CARBON REDUCTION PLAN
Supplier Name: Workforce Employment Solutions Limited
Publication Date: 27 May 2026
1.Commitment to Achieving Net Zero
The UK Government amended the Climate Change Act 2008 in 2019, committing to a 100% reduction in net UK greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 compared with 1990 levels.
In accordance with Procurement Policy Note (PPN) 006 – Taking Account of Carbon Reduction Plans in the Procurement of Major Government Contracts, Central Government Departments, Executive Agencies and Non-Departmental Public Bodies must ensure that suppliers bidding for qualifying public contracts are committed to achieving Net Zero by 2050.
This Carbon Reduction Plan applies to all UK operations of Workforce Employment Solutions Ltd (WESolutions) and covers all relevant contracts delivered under central government and NHS frameworks.
Workforce Employment Solutions Ltd (WESolutions) confirms its commitment to achieving Net Zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 across all UK operations.
2. Scope of Reporting
2.1 Operational & Organisational Boundaries
This Carbon Reduction Plan covers all UK operations of WESolutions, including:
- Office premises (energy usage and operational activities)
- Employee commuting
- Business travel
- Waste generated through office operations
- Digital and cloud-based operational systems
- Paperless onboarding and document management activities
2.2 Emissions Scopes
| Scope | Definition | Included Sources |
| Scope 1 (Direct) | Direct emissions from owned or controlled sources | No material Scope 1 emission sources currently identified |
| Scope 2 (Indirect Energy) | Indirect emissions from purchased energy | Purchased electricity for office operations |
| Scope 3 (Other Indirect) | Indirect emissions from operational activities not directly owned or controlled | Employee commuting, business travel, waste generated in operations, cloud-based systems, supplier services and operational consumables |
2.3 Baseline Emissions Footprint & Current Emissions Reporting
Baseline emissions represent WESolutions’ first full-year carbon footprint assessment prior to the implementation of structured carbon reduction initiatives and form the reference point against which future emissions reductions are measured.
WESolutions has continued implementing operational and sustainability improvements aimed at reducing emissions across its UK operations, including reduced office space requirements, hybrid working arrangements, virtual meeting technologies and paperless digital systems.
Baseline Year: 2022
Current Reporting Year: 2025
| Year | Scope 1 (tCO₂e) | Scope 2 (tCO₂e) | Scope 3 (tCO₂e) | Total (tCO₂e) |
| Baseline (2022) | 0.4 | 2.6 | 30.7 | 33.7 |
| 2023 | 0.4 | 2.6 | 30.7 | 33.7 |
| 2024 | 0.2 | 2.0 | 27.0 | 29.2 |
| 2025 | 0.0 | 1.5 | 22.5 | 24.0 |
WESolutions has achieved an overall reduction of approximately 9.7 tCO₂e compared with the 2022 baseline emissions, representing an estimated 29% reduction in total emissions.
The reduction in emissions between the baseline year and the current reporting year reflects several operational changes implemented by WESolutions, including:
- Relocation to a smaller office premises.
- Increased hybrid working arrangements.
- Reduced office energy consumption.
- Increased use of virtual meetings through Microsoft Teams and Zoom.
- Reduced business travel activities.
- Digital onboarding and document management systems.
- Increased use of cloud-based storage and paperless operational processes.
Scope 1 emissions have reduced to 0 tCO₂e due to the disposal of the organisation’s previously owned company vehicle, which was determined to no longer be operationally necessary for business activities.WESolutions currently has no material direct fuel combustion activities or company-owned vehicles contributing towards Scope 1 emissions.
As part of operational efficiency improvements and increased hybrid working arrangements, WESolutions relocated to a smaller office premises aligned with current operational requirements. This has significantly reduced office electricity consumption, with monthly electricity costs reducing from approximately £500 per month historically to approximately £25 per month currently.
WESolutions currently operates with approximately 20% of staff working remotely or under hybrid working arrangements where operationally appropriate. This flexible working model has contributed towards reducing commuting-related emissions, office energy usage and unnecessary travel activities.
Scope 3 Emissions – Included Categories:
In accordance with PPN 006 reporting requirements, WESolutions has included the relevant Scope 3 emission categories applicable to its UK operations.
Category 4 – Upstream Transportation and Distribution
WESolutions operates primarily through digital and cloud-based systems with limited reliance on physical goods and transportation activities. Any upstream transportation emissions are currently associated primarily with occasional office supply and IT equipment deliveries managed through third-party suppliers.
Category 5 – Waste Generated in Operations:
WESolutions operates predominantly through digital and paperless systems designed to minimise operational waste generation. The organisation utilises digital signatures, cloud-based document storage through Microsoft OneDrive and shared drives, email communications, scanned documentation, online document verification systems, digital contracts and electronic document acceptance processes.
Client support processes and internal authorisations are also managed digitally wherever feasible, significantly reducing paper consumption and physical waste generation across day-to-day activities.
As a result, operational waste generated by the organisation is limited and primarily relates to routine general office waste associated with standard office operations.
Category 6 – Business Travel:
WESolutions primarily conducts meetings, client engagements and candidate interactions virtually through platforms such as Microsoft Teams and Zoom. The organisation also delivers webinars, online consultations, candidate interviews and screening processes digitally wherever possible to minimise travel-related emissions.
WESolutions actively seeks to reduce unnecessary face-to-face meetings and in-person events where suitable virtual alternatives are operationally effective.
As a result, the organisation currently undertakes limited business travel and does not conduct international recruitment travel activities as part of its UK operations.
Category 7 – Employee Commuting:
Employee commuting emissions arise from travel to and from the UK office location. WESolutions currently operates with hybrid working arrangements to help reduce commuting-related emissions and unnecessary travel.
The organisation supports flexible working practices and encourages practical measures that contribute towards reducing overall commuting frequency and associated carbon emissions wherever operationally appropriate.
Category 9 – Downstream Transportation and Distribution
WESolutions does not undertake significant downstream transportation or distribution activities involving physical products as part of its UK operations.
The organisation primarily provides digital consultancy, recruitment, visa and registration support services through cloud-based systems, online platforms and electronic communications, resulting in limited downstream transportation-related emissions.
3.Emissions Reduction Targets:
In order to continue progressing towards achieving Net Zero emissions by 2050, WESolutions has adopted the following interim carbon reduction targets based on the 2022 baseline emissions of 33.7 tCO₂e.
| Target Year | Reduction Goal vs Baseline | Expected Emissions (tCO₂e) |
| 2025 | –29% | 24.0 |
| 2027 | –35% | 21.9 |
| 2030 | –50% | 16.8 |
| 2040 | –75% | 8.4 |
| 2050 | Net Zero | 0 |
These targets will be supported through continued hybrid working arrangements, reduced office energy consumption, increased use of virtual meeting technologies, ongoing digitalisation of operational processes, increased use of cloud-based systems and AI-supported operational efficiencies, continued reduction in paper-based activities and further minimisation of travel-related emissions.
WESolutions continues to explore opportunities to improve operational efficiency through automation and AI-supported systems where appropriate, helping to reduce unnecessary resource consumption while maintaining high standards of service quality and operational effectiveness.
These targets align with a trajectory consistent with achieving Net Zero emissions by 2050 across WESolutions’ UK operations.
WESolutions has already achieved an estimated 29% reduction in total emissions by 2025 compared with the 2022 baseline, exceeding the organisation’s initial projected reduction targets. This progress reflects the successful implementation of hybrid working arrangements, reduced office space requirements, increased use of virtual meeting technologies, digital operational systems and continued reduction in travel-related and paper-based activities.
4.Carbon Reduction Projects
4.1 Completed Carbon Reduction Initiatives (2022–2025)
Since the 2022 baseline year, WESolutions has implemented a range of operational and sustainability measures that have contributed toward reducing organisational emissions across its UK operations.
Digital-First Operational Processes
- Increased use of electronic signatures and digital documentation.
- Cloud-based document storage through Microsoft OneDrive and shared drives.
- Paperless onboarding and digital CRM systems through Salesforce.
- Online document verification and digital client authorisation processes.
- Reduced paper usage, printing and physical document handling.
Virtual Operations & Reduced Travel
- Extensive use of Microsoft Teams and Zoom for meetings, consultations and operational activities.
- Virtual interviews, candidate screening and webinars to minimise travel-related emissions.
- Reduced requirement for face-to-face meetings and in-person operational activities.
- Minimal business travel across UK operations.
Operational Efficiency Improvements
- Adoption of hybrid working arrangements to reduce commuting-related emissions.
- Approximately 20% of staff operating remotely or under hybrid working arrangements.
- Relocation to a smaller office premises aligned with operational requirements and lower energy consumption.
- Significant reduction in office electricity usage from approximately £500 per month historically to approximately £25 per month currently
- Disposal of the organisation’s previously owned company vehicle resulting in Scope 1 emissions reducing to 0 tCO₂e
- Continued use of cloud-based systems and digital operational workflows to improve efficiency and reduce resource consumption
Sustainable Working Practices
- Encouragement of environmentally conscious commuting and lower-emission vehicle usage where practical.
- Employees are encouraged to utilise lower-emission and environmentally conscious commuting methods where practical, including electric vehicles, walking and cycling.
- Continued reduction in paper-based operational activities.
- Ongoing review of sustainable and energy-efficient operational practices.
Residual Emissions Offsetting
- Tree planting initiatives through Review Forest.
- Quarterly contributions towards Sacred Grove offset initiatives.
These initiatives have collectively contributed to an estimated 29% reduction in total emissions compared with the 2022 baseline year.
- Future Carbon Reduction Initiatives
WESolutions aims to continue improving its environmental performance and reducing emissions across its UK operations through the following initiatives:
- Continued reduction in paper-based operational activities
- Further optimisation of digital and cloud-based operational systems
- Continued use of virtual meetings and webinars to minimise unnecessary travel
- Ongoing support for hybrid working arrangements where operationally appropriate
- Continued review of office energy efficiency measures
- Increased use of AI-supported operational efficiencies and automation where appropriate
- Ongoing improvement of emissions monitoring and sustainability reporting processes
- Continued promotion of environmentally conscious working and commuting practices
These initiatives support WESolutions’ ongoing commitment towards achieving Net Zero emissions by 2050.
5.Scope 3 Development
WESolutions continues to refine its Scope 3 carbon accounting in line with updated PPN 006 guidance and evolving best practice reporting standards.
Our reporting currently includes relevant upstream and operational activities such as employee commuting, business travel, waste generated in operations, purchased goods and services and digital operational systems.
As a predominantly digital and cloud-based consultancy business, WESolutions delivers the majority of its recruitment, visa and registration support services through online platforms, virtual consultations, digital onboarding systems and cloud-hosted operational tools.
From 2025 onwards, WESolutions will continue improving the completeness and accuracy of Scope 3 reporting by enhancing internal monitoring processes and reviewing additional operational data sources where appropriate.
Supplier relationships and operational processes will continue to be reviewed to support sustainable operational practices and ongoing alignment with evolving carbon reporting expectations and best practice guidance.
WESolutions remains committed to increasing the accuracy, transparency and completeness of Scope 3 emissions reporting as part of its wider Net Zero commitment.
6.Governance & Review
6.1 Internal Monitoring
WESolutions monitors and reviews its carbon reduction performance internally in alignment with the GHG Protocol Corporate Standard and relevant PPN 006 guidance.
6.2 Annual Review
Emissions data, reduction initiatives and carbon reduction targets are reviewed at least annually and may undergo independent review where appropriate as part of ongoing governance and reporting processes.
6.3 Board Oversight
The Board of Directors reviews this Carbon Reduction Plan at least annually, assessing progress against emissions reduction targets and approving any material updates to the organisation’s carbon reduction strategy.
6.4 Continuous Improvement
WESolutions remains committed to continuous improvement in carbon reporting, operational sustainability and emissions reduction practices across all UK operations.
6.5 Next Scheduled Review
This Carbon Reduction Plan will be formally reviewed and updated annually, or earlier where required due to material operational or regulatory changes.
7.Declaration and Sign Off
This Carbon Reduction Plan has been completed in accordance with PPN 006 and the associated guidance and reporting standard 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, and use the appropriate UK Government greenhouse gas emission conversion factors for company reporting.
Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions have been reported in accordance with SECR requirements (where required), and the required subset of Scope 3 emissions has been reported in accordance with the published reporting standard for Carbon Reduction Plans and the Corporate Value Chain (Scope 3) Standard.
This Carbon Reduction Plan has been reviewed and signed off by the Board of Directors (or equivalent management body) of Workforce Employment Solutions Ltd and will be reviewed at least annually.
Signed on behalf of Workforce Employment Solutions Ltd:
Name: Irfan Khan
Title: Director
Signature
Date: 27 May 2026