Work Perks Group Limited is a fully remote UK‑based recruitment agency providing professional recruitment and talent services to clients in the public and private sectors. We recognise our responsibility to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in line with the UK’s legally binding target to achieve net zero emissions by 2050.
We commit to achieving net zero greenhouse gas emissions across our scope 1, scope 2 and relevant scope 3 emissions no later than 2050. This plan explains how we will measure, reduce and, where necessary, neutralise our emissions over time.
Net zero (minimum 90% reduction vs baseline, with residual emissions neutralised via high‑quality removals) by 2050.
At least 50% absolute reduction in scope 1 and 2 emissions, and material scope 3 categories, by 2030 vs a 2024/25 baseline.
At least 80–90% absolute reduction by 2040, with only hard‑to‑abate residual emissions remaining.
We will review these targets at least every five years and tighten them where feasible in line with evolving climate science and UK guidance.
Work Perks Group Limited operates as a fully remote business with no permanent office premises. Our operations are conducted primarily from employees’ homes, with occasional use of meeting rooms, co‑working spaces and client offices.
This plan covers all UK‑based activities under our operational control, including:
Home‑working by employees (energy use and equipment for work activities).
Any registered address or small storage/meeting spaces, where we directly contract services.
Employee commuting to occasional in‑person meetings or events.
Business travel for client meetings, internal events and conferences.
Purchased goods and services (IT hardware, cloud and SaaS such as ATS/CRM, job boards, marketing, professional services, office supplies and e‑waste).
We will calculate and report emissions in accordance with the Greenhouse Gas Protocol Corporate Standard, treating home‑working within scope 3, category 7 (employee commuting / teleworking), and using appropriate UK government or equivalent emission factors.
The Board has overall accountability for this Net Zero Strategy and Carbon Reduction Plan.
Finance Director acts as Executive Sponsor for climate and sustainability.
A Net Zero Lead (or small Sustainability Working Group) coordinates data collection, delivery of initiatives, and annual reporting.
Progress will be reviewed at least annually by the Board and integrated into risk and business planning processes.
We will complete a full GHG inventory and establish a baseline year (target: FY 2026). Until actual data is available, the categories below set out what we will measure.
Direct fuel combustion in any company‑owned or controlled sources (e.g. company vehicles), if applicable.
Purchased electricity for any small registered office or storage/meeting space under our direct control, if applicable.
Category 1: Purchased goods and services (IT equipment, cloud hosting, SaaS/ATS/CRM, job boards, marketing, professional services, office supplies).
Category 3: Fuel‑ and energy‑related activities not included in scopes 1 and 2.
Category 5: Waste generated in operations (including e‑waste and any waste from storage/registered spaces).
Category 6: Business travel (flights, rail, taxis, hotels).
Category 7: Employee commuting and home‑working emissions (teleworking) for a fully remote workforce.
Category 8: Upstream leased assets, where relevant for ad‑hoc co‑working or meeting facilities.
We will estimate home‑working emissions using recognised methodologies and factors such as:
A standard emission factor per home‑working hour per employee (e.g. around 0.2–0.33 kg CO₂e per hour), based on typical electricity and heating usage for UK homes.
Data on average weekly working hours and working weeks per year per FTE.
The number of FTEs working remotely.
We will document the chosen factor, data sources and assumptions in an appendix to this plan.
Once measured, emissions will be summarised as follows (illustrative structure):
|
Scope |
Source examples |
Baseline emissions (tCO₂e) |
|
Scope 1 |
Company vehicles, other direct fuel use |
[X] |
|
Scope 2 |
Purchased electricity for any controlled premises |
[Y] |
|
Scope 3 – Cat 1 |
Purchased goods & services |
[A] |
|
Scope 3 – Cat 3,5 |
Energy‑related, waste, e‑waste |
[B] |
|
Scope 3 – Cat 6,7 |
Business travel, commuting, home‑working |
[C] |
|
Scope 3 – Cat 8 etc |
Co‑working/meeting spaces, other material categories |
[D] |
|
Total |
|
[Total] |
We will calculate intensity metrics (e.g. tCO₂e per FTE, per £m revenue, per placement) to track efficiency improvements.
In line with UK guidance for Carbon Reduction Plans (PPN 006, previously PPN 06/21), we will set and publish quantified reduction targets from our baseline year.
Indicative near‑term targets (to be finalised once the baseline is measured):
Reduce total scope 1 and 2 emissions by at least 30–50% within 5–10 years of the baseline year, where such emissions exist.
Reduce total scope 3 emissions (with a particular focus on home‑working, business travel and purchased services) by at least 30% over the same period.
Deliver year‑on‑year improvements in intensity metrics such as tCO₂e per FTE and per £m revenue.
2026–2030 actions:
Provide clear guidance for employees on operating low‑carbon home offices, including efficient space heating, use of LED lighting, and switching off equipment when not in use.
Encourage or, where feasible, part‑fund staff to move to renewable electricity tariffs and improve basic energy efficiency in their homes (e.g. smart thermostats, draught‑proofing for the workspace).
Standardise remote‑working equipment (e.g. energy‑efficient laptops, monitors and routers) to reduce per‑employee energy use.
2030–2040 actions:
Review home‑working practices and technology as new low‑energy solutions become available.
Explore more advanced support schemes for employees to further decarbonise their home energy use where practical.
2026–2030 actions:
Map major digital suppliers (ATS/CRM, cloud hosting, collaboration tools, job boards, marketing platforms).
Prefer suppliers that use renewable energy in their data centres and publish their own carbon reduction plans or equivalent disclosures.
Implement device lifecycle management: extend hardware lifetimes where appropriate, repair before replacement, use certified refurbishers, and ensure responsible e‑waste recycling.
2030–2040 actions:
Prioritise suppliers with verified science‑based targets or formal net zero commitments.
Work with key cloud/IT providers to improve transparency and reduce the carbon intensity of services used.
2026–2030 actions:
Adopt a “virtual‑first” travel policy: online meetings are the default for both internal and client interactions.
Require explicit justification and approval for flights and long‑distance trips, favouring rail and public transport where reasonably practical.
Choose meeting/event locations that minimise total travel emissions (central locations, good rail access) and encourage shared or low‑carbon travel choices.
2030–2040 actions:
Where company vehicles are used (e.g. pool cars for events), ensure they are zero‑emission vehicles.
Embed emissions considerations in any travel booking tools or processes.
2026–2030 actions:
Integrate environmental criteria into procurement for professional services, marketing, and any physical goods, including asking for suppliers’ carbon reduction plans where appropriate.
Minimise physical materials (e.g. printed marketing, merchandise) and opt for digital alternatives where feasible.
Ensure any physical waste and e‑waste associated with equipment is managed through certified recycling providers.
As a recruitment agency, our broader influence arises from the clients and candidates we serve. We will:
Develop and promote a “sustainable recruitment” or “green talent” offering to help clients hire into net zero and sustainability‑related roles.
Discuss clients’ net zero or ESG priorities where relevant, to ensure we understand and can support their skills needs for the transition.
Encourage low‑carbon working practices (such as remote/hybrid options and reduced travel expectations) in job design and candidate guidance where compatible with role requirements.
Our primary focus will be on reducing emissions within our operations and value chain.
Up to 2030, we will treat any purchase of carbon credits as supplementary and will not use them as a substitute for direct emissions reductions.
If we use offsets, they will be high‑quality, independently verified and designed to avoid double counting, with strong safeguards for additionality and permanence.
As we approach net zero, we will focus any residual emissions on durable carbon removals in line with evolving best practice and standards.
We will measure and report our GHG emissions annually, using consistent methodologies and up‑to‑date UK government emission factors or recognised alternatives.
We will update this Carbon Reduction / Net Zero Plan at least once per year and publish it on our website, in line with the expectations of PPN 006 (formerly PPN 06/21) where applicable.
Key KPIs will include total tCO₂e, tCO₂e per FTE, tCO₂e per £m revenue, proportion of low‑carbon/renewable electricity reported by staff, and proportion of travel aligned to our “virtual‑first” policy.
We will provide climate and sustainability awareness training to all employees, explaining our targets and what they mean for daily remote‑working practices.
We will communicate progress at least annually and encourage staff to propose further emission reduction ideas.
We will share headline progress with clients and other stakeholders where appropriate, particularly in relevant tenders and ESG discussions.
This Net Zero 2050 and Carbon Reduction Plan has been prepared in line with relevant UK guidance on carbon reduction planning for businesses, including PPN 006 (formerly PPN 06/21), where applicable. Emissions will be reported in accordance with the GHG Protocol Corporate Standard and using appropriate UK Government or equivalent emissions factors.
The Board of Work Perks Group Limited confirms its commitment to achieving the targets and delivering the actions set out in this plan.
Signed:
Name: ANUJ SHARMA
Role: DIRECTOR
Date: 25 Feb 2026
