Carbon Reduction

Arch Futures Ltd

Carbon Reduction Plan

(PPN 06/21 compliant)

Version 1.0 | 17 October 2025

1. Commitment to achieving Net Zero

Arch Futures Ltd is committed to achieving Net Zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2045 at the latest. We will reduce absolute emissions across Scopes 1, 2 and material Scope 3 categories in line with the UK Government’s Net Zero Strategy and the Greenhouse Gas Protocol. Residual emissions that cannot be eliminated by 2045 will be neutralised through high‑quality, verified removals.

2. Organisational footprint and reporting boundary

Scale and activities. Arch Futures Ltd is a health and social care provider with a workforce of approximately 450 to 500 employees. Our largest operational emissions sources are expected to be staff mileage for community visits, office energy use, business travel, purchased goods and services, waste, and water.

Reporting boundary. This Carbon Reduction Plan covers UK operations only and includes all wholly owned offices and services. We will consolidate emissions using an operational control approach consistent with the GHG Protocol Corporate Standard.

Standards. Emissions will be calculated in accordance with the Greenhouse Gas Protocol Corporate Accounting and Reporting Standard and UK Government Environmental Reporting Guidelines. We will use the latest UK Government conversion factors for greenhouse gas reporting.

3. Baseline and current emissions reporting

Baseline year. 2025–26. We are commencing data collection immediately and will publish our first full baseline by 31 January 2027, covering the 12‑month period from 1 November 2025 to 31 October 2026. Where data gaps exist in the first year, we will use prudent estimates and will refine the baseline when higher quality data becomes available.

Latest reporting year. The current reporting year is the same as the baseline period while we establish systems and controls. Figures will be updated annually thereafter and reported on our website.

Method notes. We will report location‑based and market‑based Scope 2 totals. Scope 3 will prioritise the categories shown above because these are expected to be most material for our services.

Intensity metrics. We will track emissions per full‑time equivalent and per 1,000 hours of care delivered.

 

4. Emissions reduction targets

• Reduce Scope 1 and 2 absolute emissions by at least 50 percent by 2030 from the 2025–26 baseline.

• Reduce Scope 3 business travel and commuting emissions per FTE by at least 40 percent by 2030 through fleet transition, route optimisation and modal shift.

• Source 100 percent renewable electricity for all offices by 2027, with certification through REGOs.

• Achieve a science‑based trajectory that delivers at least a 90 percent reduction in total emissions by 2045 against the baseline, with the remaining up to 10 percent neutralised by verified removals.

 

5. Carbon reduction projects and milestones

0 to 6 months

• Appoint a Net Zero Sponsor and create a cross‑functional Carbon Steering Group.

• Implement a single data hub for utilities, mileage and procurement. Enable mileage capture through the rostering platform for all field staff.

• Complete energy audits for all offices and service locations. Identify quick wins such as LED roll‑out, timer controls and behaviour change.

• Publish an organisation‑wide Travel Hierarchy and low‑emission mileage policy that rewards active travel and public transport where practical.

• Update procurement specifications to include environmental weighting and supplier carbon disclosures for relevant categories.

• Launch staff awareness training on carbon literacy and personal actions.

6 to 18 months

• Switch all electricity supplies to 100 percent renewable tariffs with REGOs where available. Install smart meters at all sites.

• Deploy route optimisation, car‑share lists for compatible rotas, and idle‑reduction guidance for drivers.

• Start a phased transition to ultra‑low‑emission vehicles. Introduce a salary sacrifice scheme for electric vehicles and e‑bikes. Pilot two pool EVs in the largest branches and install charging where feasible.

• Replace remaining fluorescent lighting with LEDs and fit occupancy sensors in common areas.

• Digitise paper‑based processes, introduce default duplex printing and secure‑print release to cut paper use.

18 to 36 months

• Replace end‑of‑life boilers with high‑efficiency or heat pump solutions where viable. Undertake fabric improvements such as draught proofing and insulation in leased offices where agreed with landlords.

• Expand EV transition across company cars and encourage homecare workers to shift to EVs with allowances for charging and parking.

By 2030

• Complete transition to renewable electricity across the estate and retire remaining high‑carbon equipment where possible.

• Achieve the 50 percent reduction in Scopes 1 and 2. Deliver at least 40 percent reduction in travel intensity.

Beyond 2030 to 2045

• Continue deeper decarbonisation of heat, vehicles and supply chain. Work with suppliers to set and share their own targets and footprints.

• Neutralise residual hard‑to‑abate emissions by 2045 using high‑quality carbon removals in line with best practice and UK guidance.

 

6. Procurement and supply chain management

We will integrate climate criteria in purchasing and supplier management. All buying will be fair and transparent. We will consider the carbon impact of products, request supplier decarbonisation plans and favour suppliers who can evidence practical progress. We will make use of local suppliers where possible to reduce transport emissions and to support the local economy.

Key actions.

• Include environmental weighting in tenders for goods and services where the category is material.

• Ask strategic suppliers to share their Carbon Reduction Plans and annual footprints.

• Maintain an approved suppliers list that records environmental credentials and modern slavery checks.

• Use demand management and inventory checks to avoid surplus and unnecessary purchasing.

• Set supplier expectations for packaging reduction and take‑back schemes.

 

7. Governance, roles and reporting

Leadership. A Director will act as the Net Zero Sponsor, supported by a Carbon Steering Group drawn from Operations, HR, Estates, Finance, Quality and IT.

Roles. Site managers will be responsible for local delivery. Finance will oversee data quality and annual reporting. Procurement will implement supplier engagement. HR will embed training and incentives.

Assurance. We will review progress quarterly and report annually on our website. We will align with SECR where applicable and maintain evidence for audit.

 

8. Data management plan

Data sources. We will collect gas and electricity bills, meter readings, diesel and petrol invoices, fleet telematics, staff mileage from rostering systems, business travel bookings, waste transfer notes, water bills and spend data for purchased goods and services.

Controls. Data will be centralised, with monthly checks, and will follow a documented methodology. Calculations will use UK Government conversion factors. Materiality thresholds will be documented and reviewed annually.

Improvement roadmap. We will close data gaps each quarter during the first year and continuously improve quality with supplier engagement and staff training.

 

9. Risks and dependencies

Supply chain readiness. Some suppliers may not yet publish footprints or targets. We will prioritise engagement and switch to lower carbon alternatives when practical.

Fleet charging access. Community services require reliable transport. We will mitigate charging constraints by planning rotas, using mixed charging options and prioritising EVs for urban routes.

Leased buildings. Landlord co‑operation will be needed for upgrades. We will negotiate green lease clauses and energy‑saving improvements at renewal.

 

10. PPN 06/21 compliance checklist

• Commitment to achieving Net Zero by 2045 stated in Section 1.

• Baseline year and most recent year identified in Section 3. Annual updates will be published.

• Scope 1, Scope 2 and relevant Scope 3 categories stated in Section 3.

• Carbon reduction targets for future years stated in Section 4.

• Environmental management measures and projects set out in Section 5 and Section 6.

• Plan will be reviewed annually and approved at board level. The latest version will be published on our website.

 

11. Declaration and sign‑off

This Carbon Reduction Plan has been reviewed and approved by the board of Arch Futures Ltd.

 | Name | [Director’s name]
 | Role | Director and Net Zero Sponsor
 | Date | 17 October 2025

Appendix A. First‑year action plan 2025–26

Appendix B. Glossary

GHG Protocol. The Greenhouse Gas Protocol Corporate Accounting and Reporting Standard is the global standard for organisational carbon accounting.

REGOs. Renewable Energy Guarantees of Origin that evidence renewable electricity supply.

Scopes. Scope 1 refers to direct emissions from owned sources. Scope 2 refers to indirect emissions from purchased electricity. Scope 3 refers to other indirect emissions in the value chain.