At GreenLight, as a group we are committed to our sustainability goals and not only do we deliver these sustainability services to our clients, we also invest in our own ESG commitments.

1. Introduction: 

GreenLight is committed to reducing its carbon footprint and fostering sustainability across all operations. This Carbon Reduction Plan outlines comprehensive strategies to achieve significant reductions in carbon emissions while promoting a culture of environmental responsibility. 🌍

2. Assessment and Baseline Establishment:

– Conduct a thorough assessment of current carbon emissions across all operations, including energy usage, transportation, waste generation, and resource consumption. 📊

– Establish a baseline for carbon emissions using data on total carbon footprint and average carbon intensity per employee. See below our Scope 1 & 2 baselines. 📈

3. Goal Setting and Targets for each business unit:

i. Fit Out

– Focus on more sustainable development by utilizing materials with minimal life cycle impact, minimizing water demand, and maximizing reuse on-site, effective waste management systems, energy-efficient strategies with renewable technologies for reduced grid demand and EV development, and many more. 🏗️♻️

– The LCA (life cycle assessment) of our projects will be integrated with our management systems to measure performance in real time on our project dashboards. 📉

ii. Facility Management

– Integrate Energy Management into all our dashboards to measure key metrics as we focus on compliance of assets, together with compliance of our sustainability goals for our clients. 💼

– Continue to offer energy-saving technologies to reduce the carbon footprint of the estates. 💡

iii. Renewable Energy

– Continue the rapid deployment of renewable energy assets to provide more clean energy generation with a clear goal of achieving the net-zero outcome and a planet with a truly sustainable energy network. ☀️🍃

– Develop Solar PV together with Agrivoltaics to maximize the outcome for the energy transition, utilizing and contributing to energy & food security. 🌱🌞

4. Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Adoption:

– Invest in Solar PV at the head office to generate more electricity than consumed, achieving net-zero electricity consumption. ☀️

– Transition all company vehicles to electric vehicles to eliminate emissions from transportation. 🚗⚡

– Implement energy efficiency measures across facilities, including HVAC optimization, lighting upgrades, and equipment efficiency improvements. 💡

– Explore opportunities for on-site renewable energy generation to further reduce reliance on grid electricity. 🔄

5. Waste Management and Circular Economy Practices:

– Implement a comprehensive waste management strategy based on the waste hierarchy of ‘Avoid, Reduce, Reuse, Recycle’. 🗑️♻️

– Minimize waste generation through practices such as reducing packaging, reusing materials, and implementing recycling programs. 📦

– Explore circular economy practices to minimize waste sent to landfill and maximize resource efficiency. 🔃

6. Supply Chain Collaboration:

– Engage with suppliers to promote environmentally sustainable practices throughout the supply chain. 🤝

– Collaborate with suppliers to identify opportunities for reducing carbon emissions in sourcing, production, and transportation. 🚚

– Prioritize partnerships with suppliers committed to sustainability and carbon reduction goals. 🌿

7. Employee Engagement and Training:

– Provide ongoing training and education to employees on carbon reduction strategies and best practices. 🎓

– Foster a culture of sustainability within the organization, empowering employees to contribute ideas and initiatives. 🌿

– Recognize and reward employee efforts towards carbon reduction goals, encouraging active participation and engagement. 🏆

8. Monitoring, Evaluation, and Reporting:

– Implement systems to monitor and track progress towards carbon reduction targets. 📋

– Conduct regular evaluations and audits of the implementation of the Carbon Reduction Plan. 🔍

– Provide transparent and comprehensive reports on carbon emissions and reduction efforts to stakeholders. 📊

9. Continuous Improvement and Innovation:

– Continuously seek opportunities for innovation and improvement in carbon reduction strategies. 🔄

– Stay abreast of emerging technologies and best practices in sustainability to further enhance efforts. 🌱

– Collaborate with industry peers and stakeholders to share knowledge and experiences for collective progress. 🤝

Conclusion: By implementing this Carbon Reduction Plan, GreenLight will significantly reduce its carbon footprint, aligning with its commitment to sustainability and environmental responsibility. Through collective efforts and continuous improvement, GreenLight aims to contribute to a more sustainable future for generations to come. 🌍🌟