​Commitment to Achieving Net Zero

Novacor UK is committed to achieving Net Zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2045 in alignment with the NHS’s Net Zero ambition.

We support NHS England’s supplier roadmap and are actively working to reduce emissions across our operations and supply chain, consistent with NHS Net Zero Supplier Roadmap milestones, including full alignment with NHS Net Zero by 2045 or earlier.

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Baseline Emissions Footprint

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Baseline Year: 2023

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Scope 1 - Direct emissions: natural gas (heating), company vehicles (fuel), Refrigerant losses (AC)

Emissions (tCO₂e) - 2.63

 

​Scope 2 - Indirect emissions: purchased electricity

 Emissions (tCO₂e) -1.01

 

​Scope 3 - Indirect: business travel, commuting, waste, purchased goods/services

Emissions (tCO₂e) - 348.97

 

​Current Emissions Reporting (Most Recent Completed Year

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Reporting Year: 2024

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Scope 1 - Direct emissions: natural gas (heating), company vehicles (fuel), Refrigerant losses (AC)

Emissions (tCO₂e) - 6.10

Change from Baseline (%)  +132.3%

 

​Scope 2 - Indirect emissions: purchased electricity

 Emissions (tCO₂e) - 0.86

Change from Baseline (%)  −14.9%

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​Scope 3 - Indirect: business travel, commuting, waste, purchased goods/services

Emissions (tCO₂e) - 218.78

Change from Baseline (%)  −37.3%

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Total Change from Baseline (%) −36.0%

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Emissions Source: Calculated using the UK Government’s GHG Conversion Factors.

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Emissions Reduction Targets

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Near-Term Target (by 2030):

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Scope 1

Target Reduction of 50%

Target Level by 2030 - 3.05 tCO₂e

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Scope 2

Target Reduction of100%

Target Level by 2030 - 0.00 tCO₂e

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Scope 3

Target Reduction of 30–40%

Target Level by 2030 - 131.27–153.15 tCO₂e

 

Estimated Total Reduction by 2030:
From 225.74 to 134.32–156.20 tCO₂e (30–40% total reduction)

 

Long-Term Target (Net Zero by 2045):

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Scope 1

Target Reduction of 100%

Target Level by 2045 - 0.00 tCO₂e

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Scope 2

Target Reduction of 100%

Target Level by 2045 - 0.00 tCO₂e

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Scope 3

Target Reduction of 90–95%

arget Level by 2045 - 11–22 tCO₂e

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Carbon Reduction Measures

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Completed Measures to Date:

• Introduced electric/hybrid fleet vehicles

• Reduced staff commuting emissions through hybrid work policies 

• Introduced a “digital first” service delivery, reducing travel and physical resource requirements. 

 

Planned Measures (2025–2028):

 

Scope 1: Direct Emissions (Company-owned fuels, vehicles)

• Replace all company diesel cars with an EV/HEV

• Introduce virtual customer consultations and self-service features

• Consolidate deliveries/bulk orders

• Replace 1 company HEV with an EV to eliminates Scope 1 vehicle emissions

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Scope 2: Indirect Energy Emissions (Electricity use)

• Introduce smart heating/timers in office

• IInstall energy-efficient lighting and smart plugs

• Switch to a 100% renewable electricity supplier

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Scope 3: Indirect Supply Chain & Travel Emissions

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• Conduct a Scope 3 spend-based audit

• Introduce a Sustainable Procurement Policy

• Encourage public transport or active commuting

• Implement supplier engagement to collect emissions data

• Introduce minimum sustainability standards for Tier 1 suppliers

• Introduce supplier carbon reporting requirements for Tier 1 suppliers

• Full Scope 3 emissions inventory aligned with NHS Procurement guidance

• Transition vehicle fleet to EV

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Governance & Responsibilities

Board-level oversight: David Grey - Director

Carbon Lead Contact: Rebecca Weeks - Sustainability Co-Ordinator