Taking bold steps towards a sustainable future

At ACI Care, sustainability is more than just a goal — it is a way of life. Driven by a deep commitment to become more environmentally conscious while supporting the communities we serve across Kent and Northamptonshire we have embedded sustainability into every aspect of our operations.

With a 10 per cent reduction in CO2 emissions across the group since 2022, we are leading the charge in creating a greener, more sustainable future. A 10 per cent reduction in CO2 emissions is no small feat. To put it in perspective, since 2022, we have reduced our emissions by 31.5 metric tonnes of CO2 annually. This is equivalent to taking approximately seven cars off the road each year, or the same as planting around 3,150 trees annually. This milestone underscores ACI Care's dedication to combating climate change and reducing its carbon footprint.

Recognising the scope of this undertaking, we partnered with a sustainability platform in order to help us succeed. There are many tools out there, but they all seemed too technical and not all that easy to digest or understand. Eventually, we came across Zellar, a digital sustainability platform that simplifies the process of calculating carbon footprints, identifying opportunities for improvement, and tracking progress using a scoring format that lets us see at a glance the positive impact we are making against carbon footprint stats. The group's sustainability score offers clear insights into our positive impact, inspiring further innovation within each care home. Seeing the impact in black and white only makes us strive harder to do more and achieve more sustainability goals for positive impact.