Absolute Interpreting and Translations Ltd
Publication date: 16/10/2025
Commitment to Achieving Net Zero
Absolute Interpreting & Translations Ltd (“Absolute”) is committed to achieving Net Zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, in line with UK Government policy and PPN 06/21.
As part of this commitment, Absolute actively measures, monitors and reduces its carbon emissions year-on-year. This Carbon Reduction Plan covers all entities under Absolute’s financial control, including UK Software Ltd, and reflects how sustainability is embedded into our interpreting, translation and digital service delivery.
The environmental management measures set out in this Plan are fully embedded in Absolute’s day-to-day operations and are directly applicable to the delivery of public sector contracts.
Baseline Emissions Footprint
Baseline emissions represent the greenhouse gas emissions produced prior to the implementation of targeted carbon reduction initiatives and provide the reference point for measuring progress.
Baseline Year: 2022
Baseline Emissions
| Emissions Scope | Total (tCO₂e) |
|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 3.40 |
| Scope 2 | 1.33 |
| Scope 3 (Included Sources) | 12.13 |
| Total | 15.86 tCO₂e |
Current Emissions Reporting
Reporting Year: 2024
(Reporting period is within the last 12 months and reviewed annually)
Current Emissions
| Emissions Scope | Total (tCO₂e) |
|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 3.14 |
| Scope 2 | 1.35 |
| Scope 3 (Included Sources) | 12.66 |
| Total | 16.86 tCO₂e |
Emissions are reported in accordance with:
- GHG Protocol Corporate Standard
- Corporate Value Chain (Scope 3) Standard
- UK Government conversion factors for company reporting
Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions are reported in line with SECR requirements.
Emissions Reduction Targets
To support delivery of Net Zero by 2050, Absolute has adopted the following measurable reduction targets:
- 100% reduction in Scope 1 emissions through migration to a gas-free, electricity-only estate
- 76% reduction in Scope 2 emissions intensity through adoption of a carbon-zero electricity tariff (76% renewable / 24% nuclear)
- 21.6% reduction in Scope 3 emissions through sustained reduction in business travel
Based on these measures, Absolute projects total emissions will reduce to 6.05 tCO₂e by 2029, representing a 64.11% reduction against the 2022 baseline.
(Progress against these targets is reviewed annually and tracked internally.)
Carbon Reduction Projects
Completed Initiatives
Since the 2022 baseline, Absolute has implemented the following measures, delivering a 1.7% reduction (0.26 tCO₂e):
- Migration to a gas-free model at the new head office (December 2023)
- Implementation of a single-use plastics ban
- 89.7% reduction in paper usage through electronic timesheets and digital workflows
Planned and Ongoing Measures
- Installation of solar panels at 34–35 Ludgate Hill, B3 1EH
- Expansion of remote interpreting capacity to further reduce travel emissions
- Incentivisation of public transport and cycling across the workforce
- Continued optimisation of digital delivery to reduce DNAs and repeat journeys
Business-Relevant Environmental Measures
As a language services provider, Absolute focuses on practical, service-specific actions, including:
- Digital-first delivery (telephone and video interpreting)
- Local allocation of interpreters to minimise travel distances
- Paperless booking, invoicing and reporting
- Remote and hybrid working for staff
- Ongoing monitoring of travel patterns and service usage
These measures are applied consistently across Absolute’s public sector contracts.
Governance and Accountability
This Carbon Reduction Plan is a living document, strengthened year-on-year
Carbon reduction is overseen at Board and senior management level
Progress is reviewed as part of annual business planning
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[1] and use the appropriate Government emission conversion factors for greenhouse gas company reporting[2].
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[3].
This Carbon Reduction Plan has been reviewed and signed off by the board of directors (or equivalent management body).
Signed on behalf of the Supplier: Emal Haidari, CEO
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………………………………………………….Date: 16/10/2025
[1] https://ghgprotocol.org/corporate-standard
[2] https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/government-conversion-factors-for-company-reporting