Bolsover Net Zero - Lauri Smith

Attending Carbon Management training gave Lauri, CEO of Josh’s Care Company, lots of ideas for reducing carbon emissions, which she further developed on a 121 consultancy call.

Holding focus groups with employees to support engagement and development of ideas to reduce emissions was identified as a first step. Since many of Josh’s Care Company employees work in client’s homes, Lauri felt supporting clients to make energy reductions through increased awareness and education could drive a positive impact in reducing Scope 3 emissions and supporting clients with the cost of living.

Within the central office, exploring opportunities to digitise documentation to reduce printing may help reduce emissions and operational costs. Lauri is looking forward to receiving recommendations from The Carbon Audit Report to identify additional opportunities to drive energy efficiencies.

On the Carbon Management Training, Lauri met another business owner based on the same business park. Together they intend to engage the wider business park in improving sustainability by holding an event to help develop initial ideas, such as enhancing recycling.

Lauri commented, “the carbon management training made what seems like a daunting task actually quite simple. I’ve been keen to get going with a carbon management plan for some time now but didn’t know where to start. This training has given me the tools and knowledge I needed to finally get going.

Despite my own personal interest in reducing carbon emissions there has also been a big push within the healthcare industry for providers to take action. I now have the basis of a carbon management plan, ideas and a drive to start showcasing the work we are doing, and venturing into new projects all thanks to the carbon management training.”