Driving sustainability - Carbon Reduction Plan

1. Introduction

The purpose of this Carbon Reduction Plan (CRP) is to outline the strategies, actions, and goals for reducing carbon emissions and promoting sustainability within Ticketer. This CRP covers all operations, facilities, and activities of Ticketer. It includes both direct and indirect emissions sources.

Ticketer is committed to reducing its carbon footprint, contributing to global climate goals, and promoting sustainable practices. As a 95% remote/home-based business, with a small vehicle fleet, and office space, Ticketer already has a small carbon footprint. Our planned actions will reduce our levels of carbon production to Net Zero by 2035.

2. Baseline Emissions Inventory

Emissions Assessment

Year of Baseline: 2022
Total Emissions: 333.57 tCO2e
Emissions by Scope:

  • Scope 1 (Direct Emissions i.e. Company Cars): 41.20 tCO2e
  • Scope 2 (Indirect Emissions from Purchased Electricity): 7.07 tCO2e
  • Scope 3 (Other Indirect Emissions i.e. Business travel and Cloud Infrastructure Migration:) 285.3 tCO2e

Most Recent Reporting Year (for the Year End 2024)

Total Emissions: 43.75 tCO2e

Emissions by Scope:

  • Scope 1 (Direct Emissions i.e. Company Cars): 36.95 tCO2e
  • Scope 2 (Indirect Emissions from Purchased Electricity): 4.70 tCO2e 1
  • Scope 3 (Other Indirect Emissions i.e. Business travel): 2.10 tCO2e 2

3. Emission Reduction Targets

To continue our progress to achieving Net Zero, we have adopted the following carbon reduction targets from our base year of 2022.

  • Next 4 years to 2029: Target of 50% Carbon reduction to 21.87 tCO2e
  • Period to 2035: Target of 100% Carbon reduction to Net Zero

Progress against these targets will be measured again, at the very start of 2026, just after the end of the current reporting period.

4. Reduction Projects and Actions

  1. We have implemented energy-efficient lighting systems in our office and conduct regular energy audits.
  2. 95% of our workforce now work from home/remotely, which has reduced commuter travel and allowed us to reduce our office space and utilities usage.
  3. As a business we have put in place processes that look to reduce the amount of travel generally but specifically by air. Where possible it is encouraged, that colleagues use public transport such as rail and bus and that journeys are shared where possible when personal vehicles or taxis are used.
  4. We have introduced the concept of a paperless office, and where possible all documents are distributed electronically and postage minimized.
  5. We have removed single-use plastic throughout the office and have established comprehensive recycling programs.
  6. When sourcing materials, we seek to find those with lower carbon footprints, and engage with suppliers with good sustainability practices.
  7. Legacy to Cloud Infrastructure. We have completed our journey to move to the cloud by migrating our workloads to Azure, which reduced our Carbon footprint by 261,086 KgCO2e. We completed this over a 2-year period.

In addition to the above steps already taken the following initiatives are planned.

  • Independent validation of Insight UK’s Carbon Data Footprint calculations
  • Review of third-party suppliers to consider further carbon reduction initiatives

5. Monitoring and Adjustment

We have implemented a system for continuous monitoring of our emissions and reduction efforts and regularly review progress against targets. As part of this review, we will adjust actions based on performance data and emerging technologies and update the CRP annually to reflect new goals and actions.

6. CONCLUSION

This Carbon Reduction Plan has been completed in accordance with associated guidance and reporting standard for Carbon Reduction Plans.

This Carbon Reduction Plan has been reviewed and signed off by the board of directors (or equivalent management body).

 

On behalf of Ticketer:

Michelle Cawley, Chief People Officer

30/01/2025

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1 To note, our Scope 2 emissions for YE 2024 included the emissions associated with waste disposal. In line with GHG Protocol guidance, we will include these in our Scope 3 emissions reporting going forward.

2 To note, our Scope 3 emissions for YE 2024 comprises emissions associated with business travel (no other Scope 3 emission sources).

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