Baseline emissions footprint

Baseline emissions are a record of the greenhouse gases that have been produced in the past and were produced prior to the introduction of any strategies to reduce emissions. Baseline emissions are the reference point against which emissions reduction can be measured.

Baseline year:

1^st October 2022 – 30^th September 2023

Additional details relating to the baseline emissions calculations:

This baseline covers the total GHG footprint of all activities conducted by Border Crossing Media Holdings Limited.

The scope 3 figures reported in this CRP include the following sources of emissions, as per the Technical Standard guidance: business travel (air travel and ground transportation, based on mileage); hotels based on stay duration), employee commuting and waste generated in operations. We have also included additional scope 3 categories which have been identified as relevant to our carbon footprint given the nature of our business. Scope 3 emissions include estimated emissions for purchased goods and services using a spend based methodology. These currently make up 63% of Scope 3 emissions and we are planning to work with suppliers to collect primary data that improves our insight into our Scope 3 emissions.

Baseline year emissions:
EMISSIONS	TOTAL (tCO2e)
Scope 1	1.0
Scope 2	2.2
Scope 3	23.7
Total emissions	26.9

Scope 3 categories: 1st October 2022 – 30th September 2023		tCo2e
Cat 1	Purchased goods and services	14.7
Cat 6	Business travel	3.7
Cat 7	Employee commuting	5.3
Scope 3 Total		23.7

Emissions reduction targets

To achieve Net Zero by 2030, we have adopted the following carbon reduction targets.

We project that carbon emissions will decrease over the next five years to 0% tCO2e by 2039. This is a reduction of 100%.

Progress against these targets will be documented in the graph below:

This is based on the current UK and Scottish Government Strategy to implement Net Zero infrastructure (energy, transport etc.) that we can utilise. If this infrastructure is not in place or effective in alignment with our plan we will look to use offsetting tactics or regeneration tactics to reach our overall target of net zero by 2030.

Carbon reduction projects

Completed actions

The following measures and projects have been completed or implemented as part of establishing this baseline.

Setting 1.5°c aligned targets

Established this baseline and committed to an ambitious yet realistic target of being Net Zero by 2030.

Increased internal awareness

Established a Sustainability working group that has led and encourages all staff to participate in the baselining process. This has resulted in increased staff awareness and the successful adoption of short-term actions.

Ongoing measurement and reporting

Established an ongoing process that ensures we accurately measure and document our progress towards our target. We will update our published Carbon reduction plan on an annual basis.

Future actions

Reducing our office emissions

This will be achieved by:

Reduce our emissions from purchased goods and services

This will be achieved by developing an approved suppliers list. This will consist of suppliers that can prove their commitment to monitoring and reporting on their emissions.

Reducing emissions from data and IT equipment and services

This will be achieved by:

Reducing emissions from commuting

This will be achieved by:

Reducing emissions from business travel

This will be achieved by updating our travel policy to reflect the following:

Prioritise virtual meetings

All employees will be provided with high-quality, user-friendly virtual meeting solutions they can use on-site or remotely.

Informed booking

We will mandate the use of booking tools that help us source low-carbon flights/hotels.

Train and public transport

We will prioritise the use of trains for long-distance trips and public transport for short trips.

Minimise air travel

We will avoid flights when possible. If they’re required, we will always choose the most carbon-efficient routes, e.g. minimising stopovers, fly economy, etc.

Low-carbon accommodation

We will prioritise the selection of hotels and accommodation with a low carbon footprint and/or environmentally friendly certifications.

Use electric cars when necessary

When hiring or renting a car/van for work purposes we will only use small, energy-efficient electric vehicles.

Investigating and implementing offsetting and/or local regeneration programmes

This will be implemented by:

In addition, to these activities we will also hold company-wide monthly sustainability meetings until the actions are fully planned and implemented and quarterly review sessions of our progress against the plan and targets.

Declaration and Sign Off

This Carbon Reduction Plan has been completed in accordance with PPN 06/21 and associated guidance and reporting standard for Carbon Reduction Plans.

Emissions have been reported and recorded in accordance with the published reporting standard for Carbon Reduction Plans and the GHG Reporting Protocol corporate standard[1] and uses the appropriate Government emission conversion factors for greenhouse gas company reporting[2].

Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions have been reported in accordance with SECR requirements, and the required subset of Scope 3 emissions have been reported in accordance with the published reporting standard for Carbon Reduction Plans and the Corporate Value Chain (Scope 3) Standard[3].

This Carbon Reduction Plan has been reviewed and signed off by the board of directors (or equivalent management body).