THE RACE TO ZERO! ANNE VECK LIMITED’S CARBON EMISSIONS REDUCTION PLAN 2023-2030
We thought it would be a good idea to share our plans to reduce our carbon footprint. Both for transparency and to encourage others if they would like to take action but are unsure of what to do. So this is quite rough and ready but we hope it will help you and your business to cut your carbon! For many more ideas do check out our sustainable hairdressing toolkit Salon RE:Source !
Introduction
Up to March 2022 Anne Veck Limited (AVL) operated a hair salon in Oxford with annual Scope 1 & 2 emissions totalling just under 8 tonnes (reduced from 14 tonnes in 2012, certified by Carbon Footprint Ltd).
Since the salon was sold in March 2022, the business has reduced its activities considerably, to those carried out by the 2 remaining employees (directors).
Previously, only Scope 1 & 2 emissions had been measured and actioned. This updated plan now includes action for Scope 3 emissions (value chain).
AVL has signed up to the U.N.’s S.M.E. RACE TO ZERO which sets businesses a target of net zero CO2 emissions by 2030. By offsetting, Anne Veck Limited has achieved this since 2019 for Scope 1 & 2 emissions.
The plan structure:
1. Measure emissions and set baseline
2. Set reduction targets
3. Take action to meet targets
4. Offset residual emissions
5. Communicate activity to encourage others to do same
1. Measure emissions and set baseline.
AVL has attempted to measure its current Scope 1 & 2 carbon emissions, using worst cases (i.e. maximums) estimated from 2020/21 emissions.
Anne Veck Limited operates from Kelly’s Hair Oxford (KHO) and 77 Barton Road, Headington, Oxford (77BR).
KHO
Energy consumption by Anne Veck (AV) whilst hairdressing at KHO, generates CO2 emissions estimated at 1.6 tonnes p.a. (10% of estimated total salon emissions of 15 tonnes, based on worst case of 2 X 2019/20 emissions of c.8 tonnes when ceramic fuel cell was operating and as a result emissions were low).
77BR
According to a 2022 EPC the property produces 3.6 tonnes CO2. So worst case 10% for AVL activity gives emissions of 0.36 tonnes.
AVL both sites and other
Travel by foot, bicycle, public transport whenever possible. Several long distance and short haul air flights each year. Business travel @ around 2.3 tonnes CO2 emissions p.a. of which 1.7 is air travel.
Value chain (Scope 3)
Products and services from suppliers, from our products and services when used by customers. Not yet measured.
BASELINE TOTAL CARBON EMISSIONS P/A 4.26 tonnes (Scope 1 & 2 only)
2 & 3.Targets and action
Reduce energy consumption and CO2 emissions by Anne Veck (AV) whilst hairdressing at KHO. Action: Anne to review personal practice (eg turn equipment off, switch off lights, hot water use) and identify further opportunities for action, then implement.
Target: At KHO from estimated 1.6 tonnes to 1 tonne by 31/4/24 (measured as 10% salon total). At 77BR from estimated 0.36 tonnes to 0.3 tones by 31/4/24 (measured as 10% household total).
Record energy usage at both sites and set targets for reductions aligned with CO2 targets. Q1 : 1/1/24 to 31/3/24 by 31/4/24.
Reduce all business travel CO2 emissions.
Avoid UK air travel. Target: avoid 100%, by 31/4/24
Avoid Europe air travel where rail alternative e.g. Eurostar. Target: avoid 100%, by 31/4/24.
Reduce long haul air travel. Action: avoid unless business opportunity is compelling. Target: 2 trips/year maximum economy class (in total both directors) by 31/4/24.
Continue to use public transport and bicycle whenever possible.
Target from 2.3 tonnes ( 2020/21) to 1.5 tonnes 2023/24
TARGET TOTAL CARBON EMISSIONS P/A REDUCTION TO 2.8 tonnes by 31/4/24
Reduce emissions form across the value chain, including products and services from suppliers and from our products and services when used by customers. Not yet measured.
List suppliers & partners
Contact each and/or check websites for information and accreditations
Assess information made available and measure emissions as best as possible
Continue with or change suppliers as appropriate
TARGET COMPLETE THE MEASUREMENT OF SCOPE 3 EMISSIONS BY 31/4/24
TARGET WRITE ACTION PLAN AND TAKE SOME ACTION BY 31/4/25
4. Offset residual emissions
Buy CO2 offsets for slightly more than annual emissions from fully accredited, genuine offset brokers.
TARGET DONE MAY EACH YEAR starting May 2024
5. Communicate activity to encourage others to do same
Join industry initiatives committed to CO2 emissions reductions:
U.N. S.M.E. Race to Zero / UKBBF / Nature Positive Business Pledge/ Green Salon Collective/ Sustainable Beauty Coalition.
Done
Involve salon clients and help reduce personal / household CO2.
Ongoing
Promote sustainability and carbon emissions best practice through Salon RE:Source sustainable hairdressing tool kit, social media, website, workshops, industry networking.
Ongoing.
