In 2024, we published our first ever Environment and Sustainability Strategy and Carbon Reduction Plan, which outlines our environmental goals up until 2028. In this, we outlined our commitment to achieving net zero carbon emissions for scopes one and two by 2033, and scope three by 2040.
Our strategy is structured around four key strategic aims:
Energy efficiency and carbon management.
Recycling and waste management.
Biodiversity and raw materials.
Employee journeys.
Read the full report to find out more about these individual aims and how they will contribute to our journey to net zero plan.
On the strategy, Chief Operating Officer John Biggin said:
“The Forward Trust is committed to making a positive impact through outstanding environmental sustainability performance. This is a level of ambition that presents a huge challenge that will take time and resources to fulfil.
“It will mean that the way we deliver some activities will need to be different, many behaviours changed, and projects redefined. Whilst there are risks and initial additional costs involved, there will be long-term benefits, and the reputational risk of poor performance will be averted.
“Our approach resonates with Forward’s vision and mission and provides a focus for action and decision-making.
“I fully support our environmental sustainability vision and call upon all staff members and volunteers of the charity to play their part in achieving the aims and ambitions set out in this Environmental and Sustainability Strategy.”
Download our 2024 Environment and Sustainability Strategy.
Keep up to date with the latest news about what we at Forward are doing to align sustainable practices across our services.
If you would like to learn more about our sustainability efforts or have any questions about the above, please get in touch by emailing Adejoke Idowu, Environmental and Sustainability Manager, at Adejoke.Idowu@forwardtrust.org.uk.
