Carbon Reduction Plan
Organisation Name: Digital Native Group
Date of Plan: June, 2025
Business Type: Professional Services Consultancy
Contact: Nick Byrne - nick@digitalnativegroup.uk
🌍 Net Zero Commitment
We hereby confirm our commitment to achieving Net Zero carbon emissions by 2050 in line with the UK Government's legally binding target.
As a small organisation with less than 10 full time employees, we recognise our responsibility to contribute to national climate goals and will implement proportionate measures to reduce our environmental impact.
Current Carbon Footprint - Baseline Emissions Report
Reporting Period: June 2024 - May 2025 (12 months prior to contract commencement)
Methodology: Emissions calculated using BEIS conversion factors 2024 and simplified SME methodology
Scope 1 Emissions (Direct Emissions)
Scope 2 Emissions (Energy Indirect Emissions)
Scope 3 Emissions (Other Indirect Emissions)
Total Organisational Carbon Footprint
Total CO₂e Emissions (June 2024 - May 2025): 19.6 tonnes
Scope 1: 9.9 tonnes (51%) | Scope 2: 1.7 tonnes (9%) | Scope 3: 8.0 tonnes (40%)
Per Employee: 3.9 tonnes CO₂e per employee per year
Environmental Management Measures for Contract Performance
As a small organisation, we will implement the following proportionate environmental management measures during contract performance:
🔋 Energy Management
- Switch to 100% renewable electricity tariff
- Use energy-efficient LED lighting and equipment
- Monitor monthly energy consumption via smart meters
- Implement office energy-saving practices
- Heat office spaces efficiently (18-19°C)
🚗 Transport & Travel
- Replace company car with hybrid/electric vehicle by 2026
- Use video conferencing for client meetings where possible
- Choose rail over air travel for UK journeys
- Encourage staff to use public transport or cycle
- Implement a travel hierarchy policy
♻️ Waste & Resource Management
- Implement comprehensive office recycling
- Go paperless where possible - digital-first approach
- Use recycled paper when printing is necessary
- Dispose of IT equipment through certified recyclers
- Reduce single-use items (cups, bottles, etc.)
🏭 Supply Chain Management
- Choose suppliers with environmental policies
- Prioritise local suppliers where possible
- Consider environmental impact in procurement decisions
- Use cloud services with renewable energy commitments
- Source sustainable office supplies and equipment
💧 Office Efficiency
- Monitor water usage and fix leaks promptly
- Use water-efficient fixtures
- Implement home working to reduce office emissions
- Maintain office equipment efficiently
- Turn off equipment when not in use
📊 Monitoring & Reporting
- Track monthly energy and fuel consumption
- Annual carbon footprint calculation
- Quarterly progress reviews
- Staff awareness and training
- Client reporting as required
Carbon Reduction Targets and Trajectory
🎯 Small Business Carbon Targets
Our targets are proportionate to our size and aligned with national objectives:
- 2028 Target: 30% reduction in total emissions (base year 2025)
- 2030 Target: 50% reduction in total emissions (base year 2025)
- 2035 Target: 80% reduction in total emissions (base year 2025)
- 2050 Target: Net Zero across all scopes
5-Year Reduction Plan
Implementation Plan and Governance
Simple Governance Structure
- Managing Director: Overall responsibility and decision-making
- Designated Sustainability Lead: Day-to-day monitoring and implementation
- All Staff: Participation in environmental initiatives
- Annual Review: Independent verification of carbon footprint
Implementation Timeline
- Month 1: Switch to renewable electricity tariff
- Month 2: Implement monitoring systems and staff training
- Month 3: Travel and waste reduction policies in place
- Month 6: First quarterly progress review
- Month 12: Annual carbon footprint assessment
- Year 2: Vehicle replacement and office upgrades
Budget Considerations
- Renewable electricity: £200-300 additional per year
- Vehicle replacement: Budget for hybrid/electric in 2026
- Office efficiency improvements: £1,000-2,000 over 3 years
- Annual carbon assessment: £500-800 per year
- Staff training and awareness: £300-500 per year
Contract-Specific Commitments
Service Delivery Commitments
- All contract-related electricity usage will be from renewable sources
- Prioritise low-carbon travel options for client visits
- Digital-first approach to reduce paper consumption
- Quarterly reporting of environmental performance
- Staff trained in environmental best practices
Continuous Improvement
- Annual review of carbon reduction opportunities
- Stay informed of new technologies and best practices
- Engage with suppliers on environmental performance
- Share learnings with other small businesses
- Adapt targets based on actual performance