Doccla is committed to achieving net zero emissions by 2045, in alignment with the NHS Greener NHS strategy and exceeding the UK government's 2050 net zero target.
Our Carbon Reduction Plan sets out our current emissions baseline, reduction targets, and the steps we are taking to get to net zero.
Doccla is implementing several initiatives to achieve these ambitious targets, prioritised based on their potential impact and feasibility.
Energy Efficiency Improvements
- Transitioning to renewable energy sources for office operations
- Investing in energy-efficient equipment and lighting
- Enhancing building insulation and smart energy monitoring
Supplier Engagement & Sustainable Procurement
- Supplier Code of Conduct ensuring Net Zero-aligned procurement
- Encouraging key suppliers to set science-based emissions targets
- Preferring vendors with low-carbon and circular economy solutions
Sustainable Business Travel & Logistics
- Implementing a remote-first working policy to reduce commuting emissions
- Encouraging the use of public transport, cycling, and carpooling
- Prioritising virtual meetings to minimise business travel emissions
- Offsetting necessary travel through verified carbon offset projects
Waste & Circular Economy Initiatives
- Reducing single-use plastics in device packaging and operations
- Implementing device refurbishment and recycling programmes
- Partnering with circular economy organisations to extend product life cycles
Employee Awareness & Behavioural Change
- Conducting regular sustainability training for employees
- Introducing carbon footprint tracking for personal and business activities
- Offering green incentives such as cycle-to-work schemes
- Establishing clear KPIs aligned with NHS-wide Net Zero goals to measure effectiveness.
- Annual carbon footprint audits with external validation
- Quarterly sustainability reports to track progress against targets
- Stakeholder engagement with NHS partners to align with the Greener NHS initiative
- Regular review and adaptation of our carbon reduction strategy
Doccla is committed to continually refining its carbon reduction strategy by:
