Our commitment to sustainability
Looking after our resources and managing our environmental impact
Our approach to sustainability
To PAB, sustainability is not solely a management buzzword: it’s about using efficient business practices while limiting our impact on the environment.
For over a decade, we’ve been recognised by private and public sector organisations for the quality of our translation and interpreting services. We recognise that the way we work is important too. Whilst we are a small team, this doesn’t mean we can’t all strive to reduce our impact on the environment and work to become more sustainable every day.
Our people
We have transparent company policies on sustainability, energy, and climate change, to ensure that our employees understand our positions on a variety of sustainability and human rights issues. However, that’s not everything, dedication to ethical and responsible business practices defines our business identity and approach as a business. Our team works remotely and has done for some time; as linguists from all over the globe, we’ve ensured our systems are digital-first in the way we communicate and share our knowledge and manage our projects so that, collectively, we can reduce our carbon footprint. Our sustainable supply chain activities help our suppliers to work smarter and to reduce their environmental footprint.
Leadership
Sustainability is an area in constant development. Our commitment to sustainability and looking after our environment is supported by our leadership team and all our employees. We’ve been working hard to go paperless, and whilst this is still a work in progress, we’re confident we’ll get there.
Our achievements in sustainability are the result of a committed and innovative leadership team on environmental issues.
Technology
We invest in the latest technology, whether that’s our online portal, which provides clients with secure, 24-hour access to our services, or our remote working infrastructure to minimise our carbon footprint when it comes to internal and client meetings. We feel that, because our team live and work all over the world, we’re consistently ahead of the curve when it comes to managing and communicating across our business.
Carbon Reduction Plan
Company name: PAB LANGUAGES CENTRE LTD
Publication date: July 2026
Reporting Year: 2025
Commitment to achieving Net Zero
PAB LANGUAGES CENTRE LTD is committed to achieving Net Zero emissions by 2050.
Baseline Emissions Footprint
We recognise our responsibility to minimise the environmental impact of our operations and continually improve our environmental performance through sustainable business practices, efficient use of resources, responsible procurement and digital innovation.
As an ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 27001:2022 certified organisation, we are committed to integrating environmental sustainability into our business operations while continuing to deliver high-quality language, localisation and training services to our clients.
Organisational Boundary
This Carbon Reduction Plan has been prepared using the operational control approach and covers the activities undertaken by PAB Languages Centre Ltd during the reporting period.
The assessment includes emissions associated with the Company’s office operations together with the relevant Scope 3 emissions arising from the delivery of its language, interpreting and training services.
- Methodology
The greenhouse gas assessment has been prepared using operational activity data together with the applicable UK Government Greenhouse Gas Conversion Factors. Where complete activity data was not available, reasonable operational estimates were applied using a consistent methodology across the reporting period.
The assessment has been prepared in accordance with:
- GHG Protocol Corporate Accounting and Reporting Standard;
- UK Government Greenhouse Gas Reporting Conversion Factors;
- PPN 006 – Taking Account of Carbon Reduction Plans in the Procurement of Major Government Contracts.
The assessment includes Scope 1, Scope 2 and relevant Scope 3 emission sources applicable to PAB Languages Centre Ltd.
- Baseline Emissions Footprint
Baseline emissions represent the greenhouse gas emissions produced during the Company’s baseline reporting year and provide the reference point against which future emissions reductions will be measured.
The 2024 reporting year represents PAB Languages Centre Ltd’s first organisational greenhouse gas assessment and has therefore been adopted as the baseline year.
Baseline Emissions (2024)
| EMISSIONS | TOTAL (tCO₂e) |
| Scope 1 – Direct emissions | 0.0 |
| Scope 2 – Purchased electricity | 0.1 |
| Scope 3 – Other indirect emissions | 14.7 |
| Total Emissions | 14.8 |
Scope 1
PAB Languages Centre Ltd does not own or operate company vehicles, combustion-based heating systems or any other direct emission sources. Consequently, Scope 1 emissions are recorded as zero.
- Current Emissions Reporting
Reporting Period
1 January 2025 – 31 December 2025
PAB Languages Centre Ltd completed a greenhouse gas assessment for the 2025 reporting period using operational activity data and the applicable UK Government greenhouse gas conversion factors.
The assessment includes the principal greenhouse gas emission sources relevant to the Company’s operations, including:
- office electricity consumption;
- home working;
- employee commuting and business travel; and
- travel undertaken by freelance interpreters delivering face-to-face assignments.
Greenhouse Gas Emissions
| EMISSIONS | 2024 Baseline (tCO₂e) | 2025 Reporting Year (tCO₂e) |
| Scope 1 – Direct emissions | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Scope 2 – Purchased electricity | 0.09 | 0.09 |
| Scope 3 – Other indirect emissions | 14.83 | 10.46 |
| Total Emissions | 14.92 | 10.55 |
The assessment indicates an estimated reduction in quantified greenhouse gas emissions compared with the 2024 baseline, reflecting continued hybrid working, reduced travel requirements and digital-first business practices.
The Company will continue to review greenhouse gas emissions annually and update this Carbon Reduction Plan to monitor progress towards achieving Net Zero by 2050.
During the 2025 reporting period, PAB Languages Centre Ltd continued to reduce its environmental impact through hybrid working arrangements, digital-first business practices, virtual meetings and a reduction in travel associated with service delivery.
The Company remains committed to improving the quality of its greenhouse gas data and will continue to review emissions annually to monitor progress towards Net Zero.
- Emissions Reduction Targets
PAB Languages Centre Ltd aims to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions by at least 20% by 2030 compared with the 2024 baseline while continuing to work towards achieving Net Zero by 2050.
The Company will continue to review its emissions annually and identify opportunities to reduce greenhouse gas emissions through continual improvement.
| Year | Target Emissions |
| 2024 | Baseline established |
| 2030 | Minimum 20% reduction from the 2024 baseline |
| 2035 | Continued reduction |
| 2040 | Continued reduction |
| 2045 | Continued reduction |
| 2050 | Net Zero emissions |
Progress against these targets will be reviewed annually and this Carbon Reduction Plan will be updated to reflect completed initiatives, improvements in emissions data and future carbon reduction objectives.
- Carbon Reduction Projects
Completed Carbon Reduction Initiatives
Since establishing our 2024 baseline, PAB Languages Centre Ltd has continued to implement practical measures to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and improve the environmental sustainability of our operations. These initiatives support our commitment to achieving Net Zero by 2050 and will continue throughout the performance of our contracts.
Our carbon reduction activities focus on the following key areas:
- Supply chain emissions
- Transportation
- Energy efficiency
- Waste management
- Digital transformation
- Employee engagement
Completed and Ongoing Environmental Measures
Supply Chain Emissions
PAB Languages Centre Ltd continues to minimise emissions associated with the procurement of office supplies, IT equipment and outsourced services through responsible purchasing and digital working practices.
PAB Languages Centre Ltd has implemented the following measures:
- Digital-first working practices using cloud-based software.
- Electronic invoicing, purchase orders and contract management.
- Electronic document storage to minimise paper consumption.
- Reduced reliance on printed materials wherever practical.
- Consideration of environmental responsibility when selecting suppliers where appropriate.
Transportation
Transportation-related emissions primarily arise from employee commuting, business travel and travel undertaken by freelance interpreters when delivering face-to-face assignments on behalf of clients.
PAB Languages Centre Ltd has implemented the following measures:
- Hybrid and remote working arrangements to reduce commuting.
- Microsoft Teams used for internal meetings and client meetings wherever practical.
- Telephone and video interpreting offered where appropriate to reduce travel.
- Reduced business travel through virtual collaboration.
- Engagement of local interpreters wherever operationally practical to minimise travel distances.
- Ongoing monitoring of business travel to support future emissions reporting.
Energy Efficiency
PAB Languages Centre Ltd continues to reduce energy consumption through efficient use of office facilities and technology.
PAB Languages Centre Ltd has implemented the following measures:
- LED lighting throughout the office.
- Energy-efficient laptops and office equipment.
- Power management settings enabled on company devices.
- Monitoring of office electricity consumption.
- Continued promotion of energy-efficient working practices.
Waste Management
PAB Languages Centre Ltd operates a predominantly paperless office environment and continues to minimise waste generated through its business activities.
PAB Languages Centre Ltd has implemented the following measures:
- Waste segregation and recycling.
- Paperless workflows wherever practical.
- Electronic storage of business records.
- Responsible disposal and recycling of IT equipment.
- Reduction of unnecessary printing.
Digital Transformation
Digital technologies play a significant role in reducing the Company’s environmental impact.
PAB Languages Centre Ltd has implemented the following measures:
- Cloud-based project management systems.
- Electronic quality management documentation.
- Electronic supplier invoicing.
- Digital contract management.
- Virtual meetings and online collaboration.
- Increased automation of administrative processes.
These initiatives reduce paper consumption, business travel and energy usage while improving operational efficiency.
- Future Environmental Initiatives
PAB Languages Centre Ltd will continue to strengthen its carbon reduction programme through continual improvement and the implementation of practical environmental initiatives.
These include:
Sustainable Procurement
- Continue engaging with suppliers regarding environmental performance.
- Consider environmental sustainability when selecting suppliers where appropriate.
- Encourage suppliers to adopt environmentally responsible practices.
Energy Efficiency
- Continue reviewing opportunities to reduce electricity consumption.
- Replace office equipment with more energy-efficient alternatives during normal replacement cycles.
- Continue monitoring office energy usage.
Sustainable Transport
- Continue supporting hybrid and remote working.
- Promote virtual meetings wherever practical.
- Encourage sustainable travel options where operationally appropriate.
- Continue engaging local interpreters to reduce travel distances where possible.
Digital Working
- Continue reducing paper usage.
- Expand digital workflows across the business.
- Increase automation of internal administrative processes.
- Continue investing in cloud-based technologies.
Continuous Improvement
PAB Languages Centre Ltd will:
- review greenhouse gas emissions annually;
- monitor progress against carbon reduction targets;
- identify further opportunities to reduce Scope 2 and Scope 3 emissions;
- improve the quality of greenhouse gas activity data; and
- update this Carbon Reduction Plan annually.
- continue improving the accuracy and completeness of greenhouse gas data collection.
- Employee Engagement
PAB Languages Centre Ltd recognises that employee engagement is essential to achieving long-term environmental improvements.
Employees are encouraged to:
- minimise unnecessary printing;
- reduce energy consumption;
- recycle waste appropriately;
- use digital documentation wherever possible;
- support sustainable travel options where practical; and
- contribute ideas that help improve the Company’s environmental performance.
Environmental awareness forms part of PAB’s wider commitment to continual improvement and responsible business practices.
- Governance
Overall responsibility for the implementation of this Carbon Reduction Plan rests with the Company Director.
Environmental performance will be reviewed annually as part of the Company’s management review process. Progress against carbon reduction objectives will be monitored and reported through future updates to this Carbon Reduction Plan.
Where appropriate, environmental objectives and initiatives will be incorporated into wider business planning to support continual improvement and progress towards Net Zero.
Annual Review
PAB Languages Centre Ltd is committed to continually improving the accuracy and completeness of its greenhouse gas reporting.
This Carbon Reduction Plan will be reviewed and updated annually to:
- report greenhouse gas emissions for each reporting year;
- monitor progress against carbon reduction targets;
- reflect changes to business activities where relevant;
- identify further opportunities to reduce greenhouse gas emissions; and
- support the Company’s commitment to achieving Net Zero by 2050.
The Company will continue to review its environmental performance and implement practical measures that contribute to reducing its environmental impact while maintaining the high standards of service expected by its clients.
PAB Languages Centre Ltd will review this Carbon Reduction Plan annually to ensure that it continues to reflect the Company’s operations, greenhouse gas emissions and carbon reduction objectives. The Plan will be updated as appropriate to support continual improvement and progress towards achieving Net Zero by 2050.
Carbon Reduction Commitment
PAB Languages Centre Ltd recognises that achieving Net Zero is a long-term commitment requiring continual improvement, responsible business practices and collaboration with employees, clients, suppliers and freelance linguists.
We remain committed to reducing greenhouse gas emissions through practical and proportionate measures that reflect the nature of our business operations.
As our business evolves, we will continue to improve the quality of our emissions data and identify additional opportunities to reduce our environmental impact while maintaining the highest standards of quality, information security and customer service.
References
- Greenhouse Gas Protocol – Corporate Accounting and Reporting Standard.
- UK Government Greenhouse Gas Conversion Factors for Company Reporting (2024 and 2025).
- Procurement Policy Note (PPN) 006 – Taking Account of Carbon Reduction Plans in the Procurement of Major Government Contracts.
Declaration and Sign-off
This Carbon Reduction Plan has been completed in accordance with the requirements of Procurement Policy Note (PPN) 006 – Taking Account of Carbon Reduction Plans in the Procurement of Major Government Contracts and the associated Technical Standard for the Completion of Carbon Reduction Plans.
Emissions have been reported and recorded in accordance with the GHG Protocol Corporate Accounting and Reporting Standard using the applicable UK Government Greenhouse Gas Conversion Factors.
Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions have been reported in accordance with the Streamlined Energy and Carbon Reporting (SECR) framework where applicable, and the relevant Scope 3 emissions have been reported in accordance with the GHG Protocol Corporate Value Chain (Scope 3) Standard.
This Carbon Reduction Plan has been reviewed and approved by the Company Director.e with the published reporting standard for Carbon Reduction Plans and the Corporate Value Chain (Scope 3) Standard[3].
This Carbon Reduction Plan has been reviewed and signed off by the Company Director.
Signed on behalf of PAB Languages Centre Ltd:
Iwona Lebiedowicz
Title: Director
Date: 20th of July 2026
Our ongoing environmental strategy includes complying with regulations, monitoring environmental performance, integrating environmental considerations into business decisions, enhancing employee training, aiming to eliminate all direct emissions, managing business travel, and employing carbon offsetting where necessary.
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