Carbon Reduction Plan.

Astralis Carbon Reduction Plan

Reporting Period:

1 May 2025 – 30 April 2026

Baseline Year:

2024 (first year of reporting)

Commitment to Achieving Net Zero

Astralis is committed to achieving Net Zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2040.

As a specialist IT Lifecycle Services provider, Astralis integrates sustainability into its operational and commercial model. Our approach focuses on reducing environmental impact through the reuse, redeployment, and resale of IT equipment – extending asset lifecycles and reducing the need for new manufacturing. This ensures environmental responsibility is embedded within service delivery rather than treated as a standalone initiative.

Baseline Emissions (2024 Reporting Year)

Astralis established its baseline emissions in 2024, covering the period 1 May 2024 – 30 April 2025.

As a newly formed organisation incorporated in May 2024, and having transitioned into its permanent facility at Horizon Business Park in August 2024, the baseline year reflects a period of mobilisation and operational ramp-up.

Baseline Emissions Summary

This baseline forms the foundation against which future carbon reduction performance will be measured.

Current Emissions Reporting (2025 – 2026)

Astralis’ second reporting year covers the period 1 May 2025 – 30 April 2026 and represents the organisation’s first full year of operational maturity.

Emissions have been calculated using a combination of measured data and estimated values where required. Where full data was not available, estimates have been derived using pro-rated averages based on known activity data and applied conservatively to avoid underreporting.

Total Emissions

Emissions Profile and Key Drivers

Scope 1 – Direct Emissions

Scope 1 emissions primarily relate to company vehicle fuel use.

• Estimated annual diesel consumption: 3,211.57 litres
• Total Scope 1 emissions: 8.61 tCO₂e

The increase in Scope 1 emissions reflects increased vehicle utilisation aligned to operational growth.

Scope 2 – Indirect Emissions (Energy)

• Total electricity consumption: 13,873.81 kWh (estimated)
• Total Scope 2 emissions: 2.68 tCO₂e

Emissions have been calculated using location-based reporting in line with UK Government guidance.

Astralis operates from a modern, energy-efficient facility with an EPC rating of A and onsite solar PV generation.

Scope 3 – Other Indirect Emissions

Scope 3 emissions represent the largest proportion of Astralis’ footprint and include:

Business Travel

• Car travel: 522 miles
• Rail travel: 662 miles
• Flights: 2

Employee Commuting

• Estimated annual commuting distance: ~27,847 miles
• Workforce increased from 10 to 12 employees during the reporting period

Waste

• General waste: 1,116 kg
• Recycling: 1,670 kg
• Approximately 60% diverted from landfill

Water Consumption

• Total usage: 67 m³

Purchased Goods and Services

• Total spend: £3,002.82
• Total Scope 3 emissions: 9.63 tCO₂e

Astralis has reported against the required subset of Scope 3 emissions categories as defined within PPN 006, including business travel, employee commuting, waste generated in operations, water usage, and purchased goods and services.

Emissions Performance Commentary

Total emissions for the 2025 – 2026 reporting period are 20.92 tCO₂e, compared to a baseline of 18.13 tCO₂e.

This increase reflects:

• Transition to full operational capacity following relocation in August 2024
• Growth in employee numbers
• Increased vehicle usage and operational activity

Astralis anticipates continued growth in both workforce size and operational activity, including increased vehicle utilisation, as the business expands.

As a result, short-term increases in absolute emissions may occur.

To address this, Astralis is focused on reducing emissions intensity over time, ensuring that growth is achieved in a sustainable and controlled manner. This includes:

• Improving operational efficiency
• Transitioning to lower-emission vehicles
• Reducing emissions per employee and per unit of activity

As the organisation matures, these measures are expected to support both stabilisation and long-term reduction of absolute emissions.

As data maturity improves, future reporting periods may include refinements to emissions calculations; however, these will be applied consistently to maintain comparability over time.

Projected Emissions Reduction Trajectory

Astralis has developed a structured pathway to achieving Net Zero by 2040, aligned to operational growth and increasing data maturity.

Projected Emissions Pathway

Trajectory Commentary

The increase between the baseline and current reporting year reflects planned business growth. From 2026 onwards, emissions are expected to stabilise and reduce as carbon reduction initiatives take effect.

Carbon Intensity Metrics

Emissions per Employee

Interpretation

While absolute emissions increased, emissions per employee have remained broadly stable. This indicates that emissions growth is primarily driven by organisational expansion rather than inefficiency.

Astralis will continue to reduce emissions intensity as a key performance indicator.

Emissions Reduction Targets

Astralis is committed to:

• Reducing operational emissions by at least 30% by 2030 (from the 2024 baseline), recognising that the baseline reflects a period of operational growth and that reductions will be measured against a progressively stabilised emissions profile
• Achieving Net Zero by 2040

Progress will be reviewed annually, with targets refined as data maturity and operational visibility improve.

Carbon Reduction Initiatives

Astralis operates from a purpose-built, energy-efficient facility designed to support sustainable operations.

Key Features

• EPC Rating A
• Onsite solar PV
• EV charging infrastructure

Current and Planned Initiatives

• Transition of fleet vehicles to hybrid or electric alternatives
• Adoption of renewable electricity tariffs
• Energy efficiency optimisation across operations
• Promotion of low-emission commuting and car sharing
• Improved waste segregation and recycling performance
• Increased supplier engagement to reduce Scope 3 emissions

Astralis prioritises reduce, reuse, redeploy, and resell, extending the lifecycle of IT equipment and reducing environmental impact.

Wider Carbon Impact and Value to Clients

Astralis’ impact extends beyond its own operational emissions. Our service model enables clients to reduce their carbon footprint through responsible IT asset management.

By prioritising reuse, redeployment, and resale, Astralis reduces demand for new manufacturing – one of the most carbon-intensive stages in the IT lifecycle.

This approach supports:

• Reduction in embodied carbon
• Lower volumes of electronic waste
• Reduced reliance on raw material extraction
• Alignment with circular economy principles

Astralis therefore plays a direct role in supporting clients’ sustainability and Net Zero objectives.

Data Estimation and Methodology

This Carbon Reduction Plan has been prepared in accordance with PPN 006 and follows the Greenhouse Gas Protocol Corporate Accounting and Reporting Standard.

Emissions have been calculated using the UK Government greenhouse gas conversion factors for company reporting.

Primary data has been used wherever available. Where full data was not available for the reporting period, estimates have been applied using a pro-rated methodology based on known activity data and average consumption levels.

These estimates have been applied conservatively to avoid underreporting emissions.

Astralis is committed to improving data completeness, granularity, and accuracy in future reporting periods through enhanced monitoring systems and supplier engagement.

Declaration and Sign Off

This Carbon Reduction Plan has been completed in accordance with PPN 006 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 standard¹ and use the appropriate Government emission conversion factors for greenhouse gas company reporting².

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 Corporate Value Chain (Scope 3) Standard³.

This Carbon Reduction Plan has been reviewed and approved by the board of directors.

Signed on behalf of Astralis:

Signed:

Name: Daniel Smith
Position: Chief Executive Officer, Astralis
Date: 01/05/2026