Vp plc's Roadmap to Net Zero by 2050
2021
Carbon Footprint
Reviewed and modified data capture procedures
Conducted a Scope 3 Inventory
Conservation Projects
Piloted nature enhancement schemes
Created a conservation fund to support excellence in UK conservation and restoration
Waste & Water
Established data monitoring and evaluation with waste broker
Engaged with suppliers to reduce waste at source
Implemented actions from water audit
Environmental Policy
Updated Environmental Policy to reflect increased ambition and renewed focus
Sustainability Report
Collated Group-wide environmental initiatives and distributed to stakeholders
Renewable Energy
Switched to 100% REGO backed renewable electricity
2022
Science Based Targets
Developed and commitment to The Business Ambition for 1.5°C campaign to set ambitious science based targets across the entire value chain
Behavioural Change Programme
This included green driver training, reducing travel where possible, adopting environmental and waste champions and giving environmental toolbox talks
Strategy
Created fora for advancing sustainability policy and momentum across the business in the areas of transport, sustainable procurement and marketing
Fleet Management
Installed electric charging infrastructure at depots
Introduced PHEVs & EVs into the fleet
Upgraded telematics services to increase effectiveness
Expanded the use of HVO fuel
2023
ISO 50001
Achieved accreditation for all UK sites and divisions
Vp will reduce its energy consumption intensity 20% by 2025 from a 2021 baseline
Waste
Consolidated waste contracts to enhance management and maximise recycling rates
By 2025, Vp shall reduce waste production intensity 30%, recycle >85% waste and divert >95% waste from landfill using a 2021 baseline
Conservation Projects
Funded third year of nature conservation projects
Continue nature enhancement across Vp
Sustainable Procurement
Using the Plant Charter, Vp has baselined our procurement to GHG emission, air quality, innovation and training standards earning Gold certification
Natural Gas
Evaluate heat pump feasibility and install automatic meter readers in all UK sites
Water
Consolidate contracts, set a baseline and targets
Expand the use of grey water recycling and rainwater harvesting facilities
Policies
Published Vp’s Sustainable Procurement and Climate Change Policies whilst embedding both into our risk register
Update Environmental Policy to reflect Vp’s ambition to nature net positive
Science Based Targets
Validate and announce our science based targets to stakeholders
Renewable Energy
Expand procurement of renewable electricity to 100% Vp-wide by 2030
Explore PPAs and install automatic meter readers
Plastic
Conduct a single use plastic audit and implement actions with the aim of eliminating single use plastics in all operations by 2025
Supplier Engagement
Strengthen relationships for collaborative decarbonisation via newly embedded supplier management software
The majority of Vp suppliers by spend will have set science-based emissions reduction targets by 2025
Carbon Reporting
Integrate carbon targets into annual divisional budgets
Evaluate performance monthly
2024
Fleet Management
Explore the market for ICE alternatives
Continue to introduce PHEVs, EVs and chargers across Vp
Training
All employees will be carbon literate and trained in sustainability by 2025
Hydrogen Engines
Support trials and encourage the adoption of hydrogen combustion engines.
2033