Churchill Contract Services Group Holdings Limited
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2023)
Reporting Period: 2023
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:15,994.8 tCO2e/year
Scope 1 Emissions:2661.4 tCO2e/year
Scope 2 Emissions:69 tCO2e/year
Scope 3 Emissions:13,264 tCO2e/year
Renewable Energy Share:74%
Total Energy Consumption:10,719.7 MWh/year
Water Consumption:1878.4 m3/year
Waste Generated:35.8 tons/year
Carbon Intensity:Not disclosed
ESG Focus Areas
- Environment
- Social
- Governance
Environmental Achievements
- Received a silver medal from EcoVadis, a global sustainability accreditor (improvement from bronze in the previous year).
- Received ‘silver’ from the Sustainable Facilities Management Index (SFMI) (improvement from bronze in 2021).
- Submitted near-term science-based emissions targets to the SBTi, validated as in line with a 1.5°C trajectory.
- Avoided the use of 61 tonnes of single-use plastics through sustainable product choices.
- Saved 65 tonnes of transport and distribution emissions through logistics efficiency improvements.
- Increased waste-to-energy generation from clinical waste streams by almost 90%.
Social Achievements
- Transitioned to an Employee Ownership Trust (EOT).
- Launched the WellMe programme to support employee wellbeing across five pillars.
- Developed a colleague activity calendar to promote diversity and inclusion.
- Created the Mosaic Project to connect, inspire, and empower employees.
- Established a team of Mental Health First Aiders.
- Signed the Neurodiversity in Business charter.
- Supported 35 colleagues through apprenticeship journeys.
- Contributed £30,000 to charities through the ‘We Back You’ scheme.
- Hosted an insight day for care-experienced young people in collaboration with the Drive Forward Foundation.
Governance Achievements
- Maintained ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 50001, and ISO 27001 certifications.
- Received the RoSPA Gold Medal for the seventh consecutive year.
- Implemented robust vendor evaluation processes to ensure compliance with ESG values and policies.
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Net Zero by 2040
Medium-term Goals:
- Reach peak emissions by or before FY25.
Short-term Goals:
- Reduce absolute scopes 1 and 2 GHG emissions 50.4% by FY2032 from a FY2022 base year.
- Ensure 95.3% of suppliers by emissions covering purchased goods and services will have science-based targets by FY2027.
Environmental Challenges
- 5% increase in total emissions compared to the previous year, driven by factors such as improved data quality, business growth, and increased waste emissions on client sites.
Mitigation Strategies
- Improved data quality, particularly in waste data and commuter patterns.
- Enhanced vehicle efficiencies and increased electric vehicle miles travelled.
- Implementation of various enhancements focusing on waste segregation, utilizing local waste facilities, and conducting awareness training.
- Commitment to reaching peak emissions by or before FY25 and then seeing a steady decrease in total emissions.
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: Not disclosed
Responsible Procurement
- Vendor Code of Conduct
- Sustainable Procurement Policy
- Supply chain risk assessments
- Requirement for SEDEX certification for high-risk supply categories (e.g., workwear).
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Not disclosed
Transition Risks
- Not disclosed
Opportunities
- Not disclosed
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GHG Protocol, Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi)
Certifications: ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 50001, ISO 27001
Third-party Assurance: Limited assurance according to ISAE 3410 (for Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions)
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Not disclosed
Not disclosed
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Water-soluble cleaning sachets
- Reusable trigger sprays
- Compostable microfiber cloths
- Odorbac range
- Sustainable cleaning equipment (e.g., Numatic ERP180 Tub Vacuum)
- Cartridge hand soap system
- Metsa paper consumable products
Awards & Recognition
- RoSPA Gold Medal
- EcoVadis Silver Medal
- SFMI Silver