VCare – NHS Standards, Delivered Sustainably
VCare24 provides secure patient ambulance transport and support services across the NHS, private healthcare, local authorities and police services. Their work supports vulnerable adults, adolescents and children, often in high-pressure and high-scrutiny settings.
The NHS are the organisations largest client however the NHS enforces that their suppliers have a Carbon Reduction Plan and adhere to their PPN 06/21. As part of this, Vcare24 The team has been busy working to make their carbon footprint and has covered Scope 1 & 2 however they were looking at ways to review parts of Scope 3 such as Purchased Good and Services and get as accurate as possible.
The Challenge: Scope 3, Without the Guesswork
To move beyond a generic spend-based analysis, the team wanted to understand the real footprint of the products and services they buy. That meant identifying manufacturing emissions, supplier data, and distribution details for a wide range of essential items.
They needed expert support to help build an accurate Scope 3 emissions strategy, and one that would hold up to NHS scrutiny.
The Solution: Supplier Engagement with Real Insight
Carbon Neutral Group worked closely with the VCare24 team to build a practical Scope 3 plan. Our consultancy-led approach focused on what matters most: prioritising emissions hotspots and giving the team clarity and confidence in the data.
Our support included:
- A step-by-step Scope 3 plan with clear goals
- Prioritisation of top-spend suppliers
- Review of supplier invoices and 12-month spend data
- Direct outreach to suppliers to gather carbon data
- Cross-checking product footprints with manufacturer data
The Results: Compliant, Accurate, and Future-Ready
VCare24 now has a robust Scope 3 calculation for Purchased Goods and Services. Their updated carbon analysis exceeds NHS PPN 06/21 requirement. Vcare 24 are and continue to be a key partner to the NHS.
By choosing Carbon Neutral Group, not only did Vcare24 have a trusted partner to develop and rollout the strategy but also a partner that has experience and a track record in dealing with the NHS.
Developing a scope 3 strategy can be tricky, if your business wants to build a clear scope 3 emission calculation for your own reporting, please contact the team today to see how we can help.
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