Ryan Q C Homes Ltd — Carbon Reduction Plan 2025

Ryan Q C Homes Ltd

• Organisation: Ryan Q C Homes Ltd
• Sector: Supported living & domiciliary care (adults with a learning disability)
• Estate: 12 supported living properties (shared households) + head office with 2 training rooms
• Metering: Smart meters installed across all properties
• EPC: All homes EPC C or better (surveys completed 2024)
• Fleet & travel: Directors use EV/PHEV; residents use public transport and a shared minibus
• Waste & recycling: Recycling, food-waste caddies, and garden composting at all homes
• Local & community: Resident-led allotment; local suppliers; our café — Ryan’s

Net Zero Target: 2045 (aligning with national ambitions; supporting NNC 2030 organisational goal where applicable to suppliers)
Policy Alignment: North Northamptonshire Council Carbon Management Plan; PPN 06/21; UK Net Zero 2050

Executive Summary

Ryan Q C Homes Ltd is committed to reducing greenhouse gas emissions across our homes, head office, and operations while maintaining safe, person-centred care. This plan sets out how we will measure, reduce, and transparently report emissions from energy, travel, waste, and procurement.
We already operate smart meters, LED lighting, comprehensive recycling/composting, and shared/low-carbon travel. Next, we will expand building efficiency, transition remaining lighting and heating to low-carbon solutions, grow resident-led allotments, and strengthen low-carbon procurement. Progress is reviewed quarterly and reported annually.

Scope & Current Position

Estate includes 12 supported living properties (shared communal spaces; individually rented rooms) and a head office with two training rooms (LED-lit; sensor-controlled WC lighting).
Primary emission sources:

1. Building energy (electricity; gas/heating)
2. Staff and resident travel (public transport, minibus, EV/PHEV)
3. Waste and recycling
4. Purchased goods & services
   All properties are EPC C or better (surveys completed 2024). Smart meters are installed across the estate.

Targets

• –10–15% Scopes 1 & 2 by end FY2027 from the 2024/25 baseline.
• 100% LED across all properties and head office by March 2026.
• –25% fossil-fuel miles per occupied home by 2027 via shared journeys, route planning, and mode shift.
• ≥90% waste diverted from general waste by 2026 (recycling/food caddies/composting).
• Low-carbon procurement criteria embedded in significant purchases by 2026.
• Maintain EPC C or better; evaluate upgrades (insulation, controls, glazing, low-carbon heat) annually.

Action Plan (2025–2028)

1) Buildings & Energy

• Complete estate-wide LED conversions (live programme; tracking matrix).
• Optimise heating/hot water controls; TRVs and zoning where feasible; seasonal set-points.
• Fabric first: review insulation, draft-proofing, glazing at annual surveys; implement cost-effective measures.
• Explore heat pumps at lifecycle boiler replacement.
• Efficient appliances at replacement (ENERGY STAR / A-rated).
• Use smart-meter exception reporting to target top-quartile users.

2) Travel & Fleet

• Maintain shared minibus scheduling; increase occupancy with weekly route planning.
• Promote public transport, walking, cycling where safe and appropriate; travel training for residents.
• Retain EV/PHEV use; review charging access and staff incentives.
• Reduce unnecessary journeys via digital meetings and appointment clustering.

3) Waste, Recycling & Circularity

• Estate-wide recycling, food-waste caddies, garden composting; refresh signage and easy-read guides.
• Bin-store standards: labelling, contamination checks, monthly spot audits; share results.
• Partner with suppliers to reduce packaging; prefer refillable, recyclable, durable/repairable goods.

4) Procurement & Local Value

• Introduce low-carbon procurement questions/scoring (distance, packaging, lifecycle).
• Prioritise local suppliers—including the café’s locally roasted coffee—to cut transport emissions and support community.
• Prefer suppliers with published carbon plans.

5) Nature, Food & Community

• Expand resident-led allotments, composting, and seasonal menus; link to healthy eating and independence skills.
• Biodiversity: pollinator-friendly planting; proportionate mowing regimes.
• Promote community clean-ups, reuse, and repair activities.

Governance, Reporting & Data Quality

• Accountability: Directors (Laurie, Alex, David, Sam, Gary Duggan) oversee delivery; Senior Team Managers/Team Leaders monitor site actions.
• Quarterly reviews: consolidate energy (smart meter), waste audits, and travel data; exceptions trigger actions.
• Annual carbon statement: publish progress, actions, and next steps on our website.
• Stakeholder engagement: easy-read resident updates; family forums; commissioner updates; staff training refreshers.

KPIs (tracked quarterly; published annually)

• kWh per occupied home (electricity and gas)
• % properties fully LED-converted
• Waste diversion rate (% recycling/food vs general)
• Shared transport utilisation (occupancy per trip; miles per person)
• Supplier spend with low-carbon/local suppliers
• Residents engaged in allotment/garden/sustainability activities

Compliance & Alignment

Aligned to North Northamptonshire Council Carbon Management Plan and UK Government guidance (PPN 06/21). We commit to circular-economy principles: eliminate waste/pollution, circulate products/materials, and regenerate nature. This Plan is published alongside our Environmental Policy and reviewed annually.

Environmental Policy (Published Summary)

• Purpose: minimise environmental impact while delivering safe, person-centred care.
• Applies to: all homes, head office, staff, and contractors (no oil stored on any site).
• Energy & Water: smart metering, LED roll-out, efficient appliances, seasonal set-points, timely maintenance.
• Travel: preference for shared/public transport; support active travel; directors’ EV/PHEV; avoid unnecessary journeys.
• Waste: segregation with clear signage; food caddies/composting; partner to cut packaging.
• Procurement: favour local, low-carbon, recyclable options; include environmental criteria in purchasing.
• Nature & Community: allotments; pollinator-friendly gardens; clean-ups; education and easy-read materials.
• Training & Awareness: induction and refreshers on role-relevant sustainability.
• Compliance: meet environmental law/commissioner requirements; investigate/rectify any breaches (none in last 3 years).
• Review: annual Director review; publish updates.

🌍 Ryan QC Homes Ltd – Carbon Reduction Plan (Infographic Version)

Our Net Zero Pledge

• 50% emissions reduction by 2030
• Net Zero by 2045

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🔋 Energy & Buildings

• Switch to LED lighting across all homes
• Install smart meters & thermostats
• Improve insulation and heating systems
• Explore solar panels where feasible

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🚙 Travel & Transport

• Transition to low-emission/electric vehicles
• Encourage car sharing & safe public transport
• Use online meetings to reduce unnecessary travel
• Promote walking and cycling with residents

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♻️ Waste & Recycling

• Increase recycling facilities in homes & offices
• Reduce single-use plastics
• Work with suppliers to cut packaging
• Explore food redistribution & composting

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🛒 Sustainable Procurement

• Buy local food and supplies where possible
• Choose suppliers with clear sustainability policies
• Prioritise seasonal and low-carbon produce

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👥 Engagement & Training

• Train all staff on sustainability at induction
• Residents involved in recycling, energy saving & local green projects
• Families updated via forums, newsletters & Care Vision

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📊 Monitoring & Reporting

• Annual carbon footprint report published
• Year-on-year reduction target: 5–10% every 3 years
• Publicly report progress via website & procurement updates

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✅ We are proud to support North Northamptonshire Council’s goal of becoming carbon neutral by 2030.
✅ Together with residents, families, and staff, we are building a greener, healthier future.

Contact

Ryan Q C Homes Ltd
4 Boothville Green, Northampton, NN3 6JR
Tel: (01604) 411858
www.ryanqchomes.co.uk