E-Sign’s Carbon Reduction Plan

Current emissions data

Before implementing the necessary steps to effectively reduce our carbon footprint, we collected data representing our current baseline emissions, ranging from 1st April 2023 – 31st March 2024.

We had staff operating from 2 offices, totalling 3,278 square feet. Office working resumed post-pandemic, as well as travel (UK and overseas).

E-Sign (UK) Ltd is committed to achieving Net Zero emissions by 2050 at the latest but believes an earlier date of 2035 may be achievable as a stretch target. 

• Scope 1 – Emissions from sources that E-Sign owns or controls directly. 
• Scope 2 – Emissions a company causes indirectly that come from where the energy it purchases and uses is produced. 
• Scope 3 – All emissions not covered in Scope 1 & 2 are created by our value chain.

Reduction targets

In our ongoing efforts to achieve Net Zero, especially in light of business expansion, relocation, and the resumption of normal operations post-pandemic, we have reviewed and adjusted our carbon reduction targets as follows.

The graph below shows our current emissions, which we will measure annually against the target. The milestone dates are 2029 (5 years ahead) and 2035 (our stretch target Net Zero date). If we maintain our current business size and workforce, we project that with the measures outlined in the next section, carbon emissions will decrease by 20% over the next 5 years.

Carbon reduction actions to be taken

Our carbon reduction initiatives, once fully implemented, will align with our GHG emissions reduction efforts with our goal of achieving Net Zero. Many of these measures have already been introduced or can be implemented by our first milestone in 2029. 

While reductions will be necessary across all emission scopes, we will prioritise Scope 2 (Electricity) and Scope 3 (Waste, Travel and Purchased Goods). 

In addition to these measures, we will promote behavioural change through internal training, communication and reporting. Simple actions like switching off equipment, separating waste, and travelling sustainability can significantly reduce our energy footprint.

To read the full Carbon Reduction Plan here.