- Cost of living crisis impacting staff and the social care sector
- Challenges in recruitment and retention
- Increased long-term absence
- Barriers to purchasing ethical products or using small businesses
CareTech Group
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2022-2023 reporting, CareTech Group disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 11.4K tCO2e (market-based) / 13869 tCO2e (location-based). By scope: Scope 3: 31.7K 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
11.4K tCO2e (market-based) / 13869 tCO2e (location-based)
2022-2023
Renewable Energy
100% for centrally procured electricity
of total energy
📊 Emissions by Scope (2022-2023)
| Scope | What it covers | Reported value |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 31.7K 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 |
|---|---|
| 2022-2023 | 11.4K tCO2e (market-based) / 13869 tCO2e (location-based) |
| 2021-22 | 20.4K tCO2e/year |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- 50% reduction in direct carbon emissions across UK operations
- 13% reduction in total direct and indirect carbon emissions over three years
- 19% reduction in carbon emissions per FTE staff member over three years
- 100% of general waste diverted from landfill
- Replacement of 201 fridges/freezers, 120 dishwashers, 339 washers/dryers, 148 ovens/hobs, 88 boilers, and 20 major heating upgrades
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce average time to hire to 4 weeks by end of FY 2024/25
- Increase retention rate by 5% by FY 2024/25
- Further 5% reduction in short/long-term absence by end of FY 2024/25
- 70% of site level employees live within 15 miles of their place of work by 2025
- 50% of our waste recycled by 2025
📅 Medium-term
- 75% of (non-exempt) properties rated Band C or above for energy efficiency by 2030
- 50% of our gardens will promote biodiversity by 2030
- Cumulatively reach 200,000 individuals by 2025 through Smartbox, EnableAll and other relevant services
- Purple Tuesday to be #1 global brand for improving the disabled customer experience by 2025
- 100% of centrally procured resources will be from Policy-compliant suppliers by 2030
🔭 Long-term
- Net Zero business by 2050
- Reduce the company’s Scope 1 and 2 carbon emissions by 90% from the 2020/21 baseline by no later than 2050
- Reduce the company’s Scope 3 carbon emissions by 97% from the 2020/21 baseline by no later than 2050
- Zero waste to landfill by 2050
- 100% of our gardens will promote biodiversity by 2050
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate ChangeDiversity & InclusionGovernanceSocial ImpactInnovation