Carbon Reduction Plan

Whilst 2025 is the fourth year that Cinos have measured our carbon emissions and produced a Carbon Reduction Plan, as we have changed our carbon calculation process and reporting methodology, we are required to rebaseline our Carbon emissions. The update of the baseline will ensure that emissions data remains accurate and comparable over time.

During 2024 and 2025, we evaluated a range of sustainability and carbon accounting tools to support a refreshed reporting methodology and a more robust approach to emissions measurement. Our aim was to strengthen data quality, expand emissions coverage, and align with UK expectations for transparent and auditable carbon reporting.

Following these trials, it became clear that the most effective way to integrate with the internal systems required for carbon data collection was to build on our existing technical capability. We therefore developed an in house carbon accounting calculator that connects directly with our accounting and operational systems, enabling automated extraction of both activity based and spend based data for carbon reporting.

Across the broader supply chain, improvements in emissions reporting – particularly within Scope 3 categories – are enabling a far more accurate and representative view of our overall carbon footprint. In line with the requirements set out in PPN 06/21, suppliers must report these emissions transparently within their Carbon Reduction Plans, using recognised methodologies such as the GHG Protocol to ensure consistency and comparability.

As data quality strengthens and reporting becomes more comprehensive, it is common for reported emissions to appear higher than in previous years. However, these changes typically reflect enhanced data completeness rather than an actual increase in real‑world emissions. This progression aligns with the policy’s intent: to deliver transparent, accurate and publicly disclosed carbon reporting that reflects true organisational impact.

Scope 1 and 2 emissions have been reduced through proactive action over previous years, reaching an all‑time company low. Compared to available industry benchmarks, these figures indicate that Cinos operates with a low‑carbon Scope 1 and 2 footprint, reflecting an efficient and low‑impact operational model.

To progress further toward Net Zero, longer‑term opportunities include increasing the use of renewable electricity, installing solar panels to generate onsite renewable energy, and completing the phased transition away from diesel vehicles. Some of these actions are currently constrained by feasibility and cost considerations; however, they remain key components of our future carbon‑reduction strategy.

Our Scope 3 emissions represent the largest share of our organisational carbon footprint and are the primary focus of our decarbonisation strategy. For the 2025 reporting year, total Scope 3 emissions were 4,550.72 tCO₂e, reflecting the upstream and downstream impacts associated with delivering our products and services. These emissions have been calculated using supplier‑specific data where available, supplemented by recognised emissions factors and aligned to UK Government Environmental Reporting Guidelines and GHG Protocol Scope 3 standards.

Purchased Goods & Services: Purchased goods and services account for 3,938.91 tCO₂e, representing over 85% of our Scope 3 footprint. This reflects the embodied carbon in the equipment, technology, materials, and third‑party services we procure to deliver projects to our customers. As a systems integrator, a significant proportion of our footprint sits within our supply chain, particularly within OEM manufacturing and distribution. We have increased supplier engagement, expanded primary data capture, and refined category‑level estimates. As our reporting matures, we expect this category to remain material while data accuracy continues to improve.

Business Travel: Business travel contributed 569.65 tCO₂e in 2025. Although travel emissions represent a significantly smaller share of our overall footprint compared to purchased goods and services, they remain an important source that we actively manage. We continue to encourage remote diagnostics and first‑time‑fix approaches and promote lower‑emission transport modes where onsite presence is required.

Upstream & Downstream Transportation and Distribution (Freight): Emissions associated with freight movements across our supply chain totalled 24.37 tCO₂e. This reflects the transport of goods from OEMs to our facilities and onwards to customer sites. Our freight emissions are comparatively low due to consolidated shipping, direct‑to‑site deliveries, and the operational efficiency of our logistics partners.

Waste Generated in Operations: Waste emissions were 17.79 tCO₂e, reflecting the disposal of packaging, equipment, and general operational waste. Waste is a minor contributor to total emissions and is managed through our environmental management system. We prioritise reuse of equipment where feasible, increased recycling, and working closely with waste partners to reduce disposal‑related impacts.

With the improvements in recording and availability of Scope 3 data, whilst we are are presented with what appears to be an increase in Carbon Emissions, what this actually reflects is better visibility of carbon emissions, from which we can more accurately map the path to Net Zero. With the updated reporting metholodology, we are committed to achieving Net Zero carbon emissions by 2050.

In order to progress to achieving Net Zero, we have adopted the following carbon reduction targets:

Cinos will implement a structured carbon‑reduction delivery framework to translate strategic targets into quantified actions. For each five‑year reduction period, individual carbon‑reduction initiatives will be identified, prioritised, and mapped to their anticipated emissions impact, expressed in tCO₂e.

This framework will enable the organisation to clearly demonstrate how specific actions – across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 – contribute to achieving the required emissions reductions for each interim milestone. Estimated tCO₂e savings will be refined annually as data quality improves and supplier‑level information becomes available, ensuring reductions are evidence‑based, auditable, and aligned with GHG Protocol principles.