Carbon Reduction Plan

Introduction

This Carbon Reduction Plan outlines the approach taken by Frankie Rose Hair and Makeup for Weddings to understand, monitor and reduce greenhouse gas emissions associated with business activities. As a small, service based supplier operating within the wedding and events industry, this plan is designed to be proportionate, transparent and practical, while supporting the longer term goal of working towards net zero emissions.

Sustainability considerations are integrated into day to day decision making, recognising both the opportunities and limitations of a mobile, owner operated business.

Scope of Emissions

The primary sources of carbon emissions associated with the business are limited and relate mainly to:

  • Travel to and from wedding venues and trials

  • Energy use associated with preparing equipment and professional kit

  • Procurement of professional products and tools

  • Use of single use items required for hygiene purposes

The business does not operate a physical premises and does not employ staff, which keeps overall operational emissions relatively low.

Baseline Emissions Assessment

A formal audited carbon footprint has not been undertaken. Instead, baseline emissions are assessed using a practical, activity based approach that reflects the scale and nature of the business.

The baseline considers:

  • Average annual mileage travelled to weddings and trials

  • Use of a single, long life professional kit maintained and reused across bookings

  • Limited energy consumption related to equipment preparation

  • Low volume purchasing relative to larger suppliers

This approach provides a realistic reference point from which improvements can be measured over time.

Carbon Emissions Summary

To support transparency and provide context, a high level emissions estimate has been produced using best available assumptions. This reflects the combined transport and energy profile that underpins business operations, while remaining proportionate to the size of the business.

Key assumptions include:

  • Diesel vehicle usage averaging approximately 10 miles per day

  • Work travel primarily by car

  • One annual flight, personal and not business related

  • Mostly vegetarian diet with a focus on local food sourcing

  • Predominantly second hand clothing and low overall consumption

  • Renewable electricity tariff

  • Improved home insulation and upgraded windows

  • Smart thermostat in use

  • Low purchasing of goods and electronics

Estimated annual CO₂ emissions:

  • Business and personal driving: approximately 1.0 tCO₂

  • Annual flight: approximately 1.0 tCO₂

  • Home energy use: approximately 0.8 tCO₂

  • Diet: approximately 0.9 tCO₂

  • Clothing and general consumption: approximately 0.2 tCO₂

Total estimated footprint: approximately 3.8 to 4.0 tCO₂ per year.

For context, the UK personal average is approximately 5.5 tCO₂ per year. This places the overall footprint around 30 percent below the national average.

Business Relevance

As a wedding hair and makeup artist, business related emissions are primarily driven by travel to venues and limited energy use. Product consumption is relatively low, with professional tools and kit designed for long term use. Work clothing is mainly second hand or retained over multiple seasons.

As a result, the operational footprint of the business as a supplier is inherently lower than many venue based or production heavy wedding businesses.

These figures are not intended as a formal audited footprint, but as an honest and practical benchmark to support improvement over time and contribute positively to sustainability efforts across the wedding supply chain.

Carbon Reduction Targets

The long term aim is to reduce operational emissions as far as reasonably practicable and to work progressively towards net zero.

Short to medium term targets include:

  • Reducing travel related emissions through efficient route planning and grouping bookings by location

  • Continuing to minimise waste and unnecessary product replacement

  • Increasing the use of reusable, biodegradable or lower impact materials where possible

  • Reviewing suppliers and product choices with environmental impact in mind

Targets are reviewed periodically to ensure they remain realistic and appropriate for the size and structure of the business.

Carbon Reduction Measures

The following measures are currently in place or actively considered:

  • Careful scheduling of bookings to reduce unnecessary travel

  • Use of a well maintained, long life professional kit to avoid frequent replacement

  • Preference for reusable tools and controlled use of disposable items

  • Responsible product management to reduce waste and expired stock

  • Ongoing review of suppliers and packaging choices

  • Conscious working practices at venues to minimise waste and energy use

These measures are designed to reduce emissions without compromising professional standards or client experience.

Monitoring and Review

This Carbon Reduction Plan is reviewed periodically to reflect changes in business activity, working practices and the availability of more sustainable options. As guidance and tools for small businesses continue to evolve, the approach to measuring and reducing emissions will be updated accordingly.

Commitment

Frankie Rose Hair and Makeup for Weddings is committed to taking a responsible, transparent and proportionate approach to carbon reduction. While recognising the limitations of a small, mobile business, sustainability remains a core consideration in both day to day operations and long term planning.