QA Limited

QA Limited's reported carbon emissions

## QA Limited: Carbon Emissions and Climate Commitments QA Limited, a UK-based education services provider, is committed to significant greenhouse gas (GHG) emission reductions. The company has set ambitious targets, including achieving Net-Zero carbon emissions across its value chain by 2040. **Emissions Data:** * **2023:** QA Limited reported a total of **16,918,000 kg CO2e**. This breaks down into: * Scope 1: Approximately 323,000 kg CO2e * Scope 2 (market-based): Approximately 364,000 kg CO2e * Scope 3: Approximately 16,230,000 kg CO2e, with purchased goods and services being the largest contributor. * **2020:** Total emissions for this year were approximately **17,951,000 kg CO2e**, comprising Scope 1 at around 146,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at approximately 1,330,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at around 16,475,000 kg CO2e. **Climate Targets and Initiatives:** QA Limited has established the following key climate commitments: * **Net-Zero Targets:** * Achieve Net-Zero carbon emissions for Scope 1 and 2 by **2035**. * Achieve Net-Zero carbon emissions for Scope 3 by **2040**. * A broader commitment to reach net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across the value chain by **2040**. * **Science-Based Targets (SBTi):** * Reduce absolute Scope 1 GHG emissions by **57% by FY2030** from a FY2020 baseline. * Reduce absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions by **42% by FY2030** from a FY2020 baseline. * A long-term target to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by **90% by FY2035** from a FY2020 baseline. * A long-term target to reduce absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions by **90% by FY2040** from a FY2020 baseline. * QA Limited also commits to continue active annual sourcing of 100% renewable electricity through FY2030. These commitments demonstrate QA Limited's dedication to mitigating its environmental impact within the education services sector.