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Renewable Energy Assurance Ltd's Climate Report

Submitted on 2025-04-28
| Edited on 2025-08-05

Introduction *

Commitment and Targets *

Own Emissions *

Value Chain Emissions *

(optional)

Climate Solutions *

(optional)

Governance, Strategy and Climate Risk *

(optional)

Results, Challenges and Outlook *

Version 3.0

Introduction *

1.1 End day of the reporting period

*
2023-12-31

1.1.1 Reporting year

*
2023

1.2 Describe your business activities

*
Renewable Energy Association Ltd (REAL) is a wholly-owned subsidiary company of The Association for Renewable Energy and Clean Technology (REA). REA was established in 2001 as a not-for-profit trade association, representing UK renewable energy producers and promoting the use of renewable energy in the UK. REAL is a company limited by guarantee, set up 2006 (REA is the only shareholder). REAL carries out a range of certification and consumer protection activities, all of which promote renewable energy and the circular economy. REAL manages the following schemes: http://www.renewableenergyassurance.org.uk/about

1.4 Number of employees on the end day of the reporting period

*
26

1.4.1 Full-time equivalent (FTE) or headcounts

*
Headcounts

1.5 Is this report being submitted on behalf of a parent company or a subsidiary? If so, please briefly explain the relationship.

*
Subsidiary

1.5.1 Please explain the relationship

*
We are 100% owned by The Association of Renewable Energy and Clean Technology (REA).

Commitment and Targets *

2.1 Net zero target year

*
2050

2.1.1 Base year

*
2021

2.1.2 Base year value

*
-

2.2 Near-term target

*

10% of intensity scope 2 emission reduction from my base year by 2050

2.3 Provide any additional comments or context on your net zero and near term targets.

*
We have two chillers on the roof of the building which were at end of life. These were replaced by August of 2024 which will increase efficiency. There was a period of roughly 1.5 months in which neither chiller functioned meaning that air conditioning was out of use. This will likely mean an increase. However, this may be balanced as electricity was used to run portable fan units.

2.4 To reduce emissions in line with my commitment, my company has a climate action plan and is taking action

*
No

Own Emissions *

Energy consumption

3.2 Total energy consumption

*
23361 kWh

3.3 Total renewable energy consumption

*
23361 kWh

Scope 1 emissions

3.4 Scope 1 emissions

*
0 metric tons CO2e

Scope 2 emissions

3.5 Location-based scope 2 emissions

*
0 metric tons CO2e

3.6 Market-based scope 2 emissions

*
0 metric tons CO2e

3.7 Have you taken any actions to reduce scope 1+2 emissions in the reporting period?

*
No

3.8 Which tools or methods did you use to calculate your scope 1+2 emissions?

*

Own internal calculations

3.8.1 Specify any additional details

*
We only moved offices in July 2023. We wanted to provide an annual baseline, so will measure energy usage from July to July. Be advised that in summer of 2024, 2x chillers of the air cooling system failed and had to be replaced in August 2024. This means that the main building cooling was offline at the office, so we had to use portable measures instead. This likely affected the energy consumption compared to a fully functioning building-wide cooling system. Please note that we also are not including the gas heating data this time around as we are still liaising with the building manager to obtain this information. The next reporting period's information should be easier to obtain as the building manager has changed, and so too has its data collection methodology.

Value Chain Emissions (optional) *

Scope 3 emissions

4.1 Have you measured any of your scope 3 emissions?

*
No

Supply chain related - upstream emissions

Customer related - downstream emissions

4.1.16 Total scope 3 emissions

*
0.0 metric tons CO2e

4.2 Have you taken any actions to reduce scope 3 emissions in the reporting period?

*
No

4.3 Have you asked any of your suppliers to set a net zero target (either voluntarily or as a requirement)?

*
No

4.4 Have you communicated your commitment and actions to any of your customers?

*
No

Climate Solutions (optional) *

5.1 Do any of your existing products and/or services qualify as climate solutions or enabling solutions?

*

Have a carbon footprint that is at least 50% lower, than the relevant marketweighted average for the current products/services being replaced.,Primary purpose of enabling others to reduce their emissions.

5.2 Please confirm your solutions meet all the following safeguard requirements.

*

Does not cause serious harm to nature (e.g. water, wildlife, or ecosystems),Avoids major pollution, such as harmful chemicals or hazardous waste,Respects human and workers’ rights (e.g. fair pay, safe working conditions)

What percentage of your total revenue came from these products and/or services last year?

*
11–49%

5.4 Provide descriptions/names of your solutions:

*
Renewable Gas Guarantee of Origin (RGGO) certificates (a type of Environmental Attribute Certificate) via the Green Gas Certification Scheme (GGCS).

5.5 How did you assess whether these are climate solutions?

*

We haven’t formally assessed this yet

5.5.1 Has any third party validated this?

*
No

5.5.2 Specify any additional details

*
RGGOs are issued to green gas producers for units of green gas injected into the gas grid which displace units of fossil gas. They can be transferred between a variety of counterparties before being retired and allocated to gas consumers. The GGCS ensures that only one RGGO is issued for each unit injected, that they are transferred securely, and only ever allocated to one consumer. By doing so, we provide certainty that green gases are not double counted. For more information, see here: https://www.greengas.org.uk/certificates

Governance, Strategy and Climate Risk (optional) *

6.1 What governance processes do you have in place for your climate strategy? Choose as many as are applicable.

*

Governance process in place,Person is responsible for climate strategy at board level,Other (please specify)

6.1 Explain

*
REAL has ISO 14001 certification, we now operate an Environmental Management System (EMS), and have a cross-organisational environment committee.

6.1.1 Please describe their position and responsibility.

*
Chief Executive Officers of REA (our parent company) and REAL.

6.1.2 Is this person (or another at executive and board level) also responsible for climate risk?

*
Yes

6.1.3 Please describe the governance process in place

*
See above about ISO 14001, EMS, and a cross-organisational environment committee.

6.2 Have you started to identify and assess your companies climate risks and opportunities?

*
Yes - we have identified both climate risks and opportunities

6.2.1 Where are the climate risks you've identified?

*
Both operations and value chains

6.2.2 How are you managing these climate risks? Choose as many as are applicable.

*

We\'ve Identified plans for adaptation to mitigate these risks,We\'ve Integrated these adaptation plans into business practices

6.2.3 Provide any additional comments or context on your climate risks:

*
We are predominantly an office-based organisation that provides services to our participants. We also lease our office space. Our direct environmental impacts are therefore limited. Nevertheless, we will endeavour to mitigate the climate risk from our Scope 2 and 3 emissions sources as much as possible.

6.3 Have you integrated climate and/or nature into your company mission statement or shareholder agreements? If yes, describe how.

*

Yes

REAL was founded in 2006 with a clear mission - to provide quality assurance, and build trust and confidence in the renewable energy and circular economy sectors. For nearly 20 years REAL has been a driving force in creating standards that protect consumers, promote sustainability and ensure businesses meet the highest standards. REAL has developed and launched 8 innovative schemes, each designed to address different aspects of the renewable energy industry and circular economy. These schemes have helped establish best practice, promote ethical business conduct, and give consumers confidence in their choices. REAL is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Renewable Energy Association (REA), a not-for-profit trade association. Since its incorporation in 2001, the REA’s mission has remained the same: A net zero future built on renewable energy and clean technology. With feed in from over 500 member organisations, ranging from energy utilities, developers, legal and finance companies through to innovative start-ups and consultants, the REA provides a holistic approach and a strategic vision to Government of what can be achieved across the whole of the renewable energy sector. The REA plays a key role in supporting REAL’s scheme development and delivery, grounding the schemes’ conception and progress on expert policy advice. The REA recognises that creating robust frameworks that reduce uncertainty will encourage investment, drive the adoption of renewable energy and foster a sustainable future. Together, we are creating a more resilient, trustworthy, and impactful industry.

6.4 Have you taken actions this year outside of your emissions to accelerate climate progress?

*

Yes

Attending various sectoral events and promoting our services (includes an annual 'Green Gas Day', attending biogas-related events, attendance of Solar Storage Live, Futurebuild, and Grand Designs Live).

Results, Challenges and Outlook *

7.1 Provide any additional comments or context on your annual results and progress from previous years.

*
This dataset sets the first formal baseline for future comparisons (note: it currently lacks gas usage data, which we will endeavour to clarify with the new building manager and provide for the 2024 reporting period).

7.2 Do you face any key challenges in reducing emissions?

*

Limited control over energy use in buildings,Time constraints,Other challenges (please specify)

Specify other challenges

*
Slow societal and economic progress on climate action.

7.3 Has there been any third party validation of the data submitted in this report?

*

No

-

Renewable Energy Assurance Ltd's Climate Report

Renewable Energy Assurance Ltd's Climate Report - 2023

Introduction *

1.1 End day of the reporting period

*
2023-12-31

1.1.1 Reporting year

*
2023

1.2 Describe your business activities

*
Renewable Energy Association Ltd (REAL) is a wholly-owned subsidiary company of The Association for Renewable Energy and Clean Technology (REA). REA was established in 2001 as a not-for-profit trade association, representing UK renewable energy producers and promoting the use of renewable energy in the UK. REAL is a company limited by guarantee, set up 2006 (REA is the only shareholder). REAL carries out a range of certification and consumer protection activities, all of which promote renewable energy and the circular economy. REAL manages the following schemes: http://www.renewableenergyassurance.org.uk/about

1.4 Number of employees on the end day of the reporting period

*
26

1.4.1 Full-time equivalent (FTE) or headcounts

*
Headcounts

1.5 Is this report being submitted on behalf of a parent company or a subsidiary? If so, please briefly explain the relationship.

*
Subsidiary

1.5.1 Please explain the relationship

*
We are 100% owned by The Association of Renewable Energy and Clean Technology (REA).

Commitment and Targets *

2.1 Net zero target year

*
2050

2.1.1 Base year

*
2021

2.1.2 Base year value

*
-

2.2 Near-term target

*

10% of intensity scope 2 emission reduction from my base year by 2050

2.3 Provide any additional comments or context on your net zero and near term targets.

*
We have two chillers on the roof of the building which were at end of life. These were replaced by August of 2024 which will increase efficiency. There was a period of roughly 1.5 months in which neither chiller functioned meaning that air conditioning was out of use. This will likely mean an increase. However, this may be balanced as electricity was used to run portable fan units.

2.4 To reduce emissions in line with my commitment, my company has a climate action plan and is taking action

*
No

Own Emissions *

Energy consumption

3.2 Total energy consumption

*
23361 kWh

3.3 Total renewable energy consumption

*
23361 kWh

Scope 1 emissions

3.4 Scope 1 emissions

*
0 metric tons CO2e

Scope 2 emissions

3.5 Location-based scope 2 emissions

*
0 metric tons CO2e

3.6 Market-based scope 2 emissions

*
0 metric tons CO2e

3.7 Have you taken any actions to reduce scope 1+2 emissions in the reporting period?

*
No

3.8 Which tools or methods did you use to calculate your scope 1+2 emissions?

*

Own internal calculations

3.8.1 Specify any additional details

*
We only moved offices in July 2023. We wanted to provide an annual baseline, so will measure energy usage from July to July. Be advised that in summer of 2024, 2x chillers of the air cooling system failed and had to be replaced in August 2024. This means that the main building cooling was offline at the office, so we had to use portable measures instead. This likely affected the energy consumption compared to a fully functioning building-wide cooling system. Please note that we also are not including the gas heating data this time around as we are still liaising with the building manager to obtain this information. The next reporting period's information should be easier to obtain as the building manager has changed, and so too has its data collection methodology.

Value Chain Emissions (optional) *

Scope 3 emissions

4.1 Have you measured any of your scope 3 emissions?

*
No

Supply chain related - upstream emissions

Customer related - downstream emissions

4.1.16 Total scope 3 emissions

*
0.0 metric tons CO2e

4.2 Have you taken any actions to reduce scope 3 emissions in the reporting period?

*
No

4.3 Have you asked any of your suppliers to set a net zero target (either voluntarily or as a requirement)?

*
No

4.4 Have you communicated your commitment and actions to any of your customers?

*
No

Climate Solutions (optional) *

5.1 Do any of your existing products and/or services qualify as climate solutions or enabling solutions?

*

Have a carbon footprint that is at least 50% lower, than the relevant marketweighted average for the current products/services being replaced.,Primary purpose of enabling others to reduce their emissions.

5.2 Please confirm your solutions meet all the following safeguard requirements.

*

Does not cause serious harm to nature (e.g. water, wildlife, or ecosystems),Avoids major pollution, such as harmful chemicals or hazardous waste,Respects human and workers’ rights (e.g. fair pay, safe working conditions)

What percentage of your total revenue came from these products and/or services last year?

*
11–49%

5.4 Provide descriptions/names of your solutions:

*
Renewable Gas Guarantee of Origin (RGGO) certificates (a type of Environmental Attribute Certificate) via the Green Gas Certification Scheme (GGCS).

5.5 How did you assess whether these are climate solutions?

*

We haven’t formally assessed this yet

5.5.1 Has any third party validated this?

*
No

5.5.2 Specify any additional details

*
RGGOs are issued to green gas producers for units of green gas injected into the gas grid which displace units of fossil gas. They can be transferred between a variety of counterparties before being retired and allocated to gas consumers. The GGCS ensures that only one RGGO is issued for each unit injected, that they are transferred securely, and only ever allocated to one consumer. By doing so, we provide certainty that green gases are not double counted. For more information, see here: https://www.greengas.org.uk/certificates

Governance, Strategy and Climate Risk (optional) *

6.1 What governance processes do you have in place for your climate strategy? Choose as many as are applicable.

*

Governance process in place,Person is responsible for climate strategy at board level,Other (please specify)

6.1 Explain

*
REAL has ISO 14001 certification, we now operate an Environmental Management System (EMS), and have a cross-organisational environment committee.

6.1.1 Please describe their position and responsibility.

*
Chief Executive Officers of REA (our parent company) and REAL.

6.1.2 Is this person (or another at executive and board level) also responsible for climate risk?

*
Yes

6.1.3 Please describe the governance process in place

*
See above about ISO 14001, EMS, and a cross-organisational environment committee.

6.2 Have you started to identify and assess your companies climate risks and opportunities?

*
Yes - we have identified both climate risks and opportunities

6.2.1 Where are the climate risks you've identified?

*
Both operations and value chains

6.2.2 How are you managing these climate risks? Choose as many as are applicable.

*

We\'ve Identified plans for adaptation to mitigate these risks,We\'ve Integrated these adaptation plans into business practices

6.2.3 Provide any additional comments or context on your climate risks:

*
We are predominantly an office-based organisation that provides services to our participants. We also lease our office space. Our direct environmental impacts are therefore limited. Nevertheless, we will endeavour to mitigate the climate risk from our Scope 2 and 3 emissions sources as much as possible.

6.3 Have you integrated climate and/or nature into your company mission statement or shareholder agreements? If yes, describe how.

*

Yes

REAL was founded in 2006 with a clear mission - to provide quality assurance, and build trust and confidence in the renewable energy and circular economy sectors. For nearly 20 years REAL has been a driving force in creating standards that protect consumers, promote sustainability and ensure businesses meet the highest standards. REAL has developed and launched 8 innovative schemes, each designed to address different aspects of the renewable energy industry and circular economy. These schemes have helped establish best practice, promote ethical business conduct, and give consumers confidence in their choices. REAL is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Renewable Energy Association (REA), a not-for-profit trade association. Since its incorporation in 2001, the REA’s mission has remained the same: A net zero future built on renewable energy and clean technology. With feed in from over 500 member organisations, ranging from energy utilities, developers, legal and finance companies through to innovative start-ups and consultants, the REA provides a holistic approach and a strategic vision to Government of what can be achieved across the whole of the renewable energy sector. The REA plays a key role in supporting REAL’s scheme development and delivery, grounding the schemes’ conception and progress on expert policy advice. The REA recognises that creating robust frameworks that reduce uncertainty will encourage investment, drive the adoption of renewable energy and foster a sustainable future. Together, we are creating a more resilient, trustworthy, and impactful industry.

6.4 Have you taken actions this year outside of your emissions to accelerate climate progress?

*

Yes

Attending various sectoral events and promoting our services (includes an annual 'Green Gas Day', attending biogas-related events, attendance of Solar Storage Live, Futurebuild, and Grand Designs Live).

Results, Challenges and Outlook *

7.1 Provide any additional comments or context on your annual results and progress from previous years.

*
This dataset sets the first formal baseline for future comparisons (note: it currently lacks gas usage data, which we will endeavour to clarify with the new building manager and provide for the 2024 reporting period).

7.2 Do you face any key challenges in reducing emissions?

*

Limited control over energy use in buildings,Time constraints,Other challenges (please specify)

Specify other challenges

*
Slow societal and economic progress on climate action.

7.3 Has there been any third party validation of the data submitted in this report?

*

No

-
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