Sustainability
Business shouldn’t cost the earth
Sustainability isn’t a buzzword at Believ. It’s the blueprint for our business. From the energy we buy to the hardware components we recycle, we’re on a verified mission to reach Net Zero by 2050. And we’re inviting you to hold us to it.
See the proof:
Our mission is to deliver ‘Cleaner Air For All’. But how we do it matters just as much. We believe that building infrastructure for the future shouldn’t come at the expense of the planet. That’s why our entire strategy, from boardroom to roadside, is built on one promise: to make cleaner air a reality for every community.
We’re straight-talking, action-oriented, and proudly collaborative. And we’ve got the receipts to prove it.
- Powering Communities Nationwide.
- Certified B Corp (Score: 100.8) – undergoing recertification in 2026.
- ISO 14064-1 Accredited – verify here.
- 100% REGO-backed Network Energy via Urban Chain.
Our Credentials: Walking the Walk
the goal: committed to 1.5°C
We’re playing our part to limit global warming. Our entire Carbon Reduction Plan is aligned with the Paris Agreement ambitions. We’ve set SMART targets (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound) to get us there.
- By 2030: 42% reduction in Scope 2, 20% reduction in Scope 3
- By 2050: Net Zero (90% absolute reduction across all scopes)
the baseline: 3,054 tCO₂e (2024)
That’s our verified starting point. We’ve audited every corner of our operations (Scopes 1, 2 & 3) against ISO 14064-1 to know exactly where we stand. You can’t manage what you don’t measure.
Download the 2024 GHG Baseline Report
The game-changer
Our Network is 100% Renewable
100% of the electricity powering our charge points is backed by Renewable Energy Guarantees of Origin (REGOs). This means for our most significant category (Use of Sold Products), our reported emissions are zero for 2026*. We partner with Urban Chain to deliver localised renewable sourced energy, benefitting communities, encouraging further local renewable project generation, and ensuring we are sourcing the best possible tariffs for our customers.
*Under the market-based method of the GHG Protocol.
Our SMART Commitment to a 1.5°C Future
Our action plan is aligned with the global ambition to limit warming to 1.5°C. We have set specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound (SMART) targets against our 2024 baseline:
Our entire 3054tCO2e were offset for our 2024 baseline via the following schemes:
2050 Net Zero Goal
Achieve a minimum 90% absolute reduction in total emissions (Scope 1, 2 & 3) across our operations and value chain, neutralising any residual emissions with high-quality carbon removal credits. We will track our progress using carbon intensity metrics (tCO₂e per operational and per installed charge point) to ensure genuine efficiency gains as we scale.
2030 Near-Term Targets:
- Scope 1: Maintain at 0 tCO₂e.
- Scope 2: Reduce absolute emissions by 42% (from 30.2 to <17.5 tCO₂e).
- Scope 3: Reduce absolute emissions by 20% (from 3,023.8 to <2,419 tCO₂e).
Our entire 3054tCO2e were offset for our 2024 baseline via the following schemes:
Biomass Guatapara Landfill Project
500t/CO2e
The CGR Guatapará Landfill Project in Guatapará, São Paulo, Brazil captures methane-rich landfill gas produced by decomposing municipal waste and uses it to generate renewable electricity. By preventing methane from entering the atmosphere, the project reduces greenhouse gas emissions and displaces fossil-fuel-based power. In addition to climate benefits, it improves local air quality, reduces risks such as fires and odors, and supports sustainable development through job creation and improved landfill management practices.
Taraila Hydroelectric Project
1000t/CO2e
The Taraila Project is a 5 MW run-of-the-river small hydropower plant located on Taraila Nallah, India. It generates renewable electricity using natural river flow to supply power to the state grid. The project supports sustainable development by providing clean energy that reduces reliance on fossil fuels, creating local employment to support the regional economy.
Wind Power Project, Rajasthan
1000t/CO2e
The project is a 7.5 MW grid-connected wind power plant in Jaisalmer District, Rajasthan, India. It consists of five 1.5 MW wind turbines and qualifies as a Type I Small-Scale Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) renewable energy project. The electricity generated is supplied to the Indian national grid, producing about 14,374 MWh of clean power annually and reducing approximately 13,619 tCO₂e emissions per year by displacing fo
ssil-fuel-based electricity. The project supports sustainable development by improving local infrastructure and employment opportunities, stimulating regional economic growth, providing emissions-free renewable energy with minimal environmental impact.
Yeongam Solar Power Plant
480t/CO2e
The Yeongam F1 Circuit Photovoltaic Power Plant CDM Project is a 13.296 MW solar power facility located in South Korea. The plant uses photovoltaic technology to generate approximately 17,386 MWh of electricity annually, supplying clean power, reducing reliance on fossil-fuel-based generation. The project contributes to sustainable development by promoting renewable energy adoption, attracting regional investment and employment, reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
Vichada Climate Reforestation
20t/CO2e
The Vichada Climate Reforestation Project restores 106,522 hectares of degraded savanna in Colombia’s Orinoco River basin through large-scale reforestation and ecosystem protection. Originally developed as a timber initiative, it now focuses on conservation by improving biodiversity, watershed health, and landscape resilience to fires, flooding, and climate variability. The project includes 21,413 hectares of planted forests and nearly 12,000 hectares of protected natural ecosystems, creating habitat for 110 threatened species while reducing soil erosion and improving water quality. It also supports local socio-economic development, generating 381 jobs, providing training and environmental education, and promoting inclusive employment.
How we’re doing it
Our 5-Point Pillars to Ensure Continuous Sustainability Growth as We Target Net Zero (by 2050)
Having a plan is one thing. Having the resources, governance, and grit to execute it is another. Here’s how we’re allocating our firepower.
B Corp Leadership
The Ethos: “We use the B Corp framework as our compass. It’s not just a logo; it’s our governance DNA.”
The Detail: Our Board has approved this plan, and our Senior Leadership Team oversees it. Our dedicated ESG Working Group-with experts in operations, finance, and sustainability-is in the engine room, driving progress daily. Our immediate goal? Recertify against the stricter B Corp v2.1 standards by September 2026. It’s a top-order priority.
Human Resources: Dedicated Head of Bid Excellence & ESG Coordinator, supported by external consultants.
Greening Our Own Ops (Scope 1 & 2)
The Ethos: “We’re turning our own offices green, from the lights overhead to the vans on the road.”
The Detail: By 2027, all our offices will be on 100% renewable tariffs and any future company purchased vehicles will be EVs.
SMART Target: Reduce Scope 2 emissions by 42% by 2030.
Technical Resources: Procurement team, Facilities management.
Transforming Our Supply Chain (Scope 3)
The Ethos: “Our biggest impact isn’t what we do, but how we buy. We’re rolling up our sleeves and getting to work with our partners to cut carbon at the source.”
The Detail: 99% of our footprint is in our supply chain. We’re partnering with hardware suppliers and civils partners to slash embodied carbon. We aim to support our supply chain partners in expanding their EV fleets by proposing provision of fleet EV chargepoints supplied by ourselves. We’ve encouraged suppliers such as Etrel to complete full LCA assessments, which have now been completed, see here. We aim to identify and contribute to pilot projects within our supply chain to improve emissions reductions over time.
SMART Target: Reduce Scope 3 emissions by 20% by 2030.
Material Resources: Procurement budget, partnership agreements, pilot project funding.
Circular Economy & Product Stewardship
The Ethos: “We build things to last, and plan for their next life. No waste, just smart design.”
The Detail: Our hardware-agnostic model lets us pick the most durable and recyclable tech. All tech is recycled in line with WEEE regulations by a licensed ATF carrier. We consider mid-contract hardware refreshes, so our network’s unit sustainability gets better over time without needing premature replacement. This rolling replacement strategy ensures the embodied and operational carbon intensity of our network improves continuously whilst replaced hardware is then either repurposed elsewhere within the network, donated, or recycled.
Technical Resources: Engineering team, Supply chain partnerships.
Social Value, Community & Biodiversity
The Ethos: “Cleaner Air For All means cleaner air for everyone. We build community into every project.”
The Detail: We are implementing “synergy projects”-initiatives that both cut carbon and deliver social value (measured by the National TOMs Framework). We’re developing charitable donation strategies to support organisations like The Woodland Trust, combining carbon offset via tree planting, community volunteering, and biodiversity net gain with our wider ESG, charity, and social value roadmap. From ESOL Workshops and Careers Engagement Events in Newham to Clean Air Days in Hammersmith & Fulham, our collaboration and social value delivery creates local legacies.
Stakeholder Engagement: Partnering with local authorities, schools, and charities.
Our Learnings in Action: From Targets to Reality
We don’t just set targets; we act on them. Our ISO audit recommended four short-term priorities, and here’s how we’re delivering:
| ISO Recommendation | Our Action |
| Increase Environmental Awareness | All-employee onboarding includes B Corp and ESG training; annual “Lunch & Learns” on topics like Scope 3; employee ESG suggestion box. |
| Work with Suppliers to Reduce Embodied Carbon | Encouragement and collaboration on achieving subcontractor EV fleet goals); pilot project trials for improved emission reduction; carbon criteria in tenders from 2027. |
| Create Better Processes for Accurate Carbon Data | Transitioning from spend-based to activity-based data; targeting 90%+ confidence score by 2028; working with suppliers for primary data. |
| Support Sub-Contractors’ Carbon Reduction | Phased supplier engagement (Phase 1: Data & Awareness 2026-2028); Honing more granular emissions data reporting and identifying areas of improvement. |
Real Stories, Real Impact
We believe the best way to show our commitment is through the communities we serve. Here’s how we’re delivering action to aid our overall goal of Cleaner Air For All alongside the rollout of chargepoints – not just in theory, but on the ground.
Clean Air Days – Hammersmith & Fulham and Brighton
Putting Communities at the Heart of Clean Air
Since 2021, our Clean Air Day pop-up events have brought residents, businesses, and fleet operators together to shape charging infrastructure before a single spade went in the ground. Hammersmith & Fulham became the first UK authority to host events specifically focused on shaping public EV charging and we continue to roll out local authority community-focused events that promote EV Charging and enable conversation with residents, businesses and councillors within regions – such as our recent 2025 Brighton EV Rally or ourFulham 10K engagement.
The result? Sites that actually work for the community, and a model now being replicated across the UK.
Green Skills – Newham College
Building the Green Workforce of Tomorrow
In partnership with Newham Council and Uber, we delivered an ESOL employability workshop at Newham College, connecting local residents with green economy careers. Our team shared lived experiences, and learners gained practical workplace skills.
The result? Improved employability, stronger community networks, and visible role models for the next generation
Suffolk LEVI – Powering the Future
The UK’s First LEVI Contract In 2024, we signed the first awarded LEVI contract in the UK with Suffolk County Council, delivering up to 6,000 on-street and community charge points across the county.
The result? A new benchmark for public sector EV infrastructure delivery at scale, proving that ambitious goals and practical delivery can go hand in hand. We are carrying out a plethora of Social Value (SV) activities in Suffolk over the coming years, and have already hit the ground running at our recent EVEX forum attendance and engagement with residents (Ipswich).
Find out more on our social value initiatives here.
Our Promise: Total Transparency
We’re Not Just Reporting. We’re Sharing.
We will be providing a CSR Report annually (it’s written into our governance) alongside a public refresh of our Climate Action Plan in this very spot on the website! You’ll always know where we are on our journey.
Our stakeholders-that’s you, our partners, our communities, and our planet-are at the heart of this. We’re engaging suppliers for their data, listening to residents at pop-up events, and empowering our employees to suggest new ideas through our internal ESG forum.
📄 ISO 14064-1 Verification Statement
📄 Carbon Offset Certifications 2024
Leadership Voices
“I am immensely proud of what we’ve achieved. But our B Corp certification and this plan aren’t the finish line. They’re the starting blocks. This document is our commitment to our stakeholders, our planet, and our future. It turns our ambition into action.”
– Guy Bartlett, CEO
Formally approved by the Believ Board of Directors within our Articles of Association and Declaration of Interdependence Commitment Within.
In accordance with Procurement Policy Note 006 – see our latest Carbon Reduction Plan here.
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