Commitment to achieving Net Zero

Mainstream Training Limited is committed to achieving Net Zero emissions (compared to

1990 levels) in the UK by 2050.

Baseline Emissions Footprint

Baseline emissions are a record of the greenhouse gases that have been produced in the past and are produced prior to the introduction of any strategies to reduce emissions. Baseline emissions are the reference point against which emissions reduction can be measured.

Scope 1, 2 & 3 Emissions

The image below summarises the key elements captured by scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions

Scope 1 – Direct GHG emissions

Includes emissions from activities owned or controlled by Mainstream that release omissions into the atmosphere. Examples of our emissions reported in Scope 1 are fuel (diesel and petrol) and natural gas.

Scope 2 – Energy indirect emissions

Includes emissions from own consumption of purchased electricity, heat, steam and cooling. These are a consequence of the company’s activities but are from sources not owned/controlled. The use of electricity is being reported in Scope 2.

Scope 3 – Other indirect emissions

Emissions that are as a consequence of our actions, but the source is not owned or controlled, and which are not classed as scope 2 emissions. Examples of emissions that we are reporting on in Scope 3 include grid losses, electricity generation, water supply, water treatment, homeworking and hotel accommodation.

Baseline Year: April 2022-March 2023
Additional Details relating to the Baseline Emissions calculations.
This is our first reporting year. The 2022 baseline data includes Scope 1 and 2 emissions, and six measurable areas under Scope 3.
Baseline year emissions:
EMISSIONS	TOTAL (tCO₂e)
Scope 1	1842.76
Scope 2	20.66
Scope 3 (Included Sources)	24.48
Total Emissions	1887.90
Carbon Offset	0
Net emissions	1887.90

Current Emissions Reporting

Target Year: 2023/24
EMISSIONS	TOTAL (tCO₂e)
Scope 1	1842.76
Scope 2	20.66
Scope 3 (Included Sources)	24.48
Total Emissions	1887.90
Carbon Offset	200
Net emissions	1510

Emissions reduction targets

In order to continue our progress to achieving Net Zero, we have adopted the following carbon reduction targets.

We project that carbon emissions will decrease over the next five years by 400 tCO2e by 2028. This is a reduction of 21.19% and demonstrates our commitment to achieving Net Zero by 2050

Progress against these targets can be seen in the graph below:

Carbon Reduction Projects

Completed Carbon Reduction Initiatives

Despite the 2022/23 baseline figures having just been calculated, Mainstream training have taken the decision to offset 200 tonnes of carbon emissions through the investment in projects outlined below. Mainstream training understand offsetting is not the best approach to environmental management, and instead reducing emission productions is the preferred method to sustainably achieve net zero commitments. Despite this, the board of directors are environmentally conscious, thus a proactive approach to carbon reduction has been taken through offsetting measures.

In the future we hope to implement further measures such as:

Our 5-year plan contains initiatives to reduce CO2e emissions across scopes 1, 2 and 3, in addition to measures to improve the accuracy of our emissions reporting and forecasting.

These include:

Investigate transitioning from traditional fossil fuel vehicles to Hybrid/Electric Vehicle equivalents as identified in modelling, and as electric vehicle technology allows.

Remain up to date on hydrogen vehicle progressions within the transport industry.

Investigation of alternative fuels such as biodiesel.

Provision of driver training in respect of fuel efficiency and the monitoring of driver performance in respect of mpg. This will incorporate aspects of Safe and Fuel-Efficient Driving (SAFED) training.

Replace office electrical heating for updated efficient heaters with better control.

Investment in alternative methods of training which are less environmentally damaging e.g., virtual training simulation systems.

Improved accuracy and reporting of building emissions in our office.

Carbon Neutral Status

To achieve carbon neutral status by 2050 Mainstream Training will reduce, or offset, its Scope 1,2 and scope 3 emissions equating to 1888tCO2e. Following the baseline reporting year, the board of directors have started offsetting residual emissions via two projects: the Maibarara Geothermal Power Project and the Combined cycle natural gas-based grid connected power plant at Jegurupadu, India. The board of directors are currently discussing alternative methods of reducing carbon emissions. 100% of Mainstream Training’s electricity is currently generated from an entirely renewable provider. Moving forwards, Mainstream staff will be offered a choice of projects to invest in to introduce an environmentally positive work culture whilst reducing the residual carbon emissions.

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 standard and uses the appropriate Government emission conversion factors for greenhouse gas company reporting.

This Carbon Reduction Plan has been reviewed and signed off by the board of directors.

Carbon Reduction Plan