Our commitment to achieving Net Zero
Border Crossing Media Holdings Limited, trading as Border Crossing UX, is committed to achieving Net Zero emissions by 2030.
This plan was last updated: 30th July 2025
Baseline emissions footprint
Our baseline emissions were established in Year 1 (1st October 2022 – 30th September 2023). These serve as the reference point against which progress is measured.
No changes have been made to the methodology or scope of our baseline calculations. Therefore, the original baseline remains valid and is summarised below:
Baseline year:
1st October 2022 – 30th 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: 1st October 2022 – 30th September 2023 | |
| Emissions category | TOTAL (tCO2e) |
| Scope 1 | 1.0 |
| Scope 2 | 2.2 |
| Scope 3 | 23.7 |
| Total emissions | 26.9 |
Scope 3 emissions breakdown:
| 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 | |
Commitment to achieving Net Zero
Border Crossing Media Holdings Limited, trading as Border Crossing UX, is committed to achieving Net Zero emissions by 2030.
Current year emissions
Our total emissions in Year 2 decreased significantly compared to our baseline year, reflecting the impact of carbon reduction initiatives.
| Total emissions: 1st October 2023 – 30th September 2024 | |
| Emissions category | TOTAL (tCO2e) |
| Scope 1 | 0.8 |
| Scope 2 | 0.7 |
| Scope 3 | 12.1 |
| Total emissions | 13.6 |
Scope 3 emissions breakdown:
| Scope 3 categories: 1st October 2023 – 30th September 2024 | tCo2e | |
| Cat 1 | Purchased goods and services | 8.8 |
| Cat 6 | Business travel | 1.7 |
| Cat 7 | Employee commuting | 1.6 |
| Scope 3 Total | 12.1 | |
Notes on Year 2 emissions
- Supplier engagement and primary data collection are underway to improve Scope 3 data quality.
- Reduced energy use through improved office efficiency and hybrid working.
- Reduced employee commuting due to a reduction in headcount.
- Reduced business travel, reflecting more virtual collaboration.
- Purchased goods and services emissions decreased but still use a spend-based methodology.
- No significant changes to organisational boundaries or emission sources.
Emissions reduction targets
To achieve Net Zero by 2030, we have adopted the following targets:
- Achieve a 100% reduction in emissions by 2030.
- Continue to reduce reliance on high-emission suppliers and processes.
- Increase the use of primary data to improve Scope 3 reporting accuracy.
Progress against these targets will be tracked annually. If supporting infrastructure (e.g. renewable energy, public transport) is delayed or underdelivered, we will implement offsetting and regeneration measures to remain on track.
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.
- Installed LED lighting: Invested in energy efficient lighting throughout the office.
- Set 1.5°C-aligned target: Committed to Net Zero by 2030.
- Baseline established: Emissions measured for all operations.
- Staff awareness and engagement: Sustainability working group launched.
- Reporting framework: Annual reporting process implemented.
Future actions
Reducing our office emissions
This will be achieved by:
- Switching to a 100% renewable energy tariff upon the expiry of our fixed term (2026).
- Adopting new policies and procedures that minimise the unnecessary usage of lighting, heating, waste, paper printing, and appliances.
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:
- Choosing products that use less electricity when purchasing equipment.
- Where possible, repairing broken equipment instead of buying new replacements.
- Where possible, purchasing refurbished devices.
- When devices are no longer in-use, we will resell or recycle them, to minimise e-waste.
Reducing emissions from commuting
This will be achieved by:
- Providing company loans for bikes and e bikes to encourage cycling as a commuting option.
- Introducing and encouraging flexible working.
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:
- Reviewing the amount of carbon requiring to be offset and modelling that to 2030.
- Investigating current offsetting and regeneration programmes in our local area of Midlothian and then the rest of Scotland including but not limited to Sea Grass projects, Peat Land, Tree protection/planting and urban garden or biodiversity regeneration.
- Calculating which will have most impact and implement.
- If there are no current programmes available, we will look to invest in our own regeneration programme by regenerating and repurposing land in the Midlothian region for carbon capture and increasing local biodiversity.
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).