3ADAPT supported the Royal Botanical Gardens, Kew (RBG Kew) in decarbonising its procurement function, which accounts for about 50% of its carbon footprint, to help achieve its 2030 Climate Positive target. This involved a detailed analysis of procurement data, identification of key suppliers, and development of sustainable procurement practices. 3ADAPT created carbon-focused expectations for suppliers, designed interventions to gather sustainability data, and produced guidance for staff to embed sustainability into procurement policies and tender processes, aligning with RBG Kew's climate and social value goals.
3ADAPT supported Historic Environment Scotland (HES) in reviewing and improving data on visitor travel emissions to assist in their Carbon Management Plan. By conducting interviews, workshops, and reviewing datasets, 3ADAPT provided recommendations for better data collection and estimating emissions, while also considering the unique challenges of HES's dispersed sites and encouraging sustainable travel.
The Exhibition Road Cultural Group (ERCG), comprising 23 leading cultural and educational organisations in South Kensington, partnered with 3ADAPT to advance sustainability across the neighbourhood. Through a collaborative programme, 3ADAPT developed a shared sustainability vision, goals, and a group carbon footprint report, supported by a PowerBI dashboard to track progress. This work included upskilling members, aligning procurement practices, and fostering cross-organisational collaboration. By establishing robust governance and tools, the South Ken ZEN+ initiative empowers ERCG members to accelerate decarbonisation and achieve a Zero Emissions Nature Positive future.
3ADAPT have been working with the Woodland Trust to develop a robust carbon baseline, building on their existing SECR reporting to cover scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions as well as removals, storage and emissions associated with their land. Geospatial data was used to create an interactive dashboard of the Woodland Trusts land holding. The work included exploration of methodologies for setting carbon reduction targets and the development of a comprehensive decarbonisation strategy covering both land and non-land emissions.
