Introduction
Translate.One is committed to supporting the UK Government’s Net Zero carbon emissions target by 2050. Our proactive approach to sustainability, underpinned by innovative practices and cutting-edge technology, demonstrates our commitment to reducing our carbon footprint while delivering exceptional service to our clients.
Commitment to Net Zero
Translate.One is dedicated to achieving Net Zero carbon emissions by 2040. This commitment aligns with our corporate values of environmental stewardship and operational excellence, ensuring we contribute meaningfully to the global fight against climate change.
Baseline Emissions Footprint
Baseline emissions are a record of the greenhouse gases produced before the implementation of carbon reduction strategies. These emissions serve as a reference point to measure future reductions.
Baseline Year: 2024
Translate.One has established 2024 as the baseline year, as this is the first year of comprehensive emissions calculations.
Baseline Year Emissions (2024):
- Scope 1 (Direct emissions from owned sources): 0 metric tons CO₂e
- Scope 2 (Indirect emissions from purchased electricity): 0.68 metric tons CO₂e
- Scope 3 (Indirect emissions from supply chain, operations, and business activities): 21.87 metric tons CO₂e
- Business Travel: 7.27 metric tons CO₂e
- Employee Commuting: 12.36 metric tons CO₂e
- Paper Usage: 0.03 metric tons CO₂e
- Waste Generated in Operations: 2.01 metric tons CO₂e
- Downstream Digital Services: 0.2 metric tons CO₂e
- Upstream Transportation & Distribution: Not Applicable
Total Emissions (2024): 22.55 metric tons CO₂e
Current Emissions Reporting (2024)
Emissions for 2024 have been measured using the GHG Protocol.
Reporting Year Emissions (2024):
- Scope 1: 0 metric tons CO₂e
- Scope 2: 0.68 metric tons CO₂e
- Scope 3: 21.87 metric tons CO₂e
Total Emissions (2024): 22.55 metric tons CO₂e
Carbon Reduction Targets
Translate.One is committed to reducing its Scope 2 emissions by 10% annually and aims to transition to 100% renewable energy by 2035. Additionally, we are committed to reducing Scope 3 emissions through targeted strategies, including increasing remote interpreting adoption, optimising public transport use for face-to-face services, and reducing business travel emissions by 30% by 2030.
Key Reduction Strategies:
- Improving office energy efficiency through technology upgrades and automation.
- Switching to renewable electricity sources in all facilities by 2035.
- Reducing reliance on high-energy-consuming equipment through sustainability audits.
- Encouraging sustainable commuting options such as public transport incentives for employees.
- Optimizing digital storage practices to reduce cloud-related emissions.
- Enhancing waste reduction efforts through zero-to-landfill initiatives.
Completed Carbon Reduction Initiatives
Since establishing our baseline, Translate.One has implemented the following measures:
- Digital-first operations: Minimizing paper usage and physical document handling.
- 100% paperless operations since 2019, maintaining minimal paper use.
- Remote working policies to reduce employee commuting emissions.
- Encouragement of public transport usage for commuting employees.
- Efficient cloud storage management to minimize digital carbon footprint.
- Office waste reduction initiatives, including recycling programs.
Planned Carbon Reduction Initiatives (2024-2035)
To further align with Net-Zero goals, we plan to:
- Upgrade to LED lighting and smart energy management to reduce office electricity use.
- Implement a green energy procurement policy to ensure 100% renewable electricity by 2035.
- Engage employees in carbon-conscious workplace practices, including sustainability training.
- Expand emissions reporting to include full Scope 3 tracking.
- Promote hybrid and remote work options to reduce overall commuting emissions.
- Optimize data storage and IT infrastructure to limit cloud-based energy consumption.
- Enhance waste reduction efforts through zero-to-landfill initiatives.
Approval and Sign-Off
This Carbon Reduction plan has been reviewed and approved by the senior leadership of Translate.One and will be reviewed annually to ensure progress toward Net-Zero goals.
This Carbon Reduction Plan was approved by the Executive Leadership Team of Translate.One.
Signed by:
Peter Smith, President
2 January 2025
