Commitment Statements
Expert Ease Training – Net Zero
Commitment Statement
At Expert Ease Training, we recognise the urgent need to address the climate emergency and fully support the UK Government’s legally binding target to achieve net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, as set out in the Climate Change Act 2008 (2050 Target Amendment).
As a provider of high-quality training services within the health and social care sector, we are committed to aligning our operations with both legislation and recommendations.
Our Commitment:
We commit to achieving net zero carbon emissions across our direct operations (Scopes 1 and 2) by 2030.
We aim to achieve net zero for our entire value chain emissions (Scope 3) by 2045.
We will measure, monitor, and annually report our carbon footprint, ensuring transparency and accountability in line with requirements.
We will actively work with our suppliers and partners to reduce upstream and downstream emissions, favouring sustainable and low-carbon solutions wherever possible.
We will embed sustainability into our service delivery by minimising travel emissions, promoting digital training where appropriate, and adopting energy-efficient practices across our operations.
We will engage and train our staff to champion sustainability and contribute to our shared net zero goals.
We are committed to continuous improvement and will update our carbon reduction plans regularly to reflect best practice, legislative developments, and the evolving expectations of our stakeholders.
Through our actions, we aim not only to meet compliance requirements but to play our part in safeguarding the health of our communities and our planet for future generations.
Social Value Commitment Statement
At Expert Ease Training, we believe that delivering high-quality training goes hand-in-hand with delivering meaningful social value for our communities, our people, and our environment. We are committed to creating positive, measurable impacts in line with the UK Government’s Social Value Model and the NHS Social Value approach, using the recognised Social Value TOM System™ (Themes, Outcomes and Measures) to track and report our progress transparently.
Our Social Value Priorities
1. Fighting Climate Change
We are committed to achieving net zero carbon emissions across our operations and supply chain, in line with the NHS Net Zero Supplier Roadmap and UK legislation.
How:
Reduce travel emissions by prioritising local trainers, delivering digital and blended training, and promoting remote working.
Use energy-efficient venues and sustainable materials.
Engage suppliers who demonstrate strong environmental practices.
How we measure:
Annual carbon footprint calculations (Scopes 1, 2, and 3).
Reduction targets tracked using TOMs environmental metrics (e.g., tonnes CO₂e saved).
Percentage of contracts delivered with verified low-carbon solutions.
2. Supporting COVID-19 Recovery
We recognise the lasting impact of COVID-19 on health, wellbeing, and the workforce.
How:
Provide adaptable, high-quality training that strengthens the skills of frontline staff and supports safe working practices.
Offer flexible learning solutions to help individuals re-enter the workforce.
Prioritise local employment and community engagement in areas hardest hit by COVID-19.
How we measure:
Number of training hours delivered to NHS and care staff.
Number of learners supported into new roles.
Community feedback and learner satisfaction.
3. Tackling Economic Inequality
We aim to contribute to more inclusive economic growth and prosperity.
How:
Pay all staff and contractors at least the Real Living Wage.
Support local supply chains and SMEs wherever possible.
Offer discounted or free training opportunities for community groups.
How we measure:
Percentage of spend with local SMEs.
Number of local suppliers engaged.
Number of discounted/free training sessions delivered to underrepresented groups.
4. Promoting Equal Opportunity
Diversity, equity and inclusion are at the heart of our organisation.
How:
Commit to fair recruitment, progression and pay practices.
Provide skills development and mentoring for underrepresented groups.
Deliver training on inclusive practice and unconscious bias to our team and partners.
How we measure:
Workforce diversity statistics and pay gap reporting.
Number of hours of equality and diversity training completed.
Number of mentoring placements created for underrepresented groups.
5. Wellbeing
We recognise that the wellbeing of our staff, learners and communities is vital.
How:
Foster a positive work culture with mental health support, flexible working and regular wellbeing check-ins.
Embed wellbeing principles in our training content and delivery.
Support local wellbeing initiatives and charities.
How we measure:
Employee wellbeing survey results.
Staff retention rates.
Hours volunteered or value of donations to local wellbeing projects.
Reporting and Accountability
We will monitor our progress against these commitments using the Social Value TOM System™ to set clear, evidence-based targets and outcomes. We will report annually on our social value impact to demonstrate our contribution to a fairer, greener and healthier society.
