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Neos Networks commitment to Net Zero by 2030

Our Net Zero Pledge

Neos Networks Pledges to be Net Zero by 2030 for scopes 1 & 2

Why net zero?

Our planet is warming at alarming rates leading to changes in weather patterns, melting ice caps and rising sea levels negatively impacting life. To reduce the impact on Earth and to prolong quality of life for generations to come we need to act now. To do this the world must slow down the increase in global average temperatures. The goal of the 2015 Paris Agreement is to limit global warming to well below 2, preferably to 1.5 degrees Celsius, compared to pre-industrial levels.

Neos Networks has committed to aligning carbon emissions with the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets Initiative, to set a net zero target for its Scope 1, 2 & 3 emissions.

Our commitment

If the transition to a low-carbon economy happens too slowly, climate change could have devastating effects on our planet. We have a part to play in achieving at least net zero and we’re very much up for the challenge.

At Neos Networks, we have underpinned our future on providing the low carbon infrastructure that helps the UK achieve their climate targets.

That’s why Neos Networks is committing to achieve ‘net zero’ across our Scope 1 and 2 Emissions, by 2030.

Doing our bit

Our ongoing carbon reduction plan measures the emissions produced by our offices, exchanges, data centres, and as a result of our business travel.

To date we have already ensured we have Electric Vehicle (EV) charging points in our office car parks, ensured we have more energy efficient Light Emitting Diode (LED)/ Passive Infrared (PIR) lighting controls in our main offices and have completed the renewal of our IT equipment to the highest energy efficiency rating available to reduce our footprint.

We continue to educate our employees and explore employee incentives within our ‘Ways of Working’ HR policies. For example, our cycle to work scheme which supports those keen to travel more economically by providing a loan and by introducing more flexible working practices to reduce unnecessary travel and improve our colleagues’ work/life balance.

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Future measures

Challenging suppliers

Owned Neos Networks properties changed supplier energy tariffs to ‘100% Green Energy Tariffs’ by the end of 2022.

Neos Networks has also allocated a £6m fund dedicated to a network component replacement programme, which, by the end of2025, will have renewed old equipment in our network to more energy efficient equipment.

We're working to properly understand our Scope 3 emissions* and ensure a sustainable supply chain e.g. goods and services within our network.
*Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Protocol

Transitioning our fleet and travel culture

Neos Networks aims to decarbonise its commercial vehicle fleet by 2030 and provide more EV charge points (in collaboration with our landlord).

100% of all new company vehicles and all hired vehicles up to 3.5t will be decarbonised from April 2027, subject to availability of suitable vehicle solutions – in particular 4x4's to service our remote highland sites in winter weather.

We're also working to decarbonise our business travel (reducing journeys, and using less flights and more rail).

Design approach to lowering our emissions

Neos Networks’ design philosophy and approach will include a weighted environmental impact assessment on all network builds to aid reporting and aims to prioritise alternative network construction techniques in network expansion programmes to demonstrate lower carbon emissions in a developing network.

Where we cannot directly eliminate carbon emissions we will look to net-positive carbon offsetting, to over compensate. Any carbon-offsetting programme would be UK-based.

Our Net Zero Pledge

Doing our bit

Future measures

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