website
www.collinshume.com/
category
Professional Services
first certified
2022
current certification year
2024
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Collins Hume's emissions inventory uses financial estimates based on spending data. Collins Hume attests to the accuracy of their data inputs and the Change Climate team reviews the submission for compliance with our Standard.
82 tCO2e
Roughly equal to using 3,764 propane cylinders for home BBQs
3,727.27 kgCO2e per FTE
Emissions intensity
Emissions over time
Emissions year
Absolute Emissions (tCO2e)
Emissions Intensity (kgCO2e per FTE)
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Collins Hume has adopted near-term action plans to reduce GHG emissions within the next 12-24 months.
Active
Source of emissions
Employee commuting
Action
We plan to reduce emissions from employee travel to work, between offices and to training events.
Status
In progress
Complete By
Q4 2022
Scope
Scope 3
Source of emissions
Goods & services
Action
We plan to reduce waste that goes to landfills by adopting better waste disposal methods.
Status
In progress
Complete By
Q2 2023
Scope
Scope 3
Source of emissions
Business travel
Action
Reduce total business travel for all employees by reducing attendances at conferences and events and reverting to webinars and video confere ...read more
Status
In progress
Complete By
Q4 2024
Scope
Scope 3
Source of emissions
Software & servers
Action
Move the hosting of our servers from outdated & costly storage facilities to Microsoft Azure, which increases our energy efficiency.
Status
In progress
Complete By
Q4 2024
Scope
Scope 3
Source of emissions
Capital expenditures
Action
Upgrade computer hardware to more energy efficient computers and monitors to reduce emissions. In 2024 FY we plan to replace at least 50% of ...read more
Status
In progress
Complete By
Q4 2024
Scope
Scope 3
Source of emissions
Packaging
Action
Adopt ATO Smart Docs to reduce paper and postage costs on ATO Mail. The integration of this software into our business will further eliminat ...read more
Status
Newly set
Complete By
Q1 2026
Scope
Scope 3
Source of emissions
Raw materials
Action
Eliminate hard copies of annual reports and adopt Electronic File sharing and electronic Approvals for Financial Statements.
Status
Newly set
Complete By
Q4 2025
Scope
Scope 3
03
Collins Hume addressed last year’s emissions by buying and retiring an equal amount of high quality, verified carbon and clean energy credits.
Emissions accounted for
82 tCO2e
Roughly equal to keeping 91,840 pounds of carbon in the ground
Total investment
$520
Project types
Type
Wind
Description
Projects that support wind energy generation in order to reduce dependence on fossil fuels.
Type
Improved forest management
Description
Projects focused on developing sustainable management and harvesting practices in forest ecosystems.
Type
Industrial
Description
Projects that capture or remove emissions from industrial processes.
Like you, we want to leave a positive and long-lasting legacy. One that's about contribution as opposed to consumption. It's important to us that we witness first-hand the positive difference we make. We want to make a living legacy that will be timeless. And every day, we feel deeply privileged to live, work and play in one of the most beautiful and prosperous regions in Australia and the world. We want to add to that beauty and prosperity not just locally but around the world too. Our giving and daily actions play a part in making sure of that. We can choose to partake in any number of lifestyle choices on our doorstep, we thrive in our locale, and our kids are healthy and strong. Given this, it would be remiss of us not to play a small part in bringing basics such as clean drinking water, sustenance, education, and hope to people worldwide. And to leave the planet better a better place. That's the kind of legacy of which we can all be proud. To make that happen, we work both locally AND globally. Globally, we partner with B1G1.com, 1% for the Planet & Climate Neutral. By partnering with us together we are creating smiles, changing lives and creating a better world.
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