Caring locally,
acting on climate.
A formal statement of Simply Care (Worldwide) Limited's baseline emissions, our commitment to Net Zero by 2050, and the environmental management measures in effect when performing the contract. Published at simplycare.org.uk/carbon-reduction-plan.
Our Net Zero commitment
Simply Care (Worldwide) Limited is committed to Net Zero by 2050, with interim reductions of 15% by 2028, 30% by 2030, 50% by 2035 and 75% by 2040.
Care worker travel between visits accounts for 62% of our reported footprint — the focus of our 12-month reduction programme.
Baseline emissions footprint
1 April 2025 – 31 March 2026 · GHG Protocol · DESNZ 2025 factors
| Scope / Category | tCO₂e |
|---|---|
| Scope 1 — No operational control | 0.0 |
| Scope 1 subtotal | 0.0 |
| Scope 2 — Office utilities billed to head tenant | 0.0 |
| Scope 2 subtotal | 0.0 |
| Cat 4 — Upstream transport & distribution | 0.3 |
| Cat 5 — Waste in operations | 0.2 |
| Cat 6 — Business travel (carer mileage) | 7.6 |
| Cat 7 — Employee commuting | 4.1 |
| Cat 9 — Downstream transport | 0.0 |
| Scope 3 (required) subtotal | 12.2 |
| PPN 06/21 REPORTED TOTAL | 12.2 |
| Voluntary · Cat 8 (Upstream leased assets) | 1.1 |
| Allocated head-tenant share, headcount-based · for transparency only | |
Compliance statement
This Carbon Reduction Plan confirms Simply Care (Worldwide) Limited's commitment to Net Zero by 2050. It reports Scope 1, Scope 2 and the required subset of Scope 3 emissions (Categories 4, 5, 6, 7, 9) in accordance with the GHG Protocol and DESNZ conversion factors.
- Reporting period within 12 months of contract
- Scope 1, 2 and required Scope 3 reported
- Operational-control boundary disclosed
- Environmental management measures stated
- Approved by senior management
- Published on company website
Reduction pathway to Net Zero
vs. 2025/26 baselineAnnual senior-management review & republication.
Near-term target
Achieved through cluster-based scheduling, rota optimisation, an enhanced EV mileage allowance and a Cycle-to-Work scheme.
01 Travel & mobility
- Cluster-based scheduling — tight postcode clusters.
- Rota optimisation — visit sequencing reviewed monthly.
- Local recruitment — staff within reach of cluster.
- Active travel — walking/cycling between adjacent visits.
- Virtual meetings — default for non-care activity.
02 Premises & energy
- Head-tenant renewable tariff — REGO-backed electricity.
- Energy-efficient IT powered down outside hours.
- Shared LED lighting throughout occupied office.
- Annual landlord review of energy-efficiency rating.
03 Procurement & supply
- Consolidated deliveries — weekly schedule.
- Sustainable PPE — biodegradable aprons; FSC paper.
- Supplier questionnaire at annual contract review.
04 Digital & waste
- Paperless care — notes, MAR, risk all digital.
- Cloud document management — HR, policies, finance.
- Segregated waste; licensed clinical waste contractor.
Ownership
Sustainability Lead at senior-management level.
Monitoring
Quarterly KPI review & annual plan update.
Reporting
Annual publication at simplycare.org.uk.
Contract delivery
Measures in effect when performing the contract.
Declaration
This Plan has been completed in accordance with PPN 06/21 and the published reporting standard for Carbon Reduction Plans. Scope 1 and 2 reported per SECR; required Scope 3 categories per the Corporate Value Chain Standard; using DESNZ conversion factors. Operational-control boundary applied; Cat 8 disclosed voluntarily for transparency.
Approval & sign-off
