Safeguard Security Systems Limited is an SME, which designs and installs security systems to protect businesses. The company is committed to achieving net zero emissions by 2050.
We feel that everyone’s individual actions to reduce their carbon footprint are just as important as the actions of large businesses, and all those in between, to tackle climate change. The health of our planet is just as important to us as the health of our business. Furthermore, as specialist installers of solar farm security systems, we are invested in protecting the nation’s energy supply by preventing panel theft, intrusion and vandalism.
Related reading: Carbon Reduction Policy
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Baseline emissions footprint
This Greenhouse Gas Inventory describes Safeguard Systems’ impact on the environment as measured in greenhouse gases (GHG) emitted in units of equivalent tons of carbon dioxide for the reporting year 2021, comprised of January 1, 2021 to December 31, 2021.
The purpose of this Inventory is to benchmark Safeguard Systems’ GHG emissions and to provide a consistent methodology for documenting the emissions inventory on an ongoing basis.
Reporting year: 2021
Safeguard Systems Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions detailed below follow the same format required by the GHG Protocol Corporate Standard.
- Scope 1 emissions are the company’s direct emissions, such as facilities & vehicles
- Scope 2 is the emissions from the company’s use of utilities, such as electricity
- Scope 3 emissions cover the emissions created through indirect upstream and downstream activities
Baseline Year Emissions
| Emissions | Total (tCO₂e) |
| Scope 1 | 50.944 |
| Scope 2 | 58.261 |
| Scope 3 | 24.480 |
| Total Emissions | 133.685 |
Current emissions reporting
Safeguard Systems continues to report its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in line with the GHG Protocol Corporate Standard, categorizing emissions into Scope 1, 2, and 3. In 2023, total emissions increased to 183.470 mtCO₂e, driven by a significant rise in Scope 3 emissions, which directly correlates with the company’s growth in business operations and turnover, resulting in increased upstream and downstream emissions.
Reporting Year: 2024
Safeguard Systems Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions detailed below follow the same format required by then GHG Protocol Corporate Standard.
Emission reduction targets
To ensure Safeguard Systems gradually progresses toward achieving Net Zero by 2050, we have adopted the following carbon reduction targets:
- Reduce overall GHG emissions by 50% over 12 years from our 2021 baseline year.
- Implement carbon offsetting to help balance emissions from business activities.
- Continue improving emission efficiency, reducing emissions relative to business growth,
aiming for a steady decline in emissions over time.
Despite an increase in our overall emissions this year, our emission intensity (mtCO₂e per £ of turnover) has steadily decreased. This demonstrated that while total emissions have fluctuated, we are becoming more carbon efficient as we grow.
Based on our latest analysis, we project that carbon emissions will decrease over the five years, from our baseline year, to 143.147mtCO₂e by 2026.
Representing a 42% reduction from our current total of 248.437mtCO₂e. By 2029, emissions are targeted to further decline to 102.048mtCO2e, continuing our trajectory toward long-term reductions.
This reduction, combined with our continuous efficiency improvements, highlights our commitment to reducing emissions relative to business grown, ensuring long-term sustainability while maintaining operational expansion.
Year on year we will update the above graph to include our actual emissions.
Related reading: Net Zero Strategy: Build Back Greener
Carbon reduction projects
Please find below the carbon reduction projects and initiatives Safeguard Systems is undertaking to reduce emissions.
Complete carbon reduction initiatives
Safeguard Systems initiatives to tackle carbon emissions include both downstream and upstream scope 3 emissions.
The following environmental management measures have been/will be implemented across the lifetime of our carbon reduction plan from 2022 to 2050.
- Consider replacing fleet vehicles with electric – Electric fleet increasing & Office based EV charging facilities installed
- Encouraging car sharing across the business
- Consider manufacturer/supplier carbon reduction initiatives when approving providers
- Promote office staff cycle to work scheme Embracing alternative and hybrid working models
- Reduce site visits where remote site surveys are possible Recycle all recyclable waste
- Review of activities that fall under categories of scope 1,2 & 3 emissions
- Encourage staff to consider their personal actions to reduce their individual impacts
- Support the renewable sector through our business
- Invest in carbon offsetting
- Consider alternative renewable energy supplies for running and heating the office
- Encourage a paper free office and keep all records digitally
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 and uses the appropriate Government emission conversion factors for greenhouse gas company reporting.
Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions have been reported in accordance with SECR requirements, and the required subset of Scope 3 emissions have been reported in accordance with the published reporting standard for Carbon Reduction Plans and the Corporate Value Chain (Scope 3) Standard.
This Carbon Reduction Plan has been reviewed and signed off by:
