At Accelerate, we are committed to doing what we can in support of the environment and our society. Our overall policy, including our carbon reduction and operating practices, are continually evolving as we commit to reducing our impacts through action as far as is practicable for us as a service-based SME.
Our ESG strategy means we act on what we can control, via accredited methods, to strive for carbon neutrality across our business.
How we are prioritising sustainable procurement
We know that ESG is just as important to our partners and clients, which is why we wanted to share with you some of the initiatives we’re currently working on to offset our carbon emissions.
We invest in Climate Conscious Projects in order to offset 100% of our net carbon emissions through certified schemes, all of which are doing some outstanding work for the planet. Let’s take a closer look…
Kuamut Avoidance – rainforest conservation
Kuamut Avoidance is a rainforest conservation project in Sabah, Malaysia, dedicated to protecting 83,381 hectares of critical tropical forest. This initiative stands out by fostering natural regeneration, conserving biodiversity corridors, and creating sustainable job opportunities for local communities. Through innovative forest conservation methods and extensive community engagement, the project not only mitigates climate change but also enhances local livelihoods, healthcare and education. By promoting sustainable land use and leveraging advanced scientific approaches, the Kuamut project ensures long-term ecological and social benefits. By supporting this project, we off-set 25 tonnes of Accelerate’s net carbon emissions.
Luckaitz Valley – forest management
Luckaitz Valley is a forest management project. Climate change threatens forests with droughts, storms and pests. In Germany, it’s estimated that as many as four out of five trees are currently afflicted with disease. In the Luckaitztal forest adaptation project, more than 600 ha of pine forest are being converted into a biodiverse, near-natural and climate-resilient forest, thus preparing them for future climatic conditions. Our involvement in this project has off-set 5 tonnes of Accelerate’s net carbon emissions.
Tree Sponsorship – tree planting
Our third project is Tree Planting in Scotland, UK. The project area is an iconic landscape of Stirlingshire and Clackmannanshire, encompassing 480 hectares of diverse terrain, including woodlands, grasslands, wetlands and meadows. The goal is to transform this complex mosaic landscape into a thriving ecosystem with active ecosystem services, providing a haven for biodiversity through holistic restoration. Our involvement in this project has off-set 5 tonnes of our net carbon emissions.
Ongoing carbon reduction
Accelerate also has a strategy for ongoing carbon reduction in our operations, with a real focus on being climate aware and responsible in how we behave, operate and consume. All of our reporting is to a Verified Carbon Standard.
As standard we:
– Calculate our carbon emissions
– Have a policy to reduce emissions linked to our operations wherever possible
– Invest in credible, verifiable projects to offset our residual footprint
In addition, we are in flight with plans for 2025 to commit some of our time to helping these types of projects in their daily graft.
Sustainable procurement: how we can help
If you’d like to find out more about our ESG commitment, or our experiences in sustainable procurement, get in touch for a chat. We champion sustainability and enjoy working with like-minded partners and clients.