Commitment to Achieving Net Zero

Guide Genetics is committed to achieving Net Zero emissions by 2050, aligning with sustainability goals in the healthcare sector. As a provider of AI-driven digital health solutions, we recognize the importance of minimizing our environmental footprint while supporting NHS efforts to enhance patient care efficiency.

Emissions Footprint Reporting

Guide Genetics operates primarily as a cloud-based, digital-first company, meaning our direct emissions (Scope 1 and 2) are minimal. However, we acknowledge the impact of indirect emissions (Scope 3) from cloud computing, remote work infrastructure, and supply chain operations.

These are estimates made by Guide Genetics about its activities over the past years.

Emissions Report for 2024

Scope	Category	Commentary	Estimated Emissions (tCO2e)
1	Direct Fuel Combustion	No direct emissions	0
2	Office Electricity & Heating	Slight increase in office energy usage – 500 sq. ft.	2.7
3	Business Travel – Flights, Transport	Minor increase in travel for conferences, meetings	3.2
3	Cloud Computing & IT Infrastructure	Increased AI tool development and cloud usage	1.2
3	Other – Employee Commuting, Miscellaneous Supply Chain	More office visits, minor increases in supply chain activity	0.6
Total Emissions Reduction			7.7 tCO2e

Emissions Reduction Targets

In line with our commitment to Net Zero, Guide Genetics has established the following reduction targets:

Reduce total carbon emissions by 20% by 2029.
Transition to 100% renewable energy sources for cloud computing and digital infrastructure by 2027.
Optimize remote work policies to minimize non-essential travel.

We project that carbon emissions will decrease over the next five years to 6.2 tCO2e by 2029, reflecting a 20% reduction from our 2024 baseline emissions of 7.7 tCO2e.

Would you like to add any specific initiatives that contribute to these reductions, such as carbon offset programs or sustainable supply chain policies?

Completed Carbon Reduction Initiatives

Guide Genetics has implemented several sustainability initiatives, including:

Cloud Computing Optimization: Transitioning to energy-efficient cloud infrastructure providers that align with Net Zero commitments.
Remote-First Work Model: Reducing office space emissions and minimizing business travel to lower our carbon footprint.
Digital-Only Operations: Eliminating paper-based processes in favor of fully digital solutions to reduce material waste.

Planned Future Initiatives

To further our commitment to carbon reduction, we plan to:

Partner with sustainable cloud providers that use renewable energy sources.
Introduce carbon-conscious supply chain policies to work with vendors who prioritize sustainability.
Implement carbon offsetting programs to neutralize residual emissions.

This Carbon Reduction Plan has been completed in accordance with PPN 06/21 and associated GHG Reporting Protocol standards.