Avanti Architects Carbon Reduction Plan 2023

Carbon Reduction Plan Avanti Architects Ltd Publication date: June 2023

Our commitment to achieving Net Zero Avanti Architects are committed to achieving Net Zero emissions by 2035 Avanti Architects are focussed on addressing the urgent demands of the climate and biodiversity emergency.

As signatories of Architects Declare we are focussed on reducing the impact that the built environment has on the UK’s carbon emissions in partnership with our clients and communities. This involves a range of evidencebased strategies to deliver net-zero buildings on site, as well as an increased focus on retention and retrofit of existing built infrastructure to reduce embodied carbon.

Andrew Phillips Director and Sustainability Lead

A fundamental part of our wider net-zero strategy is to plan for net zero emissions across our own business activities by 2035 as set out in this document, with a review currently underway to bring this target forwards.

We have included reporting of our carbon emissions across Scopes 1-3 as set out in PPN 6/21, drawing from our experience of monitoring our emissions under ISO 14001.

Our new plan sets out ambitious goals based on an in-depth review and analysis of all areas of consumption and energy use to drive change. The recent Covid crisis and changing patterns of work and living have brought opportunities to rethink how we do things. This will allow Avanti to become part of the solution and deliver meaningful change as part of a more sustainable society.

Baseline Emissions Footprint Baseline emissions are a record of the GHGs 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: 2019

Scope

Activity

Baseline Year: 2019

Scope 1

On site direct emissions

This is the first year that Avanti Architects have calculated and published our carbon footprint, so this calculation establishes our baseline figures.

The reported data follows the same methodology and scope as the 2019 baseline report.

Deviation from the requirements under PPN 06/21 includes omission of the following Scope 3 categories: 4) Upstream transportation and distribution - this is not relevant to our current activities. Emissions relating to category 1 are already included.

9) Downstream transportation and distribution this is not relevant to our business activities.

none

Scope 1 total Scope 2

Our Baseline Calculation includes: Scope 1: Direct Emissions Scope 2: Indirect Emissions Scope 3 Categories: 1) Purchased goods and services 2) Capital goods 3) Fuel and energy related activities 5) Waste generated in operations 6) Business travel 7) Employee commuting

Total (tCO2e)

Purchased heat

17.5

Purchased electricity

15.1

Scope 2 total Scope 3

0

32.6

Purchased goods and services

4.9

Capital goods

4.3

Fuel and energy related activities

6.4

Waste generated in operations

0.6

Business travel

28.1

Employee commuting

2.2

Scope 3 total

46.7

Total emissions

79.3

Current Year Reporting Baseline Emissions: 2019

Current Year: 2022 The reported data follows the same methodology and scope as the 2019 baseline report.

Scope

Activity

Scope 1

On site direct emissions

Total (tCO2e) none

Scope 1 total Scope 2

Current Year: 2022

Scope 2

Scope 3

Purchased heat

22.3

Purchased electricity

7.2

Scope 2 total Scope 3

0

29.6

Purchased goods and services

1.4

Capital goods

9.0

Fuel and energy related activities

6.2

Waste generated in operations

0.4

Business travel

0.2

Employee commuting

1.3

Scope 3 total

18.5

Total emissions

48.2

Emissions Reduction Targets The following table sets out our path to zero emissions by 2035.

tCO2e

We have achieved a decrease of 31.2 tCO2e from 2019, our baseline year, to 2022. We have not included figures from 2020 as these would be unrepresentative due to the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic. Whilst 2022 saw a partial return to office working (3-4 days/week), the substantial reduction of emissions between 2019 and 2022 may be partly reversed in the coming year.

However we hope to retain a proportion of these gains through hybrid working and reduced business travel and build on these with additional measures proposed as part of our future initiatives. We are also reviewing options to meet ned zero at an earlier date through additional measures such as carbon offsetting.

Completed Carbon Reduction Initiatives Online meeting implementation In part due to the Covid-19 crisis we have accelerated the process of setting up robust systems and IT facilities for online meeting as an alternative to meeting in person which has had a substantial impact on business travel.

We have seen continued adoption of remote meetings during the return to part in-office hybrid working and therefore hope to embed the gains and accelerate reduction especially in

high-carbon travel such as flights going forward.

To achieve this we will consider formalising a policy to review any future requests for longdistance travel in terms of carbon impact.

Home-working We have implemented processes to enable home-working through remote server access and meeting/internal networking facilities.

This has resulted in reduced commuting to work

Target emissions

Actual emissions

and use of in-office resources and energy. Whilst there has been a shift back to the office in 2022, we aim to retain some of the gains from these processes through retention of hybrid-working patterns.

Move to more energy efficient premises At the end of 2022 Avanti Architects have moved premises to a more compact location that is more space effective and energy efficient.

Ongoing and Future Initiatives Premises efficiency improvements We are looking at potential measures to improve energy performance of new premises including fabric thermal improvements and energy sources.

Carbon Offsetting We are investigating options for Carbon Offsetting to meet Net Zero earlier than the current target. This involves ensuring that any scheme is fully evidenced and verified.

Improved cycling support facilities Our new premises benefit from improved ground floor access to secure cycle parking and

improved shower facilities which we hope will aid in promoting cycle usage.

Remote working and meeting We will continue to optimise remote work and online meeting facilities to embed this. We will also formalise a policy to review remote projects and reduce repeat long-distance travel.

Improve data recording Ensure more robust collection of energy usage data and more detailed analysis of Scope 3 purchased goods and services in terms of supply chain data.

Integrate the CRP with ISO 14001 Ensure alignment with our environmental quality assurance.

Other planned initiatives: • Review potential switch to renewable energy tariff • Review measures for re-use/recycling of used IT/ electrical equipment • Review waste disposal to ensure best practice • Review options for future relocation to premises that meet net-zero energy performance criteria

Declaration and Sign Off 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 (or equivalent management body).

Signed on behalf of the Supplier:

Andrew Phillips Director and Sustainability Lead Date 01/06/2023

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