Carbon Reduction Plan and Commitment to Achieving Net Zero
Classroom365 Limited
Reporting Period: 2024 – 2025
Baseline Year: 2023 – 2024
Classroom365 is committed to reaching Net Zero emissions for its UK operations by 2040, ahead of the UK Government’s 2050 Net Zero target.
This Carbon Reduction Plan provides an account of progress for the 2024 – 2025 financial year and has been prepared in accordance with PPN 006, formerly PPN 06/21, and associated Carbon Reduction Plan guidance.
Our ISO 14001 certification supports our Environmental Management System, which governs our carbon management activities, environmental objectives and continual improvement processes.
Our Carbon Reduction Plan supports the commitments set out in our Environmental & Net Zero Policy.
Emissions Reporting
The audit for this reporting period is based on primary data collected from 100% of the workforce. This supports accurate Scope 3 reporting and aligns with our ISO 14001 commitment to data-led environmental monitoring.
| Scope | Category | Baseline 2023/24 tCO2e | Current 2024/25 tCO2e |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | Direct emissions: gas/fuel | 0.73 | 0.73 |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions: office energy | 0.30 | 0.40* |
| Scope 3 | Category 4: Upstream transport | 2.10 | 2.10 |
| Scope 3 | Category 5: Waste, including WEEE | 0.01 | 0.01** |
| Scope 3 | Category 6: Business travel | 0.00 | 0.00*** |
| Scope 3 | Category 7: Employee commuting and homeworking | 18.98 | 14.48 |
| Scope 3 | Category 9: Downstream transport | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Total | 22.12 | 17.72 | |
*Scope 2 is estimated using the Area Method for the Southwark office, pro-rated for occupancy.
**Supported by Waste Transfer Notes for hardware recycling.
***Business travel for site visits is included within the Category 7 audit.
Progress Against Targets
Classroom365 has set a target to reduce emissions by 1.30 tCO2e per year.
For the 2024 – 2025 reporting period, Classroom365 achieved an absolute reduction of 4.40 tCO2e, representing a 19.9% decrease against the 2023 – 2024 baseline.
This reduction was primarily driven by improvements in employee commuting and homeworking emissions, supported by more accurate primary data collection and changes in workforce travel patterns.
Reporting Methodology
Calculations follow the UK Government Greenhouse Gas Conversion Factors for Company Reporting 2024.
Commuting data: calculated using mileage, vehicle types and frequency reported by the workforce.
Homeworking: emissions for remote staff use standard daily energy intensity factors, adjusted where staff are on certified 100% renewable energy tariffs.
Office energy: as utilities are included in the rent, Classroom365 uses the national average energy intensity for UK offices multiplied by the occupied floor area.
Waste and WEEE: based on available waste and recycling records, including Waste Transfer Notes where applicable.
Transport categories: upstream and downstream transport are estimated using available procurement, delivery and supplier data.
Carbon Reduction Projects
Completed Initiatives 2024 – 2025
Strategic cloud migration: Classroom365 successfully transitioned over 40% of its client base from physical on-site servers to cloud-based infrastructure. This initiative reduces energy demand for power and cooling at school sites.
WEEE compliance: As an IT company supporting schools, Classroom365 works with appropriate recycling partners to ensure decommissioned ICT equipment is reused, recycled or disposed of responsibly, with supporting documentation retained under ISO 14001 controls.
Primary data audit: Classroom365 captured travel and energy data from the workforce to improve reporting accuracy and reduce reliance on industry estimates.
Planned Initiatives 2025 – 2026
Vehicle transition: Provide incentives and guidance to help high-mileage drivers consider electric or lower-emission vehicles.
Renewable energy: Provide guidance to help remaining remote staff switch to renewable energy tariffs where practical.
Geographic scheduling: Group school site visits by region, where possible, to reduce unnecessary travel and improve route efficiency.
Supplier engagement: Review key suppliers and delivery partners to identify opportunities for lower-carbon procurement, delivery consolidation and improved environmental reporting. Supplier engagement is also supported by our Modern Slavery & Ethical Purchasing Policy, which sets expectations around responsible procurement and supplier standards.
Declaration and Sign-off
This Carbon Reduction Plan has been completed in accordance with PPN 006, formerly PPN 06/21, and associated guidance and reporting standards for Carbon Reduction Plans.
Emissions have been reported with reference to the Greenhouse Gas Protocol Corporate Standard, the published reporting standard for Carbon Reduction Plans, and the UK Government Greenhouse Gas Conversion Factors for Company Reporting 2024.
This Carbon Reduction Plan has been reviewed and approved by the Board of Directors of Classroom365 Limited.
Document Control
Version: 2.0
Last reviewed: May 2026
Next review due: May 2027
Approved by: Board of Directors
Policy owner: Classroom365 Limited
Name: Paresh Ghedia
Position: Director
Signed on behalf of Classroom365 Limited