Carbon Footprint Statement and Carbon Reduction Plan

About Us

Aker Systems is a technology company specialising in developing and providing advanced data security and encryption solutions. Our primary focus lies in creating robust security infrastructure for data storage and transmission, particularly catering to organisations that handle sensitive information.
At Aker Systems, we emphasise leveraging cutting-edge technology and innovation to ensure the highest levels of data protection, addressing the evolving challenges in cybersecurity.
Our solutions are typically employed in industries where data confidentiality and integrity are paramount, such as finance, healthcare, and government sectors. By offering a range of products and services, including secure cloud storage, encrypted communication tools, and cybersecurity consultancy, we play a crucial role in safeguarding digital information in an increasingly connected world.

Commitment to Achieving Net Zero

Aker Systems Limited is committed to achieving Net Zero emissions by 2050. Furthermore, through our Carbon Reduction Plan we are targeted to achieve Net Zero emissions by 2041.

Scope 1 emissions (direct emissions at site or from company owned or operated assets) represent 49% of our total in-scope emissions. Therefore, achieving the 2050 target will mostly require us to decarbonise gas boilers as well as implement energy efficiency training among staff. Further improvements across the three emission scopes will come about as a matter of course (via UK Government targets and requirements, evolution of industries, new regulations etc.) and will require active engagement by us with our suppliers and staff as well as development of supply chain and operational policy.

Since the baseline year 2020-21, we have made strides towards the implementation and development of various carbon reduction activities, and we are confident that we can achieve business growth without the same subsequent increase in our emissions.

Baseline Emissions Footprint

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.

Emissions reduction targets

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

We project that our Business As Usual (BAU) carbon emissions will increase over the next five years to 190.43 tCO2e by FY 2028-29. This is a 1.26% increase in our BAU emissions due to the growth of our business.

Our current strategy is to make emissions reductions via a three-stage CRP and concluding with zero emissions by 2050 at the latest. It is our current intention to practicably minimise all emissions by 2040. From that point we aim to offset all residual emissions such that our carbon footprint defined by this PPN is zero from 2041 through to 2050.

Therefore, with taking our reduction actions into consideration, we project that carbon emissions will decrease over the next 5 years to 153.53 tCO2e in 2028-29. This is a reduction of 19.38% against BAU.

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

Carbon Reduction Projects

The following environmental management measures and projects have been completed or implemented since the 2020-2021 baseline:

• We have moved out of our office spaces in Bedfont Lakes, Lunar House and Regus Office.
• We have implemented a travel policy, in which any travel spend over £75 must be approved by a senior manager. This is because we are a remote company with employees across the UK, and doing this ensures that our annual employee kick-off does not have a considerable impact on our carbon reduction actions.

In addition, by conducting this PPN 06/21 annually, we are able to understand where our emissions hotspots are and how to counteract these. 

In the future we plan to implement further measures such as:

• ‍A reduction in business travel emissions by cycling, walking, carpooling or using public transport, corporate, short-term

Reducing business travel emissions can be achieved by encouraging cycling, walking, carpooling, and the use of public transport. These measures decrease reliance on high-emission modes of transport, contributing to reductions in our carbon footprint.

• Carry out delivery consolidation actions on all items delivered to and leaving site, corporate, short-term

Combining incoming and outgoing deliveries into fewer, larger consignments can significantly reduce emissions by decreasing the number of trips required, thereby improving the efficiency and environmental sustainability of logistics operations.

• Green commuting policies including car share programmes, working from home, awareness training etc., corporate, short-term

Introducing a green commuting policy can involve implementing car-sharing programmes and promoting remote working, thereby reducing the carbon footprint associated with employee travel. Additionally, providing awareness training on sustainable commuting options can cultivate a culture of environmental responsibility. 

• Implement a Grey Fleet Management Policy, corporate, short-term

Implementing a Grey Fleet Management Policy establishes clear guidelines for the use of employee-owned vehicles, including eligibility, reimbursement, and safety requirements. Regular monitoring and mileage auditing ensure accurate claims and promote efficient travel practices. This policy reduces business transport emissions, lowers costs, and supports more sustainable commuting solutions.

• Optimise air travel choices through direct flights, economy class seats, and lower-emissions airlines, corporate, short-term

Optimising air travel choices by prioritising direct flights, economy class seating, and lower-emission airlines can significantly reduce the carbon footprint associated with business travel. These measures minimise unnecessary emissions while supporting more sustainable travel practices across the organisation.

• Optimise rail travel routes through direct routes, corporate, short-term

Optimising rail travel by selecting direct routes reduces emissions by minimising travel times and energy consumption. 

• ‍Recycle electronic waste, corporate, short-term

Encouraging the recycling of electronic waste by incentivising staff can effectively reduce emissions associated with waste disposal. This can be achieved by implementing a comprehensive e-waste recycling programme that includes rewards or recognition for employees who actively engage in recycling their electronic devices.

• Reduce purchases with plastic wrapping, corporate, short-term

Procuring products with minimal plastic packaging reduces environmental pollution and waste and lowers emissions.

• Reduce the use of paper across entire business, corporate, short-term

Shifting to digital solutions and reducing paper usage across the business can significantly lower emissions by decreasing the need for paper production, transportation, and waste processing.

• Setup of recycling stations at any offices, corporate, short-term

Setting up recycling stations in any of our offices promotes waste segregation, reduces landfill contributions, and supports more sustainable waste management practices. This initiative aligns with corporate environmental objectives and fosters a culture of sustainability among employees.

• Reduction of business flights through e-meetings and other collaborative solutions, corporate, short-term

Promoting the use of e-meetings and online collaboration tools can significantly reduce the need for business travel, particularly air travel, thereby effectively lowering the carbon footprint associated with employee flights.

• Reduction of business train travel through e-meetings and other collaborative solutions and combining trips, corporate, short-term

Utilising online meeting platforms can significantly reduce train travel-related emissions by eliminating the need for physical transportation.

• Carry out site audits and implement all viable energy saving opportunities, corporate, mid-term

Adopting energy-saving measures based on the findings of a comprehensive site audit can substantially lower emissions, supporting environmental sustainability. This strategy also delivers significant cost savings.

• Domestic energy efficiency behavioural change (homeworking natural gas and electricity), corporate, mid-term

Introducing domestic energy efficiency initiatives through staff awareness training can reduce utility costs while lowering our carbon footprint. This can be achieved by educating staff on energy-saving practices and incentivising the adoption of efficient behaviours.

• Introduce an EV salary sacrifice scheme, corporate, mid-term

Introducing an electric vehicle (EV) salary sacrifice scheme could incentivise our employees to adopt electric vehicles by making them more accessible and cost-effective. This transition reduces emissions by replacing traditional internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles with low or zero-emission alternatives.

• Replace any fluorescent lighting with LED, corporate, mid-term

Replacing fluorescent lighting with LED reduces energy consumption and associated emissions while lowering maintenance costs. This transition supports our sustainability goals and enhances energy efficiency across operations.

• Decarbonise all heating assets in any offices with heat pumps, solar heating, IR heating etc. if possible, corporate, mid-term

Heating systems can be decarbonised by investing in technologies such as heat pumps, solar heating, and infrared heating systems, which provide cleaner and more sustainable alternatives to conventional methods that use natural gas. 

• Localised sourcing of materials and products within supply chains, corporate, mid-term

Implementing localised sourcing of materials and products within our supply chain will reduce emissions by minimising the need for long-distance transportation. This approach not only reduces the carbon footprint associated with logistics but also supports local economies and enhances supply chain resilience.

We also anticipate some changes in UK industry which will help us to reduce our carbon footprint:

• Reduction in carbon content of national grid electricity (homeworking and office working), external, short, mid and long-term

As the National Grid transitions to incorporating a greater proportion of renewable energy sources, we will naturally see a reduction in our carbon emissions by sourcing power from a cleaner grid. 

• Reduction in carbon emissions of public transport (business travel) – external, short, mid and long-term

Public transport systems are anticipated to become more environmentally friendly, such as through the increased use of electric trains and buses. As a result, incorporating public transport into business travel plans will progressively reduce our emissions over time.

• Reduction in carbon emissions of public transport (commuting) – external, short, mid and long-term

Encouraging employees to commute via public transport will progressively lower our carbon footprint as public transport networks continue to adopt more environmentally friendly technologies.

• Haulage/delivery companies move towards zero-emission vehicles – upstream and downstream, external, short, mid and long-term

The transition of haulage and delivery companies to zero-emission vehicles is set to significantly reduce environmental pollution and support a more sustainable transportation sector, thereby lowering emissions without requiring internal changes.

Declaration and Sign Off

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

Emissions have been 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.

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

This Carbon Reduction Plan has been reviewed and signed off by the board of directors (or equivalent management body).

20th January 2025