ElectraLink is net zero

We are all directly responsible for determining the future of the environment on which we, and all other forms of life, depend. What we do in the next decade to limit emissions will be critical to our future, as climate change directly impacts people, businesses, governments and the natural environment.

As a responsible business partner and employer, ElectraLink takes climate change and our commitments under the Pledge to Net Zero seriously. These are non-negotiable targets that we must all work together to achieve for the good of our planet and future generations.

In 2021, we established a project team to look at how we, as an organisation, can achieve net zero targets, implement decarbonising initiatives and raise awareness among colleagues on actions we can all take to reduce emissions and protect our planet.

As an SME with well-rehearsed remote working capabilities and high standards for our site facilities, our emissions primarily come from business travel and office electricity consumption. For full accountability of our operating emissions volume, on top of these sources, we have captured data on carbon emitted directly from commuting and home-working.

The Pledge to Net Zero encourages signatories to set targets in line with the Paris Agreement using science-based methods. Based on analysis of our emissions, we were able to achieve net zero emissions in March 2022 and will continue to reduce our emissions hereafter.

In addition to this, we commit to:

1. Set and commit to deliver a greenhouse gas target in line with either a 1.5°C (encouraged) or well below 2°C climate change scenario – covering buildings and travel as a minimum.
2. Publicly report greenhouse gas emissions and progress against this target each year.
3. Publish one piece of research/thought-leadership each year on practical steps to delivering an economy in line with climate science and in support of net zero carbon. Alternatively, signatories may choose to provide mentoring and support for smaller signatory companies in setting targets, reporting and meeting the requirements of the pledge.

We acquired and analysed data from our suppliers and employees, and in 2022 set science-based targets in line with the Paris Agreement’s 1.5°C maximum average global temperature rise aim. As of January 2023, we are ahead of our annual reduction target.

In November 2021, to coincide with the COP26 conference in Glasgow, we launched our Net Zero Week of Action to celebrate our net zero commitment and engage staff on what this means for the business and as individuals.

During the week:

• we launched our personal net zero pledge walls in both offices and virtually,
• we hosted a meat-free cooking competition,
• we enjoyed low carbon social events on an electric tour bus in London and at a carbon neutral restaurant in Nottingham,
• we released an internal online hub to provide staff with digital resources and content to facilitate their low-carbon lifestyles.

To finish the week with firm action behind us, we issued a poll to staff to choose a carbon-cutting project for ElectraLink to donate to. Staff chose Rewilding Britain – an organisation that restores and protects Britain’s natural diversity – who received our donation in November.