Publication date: 1st June 2026
Commitment to achieving Net Zero
Sparkgeo UK Ltd is committed to achieving Net Zero emissions by 2030.
Residual emissions that cannot be eliminated through operational reductions will be neutralised through verified carbon removals in support of the company’s commitment to achieving Net Zero by 2030.
Baseline Emissions Footprint
Baseline Year: 1 Jan 2025 to 31 Dec 2025
Sparkgeo UK have not previously assessed or reported on emissions. The first reporting period from 1st January 2025 to 31st December 2025 therefore represents our Baseline period.
Additional details relating to the baseline emissions:
- Baseline emissions are a record of the greenhouse gases that have been produced in the past and were produced prior to the introduction of any strategies to reduce emissions.
- Baseline emissions are the reference point against which emissions reduction can be measured.
- Sparkgeo UK Ltd are a software development company whose employees all work remotely from home.
- Scope 1 (direct emissions) are stated as zero, as the company does not own or control any facilities (offices, company cars etc)
- Scope 2 (indirect emissions) are stated as zero, as the company does not purchase energy directly
- Scope 3 (other indirect emissions), arising from business travel and employee home working, represent the only source of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions associated with the business. Although reporting emissions from employee home working is voluntary, we have chosen to include them within Scope 3, Category 7, in accordance with recognised best practice. Given the absence of Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions, this approach provides a more accurate representation of our day-to-day operations and the primary contributors to our overall GHG footprint.
- All calculations have been conducted using the UK Government GHG Conversion Factors for Company Reporting factors (condensed set), published at: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/greenhouse-gas-reporting-conversion-factors-2025
Baseline year emissions:
Emissions total: 14.39 (tCO2e)
| Emissions Source | Total (tCO2e) |
|---|---|
| Scope 1 (direct emissions) | 0 |
| Scope 2 (indirect emissions) | 0 |
| Scope 3 (other indirect emissions) | |
| Category 4: Upstream transportation & distribution | 0 |
| Category 5: Waste generated in operations | 0 |
| Category 6: Business travel | 7.49 |
| Category 7: Employee commuting | 0 |
| Category 7 (optional): Employee home working | 6.9 |
| Category 9: Downstream transportation & distribution | 0 |
| Total Emissions | 14.39 |
Current Emissions Reporting
As this is the first published Carbon Reduction Plan, the baseline year represents our current emissions reporting. The next reporting year will be 1st January 2026 – 31st December 2026
Emissions reduction targets
Sparkgeo UK Ltd is committed to reducing business travel emissions by 20% by 2030 relative to the 2025 baseline year, reducing emissions from 7.49 tCO₂e to 5.99 tCO₂e.
Home working emissions are calculated based on total employee working hours and recognised government conversion factors, rather than actual household energy consumption data. Whilst proactive measures will be taken to reduce actual home energy consumption, as outlined in Section 5, the nature of this calculation means that home working emissions are not considered a suitable candidate for a specific emissions reduction target.
Carbon reduction projects
Completed Carbon Reduction Initiatives
As this is our first reporting year, no carbon reduction initiatives have been measured against the baseline year.
Future Measures
To reduce greenhouse gas emissions associated with business travel and home working, the company will prioritise virtual collaboration, minimise unnecessary travel, encourage the use of lower-carbon transport options, promote energy-efficient home working practices, procure energy-efficient IT equipment, and monitor emissions annually to identify further reduction opportunities. Progress against reduction targets will be reviewed each year as part of the company’s environmental management process.
Business Travel
- Prioritise virtual meetings and collaboration tools to reduce the need for business travel where practical.
- Assess the necessity of all business travel and seek opportunities to combine multiple activities within a single journey.
- Encourage the use of rail and public transport in preference to air travel and single-occupancy car journeys where feasible.
- Promote active travel options, including walking and cycling, for local business journeys.
- Encourage the use of electric or hybrid vehicles for business travel where available.
- Carbon impact will be considered as part of travel planning and decision-making processes.
Home energy usage
- Procure energy-efficient IT equipment and enable power management settings to minimise energy consumption.
- Promote energy-efficient home working practices, including the responsible use of heating, lighting and office equipment.
- Encourage employees to consider renewable electricity tariffs and other measures to reduce the carbon impact of home working.
- Extend the lifespan of IT equipment through maintenance, repair and reuse wherever practicable.
Governance
- Monitor and review business travel and home working emissions annually to identify trends, measure progress and inform future reduction initiatives.
- Review the effectiveness of emissions reduction measures annually and update objectives and targets as appropriate.
- Responsibility for monitoring emissions and implementation of this Carbon Reduction Plan rests with the company’s senior management team, with progress reviewed annually
Declaration and Sign Off
This Carbon Reduction Plan has been completed in accordance with PPN 06/21 and associated guidance and reporting standard for Carbon Reduction Plans.
Emissions have been reported and recorded in accordance with the published reporting standard for Carbon Reduction Plans and the GHG Reporting Protocol corporate standard and uses the appropriate Government emission conversion factors for greenhouse gas company reporting.
Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions have been reported in accordance with SECR requirements, and the required subset of Scope 3 emissions have been reported in accordance with the published reporting standard for Carbon Reduction Plans and the Corporate Value Chain (Scope 3) Standard.
This Carbon Reduction Plan has been reviewed and signed off by the board of directors (or equivalent management body).
Signed on behalf of the Supplier:
Will Cadell (Sparkgeo CEO)
Date: 1st June 2026