E-Sign Implements New Carbon Reduction Plan

At E-Sign, our mission statement is to ‘leave things in a better state than we found them’ which we continue to achieve through our commitment to helping businesses achieve their Net Zero goals, by eliminating paper-based processes and embracing the benefits of digital solutions. You can see what your business could save by switching to electronic document signing with E-Sign’s Carbon Calculator.

While our carbon footprint is not large, we recognise the urgent need to reduce global emissions, and the responsibility of organisations like us to set the precedent of change. We believe we can achieve the necessary reductions through proactive measures, engagement and behavioural changes. With that in mind, we are delighted to reveal our carbon reduction plan, detailing the steps we’ll be taking to become Net Zero. 

Our Commitment to Achieving Net Zero

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.

To start, we calculated our current emissions, from March 2023 to April 2024.

Carbon Reduction Actions

The 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 2028. 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 sustainably can significantly reduce our energy footprint.

Emissions Reduction Goals

We have reviewed and adjusted our carbon 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. The milestone dates for our reduction targets 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.

“Supporting organisations with their carbon reduction targets by going paperless has always been a core priority for E-Sign. Our new carbon reduction plan is a roadmap demonstrating our ongoing commitment to change as a sustainable business striving to make the world a better and greener place,” said Adam Ross, Director of Operations and E-Sign. 

We’re passionate about doing our part to reduce carbon emissions and the negative impact on the environment, with our new reduction plan playing an essential role in establishing our foundation for a Net Zero future. 

Read our full Carbon Reduction plan here. 

Don’t hesitate to contact us if you have any questions about our carbon reduction projects or if you’re looking for an effective digital solution to help with your own business sustainability goals.