Corporate & Sustainability responsibility
1. REO recognises its corporate and social responsibilities towards customers/clients, employees, shareholders, suppliers and other stakeholders. REO is committed to making lasting real contributions to the local communities in which we operate. REO is committed to being a good employer and reducing our carbon footprint and promoting environmental sustainability.
Workplace
2. REO provides equal opportunities both to job applicants and existing employees, recognising that our reputation depends on the wellbeing, effectiveness and skill base of our employees. REO is committed to the equal treatment of all employees and promotes the prohibition of discrimination, in areas including equal pay, fair treatment and employment opportunities for a diverse workforce.
3. REO offers flexible working arrangements where practicable to help employees achieve a good work/life balance.
4. REO provides workplaces of a high standard for the benefit of our employees and customers/clients, with equally high standards of adherence to health and safety requirements.
Environment
5. REO seeks to minimise the environmental impact of its activities.
6. REO is committed to preventing pollution, minimising waste from its offices and workplaces and adopting good environmental and sustainable management practices. REO seeks to improve the efficiency of its use of resources by conducting activities and operations in line with current environmental legislation and best environmental practices.
Community
7. Employees regularly take part in fundraising activities for REO’s chosen charity and are encouraged to participate in local community projects, or projects of their own choosing, that carry particular resonance for them through paid volunteering leave and personal volunteering in their own time.
8. Many of our employees are from the areas local to their workplaces and we aim to build long term relationships with the local community and local groups through local charitable donations and volunteering.
9. REO sponsors local charities which support vulnerable people, many of which are nominated by employees or members of our local community
Carbon Reduction Plan
REO Digital
Publication date: 16 June 2025
REO Digital is committed to achieving Net Zero emissions by 2050.
Baseline Emissions Footprint
Baseline year: 2021
Additional details relating to the baseline emissions calculations:
The 2021 baseline was assessed in partnership with Positive Planet using the GHG Protocol Corporate Standard. The footprint includes all Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions, as well as the required subset of Scope 3 emissions (business travel, employee commuting, procurement, energy-related activities). Scope 1 emissions are zero due to REO Digital’s nature as a digital service provider with no owned vehicles or combustion facilities.
Baseline year emissions (tCO₂e):
- Scope 1: 0
- Scope 2: 1.94
- Scope 3 (included sources): 128.69
- Total emissions: 130.63 tCO₂e
Current Emissions Reporting
Reporting year: 2025
The next full measurement is scheduled for later in 2025. The previous assessment covered 2021. Due to operational consistency and the COVID-19 disruption, material changes to emissions are not expected. A full update is planned and will be published within the year.
Current year emissions (provisional, from last full report):
- Scope 1: 0
- Scope 2: 1.94
- Scope 3 (included sources): 128.69
- Total emissions: 130.63 tCO₂e
Explanation: The last full report (2021) remains the most recent available data set. The 2025 emissions reporting cycle is underway and will be published and updated within 12 months of this CRP submission.
Emissions Reduction Targets
To align with the UK Net Zero strategy and our organisational commitment, REO Digital has set the following carbon reduction targets:
We aim to reduce our carbon emissions to 65.3 tCO₂e by 2030, representing a 50% reduction from our 2021 baseline. We are committed to reviewing and adjusting this target annually in line with best practices and technological advancements.
Carbon Reduction Projects
Environmental management measures and projects completed to date include:
- Full remote/hybrid working model to reduce travel-related emissions
- Cloud-based infrastructure to reduce energy usage and optimise efficiency
- Energy-efficient office spaces, using suppliers offering renewable electricity
- Digital-first procurement and supplier engagement to favour low-carbon vendors
- Partnered with Positive Planet for carbon footprint analysis and action planning
Certification schemes and partnerships:
- Carbon Footprint Analysis completed and verified by Positive Planet
- Participation in Positive Planet’s Net Zero 2030 advisory programme underway
Future planned initiatives include:
- Moving to a 100% renewable electricity supplier
- Introducing a carbon offset programme for residual emissions
- Encouraging low-carbon commuting options (e.g. cycle-to-work scheme)
- Further decarbonising our supply chain by introducing sustainability criteria
- Tracking and publicly reporting annual emissions on our website
These measures will be in effect when performing public sector contracts and are aligned with our long-term net zero roadmap.
Declaration & Sign-off
This Carbon Reduction Plan has been completed in accordance with PPN 06/21 and the associated guidance and reporting standard for Carbon Reduction Plans.
- Emissions have been reported in accordance with the GHG Reporting Protocol Corporate Standard, using the appropriate government conversion factors.
- Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions have been reported in line with SECR requirements.
- The required subset of Scope 3 emissions has been included (purchased goods and services, business travel, employee commuting, and energy-related activities).
- Reporting period is consistent with guidance, and an updated report will be published within 12 months of this CRP.
This Carbon Reduction Plan has been reviewed and signed off by the board of directors.
Signed on behalf of REO Digital by Andrew Furlong