Carbon Reduction Plan

LMS remains committed to achieving Net Zero emissions by 2050

In 2024–2025, we have continued to grow as a business, strengthening our central office operations in Wakefield while maintaining our hybrid model, with 90% of our workforce home-based and 10% working from the office. An average of 15% of total employee time is spent on client sites, requiring business travel.

This year we are proud to have introduced new sustainability initiatives:

We have partnered with Treeapp to plant a tree for every invoice paid, helping us actively offset emissions and contribute to global reforestation.
We have signed up for Small Green Business accreditation, demonstrating our commitment to measurable, credible sustainability practices.

These initiatives complement our ongoing mission to maintain our zero Scope 1 emissions, minimise Scope 2 and Scope 3 emissions, and foster a culture of sustainability throughout our organisation.

Current Emissions Reporting

Reporting Year: 2024–2025

EMISSIONS	TOTAL (tCO2e)
Scope 1	0**
Scope 2	1.90
Scope 3*	37.67
Scope 3* (Downstream Transportation and Distribution – not applicable)	0
Total Emissions	39.57 tCO2e

*Included sources: Business Travel, Employee Working From Home, Fuel- and Energy-Related Activities. Downstream Transportation and Distribution remains not applicable as LMS are Consultants and do not sell goods or services for distribution or end-of-life stages.

Note: Scope 1 emissions remain at zero. The company fleet is fully electric, with zero SECR kWh conversions and emissions reported under Scope 2

Progress and Comparison with Previous Years

Reporting Year	Scope 2	Scope 3	Total Emissions (tCO2e)
2021–2022 (Baseline)	0.66	10.71	11.37
2022–2023	1.06	21.08	22.14
2023–2024	1.70	38.01	39.71
2024–2025	1.90	37.67	39.57

Key progress:

Total emissions have decreased slightly compared with 2023–2024 (39.71tCO2e → 39.57 tCO2e).
Scope 3 emissions have decreased slightly despite business growth, supported by our improved travel management.
Scope 2 emissions increased marginally due to greater office usage, but renewable energy commitments remain in place.

Emissions Reduction Targets

To stay on track for Net Zero by 2050, we continue to measure emissions both in absolute terms and per employee. Our updated commitments are:

Maintain zero Scope 1 GHG emissions wherever possible, implementing strict controls to reduce and offset if future Scope 1 emissions arise.
Reduce Scope 2 GHG emissions per employee by 42% by 2030, through renewable energy, energy efficiency, and office sustainability measures.
Stabilise and reduce Scope 3 emissions per employee, with a focus on sustainable travel policies, remote working practices, and supplier engagement.
Offset residual emissions responsibly, including the expansion of our tree planting partnership to directly link business activity to carbon reduction.

Carbon Reduction Projects

Completed / Ongoing Initiatives

All-Electric Fleet: Company-owned passenger vehicles remain 100% electric
Employee Awareness: Sustainability updates included in our internal newsletter; promotion of carbon footprint tracking tools; and incentives for cycling, renewable tariffs, and low-carbon commuting.

Future Actions (2025 and beyond)

Waste and Recycling: Strengthen waste management and recycling practices in the Wakefield office.
Travel Policy Update: Promote rail over air, encourage shared travel, and explore offsetting for essential flights.
Supplier Engagement: Build sustainability criteria into supplier selection and procurement.
Home Energy Efficiency Support: Investigate schemes to help home-based employees improve energy efficiency (e.g., grants, loan schemes, training).

Declaration and Sign Off

This Carbon Reduction Plan has been completed in accordance with PPN 06/21 and associated guidance and reporting standards. Emissions have been reported in line with the GHG Reporting Protocol Corporate Standard and SECR requirements, using Government conversion factors for company reporting.

Scope 1, Scope 2, and relevant Scope 3 emissions have been reported, and this plan has been reviewed and signed off by the LMS Board of Directors.

Signed on behalf of the Supplier:

Matt Blake – Managing Director,
Leading Management Services

Date: July 2025.

PPN06 21 Requirements


Scope 1 (tCO2e)	0
Scope 2 (tCO2e)	1.9003049
Scope 3 - upstream transport and distribution (tCO2e)	0
Scope 3 - waste generated in operations (tCO2e)	0.05203342
Scope 3 - business travel (tCO2e)	15.5813472
Scope 3 - employee commuting (tCO2e)	2.80368
Scope 3 - downstream transport and distribution (tCO2e)	0
Total (tCO2e)	20.3373656