Higher Trewithen Holiday Cottages's Climate Report

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Introduction *

Commitment And Targets *

Own emissions *

Value chain emissions *

(optional)

Actions and plans to reduce emissions *

Climate Solutions *

(optional)

Management and strategy *

(optional)

Results, challenges and outlook *

Version 1.1.0

Introduction *

reporting year

*

2022

number of employees in the reporting year

*

2

Commitment And Targets *

net zero target year

*

2050

Base year

*

2019

comment on your net zero targets

*

We are determined to continue reducing our carbon emissions year on year and we're actively investigating ways to reduce our Scope 3 emissions which make up the largest % of our overall emissions.

near-term scope 1 target

*

5

target year

*

2050

near-term scope 2 target

*

5

target year

*

2050

near-term scope 3 target

*

5

target year

*

2050

comment on your near-term targets

*

We would hope to achieve higher reductions to these but we have tried to give more realistic targets.

Own emissions *

scope 1 emissions

scope 1 emissions (metric tons co2e)

*

4012.79

own vehicles

*

4012.79

metric tons CO2e

scope 2 emissions

scope 2 emissions (metric tons co2e)

*

9639.99

total energy consumption (kwh)

*

58427.00

renewable energy

*

17

purchased electricity

*

49850.00

metric tons CO2e

Renewable electricity (%)

-

purchased steam

*

N/A

Renewable electricity (%)

-

purchased heating

*

N/A

Renewable electricity (%)

-

purchased cooling

*

N/A

Renewable electricity (%)

-

Comment on your energy consumption

*

We're pleased to see that the changes we have already made have made a significant impact to our Scope 2 emissions totals. We hope to move our large meter over to 100% green electricity and install a few batteries to capture excess solar generation that we are currently sending back to the grid.

Value chain emissions (optional) *

scope 3 emissions

scope 3 emissions (metric tons co2e)

*

84054.57

supply chain related - upstream emissions

purchased goods and services

*

5022.04

metric tons CO2e

waste in operations

*

160.97

metric tons CO2e

employee commuting

*

N/A

leased assets (upstream)

*

2186.95

metric tons CO2e

customer related - downstream emissions

transportation and distribution (downstream)

*

76677.71

metric tons CO2e

processing of sold products

*

N/A

use of sold products

*

N/A

end-of-life treatment of products

*

6.90

metric tons CO2e

leased assets (downstream)

*

N/A

franchises

*

N/A

investments

*

N/A

List any sources of emissions excluded:

*

we haven't excluded any but the form won't save without me completing this bit. The 86% relates to our guests travel to our property and their travel around Cornwall whilst on holiday.

describe the calculation methodology and comment on accuracy:

*

Outsourced to carbon foot-printing consulting support (SustainAbility), accuracy based on data given and latest available factors online. Data collection techniques to be improved for future measurements.

Actions and plans to reduce emissions *

Scope 1 Actions

own facilities

N/A

We do not burn anything on site

own vehicles

Yes

We hope to change our vehicle to a hybrid or EV in the future which will help reduce our Scope 1 emissions.

own processes

N/A

We do not process products on site.

scope 2 actions

purchased electricity

Yes

We have already installed a 52 panel solar PV array. We would like to add battery storage to this system so we can store unused self generated solar energy to be used later in the day. We also hope to switch our last meter over to a 100% green energy tariff at the earliest opportunity. In the meantime we plan to encourage our guests to be mindful of their electricity usage while they are using our accommodation.

purchased steam

N/A

We do not purchase steam.

purchased heating

N/A

We do not purchase heating.

purchased cooling

N/A

We do not purchase cooling.

scope 3 actions

supply chain related (upstream)

purchased good and services

*

Yes

We consider where we purchase all of our goods for the operation of our business and we intentionally seek out suppliers that are doing positive things for the planet. We select local or UK based suppliers first and foremost for all of our supplies.

capital goods

*

Yes

We try to buy locally first and we always make sure that any supplier is working with a planet conscious ethos that aligns with out own of do least harm. All capital electrical goods are of the highest energy efficiency rating that we can afford at the time.

fuel and energy related activities

*

N/A

We have switched our electric supplies to 100% green energy tariffs. We have one more meter yet to switch which we plan to do at the earliest opportunity.

transportation and distribution (upstream)

*

N/A

Not relevant to our sector

waste in operation

*

Yes

We are always looking to make recycling easier at Higher Trewithen and we are trialing food waste recycling options to help our guests recycle their food waste during their stay.

business travel

*

Yes

We are planning on purchasing an electric or hybrid vehicle for our business as soon as we can afford to do so.

employee commuting

*

N/A

We do not have any employees. However, if we do contract anyone to complete any work we make sure they are local first and they are aware of our ethos towards sustainability and regenerative business practices.

upstream leased assets

*

Yes

When we hire leased assets we will make sure that items are the used as efficiently as possible eg if we have a project that requires a digger, we will make sure that the item is used efficiently on a day to day basis and be sure to plan our projects so that all works requiring such a vehicle will be planned at the same or similar time. We will also look at the emissions testing data to see if we can find a greener options for the type of task we are completing.

customer related (downstream)

transportation and distribution (downstream)

*

Yes

We are looking to install 2 EV charger points to encourage a greater number of guests with EV cars to stay at our accommodation. We are also looking into the idea of having an EV car here onsite that can be booked by guests during their stay. This could then be used by guests with a petrol car instead or could be used by guests who have come to us via public transport. Sadly, the lack of public transport makes it virtually impossible for people to stay with us without bringing their own vehicle with them. We are also looking into building relationships with local hire companies to have scheduled day trips running from our site to key tourist hot spots. Guests can purchase a bus ticket and be driven to the selected location and collected at the end of the day. I am also looking at hosting retreats in the shoulder months that would include transport for our group from our site to each activity for the day.

processing of sold products

*

N/A

We do not process sold goods.

use of sold products

*

N/A

Not relevant

end-of-life treatment of products

*

Yes

We always look at if and how any item can be passed on, recycled, up-cycled.

leased assets (downstream)

*

N/A

N/A

franchises

*

N/A

N/A

investments

*

N/A

N/A

i have asked my suppliers to halve emissions before 2030 and join the un-backed race to zero campaign

*

Yes

percentage (%) of suppliers asked

*

50

percentage (%) of suppliers committed

*

75

i have communicated my commitment and actions to my business customers and asked them to join the un race to zero

*

Yes

percentage (%) of business customers asked

*

100

Percentage (%) of business customers committed

*

75

Climate Solutions (optional) *

Provide descriptions/names of your climate solutions:

*

We do not sell these

Methodology used to assess these as climate solutions:

*

N/A

are you investing in climate and/or nature outside your value chain?

*

Yes

provide details of the project/s you invest in:

*

We invest in projects that we can manage ourselves within our own garden spaces. We do not use herbicides or pesticides in any of our gardens or grounds. We have a flock of chickens to help keep the bugs down and recently purchased some ladybugs to tackle a greenfly issue we had with some new tress. We have created 2 wildflower meadows on previously grassed areas. We have a flock of rare breed sheep and 2 retired racehorses who help us to keep the fields trimmed and allows a wide range of wildflowers to grow and disperse. Our animals generate manure for us to use in the gardens, for mulching and adding good bacteria and nutrients into the soil. We have created a wildlife lake and wet-woodland which is fenced off from all grazing activity. We have created a range of wild areas including, log piles, and a bug hotel for various insects to shelter and find food. We have installed a number of rain water collection devices on our gutters to reduce our use of tap water in the gardens. We have created a new orchard with native Cornish apples, pears and cheery trees and adding other small tress and flower beds to our courtyard. We have adopted a no mow policy in a few of our garden areas to allow the grass and wildflowers to grow.

how are they quality secured?

*

We invest in projects that we can manage ourselves within our own garden spaces.

which value do they represent (in usd)?

*

This is very hard to calculate and I'm not sure how I would attribute a value to what we are currently doing.

Management and strategy (optional) *

Results, challenges and outlook *

Higher Trewithen Holiday Cottages's Climate Report

Higher Trewithen Holiday Cottages's Climate Report - 2022

Introduction *

reporting year

*

2022

number of employees in the reporting year

*

2

Commitment And Targets *

net zero target year

*

2050

Base year

*

2019

comment on your net zero targets

*

We are determined to continue reducing our carbon emissions year on year and we're actively investigating ways to reduce our Scope 3 emissions which make up the largest % of our overall emissions.

near-term scope 1 target

*

5

target year

*

2050

near-term scope 2 target

*

5

target year

*

2050

near-term scope 3 target

*

5

target year

*

2050

comment on your near-term targets

*

We would hope to achieve higher reductions to these but we have tried to give more realistic targets.

Own emissions *

scope 1 emissions

scope 1 emissions (metric tons co2e)

*

4012.79

own vehicles

*

4012.79

metric tons CO2e

scope 2 emissions

scope 2 emissions (metric tons co2e)

*

9639.99

total energy consumption (kwh)

*

58427.00

renewable energy

*

17

purchased electricity

*

49850.00

metric tons CO2e

Renewable electricity (%)

-

purchased steam

*

N/A

Renewable electricity (%)

-

purchased heating

*

N/A

Renewable electricity (%)

-

purchased cooling

*

N/A

Renewable electricity (%)

-

Comment on your energy consumption

*

We're pleased to see that the changes we have already made have made a significant impact to our Scope 2 emissions totals. We hope to move our large meter over to 100% green electricity and install a few batteries to capture excess solar generation that we are currently sending back to the grid.

Value chain emissions (optional) *

scope 3 emissions

scope 3 emissions (metric tons co2e)

*

84054.57

supply chain related - upstream emissions

purchased goods and services

*

5022.04

metric tons CO2e

waste in operations

*

160.97

metric tons CO2e

employee commuting

*

N/A

leased assets (upstream)

*

2186.95

metric tons CO2e

customer related - downstream emissions

transportation and distribution (downstream)

*

76677.71

metric tons CO2e

processing of sold products

*

N/A

use of sold products

*

N/A

end-of-life treatment of products

*

6.90

metric tons CO2e

leased assets (downstream)

*

N/A

franchises

*

N/A

investments

*

N/A

List any sources of emissions excluded:

*

we haven't excluded any but the form won't save without me completing this bit. The 86% relates to our guests travel to our property and their travel around Cornwall whilst on holiday.

describe the calculation methodology and comment on accuracy:

*

Outsourced to carbon foot-printing consulting support (SustainAbility), accuracy based on data given and latest available factors online. Data collection techniques to be improved for future measurements.

Actions and plans to reduce emissions *

Scope 1 Actions

own facilities

N/A

We do not burn anything on site

own vehicles

Yes

We hope to change our vehicle to a hybrid or EV in the future which will help reduce our Scope 1 emissions.

own processes

N/A

We do not process products on site.

scope 2 actions

purchased electricity

Yes

We have already installed a 52 panel solar PV array. We would like to add battery storage to this system so we can store unused self generated solar energy to be used later in the day. We also hope to switch our last meter over to a 100% green energy tariff at the earliest opportunity. In the meantime we plan to encourage our guests to be mindful of their electricity usage while they are using our accommodation.

purchased steam

N/A

We do not purchase steam.

purchased heating

N/A

We do not purchase heating.

purchased cooling

N/A

We do not purchase cooling.

scope 3 actions

supply chain related (upstream)

purchased good and services

*

Yes

We consider where we purchase all of our goods for the operation of our business and we intentionally seek out suppliers that are doing positive things for the planet. We select local or UK based suppliers first and foremost for all of our supplies.

capital goods

*

Yes

We try to buy locally first and we always make sure that any supplier is working with a planet conscious ethos that aligns with out own of do least harm. All capital electrical goods are of the highest energy efficiency rating that we can afford at the time.

fuel and energy related activities

*

N/A

We have switched our electric supplies to 100% green energy tariffs. We have one more meter yet to switch which we plan to do at the earliest opportunity.

transportation and distribution (upstream)

*

N/A

Not relevant to our sector

waste in operation

*

Yes

We are always looking to make recycling easier at Higher Trewithen and we are trialing food waste recycling options to help our guests recycle their food waste during their stay.

business travel

*

Yes

We are planning on purchasing an electric or hybrid vehicle for our business as soon as we can afford to do so.

employee commuting

*

N/A

We do not have any employees. However, if we do contract anyone to complete any work we make sure they are local first and they are aware of our ethos towards sustainability and regenerative business practices.

upstream leased assets

*

Yes

When we hire leased assets we will make sure that items are the used as efficiently as possible eg if we have a project that requires a digger, we will make sure that the item is used efficiently on a day to day basis and be sure to plan our projects so that all works requiring such a vehicle will be planned at the same or similar time. We will also look at the emissions testing data to see if we can find a greener options for the type of task we are completing.

customer related (downstream)

transportation and distribution (downstream)

*

Yes

We are looking to install 2 EV charger points to encourage a greater number of guests with EV cars to stay at our accommodation. We are also looking into the idea of having an EV car here onsite that can be booked by guests during their stay. This could then be used by guests with a petrol car instead or could be used by guests who have come to us via public transport. Sadly, the lack of public transport makes it virtually impossible for people to stay with us without bringing their own vehicle with them. We are also looking into building relationships with local hire companies to have scheduled day trips running from our site to key tourist hot spots. Guests can purchase a bus ticket and be driven to the selected location and collected at the end of the day. I am also looking at hosting retreats in the shoulder months that would include transport for our group from our site to each activity for the day.

processing of sold products

*

N/A

We do not process sold goods.

use of sold products

*

N/A

Not relevant

end-of-life treatment of products

*

Yes

We always look at if and how any item can be passed on, recycled, up-cycled.

leased assets (downstream)

*

N/A

N/A

franchises

*

N/A

N/A

investments

*

N/A

N/A

i have asked my suppliers to halve emissions before 2030 and join the un-backed race to zero campaign

*

Yes

percentage (%) of suppliers asked

*

50

percentage (%) of suppliers committed

*

75

i have communicated my commitment and actions to my business customers and asked them to join the un race to zero

*

Yes

percentage (%) of business customers asked

*

100

Percentage (%) of business customers committed

*

75

Climate Solutions (optional) *

Provide descriptions/names of your climate solutions:

*

We do not sell these

Methodology used to assess these as climate solutions:

*

N/A

are you investing in climate and/or nature outside your value chain?

*

Yes

provide details of the project/s you invest in:

*

We invest in projects that we can manage ourselves within our own garden spaces. We do not use herbicides or pesticides in any of our gardens or grounds. We have a flock of chickens to help keep the bugs down and recently purchased some ladybugs to tackle a greenfly issue we had with some new tress. We have created 2 wildflower meadows on previously grassed areas. We have a flock of rare breed sheep and 2 retired racehorses who help us to keep the fields trimmed and allows a wide range of wildflowers to grow and disperse. Our animals generate manure for us to use in the gardens, for mulching and adding good bacteria and nutrients into the soil. We have created a wildlife lake and wet-woodland which is fenced off from all grazing activity. We have created a range of wild areas including, log piles, and a bug hotel for various insects to shelter and find food. We have installed a number of rain water collection devices on our gutters to reduce our use of tap water in the gardens. We have created a new orchard with native Cornish apples, pears and cheery trees and adding other small tress and flower beds to our courtyard. We have adopted a no mow policy in a few of our garden areas to allow the grass and wildflowers to grow.

how are they quality secured?

*

We invest in projects that we can manage ourselves within our own garden spaces.

which value do they represent (in usd)?

*

This is very hard to calculate and I'm not sure how I would attribute a value to what we are currently doing.

Management and strategy (optional) *

Results, challenges and outlook *

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