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Carbon Reduction Plan

Carbon Reduction Plan is made in accordance with Procurement Policy Note (PPN) 06/21 and confirms SQEPtech’s commitment to achieving Net Zero carbon emissions by 2050.

Supplier Details

Supplier name: SQEPtech Ltd

Reporting year: 2025 (baseline year)

Commitment to Net Zero: Yes by 2050

 

SQEPtech is a people and technology services provider supporting public sector, emergency services and high-risk operational environments. Our operating model is predominantly digital and service-led, with a low physical footprint.

Baseline Emissions Footprint

SQEPtech has assessed its baseline carbon emissions based on the activities relevant to its size, operating model and service delivery approach.

Scope 1 – Direct emissions

  • No owned or leased vehicles
  • No on-site fuel combustion Baseline Scope 1 emissions: 0 tCO₂e

Scope 2 – Indirect emissions from purchased energy

  • No owned office premises
  • Predominantly remote and client-site working
  • Use of cloud-hosted systems (managed by third-party providers) Baseline Scope 2 emissions: 0 tCO₂e

Scope 3 – Indirect emissions

Relevant Scope 3 categories include:

  • Business travel (limited, primarily rail where possible)
  • Employee commuting (hybrid / remote model)
  • Purchased goods and services (cloud hosting, SaaS platforms, professional services)

SQEPtech recognises Scope 3 as the most material source of emissions and focuses its reduction efforts accordingly.

Current Emissions (Reporting Year - 2026)

Due to the nature and scale of SQEPtech’s operations, current emissions remain low and stable, with no material increase compared to baseline. Emissions are primarily associated with:

  • Essential business travel
  • Use of third-party cloud and software providers

Carbon Reduction Measures

SQEPtech has implemented, or is implementing, the following measures

Operational Measures

  • Predominantly remote and hybrid working model
  • Reduced reliance on physical offices and commuting
  • Digital-first delivery of services, training and assurance
  • Minimal paper usage and electronic document management

Travel and Logistics

  • Preference for remote meetings wherever possible
  • Rail travel prioritised over car or air travel
  • Travel undertaken only where it adds clear operational value

Technology and Suppliers

  • Use of cloud-based platforms hosted by suppliers with published sustainability commitments
  • Supplier selection considers environmental credentials where appropriate
  • Avoidance of unnecessary hardware procurement

Governance and Awareness

  • Sustainability considerations embedded into operational decision-making
  • Regular review of working practices to identify further reductions
  • Commitment to improving data capture as the organisation scales

 Monitoring and Reporting

SQEPtech will:

  • Review and update its Carbon Reduction Plan annually
  • Monitor emissions relevant to business growth and delivery
  • Update reduction measures in line with organisational change and government guidance

Declaration

This Carbon Reduction Plan has been reviewed and approved by senior management at SQEPtech.

SQEPtech confirms its commitment to achieving Net Zero by 2050 and to supporting public sector partners in meeting their own sustainability and environmental objectives.


Last Updated: January 2026