Last Updated: January 2026
ICE Creates Ltd (ICE) is committed to achieving Net Zero carbon emissions by 2050 in line with UK Government targets. We recognise the importance of reducing our environmental impact and are actively implementing strategies to achieve this goal.
This Carbon Reduction Plan has been prepared with reference to PPN 006 (formerly PPN 06/21), the associated technical standard and recognised greenhouse gas reporting standards.
Emissions have been reported and recorded in accordance with the published reporting standard for Carbon Reduction Plans and the GHG Reporting Protocol Corporate Standard, using the appropriate Government emission conversion factors for greenhouse gas company reporting.
Scope 3 emissions have been reported in accordance with the published reporting standard for Carbon Reduction Plans and the Corporate Value Chain (Scope 3) Standard. Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions have been calculated using available gas and electricity consumption data for occupied premises and are explained in Sections 2.2 and 2.3.
The table below sets out ICE Creates Ltd.’s greenhouse gas emissions for the baseline year 2024/25 and a provisional current-year position for 2025/26. All figures are reported in tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent (tCO2e). The 2025/26 figures must be replaced with verified full-year data before the Plan is used as the current reporting-year evidence for an in-scope procurement.
Data status: 2025/26 figures are provisional estimates carried forward from the baseline pending completion and validation of the full-year dataset. They do not evidence an emissions reduction and will be updated before final publication.
| Emissions Source | Baseline Year 2024/25 (tCO₂e) | Current Year 2025/26 (tCO₂e) |
| Scope 1 – Direct emissions (company vehicles, fuel combustion) | 6.9 | 6.9 |
| Scope 2 – Purchased electricity | 6.8 | 6.8 |
| Scope 3 – Employee commuting (estimated) | 59.82 | 59.82 |
| Scope 3 – Business travel (Category 6) | 56.00 | 56.00 |
| Scope 3 – Waste generated in operations (Category 5) | 162.00 | 162.00 |
| Total Emissions | 291.52 | 291.52 |
Baseline Year: 2024/25 | Total Gross Emissions: 291.52 tCO2e
ICE Creates Ltd has no company-owned vehicles. Scope 1 emissions arise from natural gas used for heating and operational purposes at occupied premises. Annual natural gas consumption for the reporting period was 37,459.2 kWh. Using the UK Government 2025 greenhouse gas conversion factor for natural gas produced calculated emissions of 6.86 tCO2e, reported as 6.9 tCO2e in the emissions summary table.
ICE Creates Ltd consumed 38,562 kWh of purchased electricity during the reporting period. Scope 2 emissions were calculated on a location-based basis using the UK Government 2025 electricity conversion factor of 0.177 kg CO2e/kWh. This produced calculated emissions of 6.83 tCO2e, reported as 6.8 tCO2e in the emissions summary table.
ICE Creates Ltd will continue to monitor electricity consumption, improve energy efficiency and engage landlords regarding renewable electricity procurement and lower-carbon building operations. Calculations will be reviewed annually using the relevant Government conversion factors.
Category 5 – Waste Generated in Operations (162 tCO₂e)
ICE Creates Ltd does not have direct control over building waste streams, as waste disposal is managed through landlord lease arrangements. However, the organisation generates operational waste through the following activities:
Waste emissions of 162 tCO2e have been estimated using the DEFRA waste emission conversion factors, applied to estimated annual volumes of the above waste categories based on average employee consumption benchmarks. A full waste audit is planned for 2026/27 to replace this estimate with measured data.
Behaviour change and waste reduction initiatives are detailed in Section 3.
Category 6 – Business Travel (estimated 56 tCO₂e)
Business travel is calculated using DEFRA’s GHG conversion factors, applied to official business travel expenditure as recorded in the organisation’s Annual Report and Accounts. This covers rail, air, and road travel undertaken for business purposes. The figure of 56 tCO2e is an estimate for the baseline year and will be verified against actual expenditure data on an annual basis.
Category 7 – Employee Commuting (59.82 tCO₂e)
For the baseline year 2024/25, no survey data was available on employee travel modes. The commuting emissions figure has therefore been estimated using the following methodology:
This produces an estimated commuting footprint of 59.82 tCO2e. It is acknowledged that this methodology assumes all employees travel by private car and does not account for lower-emission modes such as rail, bus, cycling or walking. This will result in an overestimate of actual commuting emissions. An employee commuting survey will be conducted in 2026 to obtain mode-specific data and produce a more accurate figure for future reporting years.
Post-COVID working patterns, including hybrid and home working, have also not been fully accounted for in this estimate. The 2026 commuting survey will capture actual working location patterns to refine this figure.
To reduce our carbon footprint, ICE Creates Ltd has implemented and plans to undertake the following initiatives. Each initiative includes an expected outcome and a lead responsibility.
Where lease terms and landlord agreements permit, ICE Creates Ltd will advocate for the use of 100% renewable energy tariffs across all occupied office locations. In the short term, we will:
Target: Green energy tariff in place for at least 50% of occupied offices by 2028; all offices where operationally feasible by 2035.
ICE Creates Ltd will review its operational activities and supply chain practices annually to identify further opportunities for emissions reduction.
ICE Creates Ltd is committed to reducing its carbon emissions in line with the UK Government’s Net Zero trajectory. The table below sets out our targets across key emissions categories, with milestones at 2026, 2028, 2030 and 2035, against a Net Zero commitment by 2050.
Indicative pathway based on the Plan’s interim reduction milestones and Net Zero by 2050. Actual performance will be reported annually.
| Target Area | 2026 (Year 1) | 2028 | 2030 | 2035 |
| Reduce total Scope 3 emissions (commuting + travel) | Baseline established | 10% reduction on baseline | 25% reduction on baseline | 35% reduction on baseline |
| Reduce waste emissions (Scope 3, Category 5) | Baseline established; begin waste audits | Accurate waste data collected; 5% reduction | 15% reduction on baseline | 30% reduction on baseline |
| Business travel – carbon neutrality | Offset scheme identified | All air travel offset; reduce by 10% | Reduce by 25%; offset remainder | Carbon neutral for all business travel |
| Renewable energy (where landlord allows) | Engage landlords; assess options | Green tariff in ≥50% of occupied offices | Green tariff in all offices where possible | 100% renewable where operationally feasible |
| Employee commuting data accuracy | Survey issued; methodology documented | Full commuting data collected via annual survey | Modal shift tracked annually | Accurate annual reporting established |
| Supply chain sustainability | Supplier sustainability questionnaire drafted | Top 10 suppliers assessed | Sustainable procurement policy adopted | All significant suppliers assessed |
All targets are set against the 2024/25 baseline year. Progress will be tracked through:
ICE Creates Ltd is committed to integrating sustainable development into everyday practice by minimising environmental impact wherever possible. We recognise that as a professional services organisation, our most significant opportunities for impact lie in how our people travel, how we manage waste, and how we influence our supply chain.
Our vision is to be a demonstrably responsible business: one that measures its environmental performance honestly, sets credible targets, takes practical action, and reports transparently on progress.
ICE Creates Ltd reports greenhouse gas emissions in tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent (tCO2e) using an operational control boundary and the GHG Protocol Corporate Standard. The calculations use the applicable UK Government greenhouse gas conversion factors. Where measured data is unavailable, estimates are identified, their methodology is documented and they will be replaced with measured data as collection systems mature.
The operational control boundary has been selected because it reflects the activities over which ICE Creates Ltd can introduce and implement operating policies. Energy consumed at occupied premises is included where reliable consumption data is available to ICE, irrespective of whether the premises are owned or leased.
Where direct measurement data is not available, emissions are estimated using the most recent DEFRA greenhouse gas conversion factors. Estimation methodologies are documented and will be replaced with measured data as collection systems are established.
This Carbon Reduction Plan has been completed in accordance with the reporting approach described in this document. Emissions are reported using the GHG Protocol Corporate Standard and the applicable UK Government conversion factors. The required Scope 3 categories included in this Plan are reported using the Corporate Value Chain (Scope 3) Standard. The Plan has been reviewed and signed off by the Board of Directors.
This Carbon Reduction Plan has been reviewed and approved by the Board of Directors of ICE Creates Ltd. It will be reviewed at least annually and updated to remain aligned with PPN 006, its technical standard, recognised greenhouse gas reporting requirements and ICE Creates Ltd.’s sustainability objectives.
Progress against targets will be reported to the Board annually and made publicly available on the company website.
Signed:
Name: Amanda Jackson
Position: Company Secretary / Executive Director
Organisation: ICE Creates Ltd
Date: January 2026
