LAWTON COMMUNICATIONS GROUP LTD (GROUP)
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2019-2022)
Reporting Period: 2019-2022
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:29.74 tCO2e (2022)
Scope 1 Emissions:7.23 tCO2e (2022)
Scope 2 Emissions:17.73 tCO2e (2022)
Scope 3 Emissions:14.78 tCO2e (2022, estimated)
Renewable Energy Share:100% (electricity at head office, 10% gas)
Total Energy Consumption:268,469 KWh (2022)
Water Consumption:317 m3 (2022)
Waste Generated:551 KG (2022)
ESG Focus Areas
- Environment
- Social
- Governance
Environmental Achievements
- Reduced Scope 1 emissions from 17.26 tons CO2e in 2019 to 7.23 tons CO2e in 2022.
- Reduced Scope 2 emissions from 44.53 tons CO2e in 2019 to 17.73 tons CO2e in 2022.
- Switched to 100% renewable electricity at head office in September 2022.
- Reduced plastic consumption through initiatives like switching to glass milk bottles (approx. 60kg plastic reduction per year).
Social Achievements
- Implemented flexible working arrangements reducing commuting emissions.
- Introduced commuting loan scheme and cycle-to-work scheme.
- Provided training on sustainability to all colleagues by the end of 2023 (aim).
Governance Achievements
- EcoVadis GOLD medal accreditation.
- Signed SME Climate Commitment, Ad Net Zero, and The Climate Pledge.
- Implemented a supplier code of conduct and criteria for reviewing potential suppliers.
Climate Goals & Targets
Medium-term Goals:
- Net-Zero by 2030.
Short-term Goals:
- Complete sustainability training for all colleagues by end of 2023.
Environmental Challenges
- Lack of comprehensive oversight of Scope 3 emissions.
- Significant impact of air travel on emissions.
Mitigation Strategies
- Working with a third party to improve Scope 3 emissions measurement and reporting.
- Rigorous validation and approval process for air travel, prioritizing economy class.
- Offsetting 18.5 tons of carbon from air travel in 2022 (£3,000 investment).
Supply Chain Management
Responsible Procurement
- Supplier code of conduct
- Criteria for reviewing potential suppliers
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: EcoVadis
Third-party Assurance: EcoVadis
Awards & Recognition
- EcoVadis Gold Medal