Vp plc’s near-term, long-term and net-zero targets have been validated by the Science-based Targets Initiative (SBTi). To ensure a robust transition plan, we have aligned our targets, specifically with the SBTi’s Net Zero Standard and to a 1.5 degrees Celsius trajectory.
Vp plc commits to reach net-zero GHG emissions across the value chain by 2050 from a 2023 base year.
Vp plc commits to reduce absolute scope 1, 2 and 3 GHG emissions 90% by FY2050 from a FY2023 base year.
Vp plc commits to reduce absolute scope 1 GHG emissions 50.4% by FY2032 from a FY2023 base year. Vp plc also commits to reduce absolute scope 3 GHG emissions 50% from purchased goods and services, capital goods, use of sold products and downstream leased assets within the same timeframe. Vp plc further commits to increase annual sourcing of renewable electricity from 87% in FY2023 to 100% by FY2030.
By 2025:
Please note these four 2025 targets above have not been validated by the SBTi.
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To evaluate our alignment with the United Nations’ 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and their corresponding targets, we conducted a thorough review. These 17 aspirational goals were defined with the purpose of progressing positive environmental, social and governance change for the world by the 2030. They are a blueprint to achieve a better and more sustainable future for all and they address many of the global challenges we face including poverty, climate change and biodiversity loss.
Vp are focused on 11 of the SDGs, listed below, and the presence of SDG icons throughout the website signifies where we are achieving progress towards these goals.
The Vp Group recognises that development is absolutely important, but in a way that is in balance with nature.
We are supporting three new nature conservation projects focussed on the restoration of seagrass meadows, agricultural advisor training and the reintroduction of Lynx to the UK.
We have published a Medium Term Roadmap to Net Zero by 2050.
We have achieved ISO 50001 – Energy Management System certification across all UK sites.
The Vp Group has achieved Gold status with the Plant Charter for excellence in our commitment to reducing carbon emissions and air pollution.
We have committed to science based emissions reduction targets which were submitted to the Science-based Target initiative for validation in December 2022.
We have made significant headway in mainstreaming sustainability within our procurement functions through publishing a sustainable procurement policy and integrating new supplier management software.
Continued investment into increasingly sustainable and electrified rental fleet solutions.
