Polar Speed Distribution

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2022)

Total Carbon Emissions:19,383 tCO2e (Location-Based); 18,886 tCO2e (Market-Based)

Scope 1 Emissions:8,333.97 tCO2e

Scope 2 Emissions:387.25 tCO2e (Location-Based); 19.52 tCO2e (Market-Based)

Scope 3 Emissions:10,661.91 tCO2e (Location-Based); 10,532.27 tCO2e (Market-Based)

Renewable Energy Share:97% (Market-Based) in 2022

Waste Generated:7.2 tons

Carbon Intensity:380.6 tCO2e per £M (Location-Based); 370.9 tCO2e per £M (Market-Based)

Long-term Goals:

Net Zero by 2045
Embed CO2 reduction target setting into all processes within the business.
Continually review the action plan and include carbon footprint considerations.
Continually identify relevant training and implement a training plan throughout the organisation.
Consider building energy efficiency when retrofitting and upgrading premises in the future.
Consider alternatives to gas boilers when they are due for replacement.
Continually review energy procurement.
Continually review the market to ensure that renewable energy claims are valid.

Medium-term Goals:

Achieve 80% renewable energy use by 2025.
Achieve 100% renewable energy use by 2035.
Investigate installation of onsite renewable energy sources.
Complete a supplier survey to determine the current status of their carbon awareness.
Support supply chain in order to help them manage footprint.
Develop a consistent approach to data gathering throughout the supply chain.
Review the options to raise client awareness.
Continually review best practice.

Short-term Goals:

Implement environmental policy, energy policy and action plan.
Fit LED lighting in all facilities.
Raise awareness and consult with staff regarding CO2 emissions.
Appoint green champions/ambassadors.
Discuss ideas with senior staff to secure engagement.
Carry out CO2-related awareness training for all staff and contractors.
Develop a structured training and CO2 awareness plan for staff.
Collaborate with contractors and suppliers.
Include a review of all suppliers and contractors’ carbon intensity.
Ensure new contracts require suppliers to state their carbon footprint and have an action plan.

Need for new, operationally viable, refrigerated electric vehicle vans and HGVs before 2030.
Need for a more robust UK electricity grid to handle increased EV demand.
Need for wider rollout of EV charging points across the UK.
Need for lower-carbon medicinal products dispensed by Polar Speed pharmacy.

Developing a decarbonisation strategy to achieve Net Zero by 2045, with an interim target of 50% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030.
Commitment to using 100% renewable electricity by 2035.
Exploring alternative fuels such as HVO and hydrogen, and transitioning to electric vehicles.
Working with suppliers to reduce emissions from medical supplies.
Implementing energy reduction strategies in buildings.

Climate Change Data