Carbon Reduction Plan
Company name: Crescendo Systems Ltd
Publication date: 08/10/2024
Commitment to achieving Net Zero
Crescendo Systems Ltd is committed to achieving Net Zero emissions by 2045.
Baseline Emissions Footprint
Baseline emissions are a record of the greenhouse gases that have been produced in the past and were produced prior to the introduction of any strategies to reduce emissions. Baseline emissions are the reference point against which emissions reduction can be measured.
Baseline Year: 2024 | |
| Additional Details relating to the Baseline Emissions calculations. | |
Scope 1 emissions relate to direct energy and processes Scope 2 emissions relate to indirect impact from electricity | |
| Baseline year emissions: | |
| EMISSIONS | TOTAL (tCO2e) |
Scope 1 | 2,560 kgCO2e |
| Scope 2 | 1,318 kgCO2e |
Scope 3 (Included Sources) | Unreported 1. Downstream transportation and distribution = data not available, explanation provided Explanation: Crescendo Systems primary suppliers are currently unable to provide us with specific, measurable information, associated with our activities, concerning the indirect impact of software data centre processing (Microsoft Nuance) or Hardware manufacture (Olympus, Philips). Data centre activity would represent 99% + of this activity and, in this regard, please see a link to Microsoft’s generic UK Carbon Reduction Plan to demonstrate its overall commitment to carbon reduction- https://query.prod.cms.rt.microsoft.com/cms/api/am/binary/RW1p01M 2. Upstream transportation and distribution = not relevant, explanation provided Explanation: Due to the nature of our business, we provide our clients with downloadable software solutions and online-based professional services and, as such, transportation and distribution of goods are not relevant for us. 3. Business travel = Nil Due to the nature of our business, travel is not required as customer and supplier meetings are conducted through electronic means. 4. Waste generated in operations = not relevant, explanation provided Explanation: Due to the nature of our business, waste generation is not a material source of GHG emissions. 5. Employee commuting = not relevant, explanation provided Explanation: Employee-funded commuting is not within Crescendo Systems operational policy and business travel is not required, therefore, is not considered to have an environmental aspect. |
| Total Emissions | 3,878 kgCO2e |
Current Emissions Reporting
Reporting Year: 2024 | |
| EMISSIONS | TOTAL (tCO2e) |
Scope 1 | 2,560 kgCO2e |
| Scope 2 | 1,318 kgCO2e |
Scope 3 (Included Sources) | Unreported 1.Downstream transportation and distribution = data not available, explanation provided Explanation: Crescendo Systems primary suppliers are currently unable to provide us with specific, measurable information, associated with our activities, concerning the indirect impact of software data centre processing (Microsoft Nuance) or Hardware manufacture (Olympus, Philips). Data centre activity would represent 99% + of this activity and, in this regard, please see a link to Microsoft’s generic UK Carbon Reduction Plan to demonstrate its overall commitment to carbon reduction- https://query.prod.cms.rt.microsoft.com/cms/api/am/binary/RW1p01M 2.Upstream transportation and distribution = not relevant, explanation provided Explanation: Due to the nature of our business, we provide our clients with downloadable software solutions and online-based professional services and, as such, transportation and distribution of goods are not relevant for us. 3. Business travel = Nil Due to the nature of our business, travel is not required as customer and supplier meetings are conducted through electronic means. 4. Waste generated in operations = not relevant, explanation provided Explanation: Due to the nature of our business, waste generation is not a material source of GHG emissions. 5. Employee commuting = not relevant, explanation provided Explanation: Employee-funded commuting is not within Crescendo Systems operational policy and business travel is not required, therefore, is not considered to have an environmental aspect. |
| Total Emissions | 3,878 kgCO2e |
Progress against these targets can be seen in the graph below:
Carbon Reduction Projects
Carbon Reduction Initiatives
The Carbon Reduction Plan 2024 is Crescendo Systems Ltd first and, therefore, the baseline and current emissions reporting are the same. Consequently, we are unable to provide any measurable reductions as the next reporting year (2025) will be our first opportunity to do so. However, during the baseline year report we have practised sound environmental principles to keep direct emissions to a minimum and worked with suppliers committed to carbon reduction policies.
With respect to future reductions, we shall continue to adhere to our company environmental policy in order to achieve our goals.
Crescendo are committed to minimising pollution and reducing our environmental impact through efficient use of resources (energy, water, materials), reduction of waste and emissions and safe handling and disposal of hazardous material. We integrate sustainable practices into our business operations by promoting energy efficiency and the use of renewable energy sources, encouraging recycling and the use of recycled materials and supporting sustainable sourcing and procurement practices.
Crescendo Systems do not have company vehicles and employees are either locally based or work out of virtual offices. Our deliverable products and services are almost entirely software based (products) or online (services) and are delivered via computer (with the exception of a small volume of microphone hardware) so our direct involvement in transportation and distribution almost zero.
Crescendo also endeavour to work with our stakeholders, including customers and suppliers to promote environmental responsibility and sustainable practices.
In the future we hope to implement further measures such as:
- Requiring suppliers to supply us with meaningful Scope 3 data annually regarding the indirect impact of our activities regarding emissions,
- To continue encouraging best practice environmental measures in order to further reduce our direct Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions year-on-year, and
- To continue adopting business practices and measures that will our keep our carbon footprint to a minimum (i.e. continue moving towards an entirely electronic delivery distribution and transportation model)
Declaration and Approval
This Carbon Reduction Plan has been completed in accordance with PPN 06/21 and associated guidance and reporting standard for Carbon Reduction Plans.
Emissions have been reported and recorded in accordance with the published reporting standard for Carbon Reduction Plans and the GHG Reporting Protocol corporate standard[1] and uses the appropriate Government emission conversion factors for greenhouse gas company reporting[2].
Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions have been reported in accordance with SECR requirements, and the required subset of Scope 3 emissions have been reported in accordance with the published reporting standard for Carbon Reduction Plans and the Corporate Value Chain (Scope 3) Standard[3].
This Carbon Reduction Plan has been reviewed and signed off by the board of directors (or equivalent management body).
Approval by: John Bendall – Operations Director
Date: 08/10/2024
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this plan, you can contact us:
By email: info@crescendosystems.co.uk
By visiting this page on our website: https://simonb235.sg-host.com/contact-us/
By phone number: 01932 789433
[1]https://ghgprotocol.org/corporate-standard
[2]https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/government-conversion-factors-for-company-reporting