
No
-
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