Ground Control

Ground Control's reported carbon emissions

Ground Control, a UK-based company in the "Food waste for treatment: composting and land application" sector, is committed to significant greenhouse gas emission reductions. **Carbon Emissions Data:** * **2023:** Total emissions were approximately 3.55 million kg CO2e. This comprised around 3.30 million kg CO2e of Scope 1 emissions (including approximately 2.23 million kg CO2e from mobile combustion and 40,000 kg CO2e from stationary combustion) and approximately 73,000 kg CO2e of Scope 2 emissions (market-based). Scope 3 emissions data for 2023 is not fully detailed in the provided information, but business travel contributed approximately 172,000 kg CO2e. * **2022:** Total emissions amounted to approximately 20.9 million kg CO2e. Scope 1 emissions were around 3.30 million kg CO2e, while Scope 2 emissions were approximately 73,000 kg CO2e. Scope 3 emissions were substantial, totalling about 14.6 million kg CO2e, with significant contributions from purchased goods and services (approximately 4.94 million kg CO2e) and waste generated in operations (approximately 5.69 million kg CO2e). * **2021:** Total emissions were approximately 12.07 million kg CO2e. Scope 1 emissions were around 3.19 million kg CO2e, and Scope 2 emissions were about 29,000 kg CO2e. Scope 3 emissions totalled approximately 8.86 million kg CO2e, with a notable portion from waste generated in operations (approximately 7.41 million kg CO2e). * **2020:** Total emissions were approximately 13.36 million kg CO2e. This included approximately 2.55 million kg CO2e of Scope 1 emissions, about 68,000 kg CO2e of Scope 2 emissions, and approximately 10.77 million kg CO2e of Scope 3 emissions, heavily influenced by waste generated in operations (around 5.69 million kg CO2e). **Climate Commitments and Targets:** Ground Control has established ambitious climate targets aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). * **Net-Zero Commitment:** The company commits to achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by the financial year 2038, with a base year of 2021. * **Long-Term Targets (by FY2038):** * A 90% reduction in absolute Scope 1, 2, and 3 greenhouse gas emissions from a 2021 baseline. * **Near-Term Targets (by FY2030):** * A 90% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions from a 2021 baseline. * A 42% reduction in absolute Scope 3 greenhouse gas emissions from a 2021 baseline. These targets are considered consistent with limiting global warming to 1.5°C. Ground Control has also signed the Climate Pledge, signifying its commitment to meet the Paris Agreement ten years ahead of schedule.