Climate Change Data

Redde Northgate plc

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2023)

Reporting Period: 2023

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:22,829 tCO2e/year (Scope 1 & 2)
Scope 1 Emissions:22,829 tCO2e/year
Scope 2 Emissions:4,165 tCO2e/year
Total Energy Consumption:120,986,663 kWh/year
Carbon Intensity:20.2 tonnes of CO2e per £m of revenue in 2023

ESG Focus Areas

  • Climate change
  • Social mobility and diversity
  • Corporate governance and remuneration
  • Waste reduction
  • Employee wellbeing
  • Low carbon mobility solutions

Environmental Achievements

  • 99% of UK&I waste diverted from landfill
  • 40% predicted saving in carbon emissions from new paint scheme
  • £400,000 invested in low energy LED lighting to 65% of estate
  • £340,000 invested in solar arrays at nine Spanish sites, saving c.232 tonnes CO2e a year
  • 2,000 trees planted in Spain

Social Achievements

  • 74% overall employee satisfaction rating
  • Improvements in employee engagement metrics (personal development encouragement, teamwork)
  • Over 150% increase in apprenticeship scheme numbers
  • Two cost-of-living payments to over 4,500 colleagues
  • Launched Wellbeing Strategy with various events, training, and support tools

Governance Achievements

  • Formed a Group Sustainability Committee
  • Undertook a double materiality assessment
  • Set absolute Scope 1 and Scope 2 emission reduction targets
  • Enhanced TCFD reporting

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Net zero emissions (long-term goal mentioned, specific year not stated)
Medium-term Goals:
  • 100% renewable electricity by 2027
Short-term Goals:
  • Zero waste to landfill by FY2025 in the UK
  • 10% absolute reduction in Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 2027

Environmental Challenges

  • Skills shortage in the vehicle industry exacerbated by lack of gender diversity
  • Growing number of ESG governance and reporting duties increasing financial costs and corporate risk
  • Supply chain constraints impacting availability of non-ICE vehicles
  • Limited range and payload capabilities of current e-LCVs
  • Limited access to overnight charging for commercial vehicle drivers
Mitigation Strategies
  • Expanded recruitment and outreach programmes
  • Linking ESG performance to executive remuneration
  • Developing relationships with a broader range of OEMs
  • Developing enhanced EV sustainability consulting proposition
  • Increasing bundling of EV vehicle and charging solutions

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement
  • Responsible supplier policy
  • Code of conduct including human rights and environmental standards
  • Sustainable procurement policy in development

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Heatwaves
  • Floods
Transition Risks
  • Regulatory changes
  • Market shifts
Opportunities
  • Growth in low carbon mobility market

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI, SASB, TCFD

Certifications: ISO 14001, ISO 45001

Third-party Assurance: UKAS-accredited, third party assessor

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • Bundled green energy (Spain)
  • Solar (UK&I)
  • Advisory services on EV adoption

Awards & Recognition

  • 2023 Business Vans Award for ChargedEV