Net Zero Timeline
Ground Control Ltd commits to reach net zero GHG (greenhouse gas) emissions across the value chain by FYE (financial year end) 2038
2014
Aug
2014
FY 14/15 Q1
First Tesla Received
Aug
2014
FY 14/15 Q1
GCHQ Switch to green energy
2017
Nov
2017
FY 17/18 Q4
EV Charging business established
Nov
2017
FY 17/18 Q4
All Ground Control satelite offices switch to green energy
2021
Apr
2021
FY21/22 Q1
Ground Control first achieved carbon neutrality
May
2021
FY21/22 Q1
Formally committed to setting Science Based Targets and becoming Net Zero
2022
Mar
2022
FY21/22 Q4
Ground Control becomes a CertifiedB Corporation
Mar
2022
Waste broker in place
May
2022
FY22/23 Q1
First full carbon footprint completed of our Scope 1,2 & 3 activities
May
2022
First fully electric van received
2023
Mar
2023
FY22/23 Q4
Near Term and Net Zero Targets submitted to the SBTi
Jun
2023
FY23/24 Q1
Carbon leads and planning
- Carbon Leads appointed across the business
- Net Zero Carbon Plan in place
- New Decarbonisation division set up
Dec
2023
FY23/24 Q3
Formally committed to setting Science Based Targets and becoming Net Zero
- New field team (sub-contractors) contracts in place mandating Net Zero requirements
- A green travel plan is in place for each office
- A carbon training programme is in place to reach all levels in the business
2024
Mar
2024
FY23/24 Q4
Electric tools and carbon-reduction reports
- All hand tools operated by directly-employed staff are non-fossil fuelled (where tech is available)
- A carbon reporting dashboard is introduced, allowing field teams to track and measure their carbon footprint and share carbon-saving evidence with clients.
Mar
2024
FY23/24 Q4
Zero waste to landfill plans in place with waste brokers
2025
Mar
2025
FY24/25 Q4
98% of all Ground Control passenger fleet is fully electric
2026
Mar
2026
FY25/26 Q4
- All equipment operated by directly employed Ground Control staff is non-fossil fuelled (where tech is available)
- Low-carbon product list in place with top suppliers
2030
Mar
2030
FY29/30 Q4
- All remaining plant, equipment, and vehicles operated by directly employed Ground Control staff are non-fossil fuelled
- 100% waste recycled/reused
Mar
2030
FY29/30 Q4
Near Term Targets Achieved
Ground Control Ltd commits to reduce absolute Scope 1 & 2 GHG emissions 90% by FYE2030 from a FYE2021 base year. In addition we commit to reduce absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions 42% by FYE2030 from a FYE2021 base year.
2038
Mar
2038
FY37/38 Q4
Net Zero
Ground Control Ltd commits to reach net-zero GHG emissions across the value chain by FYE 2038 by reducing absolute scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions by 90% by FYE 2038 from a FYE 2021 base year.