What does Carbon Neutral mean?
At Premier, carbon neutrality means ensuring that the emissions we generate through our operations (scope 1, scope 2) are measured, reduced wherever possible, and balanced through credible offsetting so that our net impact is zero.
Boundaries & Scopes
As a broker operating primarily within the UK, Premier's Scope 1 and 2 emissions are limited to direct fuel use and purchased electricity within and around their own facilities. This includes energy consumed at their office premises and any company-owned vehicles, though their fleet is minimal.
Premier do not own manufacturing sites or warehouses and do not operate logistics fleets. As such, their operational boundary is clearly defined and relatively narrow, with emissions calculated using DESNZ 2024 conversion factors for electricity and fuel.
Scope 1
Company facilities gas, fuel, or refrigerants
Company vehicles
Scope 2
Electricity, district heating, steam
Scope 1 – Direct Emissions
These are the emissions from sources we own or control directly. For Premier, this mainly includes the fuel used in company vehicles and any gas used on-site.
Scope 2 – Indirect Energy Emissions
These are emissions from the energy we purchase and use, such as electricity. While we don’t burn the fuel ourselves, we are responsible for the carbon released when that energy is generated.
How we offsett?
We’re proud to announce our 2025 urban tree planting initiative, launched in partnership with Time4Trees. For every customer order over £500, we’ll donate a mature, native tree. These trees will be planted on the Essex–Kent border and accredited by the Woodland Carbon Code, supporting carbon capture, biodiversity restoration, and cleaner air.
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To make the impact tangible, our customers receive GPS coordinates and certification for each tree. This initiative reflects our commitment to sustainability and community engagement, and it marks an important step toward a greener future.
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From January 2025 to 31st March 2025, 418 trees were planted for relevant orders. This equates to 418 tonnes of carbon removal over the lifetime of the trees.