Our Commitment
At WM Promus, we are committed to minimizing our environmental footprint and advancing sustainability throughout our operations and supply chain. Our Carbon Reduction Plan outlines the strategies and initiatives we have implemented to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, improve energy efficiency, and promote sustainable practices. This plan reflects our dedication to continuous environmental improvement, as supported by our Environmental Policy and aligns with our Environmental Policy: “The Company will conduct all of its operations with due regard for the environment, and the health and safety of our employees customers and the general public. The Company is committed to continuous, overall environmental improvement and the prevention of pollution.” This commitment is supported by our senior leadership team and embedded within our organizational culture.
Our Data Sources
WM Promus is an IT Software and Services Consultancy, a small to mid-sized company, and has no direct emissions related to production or transportation of goods.
WM Promus operates from a managed office in London; some of our emissions data is collected from the building managers in this location.
Other data sources used to support the calculation of our carbon emissions include our time and expense recording system, the results from our annual employee survey, our IT assets inventory and the UK government’s ghg-conversion-factors.
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: 2023 | |
| Scope | WM Promus (tCO2) |
| Scope 1 | 0.00 |
| Scope 2 | 8098.208 (IT Assets / Office Space) |
| Scope 3 | 45.00 |
| Total Emissions | 8,143.208 |
Scope 1 – Direct GHG Emissions
WM Promus does not produce any direct GHG emissions. WM Promus does not own any vehicles nor do we produce products that require transportation.
Scope 2 – Indirect GHG Emissions
WM Promus has 1 leased office being part of a larger managed office building.
| Office | WM Promus Floorspace1 (m2) | WM Promus Emissions for baseline year (tCO2) |
| London | 312sqft | 573.35 |
Scope 3 – Indirect GHG Emissions – 3rd party
WM Promus purchase office supplies from a local distributor. Our office manager walks there in person and collects the supplies. WM Promus technical equipment from serverdirect.com and laptopsdirect.com. We rarely use them approximately once per year and at baseline point, we did not have a reliable method for calculating the emissions related to the production and transport of these goods. We are since requesting details from these suppliers.
Category 5 – Waste Generated in Operations
This Category covers emissions from disposal and treatment of waste generated. As a service provider, WM Promus does not produce waste from manufactured goods or operations and therefore has no Category 5 emissions.
Category 6 – Business Travel
WM Promus employees primarily work remotely or from our office. However, we do conduct a small about of business travel in the course of delivering our services (IT consulting) to our clients. This travel is typically (95%+) within the UK . We have a travel policy in place that recommends lower emission travel methods. For example, employees are requested to travel via rail as an alternative to driving for longer journeys.
Category 7 – Employee Commute
Our annual employee survey has been used to gather travel data as well as raise the visibility of our CRP across WM Promus.
Category 9 – Downstream Transportation and Distribution
As a service provider, WM Promus does not manufacture goods and therefore has no Category 9 emissions.
Carbon Reduction Targets
WM Promus aims to achieve a 50% reduction in carbon emissions by 2030 compared to our baseline year. Our long-term goal is to reach net-zero emissions by 2050.
Short-Term Goals (1-3 Years)
- Reduce office energy consumption by 15% through increased efficiency measures.
- Implement additional waste reduction strategies to cut landfill waste by 20%.
- Reduce business travel-related emissions by 30% through remote work policies.
- Engage suppliers on sustainability requirements to encourage low-carbon alternatives
Long-Term Goals (5-10 Years)
- Transition to 100% renewable energy for office operations.
- Achieve a paperless office through enhanced digital transformation.
- Establish carbon offset programs for unavoidable emissions.
- Work towards complete electrification of business transportation needs.
Carbon Reduction Targets
Energy Efficiency:
- Infrastructure Optimization: We consolidate physical servers using virtualization technologies, reducing the number of machines and energy consumption.
- Energy-Efficient Equipment: We use energy-efficient lighting and equipment in all office spaces and encourage employees to power down devices when not in use.
- Lighting & Equipment: Energy-efficient LED lighting and low-power devices are used across office spaces.
- Employee Awareness: Employees are encouraged to power down devices when not in use.
Waste Reduction:
- Digital-First Policy: We minimize paper usage by promoting digital workflows and double-sided, black-and-white printing when necessary.
- Recycling Programs: We have dedicated programs for paper, printer cartridges, and electronic waste recycling.
- Food Waste Composting: We operate a composting system to reduce organic waste sent to landfills.
Sustainable Procurement:
- We source eco-friendly office supplies and engage with suppliers who align with our sustainability values.
- Supplier sustainability assessments ensure partners demonstrate carbon reduction commitments.
Remote Working Policy:
- By promoting a remote-first culture, we significantly reduce commuting-related emissions.
- Eco-Friendly Transport:
- We provide secure bicycle parking and encourage cycling.
- We discourage car use and promote alternative transport options.
Supplier Assessments:
- We engage with suppliers who prioritize sustainability and include environmental performance in our vendor evaluation process.
Monitoring & Continuous Improvement
- Annual sustainability assessments review emissions data and refine strategies to meet reduction targets.
- Public annual reports will be issued to track our carbon reduction progress.
Sustainability is embedded within WM Promus’ organizational culture. Our senior leadership champions carbon reduction initiatives and integrates them into strategic planning. We engage employees through training, awareness campaigns, and volunteer opportunities. Additionally, sustainability considerations are integrated into the design and delivery of our products and services, providing measurable environmental benefits for our clients.
Governance & Accountability
- Senior Leadership Oversight: Sustainability initiatives are integrated into strategic decision-making.
- Employee Engagement: Training, awareness campaigns, and volunteer programs foster a culture of environmental responsibility.
- Transparent Reporting: We will publish an annual environmental impact report to share our progress.
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 and uses the appropriate Government emission conversion factors for greenhouse gas company reporting.
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.
This Carbon Reduction Plan has been reviewed and signed off by the board of directors.
Contact
For any questions or concerns regarding this policy, please contact:
Tony Myrie,
WM Promus,
Clockwise Offices,
30 Tweedy Rd,
Bromley BR1 3FE