Carbon Reduction Plan

5th February 2024 (updated 6th January 2025)

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Commitment to achieving Net Zero

News First is committed to achieving Net Zero emissions by 2050 for its UK operations.

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Baseline Emissions Footprint

Baseline Year: 2024

Additional Details:
This is the first carbon footprint report produced by News First. As an SME with primarily seamless online operations and minimal physical infrastructure, our emissions are very kept to an absolute minimum.

EMISSIONS

TOTAL (tCO2e)

Scope 1 - 0

Scope 2 - 0.5 (shared energy use estimated)

Scope 3 (Included Sources)

1.5 (remote working, staff commuting, cloud service energy use)

Total Emissions - 2.0

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Current Emissions Reporting

Reporting Year: 2025

EMISSIONS

TOTAL (tCO2e)

Scope 1 - 0

Scope 2 - 0.5

Scope 3 (Included Sources) - 1.5

Total Emissions - 2.0

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Emissions Reduction Targets

To contribute toward the Net Zero target, we have set the following reduction goal:
We project that carbon emissions will decrease to 1.0 tCO2e by 2030, a 50% reduction from our 2024 baseline.

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Carbon Reduction Projects

Completed Initiatives:

- Transition to a cloud-based digital infrastructure using providers with strong renewable energy commitments (e.g. Google Cloud).
- Default remote-work policy reducing travel emissions.
- Use of a serviced offices with green building credentials.
- No production equipment.

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Planned/Future Initiatives:

- Encourage greener commuting methods (e.g., cycle-to-work schemes).
- Ensure all digital service providers have robust sustainability credentials.
- Offset residual emissions annually using certified carbon offset projects.

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Declaration and Sign Off

This Carbon Reduction Plan has been completed in accordance with PPN 06/21 and associated guidance. Emissions are reported following GHG Protocol standards, and SECR requirements where applicable.

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Chris McShane

Director