Carbon Reduction Plan (CRP)

1. Commitment to Achieving Net Zero

Healthcare Strategy Ltd is committed to achieving Net Zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2050 across Scope 1, Scope 2, and relevant Scope 3 emissions, in line with UK Government policy and NHS England requirements and Procurement Policy Note (PPN) 06/21.

This commitment applies to all activities undertaken in the delivery of NHS-commissioned services and has been approved by the Managing Director of Healthcare Strategy Ltd.

2. Organisational Context

Healthcare Strategy Ltd is a clinically led healthcare consultancy and service delivery organisation operating a remote-first model. The organisation:

• Does not own or lease clinical estates

• Does not operate a vehicle fleet

• Delivers services digitally and remotely

• Uses subcontracted clinicians working from home or existing NHS environments

The operating model has been intentionally designed to minimise environmental impact while maintaining high-quality, safe clinical care.

3. Baseline Emissions Footprint

Reporting period: 01 December 2024 – 30 November 2025

Baseline year: 2024–2025

Scope 1 – Direct Emissions

• No combustion of fuels

• No company-owned or leased vehicles

Scope 1 emissions: 0 tCO₂e

Scope 2 – Purchased Electricity

• No owned or leased office premises

• No centrally managed utilities

Scope 2 emissions: 0 tCO₂e

Scope 3 – Indirect Emissions

Relevant Scope 3 emissions are limited and proportionate to the organisation’s operating model and include:

• Working-from-home energy use by staff and subcontracted clinicians

• Cloud-based IT services and data storage

• Minimal, non-routine business travel

• Scope 3 emissions: 0.00 tCO₂e

• Total emissions: 0.00 tCO₂e

Methodology:

Emissions are calculated in line with the GHG Protocol Corporate Accounting and Reporting Standard. Where supplier-specific carbon data is unavailable, UK Government / DEFRA conversion factors are applied. Scope 3 reporting is proportionate to the organisation’s size, maturity and risk profile.

4. Current Carbon Reduction Measures

• Healthcare Strategy Ltd already implements the following measures to minimise carbon emissions:

• Remote-first service delivery, eliminating routine travel

• Digital consultations and virtual MDT working

• Paperless systems, including electronic clinical records and reporting

• Cloud-based IT infrastructure with no on-site servers

• Use of existing personal equipment by subcontracted clinicians, avoiding duplication of hardware

• Business travel limited to essential activity only, with virtual options prioritised

5. Carbon Reduction Targets and Planned Initiatives

Healthcare Strategy Ltd has set the following proportionate targets:

• Maintain Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions at 0 tCO₂e annually

• Reduce Scope 3 emissions per unit of activity as the service scales

• Planned initiatives include:

• Ongoing optimisation of digital pathways to reduce administrative burden and travel

• Annual review of IT and cloud suppliers, with preference for those demonstrating strong environmental credentials

• Monitoring and minimising business travel, with justification required for non-virtual attendance

• Periodic review of Scope 3 emissions as service delivery expands

• Engagement with subcontractors to encourage environmentally responsible working practices

6. Governance and Monitoring

Responsibility for environmental management and carbon reduction sits with the Managing Director, supported by the organisation’s governance and risk management framework.

Carbon reduction considerations are reviewed through:

• Quarterly internal governance reviews

• Contract mobilisation and service redesign discussions

• Risk management and business continuity planning

7. Reporting and Review

This Carbon Reduction Plan will be:

• Reviewed annually, or sooner if there are material changes to service delivery

• Updated in line with NHS England guidance and PPN 06/21

• Made publicly available on the organisation’s website

8. Declaration

Healthcare Strategy Ltd confirms that the information provided in this Carbon Reduction Plan is accurate and reflects the organisation’s current operating model and environmental commitments.

Signed: Mr D Karania

Role: Managing Director

Date: 27/12/25

(PPN 06/21 Compliant)

Organisation Name: Healthcare Strategy Ltd
Company Registration Number: 16109809
ODS Code: G5W6O