VSS

Sustainability

At Ventilation Surveys & Services Ltd we are fully committed to environmental stewardship, sustainable growth, and playing a proactive role in addressing climate change.

We recognise this journey requires sustained effort, innovation, and collaboration across our entire value chain.

Carbon Reduction Plan

As part of our commitment, and with help of Positive Planet, we have developed a comprehensive Carbon Reduction Plan aligned with nationally recognised standards and best practices.

Positive Planet

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As part of our commitment, and with help of Positive Planet, we have developed a comprehensive Carbon Reduction Plan aligned with nationally recognised standards and best practices.

Trusted by over 500 companies, Positive Planet is a sustainable business advisory that supports organisations on their pathway to reduce, measure and report carbon emissions.

They offer solutions for businesses to reduce their climate impact, including carbon footprint measurement, emissions reduction planning, employee training, and stakeholder engagement.

How we’ll achieve Net Zero emissions by 2045

We are formally committing to achieve Net Zero emissions by 2045, in line with the goals of the NHS climate targets.

We have measured our baseline carbon footprint in accordance with the Greenhouse sustainability scoper, encompassing:

  • Scope 1: Direct emissions from owned or controlled sources.
  • Scope 2: Indirect emissions from the generation of purchased energy.
  • Scope 3: Other indirect emissions, including those from business travel, procurement, waste, and transport logistics.

Our targets​

To achieve Net Zero by 2045, we have set ourselves the following interim targets:

22.5%

Near-term target to reduce Scope 1 emissions by 2030

90%

Target to reduce Scope 1 emissions by 2045

100%

Scope 2 target to procure renewable energy and achieve zero market-based emissions by 2026

90%

Scope 3 absolute reduction target by 2045

Create a

100%

company vehicle fleet by 2045

Latest Sustainability News

VSS completes NHS Evergreen Sustainable Supplier Assessment

Ventilation Surveys & Services Ltd is pleased to have completed the NHS Evergreen Sustainable Supplier Assessment. The Assessment is a self-assessment and reporting tool and ...
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Our Ongoing Commitment to Net Zero

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