Climate Change Data

Gist Limited

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2023 (April 1, 2022 - March 31, 2023))

Reporting Period: 2023 (April 1, 2022 - March 31, 2023)

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:130,477 tCO2e/year
Scope 1 Emissions:124,005 tCO2e/year
Scope 2 Emissions:6,473 tCO2e/year (location based)
Renewable Energy Share:100% (electricity)
Waste Generated:3,006,503 kg/year

ESG Focus Areas

  • Environment
  • Social
  • Governance

Environmental Achievements

  • 50% reduction in wasted fuel due to engine idling
  • 100% renewable electricity used at all UK sites
  • Average reduction of 7% in electricity usage (200 tCO2e reduction annually across five sites) due to LED lighting
  • Approximately 106,000 litres less diesel used annually (270 tonnes of CO2e reduction) due to network optimization
  • Installation of electric vehicle washers saving 1.5 million litres of water per annum (1.5 tonnes of CO2e annually per system)
  • Recycling over half of waste generated at sites; 100% of tyres recycled

Social Achievements

  • Increased colleague training (Safe and Fuel-Efficient Driving, leadership development)
  • Increased number of dedicated safety specialist roles across every site
  • Implementation of Kelvin Top-Set and Pristine Training to improve workplace safety
  • MPG performance increase of nearly 2% due to SAFED training
  • Launched a new programme with M&S to redistribute excess stock to charities (36 tonnes of surplus product redistributed, equivalent to 85,763 meals)

Governance Achievements

  • Alignment with M&S Plan A targets
  • Implementation of a new Safety Incident Management System (EcoOnline)
  • Achieved a silver award from EcoVadis (88th percentile)

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Achieve net zero emissions by 2039/40 (entire value chain)
Medium-term Goals:
  • Achieve net zero emissions by 2034/35 (Scope 1 & 2)
  • Trial low-carbon vehicles and investigate self-produced renewable energy
Short-term Goals:
  • Reduce general waste and increase recycling percentage
  • Increase engagement in Diversity, Equality and Inclusion

Environmental Challenges

  • Transitioning legacy infrastructure to net zero
  • Lack of availability and development of HGV technology for decarbonization
  • Excessive idling of vehicles
Mitigation Strategies
  • Trialling leading-edge technology (electric rigids, electric refrigerated trailers, CNG vehicles)
  • Implementing auto engine cut-off to reduce idling
  • Investing in driver training (SAFED)
  • Participating in industry collaborations to stay updated on developments

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement
  • Code of Business Integrity
  • Use of shrink wrap with at least 30% recycled material

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: M&S Plan A

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • SDG 8
  • SDG 12
  • SDG 3

Initiatives contribute to economic growth, responsible consumption and production, and improved health and safety.

Awards & Recognition

  • EcoVadis Silver Award