CARBON REDUCTION PLAN – ANN STERLING
Compliant with PPN 006 Technical Standard for Completion of Carbon Reduction Plans
1. Commitment to Achieving Net Zero
Ann Sterling commits to achieving Net Zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, in line with UK Government requirements for suppliers bidding on in‑scope public sector contracts.
2. Baseline Emissions Footprint
Baseline Year: 2026:
Reporting Boundary UK Operations
Methodology: GHG Protocol Corporate Standard (Operational Control)
Baseline Emissions (2026)
• Scope 1: 1.89 tCO₂e
• Scope 2: 0.79 tCO₂e
• Scope 3 (mandatory categories): 22.80 tCO₂e
• Total Emissions: 25.48 tCO₂e
3. Current Emissions Reporting
As 2026 is the baseline year, current emissions equal baseline emissions.Future CRPs will report year‑on‑year progress.
Emissions Breakdown (tCO₂e)
Scope 1 – Direct Emissions: 1.89
Scope 2 – Purchased Electricity: 0.79
Scope 3 – Mandatory Categories (Total 22.80):
• Upstream transportation & distribution
• Waste generated in operations
• Business travel
• Employee commuting
• Downstream transportation & distribution
Total Emissions: 25.48 tCO₂e
4. Emissions Reduction Targets
Ann Sterling commits to:
• Reducing absolute emissions year‑on‑year
• Achieving Net Zero by 2050
• Reviewing and updating this CRP annually
5. Carbon Reduction Measures
A. Reduce Employee Commuting Emissions
• Hybrid and remote‑working policies
• Active travel incentives (cycling, walking)
• Car‑sharing schemes
• Public transport support
• Expected impact: 20–40% reduction in commuting‑related emissions
B. Additional Measures
• Renewable electricity procurement
• Waste reduction and recycling improvements
• Supplier engagement on emissions
• Energy efficiency upgrades
• Reduce scope 3 emissions by reviewing our logistics and looking for energy efficient. Low emission couriers.
6. Methodology
Emissions have been calculated in accordance with:
• The GHG Protocol Corporate Accounting and Reporting Standard
• The Operational Control boundary approach
• UK Government greenhouse gas conversion factors
Scopes 1, 2, and the five mandatory Scope 3 categories have been included.
7. Approval and Sign‑off
This Carbon Reduction Plan has been reviewed and approved by the Board of Directors of Ann Sterling.
Signed by: Anita Murphy
Director
Date: 10/05/2026
