Carbon Reduction Plan


Publication Date: October 2026

Access2Learn Ltd is committed to achieving Net Zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 at the latest, in line with UK Government policy and the requirements of Procurement Policy Note (PPN) 06/21 and PPN 006.

As a specialist provider of needs assessments, coaching, counselling, tutoring, education support services and workplace adjustments Access2Learn recognises its responsibility to minimise environmental impacts, reduce carbon emissions, and operate sustainably across all areas of its business. 

We are committed to: 

  • Measuring and reporting our carbon footprint annually. 
  • Reducing emissions associated with business travel, office operations, energy consumption and homeworking emissions. 
  • Embedding environmental sustainability into decision-making and service delivery. 
  • Working collaboratively with employees, suppliers, associates, and clients to support the transition to a low-carbon economy. 
  • Continually improving our environmental performance and contributing towards the UK’s Net Zero targets.

Access2Learn maintains a comprehensive environmental management approach focused on reducing carbon emissions associated with business travel, office operations, procurement and digital service delivery. We operate a digital-first and remote-first model, actively reducing travel requirements through virtual assessments, meetings and support services. Environmental considerations are embedded within procurement decisions, staff engagement activities and operational planning. We monitor environmental performance annually and have committed to achieving Net Zero emissions by 2050 in accordance with PPN 06/21/PPN 006 requirements.

Baseline Emissions Footprint 

Baseline emissions are a record of greenhouse gases produced prior to implementing carbon reduction initiatives and provide the benchmark against which future emissions reductions will be measured.

Baseline Year  2025/26 
Additional Information  Access2Learn is a predominantly office and home-based professional services organisation with no manufacturing activities and limited direct emissions. Where complete accurate emissions data is not yet available, the company is undertaking annual carbon measurement activities to establish a robust baseline and reporting framework. 

Step 1: Collection of Data 

Activity  Data Required 
Electricity  Annual kWh from bills 
Gas  Annual kWh from bills 
Business mileage  Miles travelled by vehicle type 
Rail travel  Miles or journeys 
Air travel  Flights taken 
Homeworking  Number of homeworking days 
Waste  Waste volumes if known 

Current Emissions Reporting 

Reporting Year: 2026 – predicted 

Emissions Category  Total (tCO₂e) 
Scope 1  tbc
Scope 2  tbc
Scope 3  tbc
Total Emissions  tbc

Access2Learn will calculate and publish complete emissions data annually using recognised methodologies and DEFRA conversion factors.

Emissions Reduction Targets 

In order to continue our progress towards achieving Net Zero, Access2Learn has adopted the following carbon reduction objectives: 

  • Reduce total emissions by 10% by 2028.   
  • Complete full Scope 1, Scope 2 and required Scope 3 emissions reporting. 
  • Reduce business mileage by 20%.
  • Ensure 100% paper-light administration processes. 
  • Increase virtual service delivery to reduce travel demand. 
  • Reduce total emissions by 25% by 2030. 
  • Reduce total emissions by 50% by 2040. 
  • Reduce total emissions by 75% by 2045. 
  • Reduce total emissions by 100% by 2050; achieve Net Zero greenhouse gas emissions across Scope 1, Scope 2 and applicable Scope 3 categories.
  • Continue to minimise business travel through remote service delivery and virtual meetings. 
  • Improve energy efficiency across office and homeworking environments. 
  • Encourage the use of sustainable travel options where travel is required. 

Carbon Reduction Projects 

Completed and ongoing environmental management measures include: 

  • Prioritisation of remote delivery and online meetings to reduce travel-related emissions. 
  • Use of digital documentation and cloud-based collaboration tools to minimise paper consumption. 
  • Homeworking arrangements that reduce daily commuting requirements. 
  • Encouragement of energy-efficient practices, including reduced electricity consumption and responsible equipment usage. 
  • Procurement practices that consider environmental sustainability where reasonably practicable. 

Environmental Management Measures 

Access2Learn is implementing, the following environmental management measures which will remain in effect throughout the delivery of public sector contracts: 

Sustainable Service Delivery 

  • Prioritisation of remote assessments, coaching, counselling, tutoring, and meetings where appropriate. 
  • Digital-first client engagement and documentation. 
  • Electronic signatures and paperless workflows. 
  • Online training and CPD programmes to reduce travel requirements. 

 

Energy Management 

  • Utilisation of energy-efficient IT equipment. 
  • Energy-saving settings applied to laptops and devices. 
  • Preference for energy-efficient office accommodation. 
  • Encouragement of responsible energy use by all employees and associates. 

 

Travel and Transport 

  • “Virtual First” meeting policy. 
  • Use of Microsoft Teams and other collaboration platforms to minimise travel. 
  • Consolidation of essential journeys. 
  • Preference for rail travel over domestic flights. 
  • Encouragement of car sharing and public transport where travel is required. 

 

Procurement and Supply Chain 

  • Preference for suppliers demonstrating environmental responsibility. 
  • Consideration of sustainability during purchasing decisions. 
  • Procurement of durable and repairable equipment where possible. 
  • Reduction of unnecessary packaging and consumables. 

 

Waste Reduction 

  • Paper-light operations. 
  • Electronic records management. 
  • Recycling of office waste and electronic equipment. 
  • Reuse of IT equipment where practical before replacement. 

 

Home Working Sustainability 

As a flexible and hybrid employer, Access2Learn supports: 

  • Remote working arrangements that reduce commuting emissions. 
  • Digital service delivery models. 
  • Secure cloud-based systems reducing physical resource requirements. 

 

Staff Engagement 

  • Promotion of environmentally responsible behaviours. 
  • Sustainability awareness within staff induction and training. 
  • Annual review of environmental performance and improvement opportunities

 

Governance 

Responsibility for environmental performance rests with the Senior Leadership Team. 

Environmental performance will be reviewed annually through: 

  • Carbon emissions monitoring. 
  • Procurement reviews. 
  • Travel and mileage analysis. 
  • Energy consumption assessments. 
  • Continuous improvement planning. 

Progress against this Carbon Reduction Plan will be reported annually and incorporated within organisational strategic planning. 

Declaration and Approval

This Carbon Reduction Plan has been completed in accordance with PPN 06/21 (noq PPN 006) and associated guidance and reporting standards for Carbon Reduction Plans.

The emissions reported and reduction commitments set out within this plan have been approved by senior management and will be reviewed annually to ensure continued progress towards Net Zero greenhouse gas emissions.

Approved by: 

Hayley Clark
Founder & Chief of Staff
Access2Learn Ltd 

Date: October 2026 

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