Carbon Reduction Plan (PPN 06/21)
Carbon Reduction Plan
1. Commitment to achieving Net Zero
Radio Carlisle Taxis LTD is committed to achieving Net Zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2040.
This commitment covers our fleet operations, control room and all business activities associated
with contracted transport services.
2. Baseline Emissions Footprint (2024)
Our baseline reflects our operational profile as a regulated taxi and healthcare transport provider.
Organisational boundary
- 120 licensed vehicles operating under Radio Carlisle Taxis LTD
- Small electric-only control room (2–4 staff at any one time)
Fleet composition
- 35% Hybrid (42 vehicles)
- 56% Diesel (67 vehicles)
- 9% Petrol (11 vehicles)
Activity data
- Average mileage per vehicle: 46,500 miles per year
- Total fleet mileage: 5,580,000 miles per year
Emissions methodology
Emissions have been calculated using UK Government GHG Conversion Factors (BEIS / DEFRA) and accepted
SME estimation methods, as permitted by PPN 06/21.
Baseline emissions
| Source | Emissions (tCO₂e) |
|---|---|
| Diesel vehicles | 1,101.0 |
| Petrol vehicles | 68.4 |
| Hybrid vehicles | 259.0 |
| Office electricity | 1.2 |
| Total Baseline (2024) | 1,429.6 |
3. Current Emissions Reporting
As 2024 is our baseline year, current emissions are equal to baseline emissions:
Total current emissions (2024): 1,429.6 tCO₂e
4. Emissions Reduction Targets
| Year | Target |
|---|---|
| 2026 | 15% reduction from baseline |
| 2030 | 40% reduction from baseline |
| 2035 | 70% reduction from baseline |
| 2040 | Net Zero |
5. Carbon Reduction Measures
Fleet transition
- Annual increase in hybrid and electric vehicles
- Controlled retirement of older diesel vehicles
- Preference for low-emission vehicles in all new driver onboarding
Dispatch & route optimisation
- iCabbi dispatch software configured to reduce empty running
- Minimise dead mileage
- Prioritise nearest suitable vehicle
Driver behaviour
- Eco-driving guidance
- Anti-idling policy
- Monitoring of excessive engine running
Office operations
- Electric-only control room
- LED lighting
- Power-down and energy efficiency procedures
Supplier and procurement
- Preference for low-carbon vehicle suppliers
- Use of digital documentation to reduce paper
6. Governance and Accountability
Responsibility for carbon reduction sits with the Company Director and Senior Management Team:
- Faisal Pervez – Company Director
- Simone Nicholson – General Operational Manager
- Steven Armstrong – Accounts Manager
- Paula Hough – Health & Safety Manager
Carbon performance will be reviewed annually and reported in line with NHS and Local Authority contract requirements.
7. Declaration and Sign-off
This Carbon Reduction Plan has been completed in accordance with PPN 06/21 and the associated reporting standard for NHS and UK public sector procurement.
I confirm that the information provided is accurate and represents the carbon footprint of Radio Carlisle Taxis LTD.
Faisal Pervez
Company Director, Radio Carlisle Taxis LTD
Jan 2026