- Continuing domestic and global uncertainties (wars in Ukraine and the Middle East, geopolitical standoff between the US and China, inflation, cost of living, provision of public services).
- Impacts from the UK’s exit from the EU.
- Cybercrime risks.
- Inflationary pressures.
United Kingdom Accreditation Service
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023-24 reporting, United Kingdom Accreditation Service disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 1.2K tCO2e/year (Scope 2). By scope: Scope 2: 1.2K tCO2e/year; Scope 3: 120.34 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
1.2K tCO2e/year (Scope 2)
2023-24
Energy Use
106.94 MWh/year
2023-24
📊 Emissions by Scope (2023-24)
| Scope | What it covers | Reported value |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 1.2K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 120.34 tCO2e/year |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Introduced an attractive allowance for fully electric company cars to incentivize the adoption of electric vehicles.
- Switched office lighting to LED and introduced other energy-saving measures.
- Adopted a blended approach to assessing, promoting greater use of remote internal meetings to mitigate environmental impact.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Deliver ‘World Class’ customer service
- Fully implement the lessons learned from the Grenfell Inquiry
📅 Medium-term
- Enhance customer and assessor portals to further digitise the assessment process
- Digitise the accreditation schedule for automated verification
- Develop our CertCheck tool to support verification of a broader range of UKAS accredited activities
🔭 Long-term
- To be respected and recognised across the world for our role in building a safe, secure and sustainable society.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Net zero and sustainabilityDigitalisationHealthcareForensics