Greenhouse Gas Emissions
We measure greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions across our global operations in line with the Greenhouse Gas Protocol, providing a consistent, organisation‑wide understanding of our environmental impact and where we can make the greatest difference.
At a UK level, we calculate and share UK‑specifi c emissions to reflect the unique characteristics and priorities of our operations. This helps us better understand where our impacts sit and where focused action can have the greatest effect.
By concentrating on priority areas and making practical improvements across our portfolio, we are taking meaningful steps to reduce emissions and strengthen performance over time. It’s about consistent progress, informed decisions, and recognising that the actions we take every day matter - Small steps, Big difference .
Scope 1 Emissions
FY2024
Scope 1 emissions account for 8% of our total UK greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions
and come from sources we directly control. These include the natural gas used to heat our childcare centres and offices, fuel consumed by our company‑owned vehicles, and refrigerants used across our facilities.
FY24 UK Scope 1 GHG Emissions:
3,506 tCO2e
Scope 2 Emissions
FY2024
Scope 2 emissions account for 5% of our total UK greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and are generated from the electricity we purchase to power our childcare centres and offices.
In the UK, we procure Tier 1 renewable electricity for all sites covered by our centralised utilities contract. Tier 1 renewable electricity means that the energy we purchase comes from renewable sources such as wind, solar, or hydro.
This approach reduces the emissions associated with our electricity consumption and is reflected in our lower market‑based Scope 2 emissions.
FY24 UK Scope 2 GHG emissions (location-based):
2,116 tCO2e
FY24 UK Scope 2 GHG emissions (market-based):
578 tCO2e
Scope 3 Emissions
FY2024
Scope 3 emissions account for 87% of our total UK greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, reflecting the wider impacts across our value chain. We calculate emissions across key Scope 3 categories, including purchased goods and services, capital goods, fuel and energy‑related activities, waste, business travel, and employee commuting.
Our largest source of Scope 3 emissions is Purchased Goods and Services (Scope 3.1), followed byEmployee Commuting (Scope 3.7). This reflects the nature of our operations, with a large proportion of our workforce made up of nursery practitioners and colleagues who travel daily to deliver care and education across our childcare centres.
Understanding these emissions allows us to identify priority areas for action. We are actively developing initiatives across our key Scope 3 categories, working with suppliers, supporting more sustainable travel choices, and embedding sustainability into decision‑making to reduce emissions and drive long‑term environmental progress.
