Innovate Learning Centre

Carbon Reduction Plan

Registered office address: 78a Walsall Road, Four Oaks, Sutton Coldfield B74 4QY
Company number: 05790381

Introduction

This Carbon Reduction Plan has been developed to provide a pathway towards managing GHG (Greenhouse Gas) emissions for Net Zero emission by 2050 for Innovate Learning Centre, England. It is a plan that originates from industry leaders, which has been customized to fit our business size and capabilities. The plan briefly describes our strategy for a sustainable future. We provide a variety of courses in the community and deliver education that impacts many lives. We are presently bidding for a tender, and therefore, this Carbon Reduction Plan will lay down part of our policies and procedures for our commitment towards the reduction of carbon, our commitment towards sustainability, and the environment. This education sector is such a vital part of lifelong learning and skill development. Therefore, we wish to transform through the inclusion of environmental sustainability in our operations. We have great expectations of setting an example for our students and community. Our commitment is in line with the target of 100% reduction in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2050, a commitment towards meticulous planning and implementation of the carbon reduction strategy.

Background and Environmental Commitment

Established in 2005, Innovate Learning Centre has always been committed to sustainability and environmental responsibility. Our carbon emission reduction journey kick-started in 2023, borne out of the realization of the need to urgently check climate change. We have made continuous improvements in our environmental performance, with the setting of annual targets for carbon
footprints and implementation of sustainable practices.

Milestones in Our Environmental Commitment

2023: Initiated Our Carbon Reduction Efforts

Innovate Learning Centre started the carbon reduction journey with a spotlight on energy efficiency and waste management.

● Energy Efficiency: We then came down and carried out an energy audit to determine measures to be put in place to cut the electricity demand in the office. This is what we are going to use to do our evaluation. This is what was going to be evaluated which included the heating systems, lighting and office equipment Among those very simple measures that saved us energy, included switching off electrical equipment and that is including our laptops when not in use, and optimizing our electric heating systems.

● Waste Management: Identifying mechanisms by which we generate waste, these include recycling, reducing and reusing materials Setting up recycling stations. It further included reduction of paper by creating more digital documentation, ensuring proper disposal of e-waste. Our goal for 2023 was to lay a solid platform for future carbon reduction projects by knowing where we currently stand and understanding some of the ways we can use to improve our operations.

2024: Established a Comprehensive GHG Inventory

In 2024, the company went one step further and developed a detailed Greenhouse Gas inventory. It includes the following steps:

Baseline Setting
We were able to gather detailed data for energy use, waste generation, and employee commuting; for example, two of our employees commute to work using the bus and two by car. This information was then used to calculate our baseline emissions for each Scope category: 1 (direct
emissions), 2 (indirect emissions from purchased electricity), and 3 (other indirect emissions).

Key Areas for Improvement
Using the GHG inventory, we were able to pinpoint the areas where our emissions stemmed from: in our business, these major emissions included the electricity used to heat and also to power laptops (because everyone uses one) and employees traveling.

2025: Implemented Significant Energy-Saving Measures

With the identification of the areas that needed reduction in electricity use, we put significant focus in implementing tangible measures that would amount to an actual reduction in our electricity use. Our major implementations were:

● LED Lighting: Replaced all lighting with traditional bulbs with energy-efficient LED lighting. LED lighting uses up to 75% less energy than traditional bulbs, and they last significantly longer, reducing the amount of waste and disposal of old bulbs.

● Heating System Optimization: Optimized our electric heating systems to ensure maximum efficiency installations of programmable thermostats in our buildings to better control the time of day and temperature at which the building is heated, reducing unnecessary energy use.

● Employee Engagement: Introduced an energy-saving campaign to promote energy efficient behaviors around the office—just as simple as turning off lights and equipment when not in use.

● Because of such measures, our electricity usage was actually reduced by 10% against our 2023 baseline.

2026: Aimed to Reduce Scope 3 Emissions

In 2026, we widened our focus to include Scope 3 emissions—specifically, employee commuting and waste generation. Among the initiatives we took on this area are the following:

● Sustainable Commuting: Employees were encouraged to start using sustainable means of transport to get to work. They can do this by using public transport, carpooling, biking, or walking to work. In addition, we have subsidized bus passes and maintained secure storage for bicycles.

● Waste Minimization: Improving performance in waste reduction by decreasing paper usage, enhancing recycling programs, and promoting the use of reusable items. Instituted a policy for the proper disposal of electronic waste to ensure recycling or environmentally friendly disposal.

● We also undertake to do this work to ensure that 15% of the overall reduction in our Scope 3 emissions is achieved from our 2023 baseline.

2030: Projecting a 35% Reduction in Total Emissions

Our 2030 total emissions footprint target is to reduce from the 2023 level by 35%. Toward achieving this ambitious target, we aim to continue our implementation of energy-efficient technologies as well as the commitment to sustainable use of valuable resources. These strategies are enlisted below:

● Renewable Energy: Migrate to sources of energy that can be considered renewable, especially through the purchase of green electricity and installing solar panels on our premises. We need to have most of our energy requirement met by renewable sources.

● Advanced Energy Management Systems: Advanced energy management systems: Implement smart systems for energy management. This will further optimize our use of electricity. It includes monitoring and tuning energy use in the real-time for optimal energy use.

● Sustainable Procurement: Engage our suppliers/partners to take account and care for the impact of the products and services we procure on the environment. This will, as a result, ensure that we obtain office supplies from sustainable sources and equally procure services from environmentally friendly sources.

● Continuous Improvement: Regular evaluation of our carbon reduction strategies for improved updates that reflect the latest technologies and best practices in sustainability.

Baseline Emissions Footprint

Baseline emissions are a record of the greenhouse gases that were emitted by us before new strategies were implemented for reducing the emission. The baseline year taken is 2023, which is the reference for the measurement of reductions.

Baseline Year: 2023

These details further relate to the Baseline Emissions calculations:
● Area of office space: Approximately 260 sq. ft.
● Employees: 4 employees
● Electricity Consumption: 1,323.5 kWh/year
● No company cars or mobile phones
● Electric heating and hot water heaters
● Water Bill: £200/year
● Employee Commute: 2 employees travel by bus, 2 by car
● No business air travel
● No other business travel by train or bus
● Equipment: 4 laptops

Baseline Year Emissions Breakdown (2023)

Emission source	Usage/quantity	Emission factor	Emissions (kg CO2e) totals
Scope 1	0	N/A	0
Scope 2	1,323.5 kWh	0.233 kg CO2e/kWh	1,323.5×0.2331,323.5×0.233 = 308.4
• Electricity	1,323.5 kWh	0.233 kg CO2e/kWh	1,323.5×0.2331,323.5×0.233 = 308.4
Scope 3	4800 km/employee	0.105 kg CO2e/km	4,800×0.105×24,800×0.105×2 = 1,008
• Bus commuting	4800 km/employee	0.105 kg CO2e/km	4,800×0.105×24,800×0.105×2 = 1,008
• Car commuting	4800 km/employee	0.177 kg CO2e/km	4,800×0.177×24,800×0.177×2 = 1,699.2
• e-waste disposal	——–	———	100- equivalent to 0.1
Total baseline emission (2023).			3.115

Current Emissions Reporting (2024)

Emission source	Usage/quantity	Emission factor	Emissions in (tCO2e).
Scope 1	0	0	0
Scope 2	1,191.15 kWh	0.233 kg CO2e/kWh	1,191.15×0.2331 (,191.15×0.233) = 277.1 (0.277 tCO2e)
• Electricity	1,191.15 kWh	0.233 kg CO2e/kWh	1,191.15×0.2331 (,191.15×0.233) = 277.1 (0.277 tCO2e)
Scope 3	4800 km/employee	0.105 kg CO2e/km	4,800×0.105×2 (4,800×0.105×2) = 1,008 (1.008 tCO2e)
• Bus commuting	4800 km/employee	0.105 kg CO2e/km	4,800×0.105×2 (4,800×0.105×2) = 1,008 (1.008 tCO2e)
• Car commuting	3840 km/employee	0.177 kg CO2e/km	3,840×0.177×2 (3,840×0.177×2) = 1,359.36 (1.359 tCO2e)
• E-waste disposal	——–	——–	(0.1 tCO2e)
Total current emissions			2.744

Emissions Reduction Targets

In order to achieve Net Zero, we have set the following targets:

We project a decline in our carbon emissions over the next five years to achieve the 2.0 tCO2e level by 2028 from 744 representing about 45.1% in relative reduction from our baseline in 2023.

Progress against these targets can be seen in the graph below

Baseline year emissions 2023	Reporting year emissions 2024	Targeted emission reduction by 2028	Projected total emission reductions by 2030
3.115tCO2e	2.744 tCO2e	2.0 tCO2e- 45.1% reduction	-35%

Carbon Reduction Projects

Over the past year, we have implemented several initiatives to reduce our carbon footprint:

Energy Efficiency Improvements: The lighting has been upgraded to LED, and the heating system is maximally efficient.
Renewable Energy: By sourcing renewable electricity
Sustainable Transportation: Integrating sustainability performance into supplier choices; consulting with suppliers on ways to improve their GHG management practice
Waste Reduction: Better recycling programs and general waste-reduction

Planned Carbon Reduction Initiatives (2024-2026)

To further reduce emissions, we plan to:

Install Solar Panels: Install solar panels on top of our
Increase Energy Efficiency: Upgrade to energy-efficient office equipment and
Improve Building Insulation: Reduce heating and cooling energy
Expand LED Lighting: Upgrade all remaining lighting to LED.
Enhance Data Collection: Improve the quality of our GHG

Energy Use and Efficiency

The office is small—260 sq ft—so, since the office is small and relies on electric heating most improvement opportunities that would help reduce Scope 2 emissions should be based on energy use and energy efficiency. Easy to implement measures are upgrading to energy efficient office equipment, installing LED lighting, and improving the insulation, which can take off a large amount of electricity use. Besides, it also helps to reduce electricity use by purchasing green energy or installing solar panels.

Employee Commute

The commuting of employees represents a very large driver of emissions under Scope 3. Encouragement of sustainable commuting, such as carpooling, biking, or public transport, will obviously preference the reduction. In tandem with the latter, it can benefit two employees commuting by car if the employees are subsidized to use electric or hybrid vehicles. In addition, flexible work hours can be an approach to cut the necessity for daily commutation.

Office Equipment

For instance, using energy-efficient gadgets and using them responsibly will help to reduce Office Equipment Emissions. For example, staff can be encouraged to turn off laptops whenever they are not in use, and energy-saving modes can be activated.

Waste Management

Strong recycling ideas could also be applied by encouraging employees to dispose of waste in a responsible manner, although there is very little waste to recycle. Leading by giving information about how to recycle and reduce single-use plastics will certainly make our office environment more sustainable.

Long-Term Strategies

Switching to Long-term Solutions like using more effective heating solutions, such as heat pumps, that reduce our dependence on electric heating.

Data Collection and Reporting

The company can make carbon offsetting an option for the firm to use for unavoidable emissions in order to meet the Net Zero targets. Engage suppliers and partners across the value chain in reducing emissions to make Carbon Reduction initiatives effective.

Future Measures

In the future, we hope to:

Transition from electric heaters to better solutions regarding heating of
Implement remote work policies to reduce commuting
Investigate offsetting opportunities for emissions that cannot be avoided. Declaration and Sign Off

This Carbon Reduction Plan is prepared in consideration of relevant carbon reduction plan guidelines as well as standards. Emissions have been reported and recorded following the right protocols as well as government conversion factors.

This plan has been reviewed and signed off by Assad Latif, Director.

Conclusion

Innovate Learning Centre is committed to achieving Net Zero Emissions by 2050 through targeted initiatives and a continual reduction. The Carbon Reduction Plan presents our strategy and commitment to environmental responsibility to attest to our pledge in being sustainable in all aspects of our operation.

Signed on behalf of Innovate Learning Centre:

Assad Latif

Director