Commitment to Achieving Net Zero
Trust Health Ltd is committed to achieving Net Zero carbon emissions by 2045, aligned to PPN 06/21 requirements and the NHS Net Zero Supplier Roadmap. As SMEs, we recognise the importance of contributing to NHS Net Zero ambitions and will continuously review and refine our ambitions against national requirements and guidance to enable continuous improvement.
Baseline Emissions
As a sub-contractor of LLPs—aligning to PPN 06/21 acceptable circumstances for SMEs—we do not currently hold full baseline calculations for Scope 1, 2 or 3 emissions. We are in the process of calculating baseline emissions using the Evergreen Assessment tool, applying standard emission factors based on items such as headcount, office patterns and average home energy use per person. A formalised estimate will be completed and publicly published by the end of Q3 2025. However, we estimate our current impact to be:
- Scope 1: We do not directly own or control energy sources such as vehicles, equipment or building premises. Impact is estimated as none / minimal
- Scope 2: Limited to energy consumption across one co-working office
- Scope 3: Involves minimal business travel, employee commuting and home working environments, in line with our hybrid working model. Our scope 3 emissions cover categories defined by the GHG Protocol, including Category 6 (business Travel), Category 7 (employee commuting and ‘teleworking’ / homeworking), and Category 1 (purchased goods and services)
Commitments, Action and Outcomes
We will utilise the Evergreen Sustainable Supplier Assessment to formally establish our baseline emissions and inform commitments to Net Zero targets. Though not directly within our operations, we also aim to promote energy efficient technology, sustainable travel and low-carbon procurement options within our sub-contracted LLPs through policy development and sharing of resources. Commitments currently:
| Action | Description / Impact | Scope (1/2/3) | Measure | Outcome | Target Date |
| Complete initial Evergreen Sustainable Supplier Assessment | Use Evergreen tool to estimate baseline emissions and utilise outcomes to inform future commitments | Scope 1, 2 and 3 | 100% completion of assessment | · Benchmarked and publicly reported progress in line with the NHS Net Zero Supplier Roadmap · Evidence of key impact areas to inform, for example, more sustainable digital choices / tools · Realistic, measurable and evidence-based commitments | Q3 2025 |
| Establish annual Carbon Reduction Plan and Policy review cycle | Formalised review of Net Zero ambitions, targets and data | Scope 1, 2 and 3 | Annual review and publication/s | · Continuous improvement · Monitored progress against targets and commitments · Improved transparency | Q4 2025 |
| Deliver Carbon Literacy for SMEs Training to SLT | Aligning SME culture to low-carbon practice and NHS Net Zero workforce ambitions | Scope 3 | 100% SLT trained | · Carbon Literacy Certification · Improved awareness and education · Strengthened culture aligned to NHS Net Zero ambitions | Q4 2025 |
| Develop Net Zero Policy for Contracted LLPs | Formalise our approach and expectations for LLPs to engage with Net Zero goals and carbon reduction | Influencing contracted partners’ Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions | Delivery of Policy, including annual review | · Influence on sub-contracted LLPs Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions · Clear environmental, carbon, and Net Zero expectations for partners · Alignment of contracted PAs with our commitments, including minimal waste, energy-efficient equipment, and reduction of duplication | Q1 2026 |
| Promote Active and Low Carbon Travel | Increase uptake of low carbon commuting | Scope 3 | 5% increase in low-carbon commuting across the workforce (bike, walking, etc.) | · Reduced commuting emissions · Increased active and sustainable commuter habits | Q1 2026 |
Governance and Monitoring
Monitoring against ambitions and Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions are overseen by our Net Zero Lead, the Managing Director. Responsibilities include:
- Completion of the Evergreen Sustainable supplier assessment to inform our carbon emission reduction plan in line with the Net Zero Supplier Roadmap and NHS Net Zero ambitions
- Annual review and publication of Carbon Reduction Plan aligned to calculated emissions, NHS Net Zero ambitions and the Supplier Roadmap
- Championing of sustainable and low-carbon practice to our workforce and across contracted LLPs
- Development and review of sustainability policies / SOPs
- Monitoring of mandatory training compliance to uphold workforce knowledge and enable continuous improvement aligned to realistic, measurable ambitions
Trust Health Ltd is committed to achieving Net Zero emissions by 2045. This Carbon Reduction Plan was approved by the Board and will be reviewed annually, with responsibility assumed by our Net Zero Lead.