Carbon Reduction Plan

Commitment to Achieving Net Zero

Lycali Ltd is committed to achieving Net Zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.

As an independent provider of neurodevelopmental assessment, therapy and support services, Lycali recognises its responsibility to minimise environmental impact whilst continuing to deliver safe, effective and accessible services.

The organisation is committed to embedding sustainable practices across its operations and continually reviewing opportunities to reduce its carbon footprint.

Baseline Emissions Footprint

Baseline emissions are a record of the greenhouse gases produced by an organisation before the implementation of carbon reduction initiatives. They provide the reference point against which future emissions reductions can be measured.

Additional Details Relating to Baseline Emissions

As a growing independent healthcare provider, Lycali has not previously undertaken a formal greenhouse gas emissions assessment. Therefore, 2026 represents the organisation's first reporting period and baseline year.

The assessment identified the organisation's primary sources of carbon emissions as:

• Business travel undertaken by clinicians and staff.
• Staff commuting.
• Energy consumption associated with office-based operations.
• Information technology and digital infrastructure.
• Paper, printing and office consumables.
• Procurement of goods and services.

As Lycali continues to grow, systems will be developed to improve the collection and monitoring of environmental data and support future emissions reporting.

Current Emissions Reporting

Reporting Year: 2026

As this is Lycali's first year of reporting, current emissions are considered to be the baseline against which future reductions will be measured.

The organisation will continue to develop its carbon reporting methodology and data collection processes to support future annual reporting.

Carbon Reduction Targets

To support the achievement of Net Zero by 2050, Lycali has adopted the following objectives:

• Reduce paper usage through digital records and electronic documentation.
• Promote remote assessments, consultations and meetings where clinically appropriate.
• Reduce unnecessary travel through effective appointment scheduling and use of remote technology.
• Encourage hybrid and flexible working arrangements where operationally appropriate.
• Consider environmental sustainability when purchasing equipment and services.
• Increase staff awareness of environmental sustainability and responsible resource use.
• Review environmental performance annually as part of organisational governance arrangements.

Carbon Reduction Projects

The following environmental measures are already in place or are being implemented:

• Predominantly paperless record keeping and document management systems.
• Electronic invoicing, reporting and communication processes.
• Use of remote consultation platforms where clinically appropriate.
• Remote multidisciplinary team meetings to reduce travel requirements.
• Digital onboarding and workforce documentation processes.
• Responsible disposal and recycling of confidential documentation and electronic equipment where possible.

Over the Next 12 Months

• Further reduce printing and paper consumption.
• Increase the use of remote service delivery where clinically appropriate.
• Improve monitoring of business travel and associated carbon impacts.
• Review procurement processes to support sustainable purchasing decisions.
• Develop a formal environmental monitoring framework to support future reporting.

Governance and Review

Responsibility for monitoring progress against this Carbon Reduction Plan rests with the Director and Senior Leadership Team.

The Carbon Reduction Plan will be reviewed annually and updated to reflect organisational growth, operational changes and improvements in environmental performance monitoring.