1. Executive Summary

Migrant Help and our subsidiaries are committed to achieving Net Zero Carbon Emissions by 2030, ahead of the UK Government’s statutory 2050 target.

This ambitious commitment reflects our recognition of the climate emergency and our responsibility as a values driven charity to lead by example. Reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions presents both a moral and operational imperative. Climate change is a key driver of global migration and exacerbates the vulnerability of those we support. As such, environmental sustainability is integral to our vision of a global society that protects survivors of exploitation and displacement.

This Carbon Reduction Plan outlines our emissions profile, strategic approach, reduction targets, governance model, and guiding principles. It complements our broader Sustainability Delivery Strategy and aligns with our organisational values. By embedding sustainability in our operations, we aim not only to reduce our environmental footprint but to improve efficiency, strengthen service delivery, and act as a sector leader in ethical and responsible practice.

2. Emissions Overview

For the reporting year 2024/25, Migrant Help recorded a total organisational carbon footprint of:

Total emissions	155.75 CO₂e
Scope 1 (Direct emissions)	79.46 tCO₂e
Scope 2 (Indirect emissions from electricity)	64.67 tCO₂e
Scope 3 (Other indirect emissions)	10.26 tCO₂e
Per employee (FTE) emissions	0.32 tCO₂e

This data was compiled in accordance with the UK Government’s 2024 GHG Conversion. Calculations were based on verified data from directly managed sites and services, including:

• Energy consumption (gas and electricity)
• Business travel (road)
• Waste (general, recycled, and confidential)
• Water use
• Electric vehicle usage

Limitations:

Sites managed by third parties, or where Migrant Help does not hold direct utility or waste contracts, were excluded from this report. Emissions from the supply chain have also not been included due to current data limitations,however, both areas are identified as priorities for improvement in future reporting cycles.

3. Emissions Comparison

Emission Type	2023/24	2024/25
Scope 1	39.48 tCO₂e	79.46 tCO₂e
Scope 2	10.61 tCO₂e	64.67 tCO₂e
Scope 3	0.21 tCO₂e	10.26 tCO₂e
Total	50.3 tCO₂e	155.75 tCO₂e

Greenhouse gas emissions are categorised into three main scopes. Scope 1 covers our direct emissions from sources that the organisation owns or controls, such as fuel used in company vehicles or gas used on site. Scope 2 includes indirect emissions from the generation of purchased electricity, heating, or cooling that the organisation uses. Scope 3 accounts for all other indirect emissions that occur in our organisation’s value chain.

Whilst the year-on-year comparison indicates an increase in emissions, this is primarily due to the previous data focusing mainly on our head office, which was the most complete information available at that time.

Since then, the Facilities team has expanded the scope of data collection to include additional sites, specifically Kent accommodation and Scotland accommodation. This broader coverage now provides a more accurate and comprehensive representation of emissions across all sites under our management.

Therefore, the apparent increase in emissions reflects improved data completeness and reporting accuracy rather than a substantive rise in our overall carbon footprint.

4. Methodology and Reporting Approach

The organisation applies the equity share methodology for GHG reporting, aligned with the operational nature of our charity and the limited estate control we have across many sites.

This method ensures we report emissions proportional to the activities and facilities under our direct financial or operational control. Our approach adheres to best practice under the Greenhouse Gas Protocol and aligns with developing third sector norms.

Data sources include:

• Supplier utility invoices (electricity, gas, water)
• Waste transfer notes from contracted providers
• Mileage logs and travel records
• Staff provided usage information for confidential waste and EV travel 

5. Carbon Reduction Targets and Trajectory

Migrant Help has committed to a science aligned reduction pathway:

• 31.15 tCO₂e target reduction per year on average, beginning in 2024/25
• Net Zero Carbon by 2030
• Interim review milestones in 2026 and 2028

These ambitious targets reflect not only our environmental commitments but our strategic ambition to remain a credible and forward-looking charity, responsive to funder expectations, procurement criteria, and sector leadership obligations.

6. Priority Actions

To achieve Net Zero by 2030, Migrant Help will pursue carbon reduction in the following emission generating areas, aligned with reduction activities, overarching areas of focus and efficiencies contained within our Sustainability Delivery Strategy:

Our Operations

• Business Travel

Migrant Help is dedicated to reducing emissions associated with business travel. We will actively encourage the use of low emission travel options whenever possible, while continuing to leverage virtual meetings and digital collaboration tools to reduce the need for physical travel. We commit to reviewing the purpose of all business travel, to determine the appropriateness of travel over virtual options, but we note, in dealing with potentially vulnerable clients, in-person support is sometimes required. Additionally, improvements in our travel reporting systems will allow us to better capture emissions from public transport and air travel, giving us a more comprehensive view of our travel related environmental impact and enabling more targeted reduction efforts.

• Energy Use in Offices

Reducing energy consumption and transitioning to cleaner energy sources in our offices is a central focus. We will advocate for renewable energy contracts across both our owned and leased properties to ensure a greener energy supply. Retrofitting existing office spaces with LED lighting and implementing smart energy systems where practical will help improve efficiency. Alongside this, we will engage staff through awareness programs on energy conservation and work collaboratively with landlords and contractors to co-invest in sustainable infrastructure upgrades.

• Waste and Resource Efficiency

Our commitment to resource efficiency means striving towards zero waste sent to landfill from all our sites. To achieve this, we will increase waste segregation and boost recycling rates. Embracing digital first workflows will reduce our dependence on paper, contributing to waste reduction. We will also carry out detailed waste audits at high-volume sites to identify specific areas for improvement and develop tailored action plans.

Our Partners

Migrant Help aims to embed sustainability into every aspect of our procurement process. This will involve developing environmental criteria for contracts to support suppliers to meet high ethical and environmental standards. We will work to map Scope 3 emissions across our supply chain to understand and address the indirect emissions associated with our purchases. Collaborating closely with suppliers to enhance their sustainability reporting capabilities will support transparency and progress, while prioritising partnerships with suppliers that align with our core values will strengthen our ethical and environmental commitments.

Our People

We recognise that achieving our sustainability ambitions requires the engagement and empowerment of our entire workforce. Migrant Help will deliver comprehensive environmental training to staff, volunteers, and leaders to build awareness and capability. Sustainability principles will be integrated into job descriptions, organisational policies, and our core values to embed these commitments at every level. Furthermore, we will ensure that sustainability considerations are a fundamental part of leadership roles, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement across the organisation.

7. Service Quality

Sustainability will never come at the cost of service quality. Migrant Help is committed to ensuring that our environmental actions enhance rather than compromise the safety, dignity, and support we offer to vulnerable people.

We will:

• Continuously assess the impact of carbon reduction initiatives on client experience
• Involve service users, LEAP, and staff in the design of sustainability solutions
• Align sustainability initiatives with operational effectiveness and digital transformation goals
• Apply a “Sustainability by default” principle in decision making.

8. Governance and Accountability

Delivery of this Carbon Reduction Plan is overseen by:

• The Senior Leadership Team
• The Board of Trustees
• A designated Sustainability Lead