Supplier name: SW11 Medical Centre
Publication date: 15 August 2025
Commitment to Achieving Net Zero
SW11 Medical is committed to achieving Net Zero emissions by 2050 for our UK operations. As consortium member in healthcare services and solutions (e.g., GP care via SW11 and disease management devices via ForaCare for endoscopy nurses and locum consultants), we will reduce emissions through efficient practices, supplier engagement, and innovation. This joint plan applies to all entities, with shared environmental measures (e.g., digital tools to cut travel in recruitment and consultations). We align with PPN 006 and the UK’s Net Zero target.
Baseline Emissions Footprint
Baseline Year: 2022
Additional Details relating to the Baseline Emissions calculations:
Our baseline uses 2022 data (first full reporting year post-COVID), calculated with 2024 UK Government conversion factors.
Scope 1 covers vehicle use.
Scope 2 includes office electricity (UK sites, UK-attributable; based on average monthly invoice of 2,739.4 kWh x 12 = 32,872.8 kWh total for 2022, factor 0.233 kgCO2e/kWh = 7.66 tCO2e).
Scope 3 subset: Business travel (e.g., international flights for doctors) and purchased goods/services (e.g., medical supplies chain). Consortium operations report only UK-attributable emissions (e.g., 20% of logistics for joint projects). Total baseline: 138 tCO2e (Scope 1: 12.02 tCO2e; Scope 2: 7.66 tCO2e; Scope 3: 118.32 tCO2e). This baseline reflects pre-reduction measures.
Baseline year emissions:
EMISSIONS | TOTAL (tCO2e) |
Scope 1 | 12.02 |
Scope 2 | 7.66 |
Scope 3 (Included Sources) | 118.32 |
Total Emissions | 138 |
Current Emissions Reporting
Reporting Year: 2024
EMISSIONS | TOTAL (tCO2e) |
Scope 1 | 10.0 (e.g., reduced driving via remote consults) |
Scope 2 | 3.83 (monthly invoice 2,739.4 kWh x 12 = 32,872.8 kWh * 0.233 kgCO2e/kWh / 1,000 = 7.66 tCO2e baseline; 2024 reduced ~50% via closing second location and efficiency = 3.83 tCO2e) |
Scope 3 (Included Sources) | 101.17 (e.g., fewer flights and supplies due to home working and waste reduction) |
Total Emissions | 115 |
(17% reduction from baseline; Scope 2 halved from closing second location, saving ~50% on electricity/gas/water.)
Emissions Reduction Targets
We project carbon emissions will decrease to 77 tCO2e by 2030 (44% reduction from baseline). By 2050, Net Zero for Scopes 1-3. Interim targets:
- 2030: 44% reduction (Scopes 1-3; e.g., EV fleet, targeting Scope 2 to 2 tCO2e via LEDs and renewables).
- 2040: 80% reduction.
- 2050: Net Zero (offsets for residual Scope 3).
Progress tracked annually via internal audits and published here. Consortim members adopts these for UK partnership activities.
Completed Carbon Reduction Initiatives
Since 2022 baseline, we’ve implemented:
- Closing Second Location (2022): Reduced operations to one site, halving electricity (from 32,872.8 kWh to 50% overall resource reduction; total ~20 tCO2e saved.
- Home Working Policy (Ongoing since 2022): Director works from home, traveling only twice monthly to the clinic 15 tCO2e saved.
- Sustainable Practices (2023-2024): Introduced glass cups for staff, eliminating paper/plastic waste (Scope 3 indirect saving ~0.5 tCO2e from reduced procurement/transport of disposables).
Total reduction: 23 tCO2e (17%), in effect for RM6380 contracts (e.g., low-carbon home visits and telemedicine for consultants at £1,200/day).
Future Carbon Reduction Initiatives
Future measures include:
- LED Lighting Upgrade (From Now, 2025): Replace all clinic lights with LEDs, reducing electricity consumption by ~30% (Scope 2: ~2.3 tCO2e saving annually from current 16,436 kWh to ~11,505 kWh * 0.233 = ~2.68 tCO2e baseline to 1.87 tCO2e).
- Expanded Telemedicine (From Now, 2025): Introduce more virtual consultations and remote monitoring (via ForaCare devices), reducing patient/doctor travel (Scope 3: ~10 tCO2e saving from fewer clinic visits, e.g., 500 fewer trips * 20 miles * 0.192 kgCO2e/mile = ~1.92 tCO2e per role).
- Electric vehicle fleet for SW11 and ForaCare shipping (Scope 1: 2 tCO2e reduction by 2027; factor 0.0 kgCO2e/km for EVs).
- Sustainable procurement (Scope 3: Partner with low-emission suppliers for device manufacturing and nurse recruitment; target 20% reduction in goods emissions, e.g., Scope 3 from £200,000 spend * 0.5 kgCO2e/£ = 50 tCO2e saved).
These will apply to all contracts, targeting 44% reduction by 2030 (e.g., Scope 2 to 2 tCO2e via LEDs and renewables).
Declaration and Sign Off
This Carbon Reduction Plan has been completed in accordance with PPN 006 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 (2024 edition).
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:
Emma Farrow
Director, SW11 Medical
Date: 15 August 2025