Carbon Reduction Plan (CRP)

Publication date: February 2026
Organisation: Burnt Tree Studios Ltd
Reporting period: November 2024 – October 2025
Baseline year: November 2024 – October 2025

Burnt Tree Studios Ltd is a UK-based video production company operating primarily from a home office. The company is independently owned and is committed to reducing its environmental impact and supporting the UK’s transition to a low-carbon economy.

Commitment to Achieving Net Zero

Burnt Tree Studios Ltd commits to achieving Net Zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 or earlier.

This commitment will be delivered through continuous improvement in energy efficiency, reduced travel emissions, responsible purchasing, and the adoption of low-carbon technologies where feasible.

Current Emissions Reporting

Emissions have been calculated using UK Government GHG Conversion Factors and reflect reasonable estimates based on available data.

Scope 1 – Direct Emissions

  • Business mileage using petrol vehicle (8,000 miles per year)

  • Business share of home gas usage (20%)

Total Scope 1 Emissions:
≈ 2.4 tCO₂e

Scope 2 – Indirect Emissions (Purchased Electricity)

  • Business share (20%) of home electricity supplied by Octopus Energy on a 100% renewable tariff

Total Scope 2 Emissions:
≈ 0.05 tCO₂e

Scope 3 – Indirect Emissions

  • Business flights (mostly UK short-haul)

  • Cloud storage and data hosting (Frame.io and Dropbox)

  • Purchased equipment (cameras, lenses, computers – amortised)

  • Use of freelance crew

  • Waste generation and water usage

Total Scope 3 Emissions:
≈ 0.9 tCO₂e

Total Carbon Footprint

Total Emissions:
≈ 3.35 tCO₂e

Carbon Reduction Targets

Burnt Tree Studios Ltd aims to reduce absolute emissions by:

  • 20% by 2030

  • 50% by 2040

  • Net Zero by 2050

Environmental Management Measures

Burnt Tree Studios Ltd will apply the following measures when performing contracts:

Energy

  • Use of 100% renewable electricity tariff

  • Energy-efficient lighting and equipment

  • Power-down policy for all equipment when not in use

Travel & Transport

  • Remote meetings as default

  • Consolidating journeys

  • Preference for rail over flights where possible

  • Consideration of electric or hybrid vehicle when next replacing car

Production Practices

  • Digital delivery of files

  • Minimising waste on shoots

  • Reuse of sets, props, and materials

  • Sustainable catering where provided

Procurement

  • Purchasing durable, repairable equipment

  • Extending equipment life cycles

  • Preference for suppliers with environmental credentials

Waste

  • Recycling of paper, packaging and electronics

  • Reduction of single-use plastics

Monitoring and Reporting

Burnt Tree Studios Ltd will:

  • Maintain mileage and energy usage logs

  • Review emissions annually

  • Update this Carbon Reduction Plan each year

Declaration

Burnt Tree Studios Ltd confirms that the emissions reported are accurate to the best of its knowledge and that it is committed to achieving Net Zero by 2050.

Signed:
Director, Burnt Tree Studios Ltd
Date: February 2026