Carbon Reduction Plan

BS Surgicare SMC Pvt Limited – Carbon Reduction Plan

Prepared in alignment with PPN 06/21, NHS Net Zero Supplier Roadmap, and the GHG Protocol Corporate Standard

Supplier Name: BS Surgicare SMC Pvt Limited
Publication Date: 31/01/2026

Commitment to Achieving Net Zero

BS Surgicare SMC Pvt Limited confirms its commitment to supporting Net Zero objectives across the UK healthcare supply chain.

As the upstream manufacturing partner for BS Surgical Instruments Ltd, BS Surgicare aligns with:

• PPN 006 (February 2025) – Requirements for supply chain emissions reporting
• NHS Net Zero Supplier Roadmap – Expectations for overseas manufacturers
• GHG Protocol Corporate Standard – For Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions accounting

Baseline Emissions Footprint

Baseline emissions represent the organisation’s greenhouse gas output prior to the implementation of carbon reduction strategies. This baseline will serve as the reference point for future reductions.

Baseline Year

January – December 2025

Additional Details

Details relating to the baseline emissions calculations will be added once activity data, operational boundaries, and relevant Scope 3 categories have been fully assessed.

Baseline Emissions (tCO₂e)

Current Emissions Reporting

Reporting Year

January – December 2026 (Projected/Estimated)

Emissions (tCO₂e)

Emissions Reduction Targets

BS Surgicare operates under a certified ISO 13485:2016 Quality Management System, which provides strong governance for environmental and operational controls.

Key Measures

• Documented QMS with controlled procedures, records, and traceability
• Risk-Based Process Management (FMEA-based)
• Supplier Qualification with written quality agreements
• Control of Outsourced Processes with monitoring and verification
• Preventive Maintenance of machinery to reduce energy waste
• Document Control using digital record management (SharePoint)
• Record Retention with 10-year minimum retention of quality and production records
• Internal Audits and management reviews driving continual improvement

These systems support environmental performance, energy efficiency, and waste minimisation across manufacturing operations.

Carbon Reduction Projects Completed to Date

A detailed list of completed carbon reduction initiatives will be added once operational data and historical sustainability actions have been reviewed.

Potential initiatives may include:

• Improvements in manufacturing efficiency
• Reductions in material waste
• Packaging optimisation
• Renewable energy integration
• Transition to lower-carbon logistics

Carbon Reduction Projects – Ongoing & Planned

BS Surgicare SMC Pvt Limited is committed to implementing a structured programme of carbon reduction initiatives, including:

• Alignment with ISO 14001 environmental management principles
• Adoption of renewable energy sources where feasible
• Expansion of Scope 3 measurement across all relevant categories
• Supplier engagement to improve environmental performance
• Waste reduction and recycling improvements
• Increased use of low-carbon transport modes

Supply Chain Commitments

Packaging

• Transition to recyclable and reduced-impact packaging materials
• Reduction of packaging mass and volume
• Clear recycling instructions for customers

Products

• Engineering to reduce material use and waste
• Increased recyclability of product components
• Improved on-site recycling of manufacturing waste

Environmental Remediation

• Participation in environmental restoration initiatives
• Support for community-based sustainability programmes
• Integration of sustainability criteria into procurement processes

Transportation

• Reduction of fossil-fuel-based transport
• Increased use of sea freight over air freight where operationally viable
• Monitoring and optimisation of international logistics

Operations

• Implementation of energy-efficient lighting and equipment
• Reduction of paper use and transition to digital systems
• Improved insulation and energy management
• Segregated waste streams and increased recycling
• Water-use reduction initiatives

Commuting & Business Travel

• Encouragement of low-carbon commuting options
• Increased use of virtual meetings to reduce travel
• Transition to electric or hybrid company vehicles where feasible

Emissions Reduction Targets

BS Surgicare will confirm its reduction targets following completion of its baseline emissions assessment.

Targets will align with:

• PPN 006 requirements for supply chain emissions
• NHS Net Zero expectations for overseas suppliers
• Science-aligned pathways under the GHG Protocol

Provisional Target Placeholders

• Scope 1 & 2 Net Zero Target Year: 2050
• Scope 3 Net Zero Target Year: 2050

Declaration and Sign-Off

This Carbon Reduction Plan has been prepared in alignment with PPN 06/21, the NHS Net Zero Supplier Roadmap, and the GHG Protocol Corporate Standard.

Reporting for Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions will follow SECR requirements, and Scope 3 emissions will be calculated in accordance with the Corporate Value Chain (Scope 3) Standard and the mandatory categories set out under PPN 06/21.

Signed: Natasha Khan
Position: Director
Date: 31/01/2026