Includability has become Planet Mark certified for the second year in a row after achieving carbon reduction of 6.2% per employee compared to 2022.
We are a fervent advocate for inclusive and sustainable practices and are proud to announce the achievement of our second-year certification with Planet Mark, an esteemed recognition that underscores our dedication to environmental stewardship and social responsibility.
Planet Mark: A Commitment to Sustainability
Planet Mark, known for its rigorous sustainability certification, is pivotal for organisations committed to making a genuine difference. Their approach, focusing on the crucial pillars of Measure, Engage, and Communicate, aligns perfectly with Includability's ethos of continuous improvement and transparent action.
Engagement is a cornerstone of Planet Mark's methodology, and it resonates deeply with our core principle of inclusive participation. We've seen firsthand how empowering our team to take ownership of our environmental and social impacts fosters a more proactive and responsible workplace culture. This collective effort towards sustainability is not only about meeting benchmarks but also about inspiring positive change within our organisation and beyond.
Transparent communication about our sustainability journey is crucial in our mission to be a beacon of positive change. Sharing our experiences, challenges, and successes in measuring and reducing our environmental and social impact sets a precedent for honesty and credibility in our sustainability narrative.
Celebrating Includability's Second-Year Planet Mark Certification
Achieving the Planet Mark certification for the second consecutive year is not just a milestone for Includability; it's a reflection of our ongoing commitment to reducing our environmental impact and fostering a culture of sustainability. The certification process, which involves meticulously measuring our carbon footprint and verifying it against gold-standard benchmarks, has been an enlightening journey. It has provided us with valuable insights into our environmental impact and practical steps to mitigate it.
“As we celebrate our second year of Planet Mark certification, we're reminded of the power of collective action and the importance of each step we take towards a more sustainable and inclusive future. This achievement is not the end, but a significant point in our ongoing journey of responsible business practice and environmental stewardship,” commented David Holby-Wolinski, Director at Includability, “With renewed vigour, Includability is set to continue leading by example, demonstrating that sustainable and inclusive practices are not just ideals but achievable realities.”
The Impact of Collective Action
As a business, Includability was calculated to have a total footprint of 2.9 tCO2e (location base), an absolute reduction of 0.3% tCO2e, which is an average of 0.7 tCO2e per employee. Our measured emissions equivalent to 3 flights from London to New York.
Broken down into our primary areas of measurement compared to last year’s measurements:
Footprint (tCO2e) 2023 2022
Electricity 0.4 0.3
Natural Gas 2.3 2.5
Business Travel 0.1 0.1
The quality of data provided to Planet Mark also increased this year to 19 out of 20 compared to our 2022 certification.
We first became Planet Mark certified in August 2022.
Looking Ahead: Includability's Continuous Sustainable Journey
We aim to reduce our overall carbon footprint by 0.5 tCO2e or greater (equivalent to 0.1 tCO2e per employee).
We can achieve this by engaging our employees in workshops and sustainability classes so they can manage and reduce their own footprints while working at home.
A new data collection and evidence filling system has been effective in collecting more accurate data. Further refinement of these processes and including further Scope 3 measurement criteria.
We are engaging with new partnerships which can help offset and reduce our carbon footprint. Engaging Carbon audit organisations will help us with our Scope 3 goals.
Impacting the UN SDGs
The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), also known as the Global Goals, are a collection of 17 interrelated goals set by the United Nations. They cover a broad range of social and economic development issues. These include poverty, hunger, health, education, climate change, gender, equality, water, sanitation, energy.
By recertifying with Planet Mark this year, we have made 5 separate alignments over 4 of the 17 UN SDGs, with multiple impacts on Goal 11 – Sustainable Cities and Communities, with further impacts on Goal 8 – Decent Work and Economic Growth, Goal 12 – Responsible Consumption and Production and Goal 13 – Climate Action.
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