Carbon Reduction Plan

Commitment to acheiving Net Zero

Bentley is committed to achieving Net Zero emissions by 2040.

Baseline emissions footprint

Baseline emissions are a record of the greenhouse gases that have been produced in the past and were produced prior to the introduction of any strategies to reduce emissions. Baseline emissions are the reference point against which emissions reduction can be measured. We have chosen our baseline year.

Baseline year: 2023-2024

Additional details relating to the baseline emissions calculations: The current reporting year (April 2023- March 2024) is the first year that we have measured and reported our carbon footprint, and will serve as the baseline year for future measurements.

Emissions Reduction Targets

Bentley is committed to achieving Net Zero by 2040. To achieve Net Zero we will need to reduce our absolute emissions by 90% from our baseline year and offset any residual emissions.

Our long-term targets:
* Reduce our total market-based emissions (scope 1, 2 and 3) by at least 90% by 2040.
* Neutralise any residual emissions using verified carbon offsets.

To track our progress towards our long-term Net Zero target, we have also set some near­term targets to 2030.
* Reduce scope 1 and 2 emissions by 90% by 2030.
* To procure 80% renewable electricity by 2025 and 100% by 2030.
* Reduce measured scope 3 emissions by 42% by 2030.
* Measure all scope 3 categories by 2026.

Carbon Reduction Projects

Completed carbon reduction initiatives

The following environmental management measures and projects have been completed in 2023-2024

* Committed to measuring carbon footprint of business activities year on year to gain an understanding of pinch points and regularly be making efficient and direct improvements to reduce these emissions.
* Appointed Positive Planet to support with calculating baseline carbon footprint and reduction recommendations.
* Created a 'Green Team' to lead initiatives.
* Achieve 1SO14001 accreditation.

Future carbon reduction initiatives

* Work with landlords and management to undertake energy saving measures in our offices and procure a 100% renewable electricity tariff.
* Expand in-house engagement, expertise, and knowledge of sustainability issues by hiring a Carbon Lead.`

We also aim to implement the further initiatives below to reduce Scope 3 emissions:

* Commit to measuring the remaining Scope 3 categories.
* Consider training and engagement for the Green Team, leadership, and the wider employee base.
* Aim to achieve Carbon Literate Organisation - Silver accreditation by June 2026.
* Implement a Sustainable Procurement Policy.
* Commit to a sustainability audit or survey to request further information regarding credentials.
* Develop and monitor procurement policy for all new suppliers to align to Net Zero goals.
* Develop and implement a Sustainable Travel Policy to support the environmental impact of choices when travelling, staying in hotels and commuting.
* Consider creative ways to engage and support workforce to influence change.

Delaration and Sign Off

This Carbon Reduction Plan has been completed in accordance with PPN 06/27 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 standard1 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 Management Plan has been reviewed and approved by the Bentley (UK) Limited Executive Team.