Oakfield Psychological Services
Oakfield Psychological Services is committed to reducing our environmental impact and working towards a sustainable, low-carbon future. As a specialist healthcare provider, we recognise the importance of protecting the environment, supporting our communities, and ensuring that the services we provide today do not compromise the wellbeing of future generations.
Our Commitment to Net Zero
We are committed to achieving Net Zero carbon emissions by 2040, with an interim target of reducing our operational emissions by 50% by 2030.
These goals align with national climate objectives and reflect our responsibility as a healthcare organisation to improve long-term environmental and public health outcomes.
Understanding Our Carbon Impact
Our primary sources of emissions include:
- Energy use within our offices and therapeutic environments
- Staff travel and patient-related travel
- Procurement of clinical and operational supplies
- Waste generation and disposal
- Digital and IT infrastructure
We review these areas annually to understand our footprint and identify opportunities for meaningful reduction.
Actions Taken So Far
Oakfield Psychological Services has already taken proactive steps to reduce our environmental impact, including:
- Switching to renewable electricity providers where available
- Implementing energy-efficient practices across office and clinical spaces
- Reducing single-use products where safe and appropriate
- Increasing digital systems to minimise paper use and streamline record-keeping
- Encouraging car-sharing and flexible working to reduce staff travel emissions
- Partnering with suppliers who demonstrate strong environmental and ethical standards
Future Plans and Priorities
We recognise there is more to be done, and we have set out the following priorities for the coming years:
- Full carbon footprint assessment to inform targeted reduction actions
- Development of a Green Procurement Framework to prioritise low-carbon suppliers
- Further energy efficiency upgrades across all operational buildings
- Introducing a phased transition to low-emission or electric vehicles
- Expanding digital platforms to reduce paper, printing, and unnecessary travel
- Ongoing staff training and awareness to embed a culture of sustainability
- Annual public reporting on progress toward our Net Zero goals
Working Together
We believe that sustainability is a shared responsibility. We will continue to collaborate with staff, partners, suppliers, and the communities we serve to reduce our environmental impact and support wider climate ambitions.
Monitoring and Transparency
We will measure and publicly report our progress each year, ensuring accountability and transparent tracking against our reduction targets.
Approval
This statement sets out Oakfield Psychological Services’ commitment to achieving Net Zero and outlines the steps we are taking to build a more sustainable future.