Carbon Reduction Proposal (CRP)

1. Commitment

Clinked.com is committed to achieving Net Zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, in accordance with UK government PPN 06/21. This Carbon Reduction Plan applies to our entire operations, including our coworking location at WeWork, Cambridge.

2. Scope & Reporting Period

  • Reporting period: 1 April 2024 – 31 March 2025
  • Operational boundaries:
    • Scope 1: None (no owned buildings or fuel systems)
    • Scope 2: Estimated electricity and heating based on proxy per-desk share
    • Scope 3: Includes five mandatory categories, with clear assumptions

3. Data Collection & Methodology

Scope 1 (Direct Emissions)

  • Emissions are zero, as we do not control or consume fuel on-site.

Scope 2 (Indirect – Purchased Energy)

  • Challenge: We cannot access actual kWh usage from WeWork.
  • Proxy method: UK small offices typically use 15,000–25,000 kWh/year.
  • Desk share: We occupy 3 desks out of ~50 (~6%).
  • Estimated electricity use: 20,000 kWh × 6% = 1,200 kWh/year
  • Emission factor: 0.22535 kg CO₂e per kWh (UK grid average)
  • Calculation: 1,200 kWh × 0.22535 = 270 kg CO₂e (0.27 t CO₂e)

This proxy estimate is provided due to unavailable direct energy data. We will seek more precise data from WeWork in future updates.

Scope 3 (Indirect – Mandatory Categories)

Category Data & Method
Business travel Insignificant – our team cycles for commuting (~21 g CO₂e/km vs ~271 g CO₂e/km for cars).
Employee commuting 3 staff × 10 miles/day × 2.5 days/week × 52 weeks = 3,900 miles annually × 0.29143 kg CO₂e/mile = 1.14 t CO₂e
Waste generated Insignificant – minimal waste, managed by WeWork recycling.
Upstream transport & distribution Not applicable – digital service delivery and local suppliers only.
Downstream transport & distribution Not applicable – digital-only services.

All emissions use DEFRA/BEIS 2024 conversion factors where applicable, with transparent proxy estimations used where needed.

4. Emissions Summary

Scope CO₂e (t) Notes
Scope 1 0.00 No direct emissions
Scope 2 0.27 Proxy-based per-desk share of energy use
Scope 3 1.14 Commuting (1.14); other categories negligible
Total 1.41

5. Reduction Measures

  • Request that WeWork adopts green energy tariffs
  • Encourage hybrid/remote work to reduce on-site emissions
  • Promote cycling, walking, and public transport
  • Maintain digital-first operations (paperless, virtual meetings)
  • Use WeWork’s recycling facilities and reusable office items

6. Targets & Review

  • Annual target: Reduce CO₂e per employee by 5% year-on-year
  • Long-term goal: Progress toward Net Zero by 2050
  • Review schedule: CRP to be updated within six months of financial year-end

7. Governance & Publication

  • Signed by: Tayfun Bilsel, CEO
  • Publication: This CRP will be published on our website or provided digitally with our DOS7 submission

8. Transparency & Assumptions

  • Energy consumption is estimated via proxy per-desk share using UK grid emission factor (0.22535 kg CO₂e/kWh)
  • Business travel and waste are deemed insignificant, justified with references
  • Employee commuting emissions calculated based on distance, attendance, and DEFRA factor
  • Transport categories excluded with full justification
  • All assumptions are documented transparently

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