Document version: 1.0
Date of publication: March 2026
Board approved by: Prof. Ahmed El Missiry, Clinical Lead
Review date: March 2027 (or earlier if material changes occur)
Commitment to Net Zero
Britmed Healthcare Ltd is committed to achieving net zero greenhouse gas emissions in line with the NHS England net zero ambition:
- Scope 1 & 2 (direct emissions) – net zero by 2040
- Scope 3 (indirect / supply chain emissions) – net zero by 2045
We support the NHS’s target to reduce direct emissions by 80% by 2028–2032 and supply chain emissions by 80% by 2036–2039. Our CRP is published publicly and will be updated annually.
Emissions Baseline (Year 2024)
We have chosen calendar year 2024 as our baseline – the first full year of operations for which we could collect reasonable estimates.
2.1 Baseline emissions (tCO₂e)
| Scope | Source | 2024 Emissions (tCO₂e) |
| Scope 1 | Company-owned vehicles, combustion of gas/oil | 0 (no owned vehicles; office has no gas) |
| Scope 2 | Purchased electricity – shared office | 1.0 (estimated from pro‑rated electricity use) |
| Scope 3 | Staff commuting (mostly remote) | 1.5 |
| Business travel (train, public transport) | 0.6 | |
| Patient travel to face‑to‑face appointments | 4.0 | |
| Waste (general, recycling, confidential paper) | 0.2 | |
| Paper & printed materials (prescriptions, letters) | 0.1 | |
| Purchased goods & services (IT, office supplies) | 0.3 | |
| Total Scope 3 | 6.7 | |
| Total gross emissions | Scope 1+2+3 | 7.7 tCO₂e |
Methodology notes:
- Emission factors: UK Government GHG Conversion Factors for Company Reporting (2024).
- Patient travel: estimated using clinic postcode, average round trip of 12 miles per appointment, 200 face‑to‑face appointments in 2024, 70% car, 30% public transport.
- Staff commuting: 5 staff, average 1 day per week in office, 10‑mile round trip, mostly car.
- Office electricity: shared space, 500 kWh annual pro‑rated, grid average factor.
Current Emissions (Most Recent Year – 2025)
| Scope | 2025 Emissions (tCO₂e) | Change vs baseline |
| Scope 1 | 0 | – |
| Scope 2 | 0.9 | –10% |
| Scope 3 | 6.2 | –7.5% |
| Total | 7.1 | –7.8% |
Progress highlights:
- Increased remote working further, reducing office electricity and commuting.
- Switched to a 100% renewable electricity tariff for the office (effective 2025, reported using market‑based method).
- Expanded use of electronic prescriptions and GP emails, reducing paper emissions.
Reduction Targets
We have set absolute, time‑bound targets against our 2024 baseline:
| Target | Year | Reduction vs baseline |
| Reduce Scope 1 & 2 emissions by 50% | 2030 | 50% (from 1.0 to 0.5 tCO₂e) |
| Reduce total emissions (Scope 1–3) by 50% | 2030 | 50% (from 7.7 to 3.85 tCO₂e) |
| Reduce Scope 1 & 2 emissions by 80% | 2032 | 80% (from 1.0 to 0.2 tCO₂e) |
| Reduce Scope 3 emissions by 80% | 2039 | 80% (from 6.7 to 1.34 tCO₂e) |
| Net zero Scope 1 & 2 | 2040 | 100% |
| Net zero Scope 3 | 2045 | 100% |
These targets are consistent with the NHS Net Zero Supplier Roadmap and will be reviewed every three years.
Actions to Achieve Reduction Targets
| Area | Action | Lead | Timescale | Expected reduction |
| Energy | Maintain remote‑first policy; office only for essential meetings | Operations | Ongoing | 0.2 tCO₂e/year |
| Switch to 100% renewable electricity (already done – maintain) | Operations | Completed | 0.1 tCO₂e/year vs grid | |
| Explore sub‑metering to further reduce office electricity | Operations | Q3 2026 | 0.05 tCO₂e/year | |
| Travel | Increase virtual consultations to 80% of appointments (from 70%) | Clinical lead | Q2 2026 | 1.0 tCO₂e/year |
| Promote public transport & cycling for staff commuting | HR | Q1 2026 | 0.3 tCO₂e/year | |
| No air travel except when unavoidable; offset remaining | Clinical lead | Ongoing | Minimal | |
| Procurement | Use NHS Evergreen tool to assess suppliers | Procurement | Q2 2026 | Indirect (future) |
| Prioritise suppliers with own CRPs for IT and office goods | Procurement | Ongoing | 0.1 tCO₂e/year | |
| Waste & paper | Maintain paper‑lite policy (electronic prescriptions, emails) | Clinical lead | Ongoing | Maintain 0.1 tCO₂e/year |
| Ensure recycling is available at all office locations | Operations | Q1 2026 | 0.05 tCO₂e/year | |
| Clinical pathways | Review low‑carbon prescribing options with GPs | Clinical lead | Q3 2026 | Long‑term |
Governance and Reporting
- Board approval – this CRP is approved by Prof. Ahmed El Missiry, Clinical Lead, on behalf of Britmed Healthcare Ltd’s flat management structure.
- Annual update – an updated CRP will be published every April, including emissions for the previous calendar year.
- Public availability – this document is available at britmedhealthcare.co.uk/carbon-reduction-plan.
- Quarterly review – the clinical governance team will review progress against targets every quarter.
Evergreen Supplier Assessment
Britmed Healthcare Ltd has registered for the NHS Evergreen Sustainable Supplier Assessment and will complete the assessment annually. Our current maturity level (as of April 2026) is Developing (Level 1) , with a plan to reach Established (Level 2) by April 2028.
We will report our progress through the Evergreen portal and include a summary of our Evergreen score in each annual CRP update.
Declaration and Sign‑off
This Carbon Reduction Plan has been prepared in accordance with PPN 06/21 and the NHS Net Zero Supplier Roadmap. The information is accurate to the best of our knowledge, and we commit to continuously improving our emissions reporting and reduction activities.
Signed:
Prof. Ahmed El Missiry
Clinical Lead, Britmed Healthcare Ltd
Date: March 2026