Carbon reduction policy
A digital-first practice, with a plan to match.
We've set a target of a 25% reduction in emissions by 2028, working towards Net Zero by 2040. This isn't a pledge without a plan behind it — we've mapped our current emissions, identified where they actually come from, and put a proportionate, practical policy in place to bring them down.
Where our impact actually comes from
For a firm our size, working from a serviced office with no vehicle fleet, the numbers are naturally low — but we've measured them honestly rather than skipped the exercise.
The main sources are staff commuting and home working, the goods and services we buy in, and business travel — reviewed annually, with the figures re-calculated each year against our baseline.
| Category | Estimated tCO₂e |
|---|---|
| Scope 3.7 — commuting & home working | 4.85 |
| Scope 3.1 — purchased goods & services | 3.36 |
| Scope 3.6 — business travel | 1.71 |
| Scope 1 — fugitive gases | 0.063 |
What that means day to day
Client work is fully digital: documents approved electronically, submissions made directly to HMRC and Companies House, and secure portals in place of physical post.
Virtual meetings are the default; travel only happens when face-to-face genuinely adds something.
Cycling, walking and flexible working are encouraged over routine car commuting.
Carbon Reduction Policy and Emissions Report
This page summarises our Carbon Reduction Policy and Emissions Report — a longer published summary, with more detail on our current footprint and reduction plan, is available below.
This is a summary version for clients and the public. Some internal risk-assessment and governance detail is held back and available to clients on request.
Reviewed annually by James Donachie, Partner.