Last Updated: January 2026
ICE Creates Ltd (ICE) is committed to achieving Net Zero carbon emissions by 2050 in line with UK Government targets. We recognise the importance of reducing our environmental impact and are actively implementing strategies to achieve this goal.
This Carbon Reduction Plan has been completed in accordance with PPN 06/21 and associated guidance and reporting standards for Carbon Reduction Plans.
Emissions have been reported and recorded in accordance with the published reporting standard for Carbon Reduction Plans and the GHG Reporting Protocol Corporate Standard, using the appropriate Government emission conversion factors for greenhouse gas company reporting.
Scope 3 emissions have been reported in accordance with the published reporting standard for Carbon Reduction Plans and the Corporate Value Chain (Scope 3) Standard. As ICE Creates Ltd does not own or control its premises or energy supply, Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions have been calculated using available gas and electricity consumption data for occupied premises and reported in accordance with the GHG Protocol Corporate Standard and PPN 06/21 guidance.
The table below sets out ICE Creates Ltd.’s greenhouse gas emissions for the baseline year (2024/25) and current year (2025/26). All figures are reported in tonnes of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).
| Emissions Source | Baseline Year 2024/25 (tCO₂e) | Current Year 2025/26 (tCO₂e) |
| Scope 1 – Direct emissions (company vehicles, fuel combustion) | 6.9 | 6.9 |
| Scope 2 – Purchased electricity | 6.8 | 6.8 |
| Scope 3 – Employee commuting (estimated) | 59.82 | 59.82 |
| Scope 3 – Business travel (Category 6) | 56.00 | 56.00 |
| Scope 3 – Waste generated in operations (Category 5) | 162.00 | 162.00 |
| Total Emissions | 291.52 | 291.52 |
Baseline Year: 2024/2025 | Total Emissions: 292.37 tCO₂e
ICE Creates Ltd generates Scope 1 emissions through the consumption of natural gas used for heating and operational purposes within its occupied premises.
During the reporting period, annual natural gas consumption was 37,459.2 kWh. Applying the UK Government DESNZ 2025 greenhouse gas conversion factor for natural gas results in Scope 1 emissions of 6.86 tCO₂e, reported as 6.9 tCO₂e in the emissions summary table.
ICE Creates Ltd is committed to reducing direct emissions through improved energy efficiency measures, engagement with landlords regarding building performance, and the adoption of lower-carbon heating solutions where operationally feasible.
ICE Creates Ltd consumed 38,562 kWh of purchased electricity during the reporting period. Scope 2 emissions have been calculated using the UK Government DESNZ 2025 location-based electricity emission factor of 0.177 kg CO₂e/kWh.
This results in Scope 2 emissions of 6.83 tCO₂e, reported as 6.8 tCO₂e in the emissions summary table.
The organisation will continue to monitor electricity consumption and seek opportunities to reduce energy demand through energy-efficient equipment, behavioural change initiatives, and engagement with landlords regarding renewable electricity procurement. Where feasible, ICE Creates Ltd will support the transition to renewable energy tariffs and lower-carbon building operations to further reduce its indirect emissions footprint.
All emissions calculations are based on the most recent UK Government greenhouse gas conversion factors and will be reviewed annually as part of the organisation’s Carbon Reduction Plan reporting process.
Category 5 – Waste Generated in Operations (162 tCO₂e)
ICE Creates Ltd does not have direct control over building waste streams, as waste disposal is managed through landlord lease arrangements. However, the organisation generates operational waste through the following activities:
Waste emissions of 162 tCO₂e have been estimated using the DEFRA waste emission conversion factors, applied to estimated annual volumes of the above waste categories based on average employee consumption benchmarks. A full waste audit is planned for 2026/27 to replace this estimate with measured data.
Behaviour change and waste reduction initiatives are detailed in Section 3.
Category 6 – Business Travel (estimated 56 tCO₂e)
Business travel is calculated using DEFRA’s GHG conversion factors, applied to official business travel expenditure as recorded in the organisation’s Annual Report and Accounts. This covers rail, air, and road travel undertaken for business purposes. The figure of 56 tCO₂e is an estimate for the baseline year and will be verified against actual expenditure data on an annual basis.
Category 7 – Employee Commuting (59.82 tCO₂e)
For the baseline year 2024/25, no survey data was available on employee travel modes. The commuting emissions figure has therefore been estimated using the following methodology:
This produces an estimated commuting footprint of 59.82 tCO₂e. It is acknowledged that this methodology assumes all employees travel by private car and does not account for lower-emission modes such as rail, bus, cycling or walking. This will result in an overestimate of actual commuting emissions. An employee commuting survey will be conducted in 2026 to obtain mode-specific data and produce a more accurate figure for future reporting years.
Post-COVID working patterns, including hybrid and home working, have also not been fully accounted for in this estimate. The 2026 commuting survey will capture actual working location patterns to refine this figure.
To reduce our carbon footprint, ICE Creates Ltd has implemented and plans to undertake the following initiatives. Each initiative includes an expected outcome and a lead responsibility.
Where lease terms and landlord agreements permit, ICE Creates Ltd will advocate for the use of 100% renewable energy tariffs across all occupied office locations. In the short term, we will:
Target: Green energy tariff in place for at least 50% of occupied offices by 2028; all offices where operationally feasible by 2035.
ICE Creates Ltd will review its operational activities and supply chain practices annually to identify further opportunities for emissions reduction.
ICE Creates Ltd is committed to reducing its carbon emissions in line with the UK Government’s Net Zero trajectory. The table below sets out our targets across key emissions categories, with milestones at 2026, 2028, 2030 and 2035, against a Net Zero commitment by 2050.
| Target Area | 2026 (Year 1) | 2028 | 2030 | 2035 |
| Reduce total Scope 3 emissions (commuting + travel) | Baseline established | 10% reduction on baseline | 25% reduction on baseline | 35% reduction on baseline |
| Reduce waste emissions (Scope 3, Category 5) | Baseline established; begin waste audits | Accurate waste data collected; 5% reduction | 15% reduction on baseline | 30% reduction on baseline |
| Business travel – carbon neutrality | Offset scheme identified | All air travel offset; reduce by 10% | Reduce by 25%; offset remainder | Carbon neutral for all business travel |
| Renewable energy (where landlord allows) | Engage landlords; assess options | Green tariff in ≥50% of occupied offices | Green tariff in all offices where possible | 100% renewable where operationally feasible |
| Employee commuting data accuracy | Survey issued; methodology documented | Full commuting data collected via annual survey | Modal shift tracked annually | Accurate annual reporting established |
| Supply chain sustainability | Supplier sustainability questionnaire drafted | Top 10 suppliers assessed | Sustainable procurement policy adopted | All significant suppliers assessed |
All targets are set against the 2024/25 baseline year. Progress will be tracked through:
ICE Creates Ltd is committed to integrating sustainable development into everyday practice by minimising environmental impact wherever possible. We recognise that as a professional services organisation, our most significant opportunities for impact lie in how our people travel, how we manage waste, and how we influence our supply chain.
Our vision is to be a demonstrably responsible business: one that measures its environmental performance honestly, sets credible targets, takes practical action, and reports transparently on progress.
ICE Creates Ltd reports its greenhouse gas emissions in accordance with the GHG Protocol Corporate Standard. Emissions are measured in CO₂e (carbon dioxide equivalent) and reported using an operational control boundary, meaning that emissions are reported for activities over which the organisation has operational authority to introduce and implement its own policies.
This approach was selected because it most accurately reflects the organisation’s actual sphere of influence. As a tenant organisation with no ownership of its buildings or energy contracts, an equity share or financial control boundary would produce the same result in practice.
Where direct measurement data is not available, emissions are estimated using the most recent DEFRA greenhouse gas conversion factors. Estimation methodologies are documented and will be replaced with measured data as collection systems are established.
This Carbon Reduction Plan has been reviewed and approved by the Board of Directors of ICE Creates Ltd. It will be reviewed and updated annually to ensure it remains aligned with government guidance, PPN 06/21 requirements, and the organisation’s sustainability objectives.
Progress against targets will be reported to the Board annually and made publicly available on the company website.
Approved by:
Name: Amanda Jackson
Position: Company Secretary / Executive Director
Date: January 2026
Signature:
