Dependent: Supply chain engagement to reduce Scope 3 purchased goods and services (Cat 1) Purchased goods and services is Crowe's largest Scope 3 category (FY2024: 3,902 tCO2e, FY2030 SBTi target: 3,455 tCO2e; -25% from FY2020 inferred baseline of ~4,607 tCO2e). Crowe published a Supplier Code of Conduct (January 2024) and Responsible Procurement Policy (2023), uses Risk Ledger third-party risk assessment tool with standardised Net Zero questions applied to the top 10% of suppliers by emission criticality, and requires suppliers to develop sustainability action plans. Pre-qualification and vetting processes now include assessment of suppliers' GHG reduction commitments.
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Office electrification + landlord engagement; only 13% of offices on renewable electricity Since 2020, all four of Crowe's major office relocations (London, Thames Valley, Manchester and Maidstone) have been to buildings with full electrical-powered heating and ventilation systems. All buildings are fitted with LED and sensor lighting, and Crowe invests in solar panel upgrades where possible. However only 13% of offices currently use solely renewable electricity vs a 100% target — Crowe is working with managing agents and landlords to standardise sustainability across leased real estate.
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Dependent: Purchased goods & services — supplier engagement on Scope 3 Given the majority of emissions are Scope 3 (96% in FY2024), Crowe is embedding sustainability into procurement. A Supplier Code of Conduct (published 2024), Responsible Procurement Policy (2023) and Risk Ledger third-party assessment now incorporate Net Zero questions. Crowe has reviewed and is engaging with the top 10% of suppliers (by emission criticality) to understand their decarbonisation plans.
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Primary: Waste reduction — zero-printing campaign and recycling National Waste Management Policy published in 2023. Programmes include an ongoing zero-printing campaign with desk bin and printer removals, confidential waste reduction, IT asset renewal/reuse/recycle/donate processes, and recycling segregation improvements supported by Sustainability Champions in each office.
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Targeting 100% renewable electricity; 13% of offices currently renewable Currently 13% of offices use only renewable electricity sources, against a stated target of 100%. Crowe has installed solar panels at selected sites where possible and works with managing agents and landlords to improve the sustainability of leased premises. All four major office relocations since 2020 (London, Thames Valley, Manchester, Maidstone) have been to buildings with full electrical-powered heating and ventilation, eliminating natural gas consumption and supporting the Scope 2 reduction from 92.52 tCO2e (FY2020) to 11.36 tCO2e (FY2024).
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Primary: Business travel and commuting reduction via EV scheme and rail-first policy The firm's travel policy prioritises rail over road and air travel, with season tickets offered to support affordable public transport commuting. In 2023, Crowe launched an EV scheme with Octopus EV replacing the petrol/diesel company car scheme, saving 49.5 tCO2 to date and equivalent to 24,754 trees. Partner car schemes were revised to incentivise hybrid and electric vehicles. Combined business travel and commuting Scope 3 stood at 1,157.97 tCO2e in FY2024, with an FY2030 SBTi target of 1,603 tCO2e (-25% from FY2020 inferred baseline of ~2,137 tCO2e).
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Primary: Office energy decarbonisation: electrical buildings, LED lighting, continuous monitoring Crowe invests in long-term leases specifically targeting buildings with high sustainability credentials, working with managing agents to improve site performance. Since 2020, all four major office relocations have been to buildings with full electrical-powered heating and ventilation, eliminating gas demand. All offices are fitted with LED and sensor-activated lighting. A continuous monitoring process tracks energy usage to maintain up-to-date data and support the significant reduction in Scope 2 emissions (92.52 tCO2e in FY2020 to 11.36 tCO2e in FY2024, already exceeding the 50% Scope 1+2 SBTi target for 2030).
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Primary: Waste and paper reduction: zero printing campaign, waste management policy, recycling Crowe has implemented a national Waste Management Policy and runs an ongoing zero printing campaign to reduce paper consumption (FY2024: 6.78 tonnes paper waste from printing). All offices have improving recycling stations managed under the national policy. Sustainability Champions drive local initiatives including composting, desk bin removals, and improved recycling segregation. IT asset lifecycle controls (renewal, reuse, recycle, donation) and confidential waste management are embedded nationally, with waste-related Scope 3 Cat 5 emissions at just 1.82 tCO2e in FY2024.
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Primary: Business travel reduction — rail-first policy and EV scheme replacing company cars Crowe's travel policy prioritises rail and offers season tickets to support public-transport commuting. In 2023 the company-car scheme was replaced with an Octopus Electric Vehicle scheme to phase out petrol and diesel cars, with the partner scheme also adjusted to incentivise hybrid/electric vehicles. To date the EV transaction has saved 49.5 tCO2.
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Reports alignment with SDGs 5, 8, 10, 12, 13, 17 Crowe UK reports alignment with the following UN Sustainable Development Goals: SDG 5 (Gender Equality), SDG 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth), SDG 10 (Reduced Inequalities), SDG 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production), SDG 13 (Climate Action), SDG 17 (Partnerships for the Goals). SDGs noted to be aligned where the firm can make the most impact.
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