Trellis Care 

Carbon reduction plan

Prepared in accordance with Procurement Policy Note (PPN) 006 Carbon Reduction Plan Requirements

Publication Date: 31 May 2026

Commitment to Achieving Net Zero

Trellis Care Limited is committed to achieving Net Zero greenhouse gas emissions across its

operations and value chain by 2050.

As a provider of supported living, domiciliary care and specialist care services, we recognise our

responsibility to minimise environmental impact whilst delivering safe, effective and person-

centred services. We will integrate sustainability into governance, procurement, workforce

planning, service delivery, property management and partnership working.

This Carbon Reduction Plan will be reviewed annually and published on the Trellis Care website.

Baseline Emissions Footprint

Baseline reporting period: 1 April 2024 to 31 March 2025.

This represents Trellis Care Limited's first formal carbon baseline. The baseline year will be used

to measure future carbon reduction performance and progress towards Net Zero.

Baseline Year Emissions (2024/25)

Scope 1 Emissions: 1.20 tCO2e

Scope 2 Emissions: 0.85 tCO2e

Scope 3 Emissions: 18.95 tCO2e

Total Emissions: 21.00 tCO2e

Scope 1 includes direct emissions from fuel consumption and controlled operational activities.

Scope 2 includes indirect emissions from purchased electricity.

Scope 3 includes employee commuting, business travel, home working, purchased goods and

services, waste, water consumption, ICT equipment and supply-chain activities.

Current Emissions Reporting (2025/26)

Scope 1 Emissions: 1.05 tCO2e

Scope 2 Emissions: 0.72 tCO2e

Scope 3 Emissions: 17.23 tCO2e

Total Emissions: 19.00 tCO2e


Overall reduction achieved against baseline: 9.5%

This reduction has been achieved through digitalisation, reduction in paper consumption,

improved workforce deployment, virtual meetings and enhanced operational efficiency.

Emissions Reduction Targets
Carbon Reduction Measures Already Implemented

Trellis Care Limited has adopted the following reduction pathway:

2024/25 Baseline: 21.00 tCO2e

2030 Target: 25% reduction

2035 Target: 40% reduction

2040 Target: 60% reduction

2045 Target: 80% reduction

2050 Target: Net Zero

Annual performance will be monitored against these milestones and corrective actions

implemented where required.

 Electronic care planning and care records.

 Digital medication management systems.

 Electronic staff files and HR systems.

 Digital quality assurance and compliance monitoring.

 Reduced printing and paper consumption.

 Video conferencing and remote meetings.

 Locality-based workforce deployment.

 Route optimisation and travel reduction.

 Recycling arrangements within offices.

 Procurement of energy-efficient IT equipment.

 Electronic payroll and workforce communications.

Future Carbon Reduction Initiatives (2026-2030)

Travel and fleet

Introduce sustainable travel policy.

Encourage electric and hybrid vehicle use.

Promote car sharing and public transport.

Further reduce non-essential travel.

Energy Management

Move towards renewable electricity tariffs.

Undertake annual energy efficiency reviews.

Replace equipment with low-energy alternatives.

  Introduce energy reduction campaigns.

Sustainable Procurement

Include environmental criteria in procurement evaluations.

Prioritise suppliers with Carbon Reduction Plans.

Reduce packaging waste.

Promote local sourcing where feasible.

Waste and Resource Management

Reduce single-use plastics.

Increase recycling rates.

Further reduce paper consumption.

Improve waste segregation arrangements.

Workforce Engagement
Monitoring and Reporting

Sustainability awareness training.

Staff environmental champions.

Environmental objectives incorporated into management reviews.

Annual carbon footprint assessments.

Quarterly review of travel and energy data.

Annual publication of updated Carbon Reduction Plans.

Governance and Accountability

The Director and Senior Management Team are responsible for implementation of this Carbon Reduction Plan.

Progress will be monitored through:

 Annual management review.

 Quality assurance audits.

 Procurement monitoring.

 Business continuity reviews.

 Annual Board-level review of environmental performance.


Environmental performance will form part of organisational strategic planning and continuous improvement activities.

Declaration and Verification Statement

This Carbon Reduction Plan has been completed in accordance with PPN 006 and associated guidance. Emissions have been reported and recorded in accordance with the Greenhouse Gas Protocol Corporate Accounting and Reporting Standard and the UK Government Environmental Reporting Guidelines.

Trellis Care Limited confirms that:

 The information contained within this Carbon Reduction Plan is accurate to the best of our knowledge.

 Appropriate systems are being developed to improve the accuracy and completeness of emissions reporting. Annual reviews will be undertaken to monitor progress.

 The organisation is committed to achieving Net Zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. Future versions of this plan will incorporate increasingly detailed emissions data, supplier engagement information and verified operational carbon metrics as data maturity improves.