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Bartlett Tree Experts have set forth on their journey to achieve net zero emissions in the UK & Ireland by 2050 Bartlett Tree Experts, the global leader in scientific tree and shrub care, has been ISO 14001 certified since 2015. Presently, the company operates in over a dozen major markets within the United Kingdom and Ireland providing over one hundred and fifty scientific tree care services. This expertise is made possible thanks to the Bartlett Tree Research Laboratories, where Bartlett scientists specialise in disciplines such as soil science, plant pathology, entomology, and horticulture, to ensure optimum growing conditions and health for beautiful landscapes. In 2023, as part of its steadfast commitment to environmental sustainability, Bartlett, in the UK and Ireland, developed a detailed plan and road map aimed at achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2050. This plan includes a series of measurable objectives and accountability mechanisms designed to ensure the company meets its ambitious goals. Richard Trippett, Vice President of Bartlett’s operations in the United Kingdom and Ireland, comments, “Each stage of this meticulously crafted plan has been designed to ensure the company meets its net zero emissions goal. The comprehensive plan has received full approval from the company’s Board of Directors, underscoring its importance and commitment at the highest level.” Bartlett, in the UK and Ireland, wanted to team up with an independent carbon auditing company that has solid experience in the field, knows the Arboricultural industry well, and comes highly recommended. After meeting Rob Allison, carbon auditor, they knew they had found the right partner. They invited him to speak at their UK and Ireland annual business meeting, where all key managers were present. Trippett continues, “The feedback from the meeting was very positive. Rob’s enthusiasm and his ability to explain things in relatable terms really resonated with everyone.” Currently, as part of Bartlett’s (UK and Ireland) ISO 9001 Quality Management, ISO 45001 Health and Safety Management, and ISO 14001 Environmental Management Systems certifications, the company has implemented a comprehensive series of policies and processes. These measures guide the company in identifying the environmental aspects of all its activities, products, and services. See below to read the full article.

One week to go until the 2nd CBAM Webinar. UK & EU CBAM FREE Webinar No: 2 Practical understanding and insights on navigating the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism - Date: Wednesday 26th March 10am – 11am

Wrekin Products deliver class-leading product solutions with impressive Net Zero vision Wrekin Products Ltd is pleased to have joined forces with their new Carbon Partner, Auditel to deliver on their long-term strategy of reaching Net Zero. Wrekin Products is a leading supplier of civil engineering products, including access solutions and geosynthetics. Their mission is to make every day better, and their journey has been marked by innovation and a commitment to putting customer relationships at the heart of their business. This has propelled them to the forefront of the civil engineering landscape, supplying the UK’s leading water utilities, local authorities and main contractors with critical civil engineering solutions. Our Net Zero Vision Terry Moore, Head of QHSE Wrekin Products comments, “We design, develop, manufacture and supply class-leading product solutions to the civil engineering industry. We feel a duty of care to do this in a safe and responsible way. We’re keenly aware of our responsibility to the environment, our employees, customers and members of our community. Our solutions offer significant environmental benefits through the carbon reductions they bring, and we aim for our overall business’s environmental footprint to be as minimal as possible while ensuring we remain sustainable. Working with Auditel is critical to our success. As leaders in cost, procurement and carbon solutions, their expertise is critical to us. By undertaking a thorough audit of our existing situation, we will be able to come up with appropriate and meaningful measures, that meet the needs of the business without impacting on what makes Wrekin unique. The construction market is going through and has gone through significant changes. The buildings and construction sector is by far the largest emitter of greenhouse gases, accounting for a staggering 37% of global emissions. We have a duty of care to our environment, employees, customers and wider community to do what we can. We’re pleased to see growing requirements on major construction projects for meaningful activities around carbon reduction and we’re eager to play our part. We’ve actively introduced a number of schemes and activities already but we’re keen to have significant ambitions and lead within our sector.” Julie Adams, Carbon Auditor at Auditel added, “We are delighted to be working with Wrekin Products. They are a market leader supplying class-leading product solutions to the civil engineering industry and they are once again leading the way on their journey to Net Zero. We look forward to continuing working with the team and their supply chain to help them achieve deliver on their Net Zero vision.” For more information visit: Wrekin Products

Ellisons Solicitors well on the road to delivering their commitment to become Net Zero Ellisons Solicitors are delighted to have made their first big step in their strategic commitment to become Net Zero. Ellisons Solicitors is one of the oldest, most established and fastest growing firms in the East of England having been founded over 250 years ago. The firm’s guiding principle is to put their clients’ needs at the centre of everything they do, acting as a trusted advisor in every respect. As a full-service firm, Ellisons offers a comprehensive range of services to businesses and individuals across the region and beyond. With a team of over 270 people across its offices in Suffolk and Essex, Ellisons has a proven track record of providing clients with first class service, advice and support. Lizzy Firmin, COO for Ellisons Solicitors, comments “As a firm we are committed to making a difference to the community and we take the impact we have on the environment very seriously. We are committed to operating in a responsible way and wish to promote sustainability. We will audit, report on and improve on our sustainability as we aim to achieve green accreditation and we are delighted to be working with Auditel to help us achieve our long-term sustainability goals. We continually look at ways in which we can improve our environmental performance and actively encourage all our colleagues and suppliers to look for positive changes. We are delighted that we have reached this first major milestone and have a clear understanding of our organisational carbon footprint which totals 435.72 tCO2e. With the help of the Auditel team we now know where we need to priorities our efforts to begin to reduce our emissions so we can make a meaningful difference to the environment.” The measures Ellisons Solicitors have already put in place include: Introduction of a document management system, which has accelerated our move towards paper-light working. Minimising disposal of waste and implementing a practical recycling policy. Supporting local communities and charitable organisations. Building a well-balanced and supportive environment for colleagues. Acting fairly in our dealings with clients, suppliers and other third parties.

Beyond the Buzzword: Why Your Carbon Footprint Matters Author: Andy Procter I’ve always had a keen interest in the environment. As an avid outdoorsman, I’ve witnessed first-hand the dramatic changes brought about by climate change, such as receding glaciers and extreme weather events. This passion for nature has carried over into my work in the electrical industry, where I’ve championed energy-efficient solutions and embraced new technologies. Over the years, I’ve observed sustainability evolve from a niche concern to a central aspect of business operations. But is sustainability just a buzzword? A term big corporations use to polish their image? You might think that as a smaller business, it doesn’t apply to you. Well, let me tell you a secret: it does, and it will. Background and Current Trends In 2008, the UK government passed the Climate Change Act, committing to reduce its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 80% by 2050. This commitment was strengthened in 2019 with a new target to reach net zero GHG emissions by 2050. The UK is not alone; over 140 countries, contributing more than 88% of global emissions, have pledged to achieve net zero targets. This global commitment is substantial and will significantly impact business practices. Governments worldwide are encouraging businesses to reduce carbon emissions. For example, the UK government introduced a Public Procurement Notice (PPN06/21) in 2021 requiring all government contracts over £5 million to include a Carbon Reduction Plan (CRP) that addresses five categories of Scope 3 emissions. The NHS has further tightened this requirement, and starting April 2024, NHS suppliers with contracts over £10,000 must have a net zero commitment; going forward, these thresholds will likely continue to fall. These frameworks are rapidly becoming standard procurement practices and being adopted by the private sector. Other mechanisms are being introduced and adopted, such as the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM). This is currently a hot topic for importers to the EU, and other jurisdictions around the globe are taking note and considering similar frameworks. The UK’s equivalent is currently under consultation and is due to be introduced in 2027. Large corporations can invest in Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) departments to compile the necessary data and foster a culture of sustainability. These efforts are driven not only by the need to avoid losing tenders but also by evolving reporting requirements. The EU has implemented the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD), and the UK plans to adopt the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) guidelines to supersede previous standards. These reporting standards ensure investors and stakeholders understand companies’ environmental impacts and climate-related risks. See below to read the full article.

UK & EU CBAM FREE Webinar No: 2 Practical understanding and insights on navigating the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism - Date: Wednesday 26th March 10am – 11am Agenda: •Introduction & Welcome •Latest updates on UK & EU CBAM •What is meant by direct and indirect specific embedded emissions •Tariff Cost Calculations •Revisit Carbon Maturity Model •Perfect Storm Case Study - Actions in obtaining data for calculations •Q&A Welcome to the second 1-hour webinar in our CBAM series of events hosted by Auditel’s dedicated CBAM advisory team. This is a must-watch webinar for anyone buying, selling or using metals in a production process. In this session we will discuss the latest updates on UK & EU CBAM. We will also be sharing our insight on what is meant by direct and indirect specific embedded emissions. We will review the tariff cost calculations and revisit Auditel’s carbon maturity model that can guide you to becoming carbon competitive. Following on from our first webinar we will put these topics into context with our case study on Perfect Storm Limited by discussing actions in obtaining data for calculations. Once again this is an interactive webinar and will include an open questions and answers session to share current best practices on helping you navigating the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism. Speakers: Auditel CBAM Team Nick Scull, Paul Harper, Munminder Gill Jon Alford and Huw Williams

Pentre Group meet E.U. customer requirements for CBAM as the first steps towards carbon competitiveness Pentre Group is delighted to have joined forces with their Carbon Partner Auditel to meet the demands of European customer for the Cross Border Alignment Mechanism (CBAM). Pentre Group’s objective is to win more business by becoming carbon competitive while on their longer-term journey to reaching Net Zero. Since 1988 the Pentre Group has been providing a diverse product range of reels, drums and spools for Process and Packaging solutions for the cable and wire industry. Pentre Group is a leading manufacturer in Europe for reels, drums and spools with a heavy emphasis on in-house manufacture to provide bespoke solutions to satisfy customers’ needs. They are a service-led business with a recognition of the importance for verified standards and accreditations such as ISO 9001. With a pressing need to report the specific embodied emissions (SEE) of all CBAM required exports, Pentre Group needed the same high standards they already have in place to verify other areas of their business process. Engaging with Auditel, a specialist carbon solutions firm with over 30 years’ experience, has allowed Pentre to achieve their objective of meeting these new requirements. Simon Young, General Manager – Commercial comments, “Auditel have been great throughout the process, helping us to understand not only the requirements to achieve a CBAM declaration but also the wider opportunities we have to improve our carbon accounting. We look forward to working with them on future requirements.” Auditels approach has been to help Pentre Group first meet the immediate demands of customers via the production of Specific Embodied Emission reports on all key export lines. With the immediate customer pressure removed, Pentre Group now has the time and space to start the process of a deeper dive into the embodied emissions of raw materials and installation level processes. Understanding accurately the source of these emissions is then the first step in planning how Pentre Group can reduce these emissions and enhance the carbon competitiveness of Pentre Groups entire produce range. “Achieving carbon competitiveness aligns with our policy for Continuous Improvement, as a business we are always asking the question: how can we improve our products, our services, our customer experience, our workplace and our environment?” Simon Young, General Manager – Commercial

UK & EU CBAM FREE Webinar No: 2 Practical understanding and insights on navigating the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism - Date: Wednesday 26th March 10am – 11am Agenda:  •Introduction & Welcome •Latest updates on UK & EU CBAM •What is meant by direct and indirect specific embedded emissions •Tariff Cost Calculations •Revisit Carbon Maturity Model •Perfect Storm Case Study - Actions in obtaining data for calculations •Q&A Welcome to the second 1-hour webinar in our CBAM series of events hosted by Auditel’s dedicated CBAM advisory team. This is a must-watch webinar for anyone buying, selling or using metals in a production process. In this session we will discuss the latest updates on UK & EU CBAM. We will also be sharing our insight on what is meant by direct and indirect specific embedded emissions. We will review the tariff cost calculations and revisit Auditel’s carbon maturity model that can guide you to becoming carbon competitive. Following on from our first webinar we will put these topics into context with our case study on Perfect Storm Limited by discussing actions in obtaining data for calculations. Once again this is an interactive webinar and will include an open questions and answers session to share current best practices on helping you navigating the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism. Speakers: Auditel CBAM Team Nick Scull, Paul Harper, Munminder Gill   Jon Alford and Huw Williams 

The Bottom Line Issue 24 Welcome to The Bottom Line Issue 24 Auditel’s latest newsletter, filled with articles to help you on your journey to Net Zero Journey in a measurable, meaningful and potentially self-funding way. In this issue: Are Commercial Heat Pumps Suitable for Whole Building Heating and Hot Water production? Protecting Your Business with AI: A Double-Edged Sword in Cybersecurity Support for Windows 10 is coming to an end The Plastic Paradox: A World Choked by a Material We Can’t Manage The Role of Market-Wide Half-Hourly Settlement (MHHS) Secure Your NHS Contracts Now: Partner with Auditel to Meet Carbon Standards and Stop Revenue Losses Regulatory Environment Update

Portable Space are delighted to announce that they have joined forces with their Carbon Partner, Auditel, to deliver on their strategic objective of reaching Net Zero. Portable Space is a multi-award winning UK supplier of shipping containers & conversions; portable cabins, modular buildings & steel storage containers. Mark Dolman, Managing Director, comments, “Having recently moved into our new PSHQ, we have already taken significant steps to reduce our carbon emissions from transitioning to renewable energy sources such as solar power, implementing rainwater harvesting and having LED lighting, we also added electric car charging ports to promote electric vehicles in the workplace. Having implemented these improvements, we are keen to increase the use of renewable energy sources within the business operations. Making transportation efficiency improvements wherever possible and launching new products onto our hire fleet that embrace new technologies and innovations contributing to reducing carbon emissions such as our Solar Space products. We understand in order to achieve our goals that encouraging and involving employees in all sustainability efforts is crucial. Working with our Carbon Partner, Auditel, is key to getting the best results for our carbon accounting; emissions reduction strategies and sustainability practices. Their expertise and guidance will be vital in order for us to stay informed about evolving environmental regulations and can help our business ensure compliance. Being experts in this field, Auditel will assist in accurately measuring and assessing the carbon footprint of Portable Space, ensuring that our carbon reduction initiatives are accurately measured and reported. At Portable Space, we are committed to the environment. We want to meet the growing demand from customers for environmentally friendly products and ensure our customers have choices that align with their own values and preferences. We want to aid the long-term business viability by addressing environmental challenges and contributing to a sustainable future for both the business, our colleagues and customers. We are aware of some other organisations in our sector starting their journeys and hope as an industry, we can all contribute to making a positive impact to the environment. Our customers are increasingly considering the environmental impact of products and services and it is important to us that we can demonstrate social and environmental responsibility. We have installed solar power and rainwater harvesting into our new PSHQ. Having installed electric car charging ports we have also added an electric car to our fleet. We continue to challenge our own consumption of goods and services and promote recycling and reusing materials. We have also added a new range of products for our customers which are solar powered.”