Carbon Reduction Plan
Supplier name: McConnell Group
Publication date: 14/07/2025
Commitment to achieving Net Zero
McConnell Group is committed to achieving Net Zero by 2050
Baseline Emissions Footprint
Baseline emissions are a record of the greenhouse gases that have been produced in the past and were produced prior to the introduction of any strategies to reduce emissions. Baseline emissions are the reference point against which emissions reduction can be measured.
Reporting Year Emissions
| Reporting Year: April 2024 – March 2025 | |
| Additional Details relating to the Reporting Year Emissions calculations. | |
| As this is the first Carbon Reduction Plan that McConnell Group is undertaking, the reporting year’s emissions mirror the baseline emissions. | |
| Reporting year emissions: April 2024 – March 2025 | |
| EMISSIONS | 795.26 TOTAL (TCO2e) |
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Scope 1 |
472.65 TCO2e Fuel usage (owned fleet) – 468.73 TCO2e |
| Fuel usage (heating) – 3.92 TCO2e | |
| Scope 2 |
32.46 TCO2e Electricity (Light and power) – 32.46 TCO2e |
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Scope 3 (Included Sources) |
290.15 TCO2e
Electricity (Light and power, not included in Scope 2)- 10.08 TCO2e Fuel usage (owned fleet, not included in Scope 1) – 114.63 TCO2e
Business Travel – 164.79 TCO2e
Fuel usage (heating, not included in Scope 1) – 0.65 TCO2e |
| Total Emissions | 795.26 TCO2e |
Emissions Reduction Targets
In order to achieve Net Zero, we have adopted the following carbon reduction targets. In future, we will use the following line graph to plot progress against these targets.
Carbon Reduction Projects
McConnell is committed to regularly assessing its carbon footprint and identifying potentially viable options to reduce it.
Current Initiatives and Activities
- Energy Efficiency in Offices – Installation of PIR (passive infrared) sensors and LED lighting to reduce energy consumption.
- Virtual Meetings – Greater reliance on digital communication to reduce travel
- ISO 14001 Certification – Ongoing achievement and maintenance of this internationally recognised environmental management standard.
- Sustainability Supply Chain School Membership – Leveraging access to a wide range of sustainability resources and best practices.
- Zero Waste Scotland – Attained bronze level in Scotland’s Zero Waste Resource Efficiency Pledge.
- ‘Think Local’ Procurement Programme – Promoting local sourcing to reduce road miles and support local economies.
Planned Initiatives for the Next 12 Months
- Electric Fleet Transition – Continued shift towards electric and low-emission
- Sustainable Travel Policy – Development and implementation of a formal travel policy to promote lower-carbon transport.
- Improved Resource Efficiency Rating – Targeting a higher level within Scotland’s Zero Waste Resource Efficiency Pledge.
- Carbon Reduction Training – Launch of an internal training programme to increase awareness and embed carbon-conscious practices.
- Office Energy Review – Ongoing evaluation of office energy use to identify further efficiency opportunities.
Declaration and Sign Off
This Carbon Reduction Plan has been completed in accordance with PPN 06/21 and the associated guidance and reporting standard for Carbon Reduction Plans.
Emissions have been reported and recorded in accordance with the published reporting standard for Carbon Reduction Plans and the GHG Reporting Protocol corporate standard, and use the appropriate Government emission conversion factors for greenhouse gas company reporting.
Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions have been reported in accordance with SECR requirements, and the required subset of Scope 3 emissions has been reported in accordance with the published reporting standard for Carbon Reduction Plans and the Corporate Value Chain (Scope 3) Standard.
This Carbon Reduction Plan has been reviewed and signed off by the board of directors.
