- Need for new, operationally viable, refrigerated electric vehicle vans and HGVs before 2030.
- Need for a more robust UK electricity grid to handle increased EV demand.
- Need for wider rollout of EV charging points across the UK.
- Need for lower-carbon medicinal products dispensed by Polar Speed pharmacy.
Polar Speed Distribution
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2022 reporting, Polar Speed Distribution disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 19.4K tCO2e (Location-Based); 18886 tCO2e (Market-Based). By scope: Scope 1: 8.3K tCO2e; Scope 2: 387.25 tCO2e (Location-Based); 19.52 tCO2e (Market-Based); Scope 3: 10.7K tCO2e (Location-Based); 10532.27 tCO2e (Market-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
19.4K tCO2e (Location-Based); 18886 tCO2e (Market-Based)
2022
Renewable Energy
97% (Market-Based) in 2022
of total energy
Waste
7.2 tons
2022
📊 Emissions by Scope (2022)
| 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). | 8.3K tCO2e |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 387.25 tCO2e (Location-Based); 19.52 tCO2e (Market-Based) |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 10.7K tCO2e (Location-Based); 10532.27 tCO2e (Market-Based) |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Used 97% renewable electricity under the Market Based methodology in 2022.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Implement environmental policy, energy policy and action plan.
- Fit LED lighting in all facilities.
- Raise awareness and consult with staff regarding CO2 emissions.
- Appoint green champions/ambassadors.
- Discuss ideas with senior staff to secure engagement.
📅 Medium-term
- Achieve 80% renewable energy use by 2025.
- Achieve 100% renewable energy use by 2035.
- Investigate installation of onsite renewable energy sources.
- Complete a supplier survey to determine the current status of their carbon awareness.
- Support supply chain in order to help them manage footprint.
🔭 Long-term
- Net Zero by 2045
- Embed CO2 reduction target setting into all processes within the business.
- Continually review the action plan and include carbon footprint considerations.
- Continually identify relevant training and implement a training plan throughout the organisation.
- Consider building energy efficiency when retrofitting and upgrading premises in the future.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate Change