Carbon Reduction Plan

Commitment to Achieving Net Zero
GleeCS Healthcare Solutions Ltd is committed to achieving Net Zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 in line with the UK Government’s Net Zero strategy and the requirements of Procurement Policy Note (PPN) 06/21.

The organisation recognises its responsibility to reduce environmental impact and contribute positively to sustainable health and social care delivery through responsible operational practices, continuous improvement and environmentally conscious service delivery.

This Carbon Reduction Plan outlines the environmental management measures, carbon reduction commitments and operational initiatives that GleeCS Healthcare Solutions Ltd has implemented or intends to implement to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions associated with its activities.

Organisational Overview
GleeCS Healthcare Solutions Ltd provides community-based health and social care services including domiciliary care, reablement support, outreach services and person-centred care delivery. The organisation operates primarily through mobile workforce deployment and digital care coordination systems.

The organisation recognises that the main environmental impacts associated with service delivery arise from:
● workforce travel and transportation;
● office energy usage;
● procurement and supply chain activities;
● digital and IT infrastructure;
● paper and waste generation;
● and operational resource consumption.

GleeCS Healthcare Solutions Ltd is committed to embedding sustainability principles into operational planning, workforce coordination and service delivery arrangements.

Baseline Emissions Footprint
Baseline Year: 2025
GleeCS Healthcare Solutions Ltd is committed to developing and maintaining a robust carbon reporting framework aligned with the Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Protocol Corporate Standard and the reporting principles outlined within PPN 06/21.

As an emerging provider, the organisation is currently formalising its detailed emissions measurement and reporting methodology. Initial operational reviews have identified workforce travel, digital infrastructure, office utilities and procurement activities as the primary contributors to organisational emissions.

The organisation has established 2025 as its formal baseline year for carbon reporting and will continue to strengthen data collection, monitoring and reporting arrangements as operational activity develops.

Estimated Baseline Emissions (2025)
 

These figures represent preliminary operational estimates based on current organisational activity and available operational data. GleeCS Healthcare Solutions Ltd is committed to improving carbon measurement accuracy, reporting capability and environmental monitoring arrangements over time.

Current Carbon Reduction Measures
GleeCS Healthcare Solutions Ltd has already implemented several operational measures designed to reduce environmental impact and improve sustainability across service delivery.

Digital Transformation and Paper Reduction
The organisation utilises Nursebuddy Electronic Care Management (ECM) systems to support digital-first service delivery and reduce reliance on paper-based processes.

This includes:
● electronic care planning;
● digital risk assessments;
● real-time workforce communication;
● electronic medication records;
● digital audit processes;
● and secure cloud-based operational systems.

These arrangements significantly reduce paper consumption, printing requirements and physical document storage.

Workforce Travel Reduction
GleeCS Healthcare Solutions Ltd operates locality-based workforce deployment and continuity-focused rostering arrangements to minimise unnecessary travel and reduce fuel consumption.

Operational scheduling processes aim to:
● reduce mileage between visits;
● improve route efficiency;
● minimise duplicate journeys;
● and support continuity of care within local community areas.

The organisation also encourages:

● efficient route planning;
● remote operational coordination where appropriate;
● virtual meetings when operationally suitable;
● and reduced unnecessary office travel.

Sustainable Operational Practices
The organisation promotes environmentally responsible operational practices including:
● reduction of unnecessary printing and paper storage;
● secure digital records management;
● recycling and responsible waste disposal;
● environmentally conscious procurement considerations;
● energy-conscious office practices;
● reduced reliance on paper-based communication;
● and responsible disposal of electronic equipment and IT assets where required.

Staff are encouraged to support sustainability initiatives through responsible use of resources, environmentally aware working practices and digital-first operational processes.

Environmental awareness forms part of organisational culture and operational planning, with sustainability considerations incorporated into day-to-day service delivery arrangements wherever reasonably practicable.

Future Carbon Reduction Initiatives
GleeCS Healthcare Solutions Ltd is committed to strengthening its environmental sustainability arrangements and implementing measurable carbon reduction initiatives over the life of the organisation.

Planned initiatives include:

Carbon Measurement and Reporting
● development of formal Scope 1, Scope 2 and relevant Scope 3 emissions reporting;
● implementation of carbon monitoring and environmental reporting systems;
● annual environmental performance reviews;
● annual review and update of the Carbon Reduction Plan;
● and development of measurable long-term carbon reduction targets.

Sustainable Workforce and Travel Measures
● continued optimisation of locality-based rostering to reduce mileage;
● reduction of unnecessary operational travel;
● increased use of virtual meetings and remote operational coordination;
● review of lower-emission travel opportunities where operationally feasible;
● and continued use of continuity-focused scheduling to minimise travel duplication.

The organisation aims to reduce avoidable operational travel through improved workforce coordination, route planning and digital oversight systems.

Energy and Resource Efficiency
● continued reduction in paper and printing usage;
● increased use of cloud-based systems and digital communication;
● monitoring of office energy usage;
● reduction of unnecessary resource consumption;
● and promotion of sustainable procurement and supplier engagement practices.

The organisation will also seek to work with suppliers and service partners that demonstrate responsible environmental and sustainability practices wherever reasonably practicable.

Governance and Responsibility
Overall responsibility for environmental sustainability, carbon reduction and implementation of this Carbon Reduction Plan sits with the Senior Management Team.

Management responsibilities include:
● monitoring environmental performance;
● reviewing sustainability objectives and initiatives;
● overseeing carbon reduction activities;
● reviewing operational sustainability risks and opportunities;
● monitoring continuous improvement actions;
● and ensuring periodic review of this Carbon Reduction Plan.

Environmental sustainability considerations are incorporated into operational planning, workforce coordination and digital service delivery arrangements.
The organisation is committed to reviewing environmental performance annually and strengthening carbon reporting capability as operational growth continues.

Commitment to Continuous Improvement
GleeCS Healthcare Solutions Ltd recognises that effective carbon reduction requires continuous development, monitoring, workforce engagement and operational improvement.

The organisation is committed to:
● strengthening environmental governance arrangements;
● improving carbon measurement and reporting capability;
● reducing operational environmental impact;
● embedding sustainability into operational decision-making;
● supporting environmentally responsible procurement and workforce practices;
● and contributing positively to long-term Net Zero objectives.

Through digital innovation, locality-based workforce coordination, reduced paper dependency, route optimisation and sustainable operational practices, GleeCS Healthcare Solutions Ltd is committed to supporting environmentally responsible, resilient and sustainable health and social care services.

Declaration and Sign Off
This Carbon Reduction Plan has been completed in accordance with PPN 06/21 and associated government guidance relating to Carbon Reduction Plans.

The information contained within this document is accurate to the best of GleeCS Healthcare Solutions Ltd’s knowledge and reflects the organisation’s current environmental sustainability commitments and operational practices.

Signed on behalf of GleeCS Healthcare Solutions Ltd.
Name: Gleeny Suarez
Position: Registered Manager
Date: June 2025