Supplier name: electroCore UK, Ltd.
Publication date: March 2024
Commitment to achieving Net Zero
electroCore UK, Ltd. is committed to achieving Net Zero emissions by 2050.
As an SME, we can decide what type of business we want to be and how what we do has an impact on the environment. The team at electroCore want to be part of the climate change management solution, not the problem and support the NHS in the ambition to become the first net zero health service.
Future ambitions will be to one day operate as a carbon negative company through further carbon emission reducing initiatives.
Baseline Emissions Footprint
Baseline emissions are a record of the greenhouse gases that have been produced in the past and were produced prior to the introduction of any strategies to reduce emissions. Baseline emissions are the reference point against which emissions reduction can be measured.
| Baseline Year: 2022 | |
| Additional Details relating to the Baseline Emissions calculations. | |
| electroCore UK, LTD have not previously calculated and published any carbon emission calculations, we therefore chose to look at the most recent year of 2022 for our baseline. These calculations have been developed in line with the Cabinet Office’s ‘Guidance on adopting and applying the PPN 06/21’ and the ‘Greenhouse Gas Protocol’ initiative guidance. Some calculations were completed using the UK Greenhouse gas reporting: conversion factors 2022, Carbon Care .org, and some using the Carbon Footprint’s Micro Business Footprint Calculator. The data included in these emissions is for activities taking place in the UK and includes any deliveries and goods shipped into Europe. | |
| Baseline year emissions: | |
| EMISSIONS | TOTAL (tCO2e) |
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Scope 1: Direct Emissions electroCore employs 5 members of staff, all of whom work from home giving a total “working from home” carbon footprint of 2.5 tCO2e. |
2.5 |
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Scope 2: Indirect Emissions eelectroCore employs 5 members of staff, all of whom work from home. We have assumed that the average room occupied is a bedroom which based on data from the LABC Warranty database is 13.5m2 in size. Using national domestic consumption benchmarks, we have derived a benchmark of 25 kWh/m2 for electricity. Per person the electricity consumption attributed to working from home is 0.1 tCO2e, giving a total “working from home” carbon footprint of 0.5 tCO2e |
0.5 |
| Scope 3: Indirect Emissions
Purchased Goods and Services The carbon footprint of the 2 products we purchase and resell is, on average, approximately 206kg CO2e per unit. In 2022 we purchased 2803 units, which equates to 2803 * 0.26 = 728.8 tCO2e Capital Goods Not applicable as electroCore UK does not own any equipment, machinery, buildings, facilities, or vehicles. Fuel and Energy related activities not captured in Scope 1 or 2 Zero Upstream Transportation and Distribution Air freight shipping product into the UK from the US = 7.3 tCO2e Waste Generated in Operations In 2023 we took 170 returned items which will be broken down, recycled, and eventually placed into landfill 170 * 0.26 = 44.2 tCO2e Business Travel International flights = 7.13 tCO2e Car mileage = 2.85 tCO2e Train journeys = 0.09 tCO2e Employee Commute All of the electroCore UK teamwork from home so the commute value is 0 tCO2e Upstream Leased Assets Not applicable as electroCore UK is not involved in the manufacture of any products. Downstream transportation & Distribution electroCore UK utilises UPS for all its NHS deliveries. In 2021 UPS reported 2.55 Kg of CO2e per package delivered (TCFD Standard Tables) electroCore shipped 1798 packages in 2022, which equates to 1798 * 0.00255 = 4.585 tCO2e Downstream Leased Assets Not applicable as we have no leased assets. Franchises Not applicable as we have no franchise deals in place. Investments Not applicable as we have no investments in other businesses. |
795 |
| Total Emissions | 798 |
Current Emissions Reporting
| Current Year: 2023 | |
| Additional Details relating to the Baseline Emissions calculations. | |
| electroCore UK, Ltd. has completed its second round of carbon emissions calculations for the year 2023, building upon our initial baseline established in 2022. We followed guidelines set forth by the Cabinet Office’s ‘Guidance on adopting and applying the PPN 06/21’ and the ‘Greenhouse Gas Protocol’ initiative, using resources like the UK Greenhouse Gas Reporting: Conversion Factors 2023, Carbon Care.org, and the Carbon Footprint’s Micro Business Footprint Calculator to ensure accuracy. Our commitment to transparency extends to encompassing all relevant activities within the UK, as well as deliveries and goods shipped into Europe. | |
| Baseline (current) year emissions: | |
| EMISSIONS | TOTAL (tCO2e) |
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Scope 1: Direct Emissions electroCore UK employed 3.3 members of staff in 2023, all of whom work from home and do not operate company owned vehicles resulting in a carbon footprint of 0 tCO2e. |
0 |
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Scope 2: Indirect Emissions electroCore UK employed 3.3 members of staff, all of whom work from home, over the course of the year. We have assumed that the average room occupied is a bedroom which based on data from the LABC Warranty database is 13.5m2 in size. Using national domestic consumption benchmarks, we have derived a benchmark of 25 kWh/m2 for electricity. Per person the electricity consumption attributed to working from home is 0.1 tCO2e, giving a total “working from home” carbon footprint of 0.3 tCO2e |
0.3 |
| Scope 3: Indirect Emissions
Purchased Goods and Services The average carbon footprint of the two products we buy and resell is approximately 206kg CO2e per unit. In 2023, sales increased compared to the previous year, resulting in the purchase of 2848 units. This equates to a total carbon footprint of approximately 586.7 tCO2e. Capital Goods Not applicable as electroCore UK does not own any equipment, machinery, buildings, facilities, or vehicles. Fuel and Energy related activities not captured in Scope 1 or 2 Zero Upstream Transportation and Distribution Air freight shipping product into the UK from the US = 7.3 tCO2e Waste Generated in Operations In 2023 we took 180 returned items which will be broken down, recycled, and eventually placed into landfill 30 * 0.206 = 37.1 tCO2e Employee Home Office All employees work from home giving a total “working from home” carbon footprint of 1.6 tCO2e. Business Travel Coming out of the pandemic, business travel picked up in 2023 resulting in slightly higher emissions compared to 2022, our baseline year. International flights = 8.3 tCO2e Car mileage = 1.6 tCO2e Train journeys = 0.4 tCO2e Employee Commute The electroCore UK team works remotely so the commute value is 0 tCO2e Upstream Leased Assets Not applicable as electroCore UK is not involved in the manufacture of any products. Downstream transportation & Distribution electroCore UK continues to rely on UPS for all its NHS deliveries. As of last year, UPS reported emissions of 2.55 kg of CO2e per package delivered (reference here). In 2023, electroCore shipped a total of 2210 packages, resulting in an estimated carbon footprint of 5.6 tCO2e. Downstream Leased Assets Not applicable as we have no leased assets. Franchises Not applicable as we have no franchise deals in place. Investments Not applicable as we have no investments in other businesses. |
741.3 |
| Total Emissions | 741.6 |
Emissions Reduction Targets
ElectroCore UK, Ltd. remains steadfast in our commitment to reducing our carbon footprint, as evidenced by our ongoing efforts and achievements in sustainability. We are pleased to report that our recent calculations for the year 2023 indicate a decrease in carbon emissions, signifying a positive advancement in our environmental stewardship.
Factors such as the relaxation of COVID-19 restrictions, which led to a slight uptick in team travel, were mitigated by our continued emphasis on virtual meetings whenever possible. Additionally, despite increased sales, we have implemented strategies to optimize production and shipment processes, resulting in lower emissions than anticipated.
This underscores our dedication to sustainability and our ability to adapt and improve our practices. We remain resolute in our commitment to learning from these experiences, refining our strategies, and continuing to make meaningful progress towards carbon neutrality.
Looking ahead, we reaffirm our dedication to our sustainability goals, aiming not only to meet but exceed our targets for carbon reduction. Our vision of operating as a net carbon-zero organization by 2050 remains unchanged, and we will continue to innovate and implement sustainable practices to achieve this objective.
While challenges may arise along the way, the decrease in carbon emissions for 2023 serves as a testament to our vigilance and adaptability in our sustainability efforts. We extend our gratitude to our stakeholders for their continued support and partnership as we collectively work towards a greener, more sustainable future.
Carbon Reduction Projects
Completed Carbon Reduction Initiatives
As we continue to measure our emissions, we remain committed to implementing projects aimed at improving our carbon footprint and advancing towards Net Zero emissions as swiftly as possible.
Proposed Carbon Reduction Initiatives
- We will continue to prioritize education and awareness by developing modules focused on carbon emissions and our Net Zero commitment. This initiative aims to ensure all employees are informed and actively contributing to our Net Zero goals.
- We will encourage staff to switch from combustion engine cars to zero-emission electric vehicles for business travel within the UK. This initiative aims to reduce our carbon footprint associated with transportation.
- We will encourage the use of video conferencing to reduce the need for travel, especially for short meetings. Additionally, we will implement measures to promote the use of rail travel over domestic flights and select lower-emission flights whenever possible.
- We will collaborate with suppliers to collect and report their carbon footprint data to enhance the accuracy of our carbon measurement. Engage with suppliers committed to reducing their carbon emissions, such as UPS, for downstream distribution.
- We will continue to work with our product supplier development team to focus on reducing the carbon footprint of the products we sell. Initiatives will include sourcing renewable components locally and reducing product size to minimize transportation and distribution emissions.
- In 2023 we launch a device recycling programme to responsibly dispose of old or unused electronic devices. This initiative aims to reduce electronic waste and promote circular economy practices.
- Explore carbon offset strategies in collaboration with partner organizations like Ecologi. This initiative seeks to offset unavoidable emissions by supporting carbon reduction projects elsewhere.
Declaration and Sign Off
This Carbon Reduction Plan has been completed in accordance with PPN 06/21 and associated guidance and reporting standard for Carbon Reduction Plans.
Emissions have been reported and recorded in accordance with the published reporting standard for Carbon Reduction Plans and the GHG Reporting Protocol corporate standard1 and uses the appropriate Government emission conversion factors for greenhouse gas company reporting2.
Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions have been reported in accordance with SECR requirements, and the required subset of Scope 3 emissions have been reported in accordance with the published reporting standard for Carbon Reduction Plans and the Corporate Value Chain (Scope 3) Standard3.
This Carbon Reduction Plan has been reviewed and signed off by the board of directors (or equivalent management body).
Signed on behalf of the Supplier electroCore UK, Ltd.
Brian M. Posner
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[1] https://ghgprotocol.org/corporate-standard
[2] https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/government-conversion-factors-for-company-reporting