Emission Reduction Plan
“We cannot manage what we do not measure. This plan commits us to measuring our footprint properly and cutting it year on year.”
– Guy Dawson, CEO
Purpose
This plan sets out the steps Payless Promotions has already taken to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, how we will measure our emissions, and the actions and targets we commit to. It supports our Environmental Policy.
Our Emission Sources
- Scope 1 (direct): fuel used in any company vehicles or equipment, and any gas used on site.
- Scope 2 (electricity): grid electricity used at our Sale premises.
- Scope 3 (value chain): the manufacture and freight of the products we supply, staff travel and commuting, and waste. For a business like ours, Scope 3 is by far the largest share.
Actions Already Taken
- Solar and battery storage – our premises have solar panels and battery storage, so part of our electricity is generated on site and stored for use outside daylight hours.
- LED lighting – we have moved to energy-efficient LED lighting.
- Low-energy heating – instead of heating the whole office, staff use low-power heated foot mats at their workstations.
- Monitoring – we track monthly water, electricity and gas usage with the goal of minimising use.
- Computer power settings – we set standards to maximise power-saving functions on our computers.
- Transport – we encourage staff to find alternatives to driving to work.
- Supply chain – our Supplier Code of Conduct requires suppliers to take steps to reduce energy use and emissions, and gives preference to suppliers with recognised environmental certifications.
- Buy local – we prioritise city, regional, state and then national suppliers where possible, which reduces freight distance.
Measurement
- We will calculate our Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions for the 2025–26 financial year as our baseline, using National Greenhouse Accounts factors for Victoria.
- We will develop a practical method for estimating our main Scope 3 sources, starting with inbound freight and purchased products.
- We will report our emissions annually.
Commitments and Targets
- By 31/03/2027: complete our Scope 1 and 2 baseline for FY2025–26.
- By 30/06/2027: complete an energy audit of our premises and act on the cost-effective recommendations.
- By 30/06/2028: source 100% renewable electricity, through on-site solar and battery plus an accredited GreenPower or equivalent renewable plan for any grid electricity we buy.
- Ongoing: when any company vehicle is replaced, choose an electric or hybrid vehicle where one is fit for purpose.
- Ongoing: consolidate inbound and outbound freight where possible, and favour sea freight over air freight unless a client deadline requires otherwise.
- Ongoing: grow the share of lower-impact products we sell, such as recycled-content, reusable and locally made products.
Responsibilities
- CEO – owns this plan, approves targets and reports progress to the leadership team.
- Leadership team – builds emissions into planning and purchasing decisions.
- All staff – follow energy-saving practices and suggest improvements.
Review
This plan will be reviewed annually, with progress against each target recorded. Targets will be updated once our baseline is complete.
