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Charles Trent Ltd's Climate Report
Submitted on 2025-10-13
| Edited on 2025-10-22
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Introduction *
Commitment and Targets *
Own Emissions *
Value Chain Emissions *
(optional)
Climate Solutions *
(optional)
Governance, Strategy and Climate Risk *
(optional)
Results, Challenges and Outlook *
Version 3.0
Introduction *
1.1 End day of the reporting period
*2024-09-30
1.1.1 Reporting year
*2024
1.2 Describe your business activities
*Charles Trent Ltd (CTL) are a market- leading vehicle recycling company that has been in existence for 99 years. We collect, store, process and selectively auction or dismantle, approx. 30,000 vehicles every year. We also specialise in the reuse of green parts within our B2B framework, through the salvage and resell high-quality green parts from end-of-life vehicles. We have recently introduced our Green Parts Portal, empowering repairers with instant access to our comprehensive inventory, allowing for real-time availability checks, grade, pricing transparency, and streamlined ordering process.
Charles Trent stands as a beacon of innovation in the realm of vehicle recycling, not only in the UK and Europe but potentially on a global scale. Our commitment to pushing boundaries is exemplified by our state-of-the-art dismantling facility nestled in Poole. This facility, the sole of its kind in the UK and the largest across Europe, is a testament to five years of meticulous design and planning. Integrating lean manufacturing principles, it boasts the capacity to dismantle and recycle an impressive 100 vehicles per day. Powered entirely by solar energy, it surpasses conventional sustainability standards, earning a rating equivalent to 15 times better than net zero. Beyond its primary function as a dismantling hub, it serves as a distribution centre, housing meticulously quality-check and packed parts ready for expedited next-day delivery. Esteemed visitors from within the industry have likened it to the epitome of efficiency, dubbing it the “Amazon for vehicle recycling”.
We have also built our own distribution centre approximately 5 miles from our Head Office. This facilities a fleet of delivery vans to assist in the distribution of approx. 500 parts per day.
At Charles Trent, our dedication to recycled parts sets us apart as industry leaders. Renowned as eBay’s number one seller of recycled parts in the UK, we uphold an unwavering standard of quality and service, and ensure that all parties in the supply chain adhere to the environmental precedence that we have set. Our extensive partnerships throughout the network reflect our commitment to sustainability and carbon reduction, as we seamlessly integrate parts back into the market.
1.4 Number of employees on the end day of the reporting period
*236
1.4.1 Full-time equivalent (FTE) or headcounts
*Headcounts
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
Commitment and Targets *
2.1 Net zero target year
*2050
2.1.1 Base year
*2021/22
2.1.2 Base year value
*2681.80
2.2 Near-term target
*42% of absolute scope 1+2 emission reduction from my base year by 2030
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 scope 1+2
Own Emissions *
Energy consumption
3.2 Total energy consumption
*825873 kWh
3.3 Total renewable energy consumption
*9138 kWh
Scope 1 emissions
3.4 Scope 1 emissions
*2231.70 metric tons CO2e
Scope 2 emissions
3.5 Location-based scope 2 emissions
*171 metric tons CO2e
3.6 Market-based scope 2 emissions
*229.80 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,On-site low-carbon/renewable energy generation,Energy efficient buildings and offices,Transport and logistics,Material circularity and waste reduction,Product/service design innovation,Digital and technology-enabled solutions
3.7.2 Provide any additional details
*To support our ISO14001 objectives and overall commitment to sustainability, CTL has driven forward the following initiatives during 2024:
More efficient logistics planning of our transporter fleet, whilst also encouraging the drivers to adjust routes on the day if beneficial.
The launch of solar panel energy generation
Replacement of fuel-driven on-site machinery to electric where possible (e.g. forklift trucks)
3.8 Which tools or methods did you use to calculate your scope 1+2 emissions?
*Hired an external consultancy
3.8.1 Specify any additional details
*All emissions data is shared with our environmental consultants who calculate our Scope 1 and 2 emissions each year. This enables us to accurately report to SME climate hub, the SBTi scheme, and also allows for internal review year-on-year to further drive improvements.
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
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,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)?
*No
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
Climate Solutions (optional) *
5.1 Do any of your existing products and/or services qualify as climate solutions or enabling solutions?
*No
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.
*Governance process in place,Person is responsible for climate strategy at board level
6.1.1 Please describe their position and responsibility.
*Both the Compliance and Risk Manager and the COO are responsible for commitment to the companies ESG strategy.
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
*Governance, as part of the overall ESG strategy, is included as part of the continual review process of all policies and procedures, and is subject to external validation and scoring from our external consultants.
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 started to prioritise climate risks,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:
*Climate change risk is an important risk that is considered within all ISO standards we hold, both ISO14001 and ISO27001. It gains particular focus throughout ISO14001 and we have set climate change improvements as one of our specific objectives.
Climate change features in the overall business risk register which gets traction during the regular risk review meetings held. Climate change impact and ways Charles Trent can mitigate this also features on the aspects and impacts register created to support ISO14001 certification.
6.3 Have you integrated climate and/or nature into your company mission statement or shareholder agreements? If yes, describe how.
*Yes
Charles Trent\'s over-arching mission is to ensure we offer an industry-leading, environmentally sustainable vehicle recycling facility.
6.4 Have you taken actions this year outside of your emissions to accelerate climate progress?
*Yes
We hold ISO14001 certification for Environmental Management, which enables us to continually set new objectives and drive these initiatives forward, further supporting climate change progress.
We understand that real progress on environmental issues can only happen when people work together. That’s why we backed a study by the Vehicle Recycling Association (VRA) that looked at how much carbon can be saved by using reclaimed vehicle parts instead of new ones. The goal was to address a lack of data in this area and highlight the important role auto recycling plays in reducing emissions and supporting a circular economy. We’re strong believers that sustainability isn’t something that can be achieved alone — it takes collaboration to truly tackle the climate crisis.
Teams at Charles Trent are regularly involved in litter picks and beach cleans.
Results, Challenges and Outlook *
7.1 Provide any additional comments or context on your annual results and progress from previous years.
*There has been a 17% decrease in scope 1 emissions from the baseline year.
7.2 Do you face any key challenges in reducing 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
7.3 Has there been any third party validation of the data submitted in this report?
*Yes
Our carbon emissions (scope 1, 2 and 3) are externally calculated and verified by our consultants, Green Small Business. The ESG/sustainability piece is verified by 360 Helm.
Charles Trent Ltd's Climate Report
Charles Trent Ltd's Climate Report - 2024
Introduction *
1.1 End day of the reporting period
*2024-09-30
1.1.1 Reporting year
*2024
1.2 Describe your business activities
*Charles Trent Ltd (CTL) are a market- leading vehicle recycling company that has been in existence for 99 years. We collect, store, process and selectively auction or dismantle, approx. 30,000 vehicles every year. We also specialise in the reuse of green parts within our B2B framework, through the salvage and resell high-quality green parts from end-of-life vehicles. We have recently introduced our Green Parts Portal, empowering repairers with instant access to our comprehensive inventory, allowing for real-time availability checks, grade, pricing transparency, and streamlined ordering process.
Charles Trent stands as a beacon of innovation in the realm of vehicle recycling, not only in the UK and Europe but potentially on a global scale. Our commitment to pushing boundaries is exemplified by our state-of-the-art dismantling facility nestled in Poole. This facility, the sole of its kind in the UK and the largest across Europe, is a testament to five years of meticulous design and planning. Integrating lean manufacturing principles, it boasts the capacity to dismantle and recycle an impressive 100 vehicles per day. Powered entirely by solar energy, it surpasses conventional sustainability standards, earning a rating equivalent to 15 times better than net zero. Beyond its primary function as a dismantling hub, it serves as a distribution centre, housing meticulously quality-check and packed parts ready for expedited next-day delivery. Esteemed visitors from within the industry have likened it to the epitome of efficiency, dubbing it the “Amazon for vehicle recycling”.
We have also built our own distribution centre approximately 5 miles from our Head Office. This facilities a fleet of delivery vans to assist in the distribution of approx. 500 parts per day.
At Charles Trent, our dedication to recycled parts sets us apart as industry leaders. Renowned as eBay’s number one seller of recycled parts in the UK, we uphold an unwavering standard of quality and service, and ensure that all parties in the supply chain adhere to the environmental precedence that we have set. Our extensive partnerships throughout the network reflect our commitment to sustainability and carbon reduction, as we seamlessly integrate parts back into the market.
1.4 Number of employees on the end day of the reporting period
*236
1.4.1 Full-time equivalent (FTE) or headcounts
*Headcounts
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
Commitment and Targets *
2.1 Net zero target year
*2050
2.1.1 Base year
*2021/22
2.1.2 Base year value
*2681.80
2.2 Near-term target
*42% of absolute scope 1+2 emission reduction from my base year by 2030
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 scope 1+2
Own Emissions *
Energy consumption
3.2 Total energy consumption
*825873 kWh
3.3 Total renewable energy consumption
*9138 kWh
Scope 1 emissions
3.4 Scope 1 emissions
*2231.70 metric tons CO2e
Scope 2 emissions
3.5 Location-based scope 2 emissions
*171 metric tons CO2e
3.6 Market-based scope 2 emissions
*229.80 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,On-site low-carbon/renewable energy generation,Energy efficient buildings and offices,Transport and logistics,Material circularity and waste reduction,Product/service design innovation,Digital and technology-enabled solutions
3.7.2 Provide any additional details
*To support our ISO14001 objectives and overall commitment to sustainability, CTL has driven forward the following initiatives during 2024:
More efficient logistics planning of our transporter fleet, whilst also encouraging the drivers to adjust routes on the day if beneficial.
The launch of solar panel energy generation
Replacement of fuel-driven on-site machinery to electric where possible (e.g. forklift trucks)
3.8 Which tools or methods did you use to calculate your scope 1+2 emissions?
*Hired an external consultancy
3.8.1 Specify any additional details
*All emissions data is shared with our environmental consultants who calculate our Scope 1 and 2 emissions each year. This enables us to accurately report to SME climate hub, the SBTi scheme, and also allows for internal review year-on-year to further drive improvements.
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
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,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)?
*No
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
Climate Solutions (optional) *
5.1 Do any of your existing products and/or services qualify as climate solutions or enabling solutions?
*No
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.
*Governance process in place,Person is responsible for climate strategy at board level
6.1.1 Please describe their position and responsibility.
*Both the Compliance and Risk Manager and the COO are responsible for commitment to the companies ESG strategy.
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
*Governance, as part of the overall ESG strategy, is included as part of the continual review process of all policies and procedures, and is subject to external validation and scoring from our external consultants.
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 started to prioritise climate risks,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:
*Climate change risk is an important risk that is considered within all ISO standards we hold, both ISO14001 and ISO27001. It gains particular focus throughout ISO14001 and we have set climate change improvements as one of our specific objectives.
Climate change features in the overall business risk register which gets traction during the regular risk review meetings held. Climate change impact and ways Charles Trent can mitigate this also features on the aspects and impacts register created to support ISO14001 certification.
6.3 Have you integrated climate and/or nature into your company mission statement or shareholder agreements? If yes, describe how.
*Yes
Charles Trent\'s over-arching mission is to ensure we offer an industry-leading, environmentally sustainable vehicle recycling facility.
6.4 Have you taken actions this year outside of your emissions to accelerate climate progress?
*Yes
We hold ISO14001 certification for Environmental Management, which enables us to continually set new objectives and drive these initiatives forward, further supporting climate change progress.
We understand that real progress on environmental issues can only happen when people work together. That’s why we backed a study by the Vehicle Recycling Association (VRA) that looked at how much carbon can be saved by using reclaimed vehicle parts instead of new ones. The goal was to address a lack of data in this area and highlight the important role auto recycling plays in reducing emissions and supporting a circular economy. We’re strong believers that sustainability isn’t something that can be achieved alone — it takes collaboration to truly tackle the climate crisis.
Teams at Charles Trent are regularly involved in litter picks and beach cleans.
Results, Challenges and Outlook *
7.1 Provide any additional comments or context on your annual results and progress from previous years.
*There has been a 17% decrease in scope 1 emissions from the baseline year.
7.2 Do you face any key challenges in reducing 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
7.3 Has there been any third party validation of the data submitted in this report?
*Yes
Our carbon emissions (scope 1, 2 and 3) are externally calculated and verified by our consultants, Green Small Business. The ESG/sustainability piece is verified by 360 Helm.
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