Carbon Reduction Plan 2025

1. Executive Summary: Commitment to Achieving Net Zero

Dream Community Personnel is committed to achieving Net Zero carbon emissions by 2050, in alignment with the UK Government’s Procurement Policy Note (PPN 06/21). As a forward-thinking care provider, we recognise the impact of our operations and aim to reduce emissions through improved energy efficiency, digital transformation, and sustainable transportation.
We believe in delivering exceptional care while actively reducing our environmental footprint. Our commitment is not only to compliance but to becoming a model of sustainable care provision. This Carbon Reduction Plan outlines our baseline emissions, targets, and a practical roadmap to achieve Net Zero through realistic, measurable, and transparent strategies.


2. Organisational Overview

Dream Community Personnel is a trusted social care provider operating across [Insert
Borough/Region], specialising in delivering high-quality support to individuals in domiciliary and supported living environments. We are driven by a mission to promote independence, dignity, and well-being for all our clients, with an emphasis on community integration.

Office Location: Thames Innovation Centre, 2 Veridion Way, Erith, Kent, DA18 4AL
Workforce: 18 frontline care staff and 5 office staff
Fleet: 4 vehicles (2 petrol, 2 hybrid) used daily for home visits and service coordination
Systems: Currently operating with both digital and paper systems, with a strategic plan to fully digitise all care documentation and operational workflows by 2026

We acknowledge that our activities—from vehicle usage to energy consumption—have a measurable impact on the environment, and we are proactively taking steps to embed sustainability into every layer of our service.


3. Baseline Emissions Footprint

Baseline Reporting Year: 2024
Units: Tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent (tCO₂e)

ScopeEmission SourceDescriptionEmissions
(tCO₂e)
1Petrol Vehicles (Fleet)2 vehicles × 15,000 miles × 0.251 kg
CO₂e/mile
7.53
1Hybrid Vehicles (Fleet)2 vehicles × 15,000 miles × 0.156 kg
CO₂e/mile
4.68
2Electricity (Office)25,000 kWh/year × 0.239 kg CO₂e/kWh5.98
3Staff Commuting12 staff × 10,000 miles × 0.251 kg CO₂e/mile30.12
3Paper Use10,000 sheets/year × 0.00584 kg CO₂e/sheet0.06
Total48.37

Additional Scope 3 Considerations: – Occasional management and staff travel to training venues and meetings – Office waste (primarily paper and consumables) recycled via local authority services – Minor delivery logistics for office supplies
We will enhance our emissions tracking processes to ensure full alignment with GHG Protocol categories and improve the robustness of future reports.


4. Carbon Reduction Targets

YearTarget Emissions (tCO₂e)% Reduction from 2024 Baseline
202543.0011.1%
202735.0027.6%
203025.0048.3%
204010.0079.3%
20500.00100%

These targets represent our commitment to tangible emissions reductions through sustainable transformation at every level of our organisation.


5. Carbon Reduction Initiatives

Short-Term (2024–2026): – Transition all client and administrative documentation to cloudbased digital platforms to reduce reliance on paper and printing – Replace one petrol vehicle with a fully electric alternative and explore leasing EVs for flexibility –
Secure an energy supplier that provides 100% renewable electricity to power our office – Deliver mandatory sustainability training to all staff to encourage behavioural change and energy-conscious work habits

Medium-Term (2026–2035): – Transition the entire vehicle fleet to electric or ultra-lowemission models – Retrofit office lighting to energy-saving LED systems and install motion sensors to minimise electricity use – Partner with suppliers who provide environmentally certified products and prioritise low-carbon logistics – Offset unavoidable emissions through certified carbon credits and tree planting initiatives

Long-Term (2035–2050): – Eliminate all paper usage, adopting fully electronic workflows and records management – Launch and support travel alternatives such as a bike-to-work scheme, electric vehicle salary sacrifice, and electric scooter support for staff – Commission annual thirdparty audits of our carbon footprint and publicly disclose results to build trust and accountability


6. Tracking, Monitoring & Continuous Improvement

To ensure success and continual progress, we will: – Measure and report emissions annually using updated government conversion factors and activity data – Maintain a live carbon dashboard for internal review and planning – Integrate sustainability KPIs into performance reviews and supplier selection criteria – Formally update this Carbon Reduction Plan every three years or following significant operational or policy changes


7. Governance and Responsibility

  • Board Approval: The Carbon Reduction Plan has been approved by the senior management team
  • Environmental Lead: Samuel Ghann – responsible for delivering the plan, monitoring KPIs, and leading sustainability engagement across departments
  • Staff Engagement: Regular sustainability workshops, newsletters, and suggestion channels will ensure ongoing awareness and innovation from all staff

8. Public Accessibility

This Carbon Reduction Plan will be published on our website by 1st July 2025. It will also be made available to all stakeholders and public sector clients upon request within 30 days.


9. Declaration and Approval

This Carbon Reduction Plan has been reviewed and approved by the management of Dream Community Personnel.
Signed: SamuelGhann
Name: Samuel Ghann
Position: Director
Date: 26th March 2025

This document complies with the UK Government’s Procurement Policy Note (PPN 06/21) and reflects our commitment to sustainable and responsible care provision.