- High volumes of complaints and appeals in Freedom of Information cases
- Pandemic impact on service standards and staff capacity
- Competitive recruitment market impacting specialist role recruitment
- Increase in National Insurance contributions for businesses
Information Commissioner’s Office
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2021-04 to 2022-03 reporting, Information Commissioner’s Office disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 84 tCO2e/year. By scope: Scope 1: 37 tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 32 tCO2e/year; Scope 3: 15 tCO2e/year. 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
84 tCO2e/year
2021-04 to 2022-03
Renewable Energy
100% (electricity)
of total energy
Water Usage
207 m3/year
2021-04 to 2022-03
Waste
11 tons/year
2021-04 to 2022-03
📊 Emissions by Scope (2021-04 to 2022-03)
| 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). | 37 tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 32 tCO2e/year |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 15 tCO2e/year |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced carbon emissions from travel due to COVID-19 restrictions
- Switched to 100% renewable electricity tariff since 2019
- Reduced waste production, water usage, and paper usage
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce active FOI caseload
- Improve response times to information requests
📅 Medium-term
- Achieve greater staff diversity
- Develop a workforce planning framework
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
SustainabilityWhistleblowingEquality, Diversity and Inclusion