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CARBON FOOTPRINT REPORT
FOR PEAK SCIENTIFIC INSTRUMENTS
Client: Peak Scientific Instruments

Date: 15/06/2023

Prepared for:

Prepared by:

Bruce Peat,

Martene Coe,

Marketing Manager

Carbon Accountant

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Contents
Title

Page

Company Information ................................................................................................................................... 2
Summary of the Organisation ....................................................................................................................... 3
Methodology .................................................................................................................................................. 4
Executive Summary ....................................................................................................................................... 5
GHG Protocol & Boundary ............................................................................................................................. 7
GHG Protocol ......................................................................................................................................... 7
Emissions Boundary .............................................................................................................................. 7
Value Chain Map............................................................................................................................................ 8
Emission Sources .......................................................................................................................................... 9
Table of Included Emissions ................................................................................................................. 9
Table of Excluded Emissions ................................................................................................................ 9
Carbon Footprint Breakdown ......................................................................................................................10
2021 Emissions....................................................................................................................................10
Intensity Metrics ..................................................................................................................................10
Emissions by Scope .............................................................................................................................11
Emissions by Individual Scope Category............................................................................................11
Emissions Map ............................................................................................................................................12
Scope Data Breakdown ...............................................................................................................................13
Scope 1 .................................................................................................................................................13
Scope 2 .................................................................................................................................................14
Scope 3 .................................................................................................................................................15
Monitoring & Reporting ...............................................................................................................................18
Conclusion ...................................................................................................................................................18
About Auditel ...............................................................................................................................................19

Auditels Credentials – Verification Bodies

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Company Information
Company Details
Peak Scientific Instruments Ltd
11 Fountain Crescent
Entity Details

Inchinnan Business Park
Inchinnan, Renfrew
PA4 9RE

Company Number

SC175368

Subject

Peak Scientific Instruments Ltd – UK operations

Contacts – Peak Scientific Instruments Ltd
Bruce Peat – Marketing Manager

T: 0141 465 2194

E: bpeat@peakscientific.com

Contacts - Auditel
Sean Connaughton – Carbon Lead

T: 0780 105 3670 E:
sean.connaughton@auditel.co.uk

Martene Coe – Carbon Accountant

T: 07957 246 696

E: Martene.coe@auditel.co.uk

Huw Williams – Internal Verifier

T: 029 2002 5750

E: Huw.williams@auditel.co.uk

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Summary of the Organisation
Peak Scientific is a leading nitrogen generator manufacturer and also a global expert in highperformance gas generator systems (nitrogen and hydrogen). Peak Scientific Instruments Ltd has it’s
HQ in Inchinnan, Scotland. There are multiple group companies across Europe (5 sites), Africa (1
site), Asia (11 sites), North America (1 site), Oceania (1 site) and South America (2 sites).
Peak provide highly reliable and robust solutions, validated by the world’s leading instrument
manufacturers, for many laboratory applications. This is achieved through exceptional and innovative
product design, manufacture and direct global on-site support which is unique in this industry.
They have service centres and an extensive network of PEAK-certified field service engineers across
the globe who deliver support and excellent service over the life of the PEAK products.
Peak Scientific Instruments is a family-owned business and it has a brand, values and culture which
are all intrinsically linked. They are all driven by Peak Scientific Instrument’s commitment to always
“do the right thing”. Peak are aware of the impact that lab equipment can have on the environment
and they recognise that they have responsibility. They have already embarked on new initiatives to
help create a more sustainable, and environmentally friendly, future.
In conjunction with Auditel, Peak Scientific Instruments Ltd have been working on reporting their
carbon emissions through a full carbon footprint journey and consequent carbon reduction plan for
each site separately, with a baseline reporting year of 2021.

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Methodology
This report follows the GHG Protocol Corporate Accounting and Reporting Standard methodology.
As with financial accounting and reporting, generally accepted GHG accounting principles are
intended to underpin and guide GHG accounting and reporting to ensure that the reported information
represents a faithful, true, and fair account of a company’s GHG emissions.
GHG accounting and reporting practices are evolving and are new to many businesses; however, the
principles listed below are derived in part from generally accepted financial accounting and reporting
principles. They also reflect the outcome of a collaborative process involving stakeholders from a
wide range of technical, environmental, and accounting disciplines.
Carbon Footprint and reporting shall be based on the following principles:

Relevance
Ensure the Carbon Footprint appropriately reflects the GHG emissions of the company and serves the
decision-making needs of users – both internal and external to the company.
Completeness
Account for and report on all GHG emission sources and activities within the chosen boundary.
Disclose and justify any specific exclusions.
Consistency
Use consistent methodologies to allow for meaningful comparisons of emissions over time.
Transparently document any changes to the data, inventory boundary, methods, or any other relevant
factors in the time series.
Transparency
Address all relevant issues in a factual and coherent manner, based on a clear audit trail. Disclose any
relevant assumptions and make appropriate references to the accounting and calculation
methodologies and data sources used.
Accuracy
Ensure that the quantification of GHG emissions is systematically neither over nor under actual
emissions, as far as can be judged, and that uncertainties are reduced as far as practicable. Achieve
sufficient accuracy to enable users to make decisions with reasonable assurance as to the integrity
of the reported information.

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Executive Summary
Background
The need for taking immediate and bold action on climate change is being increasingly
recognised by businesses, government, and the general population
The amount of action that needs to be taken, and the speed at which this must be done has been
recognised by the UK through its ratification of the Paris climate agreement – to limit global
temperature rise to well below 2°C.
Consequently, the UK has declared a climate emergency, and the independent committee on
climate change has laid out what needs to be done for the UK to become net-zero carbon by 2050.
Peak Scientific Instruments has acknowledged their role in the need to act and have themselves
decided to develop a strategy to achieve net zero carbon emissions.

Drivers
Climate Change Act
This act commits the UK government to reducing emissions by at least 80% in 2050 compared to
1990 levels. The 80% target includes GHG emissions from the devolved administrations, which
currently accounts for around 20% of the UK’s total emissions.
Leadership
Taking strategic action towards reducing carbon emissions will ensure that Peak Scientific can lead
the way in developing effective mechanisms to tackle climate change. This will help stimulate low
carbon transitions across their supply and value chain and beyond. Peak Scientific want to be a
forefront on climate action and encourage their suppliers and customers to do likewise.
Cost Savings
With increasing pressure on all businesses to cut costs, reducing the amount spent on energy bills
is a key driver for lowering our energy consumption.
Reputation
With stretching national targets, there is increasing pressure on businesses to be seen as "doing
their bit" and playing a leadership role on climate change action. Failure to act could lead to
reputational risks and adversely affect the company’s public image.

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The Plan
Peak Scientific Instruments needs a plan to show how the business will meet its social, economic,
and environmental needs.
A fundamental part of developing a plan is gathering evidence to then direct strategy.
A key driver for undertaking this project is the need for trusted, independent, and clear evidence to
feed into the sustainability appraisal and strategic environmental assessment to develop the plan.
The results from this work will form a key part in ensuring that Peak Scientific Instruments have
sustainability, reducing emissions, and climate change as a core element of their strategic plans
for years to come.

Proposal
Auditel have been contracted by Peak Scientific Instruments to support the first stage of their
journey: to complete a comprehensive carbon footprint of their direct and indirect carbon
emissions (scope 1, 2 and 3) for the calendar year 2021.
Creating a carbon footprint is an essential first step in developing a carbon reduction strategy and
is key to understanding the scale of the challenge focussing efforts on the most impactful
activities.
This Carbon Footprint has been calculated in line with the Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Protocol
emission Scopes; these are set out as follows:
Scope 1: Direct emissions from combustion of gas and other fuels.
Scope 2: Emissions resulting from the generation of electricity and other energy purchased
(but generated elsewhere).
Scope 3: Emissions made by third parties in connection with operational activities.
All activities within this report have been undertaken by the criteria set out by the British
Standards Institute PAS2060:2014, in line with the Green House Gas Protocol.

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GHG Protocol & Boundary
GHG Protocol

Emissions Boundary

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Value Chain Map

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Emission Sources
Table of Included Emissions
Scope

Category

Source

1

Gas for Heating

Gas usage data from energy supplier where
available.

Fleet

Vehicle fleet - mileage data.

Electricity

Electricity usage data from energy supplier.

Purchased Goods and Services

Supplier data where available.

Fuel and Energy Related Activities

Transmission and Distribution (T&D) electricity
losses and Well-To-Tank (WTT) fuel emissions.

Waste from Operations

Water usage data from water supplier. Nonhazardous waste logs from waste contractor.

Business Travel

Expense claim data for travel and accommodation
where available (see below for elements excluded).

Employee Commuting & Homeworking

Employee survey.

Downstream Transport & Distribution

Transport Partner Data where available for outgoing
shipments.

2

3

Table of Excluded Emissions
Scope Category

Reason for exclusion

2

Steam, Heat and Cooling

Not-applicable

Capital goods

Considered low carbon impact.

Waste from Operations

Non-hazardous waste: Insufficient data available.

Upstream Transport & Distribution

Insufficient or poor-quality data from suppliers

Business Travel

Insufficient data for grey fleet, claimed taxi
journeys, car rental fuel, train journeys.

Upstream leased assets

Considered low carbon impact.

Downstream leased assets

None associated with the business.

Processing of sold products

The cost versus benefit of acquiring and
processing this data was prohibitive.

Use of sold products

The cost versus benefit of acquiring and
processing this data was prohibitive.

End-of-life treatment of sold products

The cost versus benefit of acquiring and
processing this data was prohibitive.

Franchises

None associated with the business.

Investments

None associated with the business.

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Carbon Footprint Breakdown
2021 Emissions
The total Green House Gas emissions for Peak Scientific Instruments, in the calendar year 2021,
according to the data provided and the use of the Government conversion factors for the same year
are:

3,212.74 tonnes carbon dioxide equivalent (tCO2e)

Intensity Metrics

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Emissions by Scope
Scope 3 emissions accounted for the majority (82.5%) of the total carbon footprint. These
predominately came from downstream transport and distribution (61.46%), and employee
commuting/homeworking (13.44%). Scope 2 emissions accounted for 8.4% and 9.1% of emissions
came from scope 1 sources.

Scope Category

Contribution to total
footprint (%)

tCO2e

1

291.84

9.1

2

271.37

8.4

3

2,649.53

82.5

Total

3,212.74

100.00%

Emissions by Individual Scope Category
Scope Category

tCO2e

% of total emissions

Gas

252.54

7.86

Fleet

39.30

1.22

Electricity

271.37

8.45

Purchased Goods & Services

124.70

3.88

Fuel Related Activities

43.03

1.34

Waste from Operations

4.22

0.13

Business Travel

71.51

2.23

Employee Commuting & Homeworking

431.50

13.44

Downstream Transport & Distribution

1,974.57

61.46

Total

3,212.74

100.00

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Emissions Map

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Scope Data Breakdown
Scope 1
Gas for heating
There were 6 supplies using 2 suppliers during the reporting period.
The data for the main supplier (5 supplies) has been harvested using bills from the supplier. 97% of
the reported supply is based on actual consumption with the remaining 3% being based on an
assumption that has been applied to estimates to ensure the conservative principle.
The data for one legacy supplier (1 supply) is not available due to a historical dispute. However, due
to lower activity at this site, the consumption is expected to be low and therefore it is a low risk of
being material.
A recommendation has been made that all meter readings should be taken each month and recorded
with the supplier.
On-site gas consumption is shown below and follows the expected seasonal pattern.

Total monthly Gas Consumption (KwH)

KwH

290,000.00
190,000.00
90,000.00
(10,000.00)

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Fleet
The business has a mix of purchased and leased vehicles:
•
•
•

10 leased vehicles are assigned to individuals as a tool to carry out their role.
4 pool cars are used for transporting between sites.
2 pool vans are used for deliveries, collections and transferring parts and materials between
sites.

The methods to pay for the company vehicle fuel in 2021 included the use of a personal credit card
(claimed back through expenses) or a company credit card. It isn’t possible to obtain the primary data
(type of fuel, volume consumed). However, the business keep records of the mileage on an excel log.
For the engineers and sales team this is tracked by the Service Delivery Manager. For the pool
vehicles the mileage is tracked using movolytic trackers and the data has been checked back to these
reports.
It is noted that the mileage for the sales team totals 213 miles for the year (total). On discussion with
the Facilities Manager this was due to alternative methods being used in 2021, travel was voluntary
(not forced) for the sales team.

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It is also noted that the rented van has no record of mileage during 2021. However, on discussion
with the Facilities Manager, the two vans (one rented and one owned) operate using mirrored
journeys (ie one is taken to site B and the other is brought back to site A). As the owned van is fitted
with a tracker, with known mileage, the same mileage has been assumed and recorded for the rented
van.
In addition there are 5 Fork lift trucks which are leased and run on electricity which is covered in
Scope 2 below.

Scope 2
Electricity
There were 6 supplies using 2 suppliers during the reporting period. All data has been harvested using
actual bills from the supplier.
On-site electricity usage is shown below and follows the expected pattern.

Total monthly electricity consumption (split by day/night) (KwH)
160,000.00
140,000.00
120,000.00

KwH

100,000.00
80,000.00
60,000.00
40,000.00
20,000.00
0.00
Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

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Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

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Scope 3
Purchased Goods & Services
Tier 1 suppliers were identified by one of the client Category Managers. They were contacted directly
with a link to a survey requesting data that would be relevant for this CFR.
Only the data for 2 suppliers was available and robust (the relevant SECR reports for one supplier and
the details of packaging supplies from the only packaging supplier). This data has been included in
the reported calculations.

Fuel and Energy Related Activities
Emissions included in this category were those associated with electricity losses during transmission
and distribution (T&D). Carbon calculations were made for both T&D from on-site electricity usage
and Well-To-Tank emissions for fuel usage.

Upstream Transport & Distribution
Peak requested upstream transport data from 126 suppliers and 3 logistics companies. The client
contacted and communicated with the suppliers / transportation partners directly.
There was a mixed response of both data supplied and data quality. Despite multiple requests, the
responses were poor resulting in high uncertainty for this category.

Waste from Operations
Water
There are 12 supplies included although 7 of these supplies are noted to indicate no/insignificant
consumption (below 3 m3 for the year). The data has been challenging for this reporting period. A
process of consolidation has subsequently taken place. The amount of waste produced in 2021 was
minimal with an assessment of low carbon impact.

Non-Hazardous Waste
Waste collection data was produced by the waste management company. For 63.9% of the total
waste collected (by weight) the data was based on estimated approximate weight. On discussion

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with the waste management company, this estimate is based on industry standard maximum weights
(with the exception of one category – loose cardboard – where the estimated weight is based on
average cardboard FEL weights, due to this being bulky boxed material). This is in line with the
conservative principle.

Business Travel
There are numerous sources of carbon associated with business travel. Data was obtained from a
variety of sources including invoices from the Travel Management Company (flights only), the system
which logged all business-related travel/accommodation claims (Concur) and an internal report
supporting report for more detail. Where data was available, the following table summarises the
percentage split of sub-categories accounted for:

Sub-category

CO2e (t)

% Contribution

Flights
Hotels
Taxis – local firm
Ferrys
Total

63.49
7.41
0.52
0.09
71.51

88.8%
10.4%
0.7%
0.1%
100.00

The carbon associated with rail travel, rental car fuel and taxis claimed on expenses was minimal. It
has not been possible to assess the impact of grey fleet.
It has noted as a required improvement for future years to either create a mandatory field in the
expense system (Concur) or to implement a reporting process which is reconciled to a Concur report
to ensure that the required detail is available for future years.

Employee Commuting & Homeworking
Our commuting and homeworking survey showed that during 2021 there were a mixture of
employees who worked fully on-site, fully off-site or hybrid. 74.9% of the employees responded to the
survey (122 site only responses, 12 off-site only responses, 90 hybrid responses). The responses
were extrapolated in proportion with the type of employee as noted above, to cover the full employee
population of 299 employees.
An annual commuting distance was calculated using the responses provided. Annual commuting
distance was then grouped by vehicle type. In total, commuting was responsible for 426.84 tonnes of
carbon dioxide equivalent during 2021.
An annual number of days worked at home was calculated using the responses provided. In total,
employees worked an estimated 9,979 days at home during 2021, equating to 4.66 tonnes of carbon
dioxide equivalent.

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Downstream Transport & Distribution
Peak requested downstream transport data from the 4 logistics companies that they use. The client
contacted and communicated with the suppliers / transportation partners directly.
Where data was available, each part of the journey for the deliveries have been split by transport type
to use the appropriate BEIS conversion factors (international air freight, UK air freight, roll-on roll-off
freight, and road freight).
It has been recommended that Peak communicate with the transportation companies to identify the
data that is needed for future years. This data should be collected more regularly to ensure that data
can be queried on a timely basis.

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Monitoring & Reporting
One of the most fundamental follow-on activities for an organisation that has completed a carbon
footprint is monitoring and reporting.
It is imperative that an organisation aims to complete a carbon footprint at regular intervals to
demonstrate progress in carbon reduction. Auditel recommend an annual report.
As an organisation becomes increasingly familiar with the process required to complete a carbon
footprint and can demonstrate a strong data collection framework, they can begin to look to expand
their footprint to cover all emission sources and revisit existing sources to make them more accurate
and less reliant on proxies.

Scope 3 Foot printing
Although we have identified a baseline for future reports, the adding of more scope 3 emission
sources is the right thing to do as more accurate data becomes available, reporting on like for like
baselines is the key. Moving forward we would look to add more scope 3 emissions and reset the
baseline so that we can report against the extended baselines annually.

Conclusion
During 2021, Peak Scientific’s total carbon footprint was 3,212.74 tonnes of carbon dioxide
equivalent.
The company’s largest source of reported carbon emissions was Downstream transport, which
accounted for 61.46% of the total footprint.
The second largest source of carbon emissions was employee commuting and homeworking.
Emissions from upstream transport, electricity and gas was also significant.
A much smaller proportion of emissions came from fleet, purchased goods & services, fuel and
energy related activities, waste from operations and business travel.
The quality of data used to build this carbon footprint was medium/high, with some assumptions
made.
In the future, Peak Scientific Instruments should aim to improve the accuracy, completeness and
availability of requested data, in particular for upstream transport, business travel and
downstream transport.
Achieving this will involve communicating with suppliers and maintaining records more regularly.

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About Auditel
The Cost, Procurement & Carbon Solutions Company
Auditel is a leading Cost, Procurement & Carbon Solutions Company. We help organisations reduce their carbon
emissions whilst also reducing their costs. In the current challenging economic climate, organisations are
battling with the desire to drive growth and profitability, whilst investing in low carbon emitting technologies to
reduce their carbon footprint and speed up their journey to achieving Net Zero.
Since 1994, we’ve built a strong network of over 100 procurement and carbon specialists. Our specialists come
from a broad range of professions and industries, giving our clients access to an unrivalled level of knowledge
and expertise in procurement and decarbonisation. Using Auditel’s simple 4 step process, we can deliver
solutions that will enable your organisation to achieve independent verification of carbon neutrality in the shortterm.
Auditel provide a comprehensive procurement service, covering over 100 cost areas across all sectors. When
engaged at the right time, such as when negotiating prices and contracts with suppliers, independent external
help that works alongside your existing operational teams, can level the playing field thereby ensuring you
receive value for money from your suppliers.
Due to this procurement expertise, we can potentially self-fund your net zero journey, or even make it more
profitable through cost removal and cost transformation. By blending Auditel’s carbon solutions with our cost
management and procurement expertise, you can feel confident that you are helping save the planet as well as
making your business fit for the age of net zero.
At Auditel we believe passionately that effective procurement can save your organisation thousands of pounds
and make you more competitive. We also know that being Carbon Neutral doesn’t need to COST the EARTH
With a strong presence in the energy field, we have been producing SECR and ESOS reporting for our clients for
many years, this led us into Carbon Neutrality and Net Zero, with a wealth of experience in our Carbon division it
seemed like the next sensible step in how our business evolves. In 2021 we became partners to The British
Standards Institute and train our Carbon Consultants to BSI Associate Consultant status, this enables us to take
clients through BSI PAS2060:2014 in line with ISO14064 and ISAE3000.

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Peak Scientific Summary
Carbon Footprint Report
This is a summary of the Carbon Inventory and subsequent Footprint Report produced on behalf of Peak Scientific by Auditel for the reporting
period of 01/01/21 – 31/12/21. The inventory work and reporting was carried out in line with the GHG Protocol Corporate Accounting and
Reporting Standard and represents a faithful, true, and fair account of Peak Scientific GHG emissions from the data available. The full report
should be considered when reading the summary and can be obtained at: info@peakscientific.com

TOTAL EMISSIONS AND INTENSITY METRICS

3212.74

49.71

10.74

0.33

Total tCO2e

tCO2e Per 1M Turnover

tCO2e Per Employee

tCO2e Per Sq Metre

TOTAL EMISSIONS BY SCOPE

Scopes

tCO2e

Scope 1

291.84

Scope 2

271.37

Scope 3

2649.53

9%
8%

83%

EMISSIONS

Source

Scope

tCO2e
252.54
39.30
271.37

Buildings

1

Fleet

1

Electricity

2

Purchased Steam, Heat & Cooling

2

n/a

Purchased Goods & Services

3

124.70

Capital Goods

3

No material capital purchases within reporting period

Fuel & Energy Related Activities

3

43.03

Upstream Transport & Distribution

3

Excluded due to insufficient data

Waste Generated from Operations

3

Business Travel

3

Employee Commuting & Homeworking

3

4.22
71.51
431.50

Upstream Leased Assets

3

There were none to be found associated with the business in the reporting period

Downstream Transport & Distribution

3

1974.57

Processing of Sold Products

3

Excluded on Cost Vs Benefit

Use of Sold Products

3

Excluded on Cost Vs Benefit

End of Life Treatment of Sold Products

3

Excluded on Cost Vs Benefit

Downstream Leased Asets

3

There were none to be found associated with the business in the reporting period

Franchises

3

There were none to be found associated with the business in the reporting period

Investments

3

There were none to be found associated with the business in the reporting period

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Verifier’s Statement - Peak Scientific Instruments Ltd
Auditel is a management consultant that is suitably qualified in carbon emissions measurement and
verification.
The verification is conducted using the accepted methodology, by approved verifiers. Those approved to
conduct verifications are recorded by Auditel (UK) Limited. This process is transparent and is conducted to
the requirements ISO14064 -3: 2019 Specification with guidance for the verification and validation of
greenhouse gas statements.
Auditel has been appointed to measure and evaluate carbon emissions from 1/1/21 to 31/12/21 and to
prepare a Carbon Footprint Report for 2021
Auditel is also retained to verify the report and the disclosures made in this report, Carbon Footprint Report
for (2021), conform with the methodology given by Green House Gas Protocol, Corporate Accounting and
Reporting Standard and is verified with comments.
The following Reporting Principles have been met - Completeness, consistency, accuracy, transparency,
relevance. Materiality level applied for verification is 5%
Scopes

Verified GHG Emissions

1

291.84

2

271.37

3

2,649.53

The gas data is incomplete, the tCO2e quoted however covers all but one supply.
Business travel is incomplete, the figure is verified based on the data submitted.
The use of an uncertainty grading, detailed in a separate methodology report, is used to compile the report
and this is acceptable. Data included as other than low uncertainty are not verified. Where indirect data
sources have been used, this is identified in the report.
Any achieved Carbon Reductions after this is the baseline year of any decarbonisation project. Achieved
carbon reductions will be relative to the stated emissions of this report and any targets set. Subsequent
verification statements will address progress regarding this.

Martene Coe

Huw Williams

Report Author
Auditel

Independent Verifier
Auditel / UK Analytics Ltd

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