- Managing Scope 3 emissions across upstream and downstream activities
- Meeting increasing customer demands for sustainability disclosures
- Balancing commercial and sustainable strategies
- Limited availability of renewable energy in international operations
- Long useful economic life of assets impacting speed of emissions reduction
Vp plc
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023-2024 reporting, Vp plc disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 373.2K tCO2e (market-based). By scope: Scope 1: 15.1K tCO2e (global); Scope 2: 1.9K tCO2e (global location-based); Scope 3: 355.8K tCO2e. Figures are as stated in the company's own report and may use different boundaries, units or methods (for example market-based vs location-based Scope 2), so compare with care.
GHG Emissions
373.2K tCO2e (market-based)
2023-2024
Renewable Energy
100% (UK estate by 2030)
of total energy
Energy Use
64.9m kWh (global)
2023-2024
📊 Emissions by Scope (2023-2024)
| Scope | What it covers | Reported value |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | Direct emissions from sources the company owns or controls (fuel combustion, company vehicles, process and fugitive emissions). | 15.1K tCO2e (global) |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 1.9K tCO2e (global location-based) |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 355.8K tCO2e |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
📈 Emissions by Report Period
| Report period | Headline emissions figure reported |
|---|---|
| 2023-2024 | 373.2K tCO2e (market-based) |
| 2015 | 20.8K tCO2e |
| 2014 | 15.2K tCO2e |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- SBTi validation of carbon emissions inventory and reduction targets
- Group emissions inventory completed in-house
- Ongoing development of hire fleet to meet customer requirements for cleaner alternatives
- Procurement of renewable electricity across UK property estate
- Accreditation with ISO 50001: Energy Management in all UK sites
- Reduced greenhouse gas emissions on a carbon intensity basis to 42 in FY2024
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce waste production intensity 30%, recycle >85% waste, divert >95% waste from landfill by 2025
- Reduce energy consumption intensity 20% by 2025
- Majority of top 250 suppliers by emissions to have science-based emissions reduction targets by 2025
- All employees to be carbon literate and trained in sustainability by 2025
📅 Medium-term
- Reduce absolute Scope 1 GHG emissions 50% by FY2032
- Reduce absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions 50% by FY2032
- Increase annual sourcing of renewable electricity to 100% by FY2030
🔭 Long-term
- Net zero GHG emissions across the value chain by 2050
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Minimising the impact of operationsProactive approach to customer and market sentiment regarding sustainabilityColleagues and CommunitySupply Chain