Our carbon maths
At Nicholsons, we measure and take responsibility for all our carbon emissions in Scope 1 (own emissions), Scope 2 (purchased energy) and Scope 3 (supply chain). This is unusual as most companies stop at Scopes 1 & 2.
At Nicholsons, we have reduced our carbon account from over 1000 tonnes to 739 tonnes a year and continue to analyse our emissions data to find further cuts. The key areas we are focussing on for 2026 are: plastic tree protection, soil and stone waste and employee business miles.
Our largest reductions have been achieved through the adoption of HVO fuel, recycled steel and low carbon cement / concrete products.
For our residual carbon emissions, we offset in a rotational forest in Scotland where we sequester 947T per year on average and in a tropical forest renovation project in Kakamega, Kenya. This project, fully funded by Nicholsons, has restored 2.63 hectares of rainforest with native tree species. Initial estimates put the amount of carbon sequestered here at 1.37 tonnes since planting but this should significantly increase as the forest establishes and matures.
Our carbon maths
At Nicholsons, we measure and take responsibility for all our carbon emissions in Scope 1 (own emissions), Scope 2 (purchased energy) and Scope 3 (supply chain). This is unusual as most companies stop at Scopes 1 & 2.
At Nicholsons, we have reduced our carbon account from over 1000 tonnes to 739 tonnes a year and continue to analyse our emissions data to find further cuts. The key areas we are focussing on for 2026 are: plastic tree protection, soil and stone waste and employee business miles.
Our largest reductions have been achieved through the adoption of HVO fuel, recycled steel and low carbon cement / concrete products.
For our residual carbon emissions, we offset in a rotational forest in Scotland where we sequester 947T per year on average and in a tropical forest renovation project in Kakamega, Kenya. This project, fully funded by Nicholsons, has restored 2.63 hectares of rainforest with native tree species. Initial estimates put the amount of carbon sequestered here at 1.37 tonnes since planting but this should significantly increase as the forest establishes and matures.
Find out more about sustainability at Nicholsons
We’re committed to caring for the planet through responsible resource use, UK‑grown plants, innovative design tools like elemental and community projects such as Forest Schools. Explore how Nicholsons is leading the way in creating beautiful, nature‑positive landscapes.
Find out more about elemental
elemental is our pioneering green design tool, created with leading industry partners to help designers reduce environmental impact across materials, carbon, biodiversity, water and more. It gives professionals clear, practical guidance to make every landscape project more sustainable.
Find out more about sustainability at Nicholsons
We’re committed to caring for the planet through responsible resource use, UK‑grown plants, innovative design tools like elemental and community projects such as Forest Schools. Explore how Nicholsons is leading the way in creating beautiful, nature‑positive landscapes.
Find out more about elemental
elemental is our pioneering green design tool, created with leading industry partners to help designers reduce environmental impact across materials, carbon, biodiversity, water and more. It gives professionals clear, practical guidance to make every landscape project more sustainable.
