St Martin of Tours is committed to achieving Net Zero emissions by 2035. As part of this commitment, we are pleased to announce the successful completion of Phase 1 of our Net Zero Strategy that is the installation of solar photovoltaic (PV) systems across our estate.
The solar programme became operational between June and July 2025 at St Martin House, Oakwood House, Ferrini House, Davenant Road and Caledonian Road, reducing our reliance on grid electricity and supporting our long-term carbon reduction goals.
The first year of operation has already delivered measurable reductions in electricity-related (Scope 2) emissions:
Caledonian Road
5% reduction
Davenant Road
47% reduction
Ferrini House
44% reduction
Oakwood House
65% reduction
St Martin House
8% reduction
These results demonstrate the positive impact of renewable energy investment across our estate. Variations between sites reflect factors such as roof size, structural capacity and the proportion of electricity demand that can be met through solar generation.
Despite estate growth and increased operational activity, our Scope 2 emissions reduced from 55.17 tonnes in 2024 to 42.26 tonnes in 2025, highlighting the effectiveness of the solar programme.
In addition, the closure of CHR in November 2025 is expected to deliver a further significant and permanent reduction in emissions from 2026 onwards.
Phase 1 represents a major milestone in our sustainability journey. The solar programme is projected to generate approximately £247,140 in cumulative savings over 25 years, while delivering substantial environmental benefits and supporting our commitment to responsible stewardship.
As we move into the next stages of our Net Zero Strategy, we will continue to identify opportunities to reduce emissions, improve energy efficiency and strengthen our contribution to a more sustainable future.
Together, these actions are helping to drive St Martin of Tours towards its 2030 carbon reduction targets and our goal of achieving Net Zero by 2035.