Carbon Reduction Plan

Document Information

Original Publication Date: November 2023

Last Updated: July 2026

Next Review Date: July 2027

Approved By: Board of Directors

Introduction

ProMedical Personnel Ltd ("ProMedical", "we", "our", "us") recognises our responsibility to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and minimise the environmental impact of our operations.

As a specialist healthcare workforce provider, we are committed to continually improving our environmental performance through sustainable business practices, responsible procurement and long-term carbon reduction.

This Carbon Reduction Plan outlines our carbon emissions baseline, current emissions, carbon reduction initiatives and future commitments. It should be read alongside our Environmental & Sustainability Policy.

Our Commitment

We are committed to:

• Reducing greenhouse gas emissions across our operations.
• Embedding sustainable working practices throughout the organisation.
• Supporting the NHS and independent healthcare sectors in achieving their sustainability objectives.
• Working with environmentally responsible suppliers.
• Promoting environmental awareness amongst employees.
• Monitoring and reviewing our environmental performance annually.

Our objective is to achieve Net Zero greenhouse gas emissions across our direct operations by 2045 whilst continually reducing our operational carbon footprint.

Carbon Emissions

Baseline Emissions

Our baseline year is 2023.

This represents the first year ProMedical formally measured its organisational greenhouse gas emissions and provides the benchmark against which future reductions are measured.

Baseline Emissions (2023)

Current Emissions

The table below records ProMedical's current greenhouse gas emissions against the baseline year.

Current Emissions (2025/26)

Emissions Comparison

Annual emissions by scope

Figure 1 – Total Carbon Emissions

Emissions by Scope

The majority of ProMedical's emissions arise from office energy consumption, employee commuting, business travel and purchased goods and services.

Figure 2 – Emissions by Scope

Carbon Reduction Measures

Since establishing our baseline, ProMedical has introduced a number of initiatives to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

Energy Efficiency

We have implemented the following measures:

• Relocated to a managed office with shared energy efficiency initiatives.
• LED lighting throughout office areas.
• PIR (motion sensor) lighting controls.
• Energy-saving settings across IT equipment.
• Promotion of responsible energy consumption.

Digital Working

We continue to reduce paper consumption through:

• Digital-first working.
• Electronic onboarding and compliance processes.
• Restricted printing.
• Electronic document storage.
• Recycling printer cartridges.

Sustainable Travel

We reduce travel emissions by:

• Conducting virtual meetings using Microsoft Teams.
• Carrying out remote interviews where appropriate.
• Supporting hybrid working.
• Encouraging public transport.
• Promoting electric and hybrid vehicles.

Waste Reduction

We minimise waste by:

• Providing recycling facilities throughout the office.
• Purchasing recyclable materials where practical.
• Responsibly recycling electronic waste.
• Reducing unnecessary printing.
• Encouraging reuse wherever possible.

Sustainable Procurement

Environmental considerations form part of our purchasing decisions.

Where appropriate we:

• Work with environmentally responsible suppliers.
• Purchase recycled or recyclable products.
• Consider suppliers' environmental credentials.
• Encourage sustainable practices throughout our supply chain.

Employee Engagement

Employees play an important role in reducing our environmental impact.

We encourage participation through:

• Environmental awareness initiatives.
• Carbon Champion activities.
• Annual environmental volunteering opportunities.
• Sharing sustainable working practices.

Progress Since Baseline

Future Commitments

Over the coming years we will continue to:

• Review carbon emissions annually.
• Identify opportunities to reduce operational emissions.
• Increase sustainable procurement.
• Reduce unnecessary waste.
• Encourage sustainable travel.
• Promote environmental awareness amongst employees.
• Support the NHS Net Zero ambitions through responsible business practices.
• Continually improve environmental performance.

Monitoring and Reporting

We measure and review our carbon emissions annually.

Progress is monitored against our baseline emissions and reviewed by the Board of Directors as part of our environmental governance arrangements.

Updates are reflected within this Carbon Reduction Plan, our Environmental & Sustainability Policy and supporting tender documentation where appropriate.

Responsibilities

Board of Directors

Responsible for approving this Carbon Reduction Plan and overseeing the organisation's environmental strategy.

Managers

Responsible for supporting carbon reduction initiatives within their teams.

All Employees

Expected to support this plan by adopting environmentally responsible working practices and contributing towards our sustainability objectives.

Related Documents

This Carbon Reduction Plan should be read alongside:

• Environmental & Sustainability Policy
• Corporate Social Responsibility Statement
• Modern Slavery Statement
• Health & Safety Policy

Declaration

ProMedical Personnel Ltd is committed to reducing the environmental impact of its operations through continual improvement, responsible business practices and sustainable growth.

This Carbon Reduction Plan demonstrates our commitment to transparency, accountability and supporting the environmental ambitions of the NHS and wider healthcare sector.

The information contained within this document will be reviewed annually and updated to reflect organisational performance, legislative requirements and recognised environmental best practice.