Mediworld Environmental and Carbon Reduction Policy



 

Date of Publication: July 2025
Reporting Period: 2024
Organisation Name: Mediworld Ltd

 

1. Commitment to Achieving Net Zero

Mediworld Ltd is committed to achieving Net Zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions across our UK operations by 2035, well ahead of the UK government’s 2050 target.

 

2. Baseline Emissions Footprint

Baseline Year: 2024
Our baseline assessment includes Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions from our UK operations, and we are in the process of refining our Scope 3 assessments in partnership with logistics and supply chain partners.

 Baseline Emissions (2024)

Emissions Scope

Source Description

Tonnes CO₂e

Scope 1

Direct emissions from heating of office and warehouse premises (no vehicles)

1.44 tCO₂e

Scope 2

Electricity use in Mediworld premises and warehouses

1.76 tCO₂e

Scope 3

Upstream logistics, downstream distribution, and end-of-life disposal (estimated; data gathering ongoing)

Pending final calculation

 

3. Current Emissions Reporting (2024)

There has been no material change in Scope 1 or 2 emissions since our baseline year. Scope 3 emissions are being actively tracked and refined.

 

Emissions Scope

Tonnes CO₂e

Notes

Scope 1

1.44

No change

Scope 2

1.76

Transition to renewable energy underway

Scope 3

Pending

Supply chain engagement in progress

 

4. Emission Reduction Targets

We aim to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 45% by 2030 and achieve Net Zero by 2035. Interim targets are as follows:

2025: All UK warehouse energy from certified renewable sources

2027: 100% recyclable packaging and zero-waste operations

2030: 45% reduction in Scope 1 & 2 emissions (vs. 2024 baseline)

2035: Net Zero (all UK operations)

 

5. Carbon Reduction Initiatives

To deliver on these targets, Mediworld is undertaking the following measures:

 

·      Energy Efficiency & Facilities

o   Upgrading to LED lighting and low-energy appliances across all sites

o   Installation of smart meters and automated energy usage monitoring

o   Transition to renewable electricity in offices and warehouses by 2025

 

·      Waste Management

o   Achieved Zero-to-Landfill certification (2024)

o   Partnership with First Mile Recycling and others for closed-loop waste systems

o   Paperless office and digital invoicing operations fully implemented

 

·      Logistics & Distribution

o   Working with UK logistics partners (e.g. Royal Mail, Parcelforce) committed to Net Zero by 2040

o   Shipping consolidation and route optimisation to reduce freight emissions

o   Exploring electric vehicle use and carbon offsetting for last-mile delivery

 

·      Supply Chain & Procurement

o   Engaging suppliers on emissions tracking and reduction

o   Embedding environmental criteria in supplier onboarding and review

o   All primary suppliers to have sustainability policies by 2026

o   Working towards Scope 3 reporting across all Tier 1 suppliers by 2025

 

·      Certification & Monitoring

o   Actively working towards ISO 14001 Environmental Management certification (target: mid-2026)

o   Annual carbon emissions audit and update of this plan

o   Transparent publication of impact data via our website and ESG reports

 

6. Declaration and Approval

This Carbon Reduction Plan has been:

Approved by: Hamid Khan, CEO

Approval Date: 29 July 2025

 

“Mediworld Ltd confirms this Carbon Reduction Plan is accurate and complete to the best of our knowledge and has been signed off at board level. We are committed to annual updates and continuous carbon footprint reduction.”

 

Signature: HAMID KHAN
Position: CEO

Date: 29 July 2025