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Carbon Reduction Plan

Computer Network Defence (CND) LTD


1. Commitment to Achieving Net Zero

  • 1.1 CND Ltd is committed to achieving Net Zero emissions by 2050.


2. Baseline Emissions Footprint

  • 2.1 CND Ltd has 2 offices, one based in Corsham, Wiltshire and the other in Douglas, Isle of Man. Both locations have been included in this report.

  • 2.2 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.


3. Current Emissions Reporting


4. Emissions Reduction Targets

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

    • Next 6 years to 2030 – Target of 40% Carbon reduction to XX tCO2e
    • Period to 2040 – Target of 70% Carbon reduction to XX tCO2e
    • Period to 2050 – Target of 100% Carbon reduction to XX tCO2e

    These will be further updated in February 2025 to reflect the total emissions once the Baseline has been set.

  • 4.2 We understand the need to reduce carbon emissions and hope to achieve this by introducing new initiative and adopting new technologies as and when they become available and affordable.

  • 4.3 Progress against these targets can be seen in the graph below:


5. Carbon Reduction Projects

  • 5.1 The following environmental management measures and projects are being implemented during 2024 baseline year. The carbon emission reduction achieved by these schemes is yet to be calculated but the measures will already be in effect when performing the contract.


6. Declaration and Sign Off

  • 6.1 This Carbon Reduction Plan has been completed in accordance with PPN 06/21, associated guidance and reporting standard for Carbon Reduction Plans.

    6.2 Emissions will be 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.

    6.3 Emissions - Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions will be reported in accordance with SECR requirements, and the required subset of Scope 3 emissions will be reported in accordance with the published reporting standard for Carbon Reduction Plans and the Corporate Value Chain (Scope 3) Standard.

    6.4 This Carbon Reduction Plan has been reviewed and signed off by the CEO of CND Ltd.

    Publication date: 14th February 2024