Carbon Reduction
A statement from the BBS Board
Over the past year and a half, we have been working hard behind the scenes to reduce our carbon footprint. We are proud to share that we are now working closely with Positive Planet to understand and reduce our carbon emissions. As a business, BBS Brick and Stone Ltd has the goal of being one of the most sustainable businesses in our industry. We firmly believe it is possible to meet the needs of the business without compromising on our environmental impact.
Positive Planet provides solutions for businesses and organisations looking to take responsible action to reduce their climate impact. The consultancy has a suite of business applications designed to simplify their pathways to net zero. From carbon footprint measurement, emissions reduction planning, employee training, stakeholder engagement and program delivery, Positive Planet delivers innovative solutions to turn intent into impact.
A statement from Positive Planet
"We are thrilled to embark on a collaboration with BBS Brick and Stone Ltd aimed at enhancing their environmental sustainability efforts. Our partnership will involve extensive analysis of their carbon footprint, alongside expert guidance to develop effective carbon reduction initiatives. Furthermore, we will support BBS to magnify the positive impact of these initiatives to both internal and external stakeholders."
Stephen Henry Co-founder, Positive Planet
BBS Brick and Stone is committed to achieving Net Zero emissions by 2050.
What does Net Zero mean in practice?
To achieve Net Zero, we will be aiming to reduce emissions in line with the latest science-based targets (SBTs). SBTs are greenhouse gas reduction goals set by organisations, they are defined as “science-based” when they align with the scale of reductions required to limit global temperature increases to 1.5°C compared to pre-industrial temperatures. To achieve Net Zero under this scenario, we will need to reduce our absolute emissions by 90% from our baseline year.
SBTi recommends that organisations commit to near-term targets (that cover a minimum of 5 years/maximum of 10 years from the baseline year), as well as long-term targets.
Our near-term targets:
- Reduce scope 1 and 2 emissions to zero by 2030.
- To procure 70% renewable electricity by 2025 and 100% by 2030.
- Reduce Scope 3 emissions by 21% by 2030 and 42% by 2035.
- Measure all scope 3 categories by 2026.
Our long-term targets:
- Reduce our total market-based emissions (scope 1, 2 and 3) by at least 90% by 2050.
- Neutralise any residual emissions using verified carbon offsets.
Our Carbon Footprint
Baseline Emissions Footprint
The current reporting year (June 2022 – May 2023) is the first year that we have measured and reported our carbon footprint and will serve as the baseline year for future measurements. Baseline emissions are the reference point against which emissions reduction can be measured.
Carbon Reduction
Our Net Zero targets
BBS Brick and Stone is committed to achieving Net Zero by 2050. To achieve Net Zero under this scenario, we will need to reduce our absolute emissions by 90% from our baseline year. To keep us on track, we have also set the following near-term targets to 2030.
Our near-term targets:
- Reduce scope 1 and 2 emissions to zero by 2030.
- To procure 70% renewable electricity by 2025 and 100% by 2030.
- Reduce Scope 3 emissions by 21% by 2030 and 42% by 2035.
- Measure all scope 3 categories by 2026.
Our long-term targets:
- Reduce our total market-based emissions (scope 1, 2 and 3) by at least 90% by 2050.
- Neutralise any residual emissions using verified carbon offsets.
Progress
There are no previous existing carbon emission reduction targets against which to report progress. This Reduction Plan will be a working document to measure and track our future reporting years and reduction actions.
Key
Scope 1 Emissions
Direct greenhouse gas emissions that occur from sources owned or controlled by a company, such as emissions from the combustion of fuels in on-site boilers, furnaces, or vehicles.
Scope 2 Emissions
Indirect greenhouse gas emissions that result from the generation of purchased electricity, steam or other forms of energy consumed by a company.
Scope 3 Emissions
All other indirect greenhouse gas emissions that occur in an organisation’s value chain, including emissions from upstream and downstream activities.