Eureka Care Services Limited
Carbon Reduction Plan
Publication Date: May 2026
Reporting Period: 1 April 2025 – 31 March 2026
Commitment to Achieving Net Zero
Eureka Care Services Limited is committed to achieving Net Zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, in line with UK Government targets and the requirements of PPN 06/21.
As a small domiciliary care provider, we recognise that our environmental impact is primarily associated with staff travel, energy consumption and office operations. Whilst our operational footprint is relatively small, we are committed to taking practical and proportionate steps to reduce emissions across our business activities.
This Carbon Reduction Plan has been completed in accordance with PPN 06/21 and associated guidance and reporting standards for Carbon Reduction Plans.
Company Overview
Eureka Care Services Limited is a domiciliary care provider delivering personal care and support to people living within their own homes across Hertfordshire.
The organisation has operated since 2017 and currently supports over 30 adults across:
• Hertford
• Ware
• Hoddesdon
• Welwyn Garden City
• Hatfield
We also provide live-in care services and support people across adjacent local authority areas, including:
• Broxbourne
• East Herts
• North Herts
• St Albans
• Welwyn and Hatfield
• Stevenage
As a community-based care provider, we understand the importance of balancing responsive local care delivery with environmentally responsible working practices.
Baseline Emissions Footprint
Baseline Year: 2025/26
This is Eureka Care Services Limited’s first formal Carbon Reduction Plan.
The baseline emissions set out below represent our first measured carbon footprint and will be used as the basis for future comparison and reduction activities.
Baseline Emissions Table
| Emissions Source | Total Emissions (tCO2e) |
| Scope 1 – Direct emissions (company vehicles and fuel use) | 0.00 |
| Scope 2 – Purchased electricity | 0.92 |
| Scope 3 – Business travel (staff mileage in personal vehicles) | 18.44 |
| Scope 3 – Employee commuting | 3.11 |
| Scope 3 – Waste generated in operations | 0.24 |
| Scope 3 – Water consumption | 0.06 |
| Total Emissions | 22.77 |
Emissions Reporting Methodology
The carbon emissions detailed within this report have been calculated using:
• UK Government GHG Conversion Factors for Company Reporting
• DEFRA environmental reporting guidance
• Mileage and operational data held by Eureka Care Services Limited
• Utility usage estimates from office operations
• Staff travel and commuting estimates based on current workforce patterns
The reporting boundary includes emissions associated with operational delivery within the UK.
As a small provider, some data currently relies upon reasonable estimates and extrapolation from available operational information. We will continue improving the accuracy and detail of emissions reporting each year.
Current Environmental Management Measures
Eureka Care Services Limited already undertakes a number of practical measures to minimise environmental impact and reduce unnecessary emissions.
Localised Care Delivery Model
We recruit staff from the communities in which we deliver services and allocate care packages geographically wherever possible. This reduces:
• overall travel mileage;
• travel time between calls;
• fuel consumption; and
• vehicle emissions.
Our selected contract areas are either existing delivery areas or adjacent locations where staff already live and work.
Digital Working Practices
We minimise paper usage through:
• electronic care records;
• digital rotas and scheduling;
• electronic timesheets;
• secure email communication; and
• digital training and policies where possible.
Remote Meetings and Training
Where appropriate, staff meetings, supervisions and training sessions are completed remotely using Microsoft Teams or telephone conferencing to reduce unnecessary travel.
Efficient Route Planning
Care coordinators plan schedules to reduce travel distances between visits and avoid unnecessary journeys.
Energy Efficiency
Within our office environment, we promote:
• switching off lights and equipment when not in use;
• responsible heating usage;
• reduced printing; and
• energy-efficient equipment replacement where practical.
Waste Reduction and Recycling
We encourage responsible disposal of waste and recycling of:
• paper;
• cardboard;
• plastics; and
• printer cartridges
Sustainable Procurement
Where possible, we aim to source:
• local suppliers;
• environmentally responsible products;
• rechargeable or reusable items; and
• electronic documentation instead of paper copies
Carbon Reduction Objectives
Eureka Care Services Limited has committed to reducing carbon emissions through realistic and achievable measures appropriate to the size and nature of the organisation.
Planned Carbon Reduction Measures
Over the next five years we intend to:
Travel and Transport:
• Continue allocating care calls geographically to reduce mileage.
• Increase the use of remote meetings and virtual training.
• Encourage car sharing where appropriate.
• Explore transitioning towards lower-emission or hybrid vehicles as the organisation grows.
• Promote efficient driving practices amongst staff.
Digital and Paper Reduction
• Further reduce printed documentation.
• Increase the use of digital forms and electronic signatures.
• Reduce paper storage and paper-based processes.
Energy Usage
• Review office energy consumption annually.
• Replace equipment with energy-efficient alternatives when required.
• Encourage responsible energy use across all staff.
Staff Awareness
• Include environmental awareness within staff induction and ongoing communication.
• Encourage environmentally responsible working practices.
Procurement
• Continue using local suppliers where practical.
• Consider sustainability when purchasing equipment and consumables.
Emissions Reduction Targets
Eureka Care Services Limited aims to achieve the following reductions against the 2025/26 baseline:
| Year | Target Reduction |
| 2030 | 20% reduction in total emissions |
| 2035 | 40% reduction in total emissions |
| 2040 | 60% reduction in total emissions |
| 2045 | 80% reduction in total emissions |
| 2050 | Net Zero emissions |
We recognise that transport-related emissions form the largest proportion of our operational footprint and that future reductions will rely heavily upon improvements in vehicle technology, route optimisation and more sustainable travel arrangements.
Governance and Responsibility
Overall responsibility for environmental management and carbon reduction sits with the Director of Eureka Care Services Limited, Rachel Bello.
The organisation will:
• review this Carbon Reduction Plan annually;
• monitor operational emissions and mileage data;
• review progress against reduction targets; and
• update environmental objectives as the organisation develops.
Environmental considerations will also be incorporated into operational planning and business decision-making where reasonably practicable.
Declaration and Sign Off
This Carbon Reduction Plan has been completed in accordance with PPN 06/21 and associated guidance and reporting standard for Carbon Reduction Plans.
Emissions have been reported and recorded in accordance with the published reporting standard for Carbon Reduction Plans and the GHG Reporting Protocol corporate standard.
This Carbon Reduction Plan has been reviewed and approved by the senior management of Eureka Care Services Limited.
Signed on behalf of Eureka Care Services Limited:
Name: Rachel Bello
Position: Director
Date: 01.05.2026
Website Publication
This Carbon Reduction Plan is intended for publication on the Eureka Care Services Limited website in line with procurement requirements.