In compliance with PPN 06/21
Supplier: LA Secure Transport Ltd
Company Registration Number: 15401550
Registered Address: 2 Ruaton Drive, Clacton-On-Sea, Essex CO16 7BT
Website: www.lasecuretransport.co.uk
Publish Date: February 2025
OUR COMMITMENT
LA Secure Transport Ltd is steadfastly committed to achieving Net Zero emissions by 2045. As a CQC-registered provider of specialised secure transport and non-emergency ambulance services, we recognise our responsibility to integrate environmental sustainability into every aspect of our operations whilst maintaining the highest standards of patient care and safety.
This commitment extends beyond regulatory compliance, representing a fundamental integration of environmental stewardship with our core mission of providing secure and compassionate transportation services for vulnerable individuals, including those with mental health needs, bariatric patients, detained individuals, and young people aged 13-18.
UNDERSTANDING NET ZERO IN PRACTICE
Our approach to achieving Net Zero aligns with the latest science-based targets (SBTs), which are greenhouse gas reduction goals that align with the scale of reductions required to limit global temperature increases to 1.5°C compared to pre-industrial levels. Under this framework, we commit to reducing our absolute emissions by 90% from our baseline year, with any residual emissions neutralised through verified carbon offset programmes.
Our strategic pathway encompasses both near-term operational improvements and long-term transformational changes to our fleet and operational practices, ensuring we remain at the forefront of sustainable healthcare transport whilst delivering exceptional patient outcomes.
NEAR-TERM COMMITMENTS BY 2030
We have established ambitious yet achievable targets for the next five years. Our primary focus centres on reducing Scope 1 emissions by 35% through strategic fleet modernisation and operational efficiency improvements. Simultaneously, we aim to achieve a 20% reduction in Scope 3 emissions through enhanced supply chain management and sustainable procurement practices.
A cornerstone of our near-term strategy involves transitioning 40% of our fleet to hybrid or electric vehicles by 2030, prioritising routes that support our mental health and community transport services where charging infrastructure is most readily available.
LONG-TERM VISION TO 2045
Our long-term objectives encompass a comprehensive transformation of our operations. We commit to reducing total market-based emissions across all scopes by at least 90% by 2045, with complete fleet electrification achieved by 2040. Any residual emissions will be neutralised through high-quality, verified carbon offset programmes that align with our values of supporting community wellbeing.
BASELINE EMISSIONS ASSESSMENT
ESTABLISHING OUR ENVIRONMENTAL FOOTPRINT
As a newly established organisation (incorporated January 2024), we have conducted a comprehensive baseline assessment covering our first full year of projected operations. This assessment provides the foundation for measuring our progress towards Net Zero and ensuring accountability in our environmental commitments.
Our baseline year spans from April 2023 to March 2024. However, as an organisation that commenced operations in early 2024, these figures represent our initial operational projections based on our planned service delivery model and fleet composition.
BASELINE YEAR: 2023-2024
The methodology employed for our baseline assessment follows the GHG Protocol Corporate Standard, ensuring consistency with industry best practices and regulatory requirements. All emissions calculations utilise the most recent Government conversion factors for greenhouse gas company reporting.
EMISSIONS SUMMARY
Our Scope 1 emissions, which represent direct emissions from our vehicle fleet, constitute the most significant component of our carbon footprint, accounting for approximately 66% of our total emissions. This reflects the nature of our transport-focused operations and the current reliance on diesel vehicles for secure patient transport services.
Scope 2 emissions from purchased electricity for our facilities represent a smaller but significant portion, accounting for 4% of total emissions. Our recent transition to a renewable energy tariff for our head office at 2 Ruaton Drive demonstrates our commitment to immediate emission reductions where feasible.
Scope 3 emissions, encompassing indirect emissions from our value chain, including vehicle maintenance, employee commuting, and procurement activities, account for the remaining 30% of our carbon footprint.
CARBON INTENSITY METRICS
Our carbon intensity metrics provide vital benchmarks for measuring efficiency improvements and comparing performance across similar organisations within the healthcare transport sector. PERFORMANCE INDICATORS FOR BASELINE YEAR 2023-2024:
- Per Vehicle: 44.3 tonnes CO₂e (based on a five-vehicle fleet)
- Per Employee: 44.3 tonnes CO₂e (based on five employees)
- Per Service Journey: 0.9 tonnes CO₂e (estimated 250 journeys annually)
These metrics will be refined as our operations mature and we gather more comprehensive operational data throughout 2024 and beyond.
EMISSIONS DISTRIBUTION ANALYSIS
The predominant source of our emissions stems from fleet operations, specifically the combustion of diesel fuel in our specialised transport vehicles. This represents approximately 145.8 tonnes CO₂e annually, reflecting the unique requirements of secure patient transport that necessitate specially adapted vehicles with enhanced safety and medical equipment.
Our facilities-based emissions, whilst proportionally smaller, include electricity consumption for our head office operations, charging points for electronic equipment, and heating systems. The transition to renewable electricity tariffs has already begun to address this source of emissions.
Supply chain emissions encompass vehicle maintenance services, medical equipment procurement, cleaning supplies, and the embodied carbon in the manufacturing of vehicles. Employee commuting represents a modest but measurable component, reflecting our compact team structure and predominantly local service delivery model.
COMPLETED ENVIRONMENTAL INITIATIVES
Our commitment to environmental responsibility commenced from our inception, with several foundational measures already implemented to establish sustainable operational practices.
Carbon Footprint Assessment Programme: During 2024, we engaged environmental consultants to establish our baseline carbon footprint and develop this comprehensive reduction strategy. This foundational work ensures that our reduction targets are science-based and achievable whilst maintaining our high standards of patient care.
Fleet Efficiency Optimisation: We have implemented GPS tracking and route optimisation software across our entire fleet, enabling real-time route planning that minimises unnecessary mileage whilst ensuring prompt patient transport. Early indicators suggest this has achieved a 6% reduction in average journey distances.
Renewable Energy Transition: Our head office facility at 2 Ruaton Drive has been transitioned to a 100% renewable electricity tariff, immediately eliminating Scope 2 emissions from our administrative operations. This includes our charging infrastructure for portable medical equipment and communication devices.
Sustainable Procurement Framework: We have established procurement guidelines that prioritise suppliers within a 50-mile radius where possible, reducing transport-related emissions from supply deliveries. Our medical supply procurement now favours suppliers with demonstrable environmental commitments and sustainable packaging practices.
Environmental Governance Structure: Lawrence Oyelami, our Managing Director and Nominated Individual, has been appointed as our Environmental Champion, ensuring environmental considerations are integrated into all strategic decisions and operational procedures. This role encompasses both our regulatory responsibilities and our voluntary environmental commitments.
STRATEGIC CARBON REDUCTION INITIATIVES
FLEET DECARBONISATION PROGRAMME (2025-2035)
Our most significant environmental impact stems from our vehicle fleet, making fleet decarbonisation our highest priority initiative. The unique requirements of secure patient transport, including bariatric capabilities and mental health-specific adaptations, necessitate a carefully planned transition strategy.
Phase One Implementation (2025-2027) focuses on integrating hybrid vehicles for community-based mental health transport services, where shorter journey distances and predictable routes align well with current hybrid technology capabilities. We anticipate replacing two of our five vehicles during this phase, targeting a 25% reduction in fleet emissions.
Phase Two Expansion (2027-2030) will extend electrification to longer-distance hospital transfer services as charging infrastructure develops and electric vehicle range capabilities improve. This phase aims to electrify an additional 40% of our fleet, supported by the installation of rapid charging points at our operational base.
The procurement strategy prioritises vehicles that meet our exacting safety requirements whilst delivering optimal environmental performance. This includes enhanced battery systems for medical equipment, as well as Operation and climate control systems essential for patient comfort during transport.
OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCY ENHANCEMENT PROGRAMME
Beyond fleet transformation, we are implementing comprehensive operational efficiency measures that reduce emissions whilst improving service quality. Our driver training programme emphasises eco-driving techniques adapted explicitly for patient transport scenarios, where smooth acceleration and braking enhance both fuel efficiency and patient comfort.
Advanced telematics systems provide real-time feedback to drivers whilst maintaining patient confidentiality, enabling continuous improvement in driving efficiency. Performance metrics integrate fuel consumption data with patient satisfaction scores, ensuring environmental improvements complement our care quality objectives.
Route optimisation extends beyond simple distance minimisation to encompass traffic pattern analysis, road surface quality considerations for patient comfort, and scheduling efficiency that reduces vehicle idle time between appointments.
SUPPLY CHAIN SUSTAINABILITY INTEGRATION
Our supply chain sustainability programme focuses on three key areas: prioritising local procurement, supplier environmental performance requirements, and applying circular economy principles to medical equipment lifecycle management.
Local Supplier Development: We are establishing preferred supplier relationships within Essex and the broader East of England region, reducing transport emissions whilst supporting regional economic development. This approach particularly benefits our procurement of cleaning supplies, office materials, and routine vehicle maintenance services.
Supplier Environmental Standards: All major suppliers are now required to provide annual carbon footprint data and demonstrate commitment to emission reduction targets aligned with science-based methodologies. This requirement extends to our vehicle maintenance providers, medical equipment suppliers, and facilities management contractors.
Equipment Lifecycle Optimisation: We are implementing comprehensive asset management systems that extend equipment lifecycles through preventive maintenance whilst ensuring patient safety standards are never compromised. This includes medical devices, vehicle components, and office equipment.
FACILITIES AND ENERGY MANAGEMENT
Whilst our facilities footprint is modest compared to fleet operations, we are implementing comprehensive energy efficiency measures that deliver both environmental and operational benefits.
Our head office energy management programme includes LED lighting throughout the facility, smart heating controls that optimise energy use whilst maintaining appropriate temperatures for medication storage, and energy-efficient IT systems that support our patient management and scheduling operations.
Plans for 2026 include installing solar panels on our facility’s roof, subject to obtaining planning permission and conducting structural assessments. The generated electricity will primarily support vehicle charging requirements whilst contributing excess capacity to the National Grid during non-operational periods.
PROJECTED ENVIRONMENTAL PERFORMANCE
EMISSION REDUCTION TRAJECTORY
Our comprehensive reduction strategy projects steady emission decreases across all categories, with the most significant improvements expected from fleet modernisation initiatives.
SHORT-TERM PROJECTIONS (2024-2030):
- 2025: 210.3 tonnes CO₂e (5% reduction from baseline)
- 2026: 198.7 tonnes CO₂e (10% reduction)
- 2027: 176.8 tonnes CO₂e (20% reduction)
- 2028: 154.9 tonnes CO₂e (30% reduction)
- 2029: 143.9 tonnes CO₂e (35% reduction)
- 2030: 132.8 tonnes CO₂e (40% reduction)
LONG-TERM PROJECTIONS (2030-2045):
Progressive emission reductions will accelerate as fleet electrification completes and renewable energy infrastructure matures. By 2040, we project achieving 85% emission reductions, with the final 5% reduction to 90% total achieved through operational optimisation and supply chain improvements by 2045.
Any residual emissions (approximately 22 tonnes CO₂e annually) will be addressed through verified carbon offset programmes focused on UK-based nature restoration projects that align with our community care values.
Performance Monitoring Framework
Our monitoring framework encompasses monthly fleet performance reviews, quarterly supplier sustainability assessments, and annual independent carbon footprint audits conducted by accredited environmental consultants.
Key Performance Indicators track both absolute emission levels and intensity metrics per service journey, per patient transport mile, and per employee. These metrics enable performance comparison with industry benchmarks whilst identifying opportunities for continuous improvement.
Technology Integration supports real-time monitoring through our fleet management systems, energy management platforms, and procurement tracking systems. Data integration ensures environmental performance monitoring enhances rather than duplicates our existing operational monitoring requirements.
Stakeholder Reporting includes annual sustainability reports published on our website, quarterly updates to commissioning organisations, and integration of environmental performance metrics into our CQC quality reporting framework.
GOVERNANCE AND ACCOUNTABILITY
ENVIRONMENTAL LEADERSHIP STRUCTURE
Lawrence Oyelami, Managing Director and Nominated Individual, provides strategic environmental leadership whilst ensuring integration with our clinical governance frameworks. This dual responsibility ensures that environmental considerations enhance, rather than compete with, patient safety and quality of care objectives.
Asana Tairou, Service Director, leads operational implementation of environmental initiatives, ensuring frontline staff receive appropriate training and support to deliver environmental improvements alongside exceptional patient care.
Our Environmental Governance Committee, comprising both directors and operational staff representatives, meets quarterly to review progress, assess emerging opportunities, and ensure environmental initiatives align with evolving operational requirements.
REGULATORY COMPLIANCE AND STANDARDS
This Carbon Reduction Plan complies fully with PPN 06/21 requirements whilst exceeding minimum standards through voluntary adoption of science-based targets and comprehensive Scope 3 emission management.
Our approach aligns with ISO 14001 environmental management principles, providing a framework for continuous improvement and systematic environmental risk management. Integration with our existing CQC compliance framework ensures environmental considerations enhance our overall quality management approach.
Annual Verification through independent third-party audits ensures transparency and accountability in our environmental reporting, with results published annually and shared with commissioning organisations and regulatory bodies.
DECLARATION AND AUTHORISATION
This Carbon Reduction Plan has been developed in accordance with PPN 06/21 requirements and associated guidance, utilising the GHG Reporting Protocol corporate standard and appropriate Government emission conversion factors.
The plan represents our genuine commitment to environmental leadership within the healthcare transport sector, whilst maintaining an unwavering focus on patient safety, care quality, and service excellence.
Authorised by:
Name: Lawrence Oyelami
Position: Managing Director & Nominated Individual
Date: February 2025