Oscar Acoustics’ carbon neutral and net zero journey
Sustainability is at the core of all our operations here at Oscar Acoustics. As we work towards our long-term goal of Net Zero by 2050, we’re taking real actions right now to reduce our emissions in line with science based targets (SBTs) and ensure that we’re playing our part in slowing rising temperatures.
Working with Positive Planet, we’ve established actions and initiatives that will help us as we transition.
the final destination
We’ve set our eyes on turning Oscar Acoustics into a Net Zero company by no later than 2050. SBTs have been set with the aim of meeting the goals of the Paris Agreement: to limit global warming to 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels. Oscar Acoustics will be using SBTs as a pathway to achieving our Net Zero goal.
It means, one way or another, we will have to significantly reduce our carbon footprint. We’ll be doing that either through cutting our absolute carbon emissions by a minimum of 90% from our baseline year (2023) or reducing carbon emissions to an average of less than one tonne per employee – whichever we can achieve faster.
Keeping on top of these ambitious emissions targets naturally calls for forward-planning, so we’ve established a number of near-term goals designed to reduce our emissions by 2035. By reducing Scope 1, 2 and upstream 3 emissions (respectively, the emissions produced directly by us, the emissions produced indirectly by us and the emissions produced up our value chain) we’ll keep ourselves on track for Net Zero.
We are proud to have achieved a 35.37% reduction in our emissions from our baseline year to our current figures so far. Full details can be found on page 7 of our carbon reduction plan.
In our efforts to reach Net Zero, we’ve already made a number of big changes to cut our carbon emissions including:
- Our new HQ building – The Oscar Innovation Centre – has 164m2 of roof-mounted solar panels allowing us to run the entire building during the summer months.
- The Oscar Innovation Centre has been awarded Green Plaque for sustainability , achieved an A+ EPC rating and has been defined as ‘net zero emissions’.
- We achieved Bronze Level certification with Positive Planet in 2025 and aim to achieve Silver status in 2026.
- Whilst more expensive, we have changed the transportation route that our raw materials take, meaning that we have dramatically reduced the amount of road haulage required.
- We are reviewing our logistics partners and working with providers to minimise upstream emissions within our distribution network.
how we’re helping clients reduce their environmental impact
Having established our carbon reduction goal and an ISO-certified environmental management system, we’re also focused on helping our customers enhance the green credentials of their buildings.
With our SonaSpray range being made from rapidly renewable resources that sequester carbon, reducing the amount of harmful greenhouse gasses in the atmosphere, sustainability is at the core of all our operations. Our range of acoustic products have been designed to satisfy many sustainable design certification systems including BREAAM, SKA, Living Building Challenge and LEED. Furthermore, our SonaSpray acoustic spray finishes are M1 Classified as Low Emitting Building Materials and are GREENGUARD Gold Certified for Indoor Air Quality.
The result is that our products have been applied in some of Britain’s greenest projects, including the Enterprise Centre at the University of East Anglia and Henrietta House, which achieved both BREEAM Excellent and WELL Platinum accreditation.
the steps we’ve taken to become carbon neutral
While we recognise the importance of reducing our emissions as quickly as possible through our work with Positive Planet, we continue to invest in world-leading carbon-capture programmes through Climate Trade to offset our independently measured emissions on an annual basis. Our carbon neutral status incorporates our entire operations, including the transportation of all our products.
We have invested in the below Gold Standard, carbon offsetting projects in Colombia and Turkey.
The VICHADA CLIMATE REFORESTATION PROJECT (PAZ) main activity is reforestation. The project is located in the Orinoco Department in Colombia and the objective is the creation of close to nature forests, producing high quality hardwoods combined with carbon sequestration, while stabilising and restoring fragile and degraded areas in an economically, socially, and ecologically viable way.
The BURGAZ WIND FARM PROJECT in the Canakkale Province, Gallipoli District, Turkey, represents a pioneering initiative dedicated to harnessing the potential of wind energy for the generation of sustainable and clean electricity. Boasting an impressive capacity of 14.9 MW, the wind farm deploys onshore wind turbines strategically positioned to harness the consistent wind resources of the area and convert them into electricity, contributing to supply clean energy to approximately 5,000 households across the country, making a significant impact on both the local and national scale. By harnessing wind energy, this project significantly reduces the reliance on fossil fuels for electricity generation. The project also creates job opportunities and stimulates economic growth in the region.
Through supporting Gold Standard carbon offsetting projects, Oscar Acoustics is helping to contribute towards more sources of renewable energy and reduced greenhouse gas emissions around the world.
We are committed to measure our carbon footprint year-on-year to gain an understanding of how and where we can improve. We have also created a cross-departmental Green Team to support the roll-out of initiatives and collaboration throughout the company.
Although Net Zero is the end point of our journey, we’re proud to be making changes to offset our carbon emissions in the here and now.
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