# Carbon Reduction Plan

## Supplier name: Burendo Ltd

## Publication date: 29th April 2026

## Commitment to achieving Net Zero

Burendo Ltd is committed to achieving Net Zero emissions by 2050.

## Baseline Emissions Footprint

Baseline emissions are a record of the greenhouse gases 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: 2022 (1st Jan – 31st Dec 2022)

### Additional Details relating to the Baseline Emissions calculations

2022 marks the first year that Burendo has planned to reduce its emissions and carbon footprint. For the purpose of this carbon reduction plan, we will use calculations based on the period 1st Jan – 31st Dec 2022 as the baseline.

Other considerations during this period are that due to measures introduced during the global Covid-19 pandemic, our workforce shifted to a work from home model throughout the supply chain. This has implications on our baseline for future years as we move away from a work from home model into a more hybrid working model to support client needs.

| Baseline year emissions: 2022(1st Jan-31st Dec 2022) |  |
| --- | --- |
| EMISSIONS | TOTAL(tCO2e) |
| Scope1 | 0-Burendo reports'0' for Scope1. |
| We are a small consultancy situated in a new, highly energy-efficient building in the central area of Leeds. |  |
| Our location offers convenient access to bus stops and the railway station,making transportation easy for both clients and employees. |  |
| We are non-manufacturing business (not a part of any supply chain of produced goods)and we do not possess company vehicles to move any goods around. |  |
| Scope2 | Building-Electricity Consumption Total-1.70tCO2e |
| Building-Electricity AirCon-Total-0.90tCO2e |  |
| Scope2 Total-2.6tCO2e |  |
| Scope3 |  |
| (Included Sources) | 1.Business Travel Total(incl.flights,car,rail,hotels)-0.69tCO2e |
| 2.Employee Commuting Total(incl.car,bus,rail,working from home)-17tCO2e |  |
| 3.Waste generated in operations(incl.recyclable&landfill)-27.7tCO2e |  |
| 4.Upstream transportation and distribution-0tCO2e(please see the reasoning included in Scope1) |  |
| 5.Downstream transportation and distribution-0tCO2e(please see the reasoning included in Scope1 section). |  |
| Scope3 Total-45.39tCO2e |  |
| Total Emissions | 48tCO2e |

This gives Burendo an average Baseline Emissions of 0.42 tCO2e per employee for 2022.

# Current Emissions Reporting

## Reporting Year: 2025 (1st Jan – 31st Dec 2025)

## EMISSIONS TOTAL (tCO2e)

## Scope 1 0 - Burendo reports '0' for Scope 1.

We are a small consultancy situated in a highly energy-efficient building in the central area of Leeds. Our location offers convenient access to bus stops and the railway station, making transportation easy for both clients and employees. We are non-manufacturing business (not a part of any supply chain of produced goods) and we do not possess company vehicles to move any goods around.

**Scope 2** Building-Electricity Consumption Total – 2.42 tCO2e * Building-Electricity AirCon-Total – 1.83 tCO2e *

**Scope 2 Total – 4.26 tCO2e**

**Scope 3** 1. **Business Travel Total (incl. flights, car, rail, hotels) – 8.04 tCO2e** **(Included Sources)**
2. **Employee Commuting Total (incl. car, bus, motorbike, rail, working from home) –** **14.3 tCO2e**
3. **Waste generated in operations (incl. recyclable & landfill) – 0.11 tCO2e**
4. **Upstream transportation and distribution - 0 tCO2e (please see the reasoning included in Scope 1)**
5. **Downstream transportation and distribution – 0 tCO2e (please see the reasoning included in Scope 1 section).** **Scope 3 Total – 22.49tCO2e**

Total 26.75 tCO2e

**Emissions** (A reduction of 21.15 tCO2e compared to 2022). This is due to the implementation of more robust reporting mechanisms, increased employee education on sustainability best practices and change in waste calculation methods).

Burendo has achieved an average emissions level of 0.20 tCO2e (metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent) per employee. This represents a reduction of 0.22 tCO2e compared to the emissions in the baseline year of 2022.

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Emissions reduction targets

To continue our progress to achieving Net Zero, we have adopted the following carbon reduction targets.

Using an updated and more robust methodology, Burendo now expects a reduction in emissions per employee from 0.42 tCO2e per employee in 2022 to approximately 0.31 tCO2e per employee by end 2029. That would mean a 25% reduction.

Completed Carbon Reduction Initiatives.

In 2025, Burendo’s actual emissions were lower than the target set in 2022, showing that we reached this level earlier than planned.

| Year | Employees | Target tCO2e per employee | Baseline tCO2e(using 2022 levels) | Target tCO2e | Equivalent Reduction in tCO2e |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 2022 | 115 | 0.4165 | 47.9 | 47.9 | 0.00 |
| 2023 | 110 | 0.38 | 45.82 | 42.19 | 3.63 |
| 2024 | 117 | 0.34 | 48.73 | 39.72 | 9.01 |
| 2025 | 135 | 0.37 | 56.23 | 50.20 | 6.02 |
| 2026 | 135 | 0.36 | 56.23 | 48.20 | 8.03 |
| 2027 | 135 | 0.34 | 56.23 | 46.19 | 10.04 |
| 2028 | 135 | 0.33 | 56.23 | 44.18 | 12.05 |
| 2029 | 140 | 0.31 | 58.31 | 43.73 | 14.58 |
| 25% |  |  | 9% | 63.4 |  |

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Office Infrastructure & Energy Efficiency:

• Operate from a high energy-efficiency workspace powered by 100% traceable renewable energy.
• Reduced energy consumption through facilities management including lighting and climate control.
• Adopted a paperless-first approach to minimise paper usage across daily operations.
• Extended the lifespan of technological assets through increased reuse and responsible management.

Sustainable Practices and Recycling:

• Cycle to Work scheme and complimentary App-Bike hire available to all employees.
• Replace single-use plastics with biodegradable or sustainable alternatives where possible.
• Separate specific waste streams to facilitate recycling, improve recycling rates and reduce landfill usage.

Green Certifications, Accreditations, Employee Engagement & Training:

• In January 2024, we obtained Green Mark Level 1 Certification.
• In March 2024, we achieved ISO14001 certification for environmental management.
• In October 2023 Office Manager certified as Green Ambassador - Sustainability Champion.
• In 2023 Operations Manager certified in Carbon Literacy.
• In 2024, we offset 100 tonnes of CO2 equivalent through Carbon Neutral Britain.

Procurement & Environmental Consciousness

• Office refit incorporated sustainable materials, including fabric finishes, and living plants.
• Eco-friendly delivery partners prioritised across our supply chain.

Actions over the last 12 months to meet our 2025 objectives:

| Objective | Action | Update |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Do not exceed 0.37 metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent (tCO2e) emissions per Burendo employee. | Promote Sustainable Travel Waste Management. | In 2025 we achieved 0.20 tCO2e per Burendo employee. |
| Reduce metric tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent (tCO2e) emission from business and commuting car travel by 25% by 2028. | EV Scheme, Cycle Scheme | Since launching the EV scheme in mid 2025, 3 employees have used it. |
| 13.2% reduction in CO2e per person from 2024 to 2025; |  |  |
| Achieve carbon neutral status. | Procurement of sustainable merchandise. More regular reporting/monitoring (quarterly) Carbon off setting. | In 2025 we offset 100t CO2e with Carbon Neutral Britain, equivalent to nearly 3 years of Burendo's annual CO2 emissions. |

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Actions for the next 12 months to meet our 2026 Objectives:

| Objective | Action |
| --- | --- |
| Do not exceed 0.36 metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent(tCO2e) emissions per Burendo employee. | Promote Sustainable Travel Waste Management. |
| Reduce metric tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent(tCO2e) emission from business and commuting car travel by 25% over the next 3 years. | EV Scheme, Cycle Scheme |
| Maintain carbon neutral status. | Procurement of sustainable merchandise. More regular reporting/monitoring (quarterly) Carbon off setting. |

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 (UK Government GHG Conversion Factors for Company Reporting v12025).

Emissions have been reported and recorded in accordance with the published reporting standard for Carbon Reduction Plans and the GHG Reporting Protocol corporate standard1 and uses the appropriate Government emission conversion factors for greenhouse gas company reporting2.

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) Standard9. (UK Government GHG Conversion Factors for Company Reporting v1 2025).

This Carbon Reduction Plan has been reviewed and signed off by the board of directors (or equivalent management body).

Austen Bell
Director

Signed on behalf of the Supplier:

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Standards | GHG Protocol