- Transitioning legacy infrastructure to net zero
- Lack of availability and development of HGV technology for decarbonization
- Excessive idling of vehicles
Gist Limited
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 (April 1, 2022 - March 31, 2023) reporting, Gist Limited disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 130.5K tCO2e/year. By scope: Scope 1: 124.0K tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 6.5K tCO2e/year (location based). 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
130.5K tCO2e/year
2023 (April 1, 2022 - March 31, 2023)
Renewable Energy
100% (electricity)
of total energy
Waste
3.0M kg/year
2023 (April 1, 2022 - March 31, 2023)
📊 Emissions by Scope (2023 (April 1, 2022 - March 31, 2023))
| 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). | 124.0K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 6.5K tCO2e/year (location based) |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- 50% reduction in wasted fuel due to engine idling
- 100% renewable electricity used at all UK sites
- Average reduction of 7% in electricity usage (200 tCO2e reduction annually across five sites) due to LED lighting
- Approximately 106,000 litres less diesel used annually (270 tonnes of CO2e reduction) due to network optimization
- Installation of electric vehicle washers saving 1.5 million litres of water per annum (1.5 tonnes of CO2e annually per system)
- Recycling over half of waste generated at sites; 100% of tyres recycled
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce general waste and increase recycling percentage
- Increase engagement in Diversity, Equality and Inclusion
📅 Medium-term
- Achieve net zero emissions by 2034/35 (Scope 1 & 2)
- Trial low-carbon vehicles and investigate self-produced renewable energy
🔭 Long-term
- Achieve net zero emissions by 2039/40 (entire value chain)
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
EnvironmentSocialGovernance