Our Creation Care
We are committed to being good stewards of our creation by reducing our environmental impact.
- Our energy and carbon emissions are reported in compliance with The Companies (Director’s Report) and Limited Liability Partnerships (Energy and Carbon Report) Regulations 2018
- We achieved Planet Mark certification for the first time in 2023 and our target reduction going forwards is 5% per year
- We sponsored the Church Times Green Champion Award for the first time in 2024
Planet Mark
We are proud to have achieved the Planet Mark Business Certification, reflecting our ongoing commitment to reducing our environmental impact.
Planet Mark is an internationally recognised sustainability certification that acknowledges continuous progress, encourages action and builds an empowered community of like-minded individuals. We continue to work towards our target reduction year on year of 5%.
Accreditation is based on a verified report on Stewardship’s carbon emissions that includes electricity, transmission and distribution losses, water, business travel, waste, paper and refrigerant losses (measured by the fluid top ups required for the air conditioning system).
Emissions from energy usage
For 2019-23, emissions were calculated using UK Government conversion factors for electricity only. With Planet Mark accreditation, first achieved in 2023, reporting expanded to cover scope 2 and 3 emissions. The table shows that while electricity emissions fell in 2024, total emissions rose due to the inclusion of commuting for the first time and the market-based impact of our energy supplier, which we are actively reviewing.
From 2024 onwards, all figures are independently verified by Planet Mark and will include the broader scope now agreed.
Unless otherwise stated, the period covers the 12 months from January to December.
| Year | Energy consumption | Energy intensity | Carbon emissions (electricity only) | Carbon emissions | Building emissions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calculations | Consumption/ kWh | Consumption/ kWh/m² | tCO2e | tCO2e | tCO2e/m² |
| 2024 (Planet Mark) | 63,787 | 128.32 | 13.2 | 84.5 (market) / 68.0 (location) | 0.1 (market) / 0.03 (location) |
| 2023 (Planet Mark expanded scope) | 68,509 | 137.82 | 14.2 | 35.2 (market) / 34.3 (location) | 0.03 |
| 2019-23: Calculated using UK Government conversion factors (electricity only, location-based) | |||||
| 2023 | 68,509 | 132 | 14 | - | 0.026 |
| 2022 | 70,193 | 135 | 14 | - | 0.026 |
| 2021 | 62,655 | 120 | 13 | - | 0.026 |
| 12 months to September 2019 (base year) | 101,340 | 195 | 26 | - | 0.050 |
Planet Mark Awards 2025
We are delighted to be a finalist in The Planet Mark Awards 2025.
We have been shortlisted in the ‘Data Quality’ category for the 'Measure' theme, which recognises organisations driving verified carbon reduction and data transparency.
Church Times Awards
The Church Times Green Church Awards recognise the urgent environmental crisis that we are in, and seek to recognise the efforts being made by Christian organisations and communities, churches and church schools to care for creation. There are seven award categories: Green Building, Land and Nature, Congregation and Community Action, Action on a Shoestring, Green Champion, Training and Education and Green Health. In 2024 we sponsored the Green Champion category for the first time. This award celebrates individuals who have made a significant difference through their environmental efforts.
Environment & Creation Care
God has given us the privilege of caring for the world he lovingly created. If you are passionate about supporting organisations that are committed to caring for our environment, then visit our Environment & Creation Care page.
As part of our commitment to Creation Care, we want to ensure that Stewardship is a force for good in all areas, positively transforming society and the planet by reducing any negative impact on the environment.
Felicity Griffiths
Chief Financial and Operating Officer, Stewardship
Why should we be concerned about the environment? It isn't just because of the dangers we face from pollution, climate change, or other environmental problems - although these are serious. For Christians, the issue is much deeper: We know that God created the world, and it belongs to Him, not us.
Billy Graham
In a world where religion is often the cause rather than the solution to problems, faith can be a beacon of hope for climate action.
Shilpita Mathews
Research Assistant, Grantham Research Institute on Climate Change and the Environment