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TARGET ZERO

PURPOSE, SCOPE, AND COMMITMENT

1. Purpose of the Document

COGITANS Technologies, a.s. is committed to achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across Scope 1, Scope 2, and all relevant Scope 3 categories no later than 2050. This document sets out the Company’s internal strategy, responsibilities, reduction pathways, and mechanisms for monitoring progress toward that commitment.

 

2. Scope of the Policy

This Policy applies to:

• all COGITANS employees, contractors, and operational units;

• all offices, vehicles, equipment, and business processes;

• all first-tier suppliers and subcontractors, through the Company’s Supplier Code of Conduct;

• all relevant upstream and downstream value-chain emissions (Scope 3).

 

3. Net-Zero Commitment

COGITANS Technologies shall reach net-zero emissions by 2050, through a structured and transparent reduction pathway aligned with EU climate targets, ISO 14064 principles, and, where applicable, the Science-Based Targets initiative (SBTi) methodology.

EMISSIONS REDUCTION PATHWAY AND OPERATIONAL IMPLEMENTATION

4. Breakdown by Emission Category

4.1 Scope 1 — Direct Emissions

Includes: company vehicles; on-site fuel consumption (heating, generators); direct emissions from Company-owned equipment.

Reduction Strategy:

  • progressive transition to a hybrid and fully electric fleet;

  • elimination of fossil-fuel heating in future facility upgrades;

  • elimination of combustion-based equipment wherever practicable;

  • preventive maintenance to reduce inefficiency and leakage.

Target: 60% reduction by 2035; net-zero by 2050.

4.2 Scope 2 — Purchased Electricity and Heating

Includes: electricity used in offices; cooling systems; shared-building energy where metering is available.

Reduction Strategy:

  • prioritisation of suppliers providing renewable electricity;

  • deployment of energy-efficient lighting, servers, and office equipment;

  • low-energy HVAC systems;

  • optimisation of server and cloud resource usage.

Target: 100% renewable or low-carbon electricity by 2030.

4.3 Scope 3 — Indirect Value-Chain Emissions

Includes: purchased hardware and components; logistics and shipments; business travel and subcontractor travel; waste generated; end-of-life device disposal; supplier emissions related to production and packaging.

Reduction Strategy:

  • contractual environmental obligations incorporated into the Supplier Code of Conduct;

  • preference for vendors holding recognised sustainability certifications;

  • adoption of long-lifecycle, low-power-consumption technologies (e.g., efficient sensors, cameras, switches);

  • use of remote diagnostics, virtual site visits, and digital workflows to reduce travel;

  • a repair-first approach prior to hardware replacement;

  • responsible recycling partnerships for electronic waste;

  • reduction of international travel in favour of online collaboration.

Target: 40% reduction by 2035; net-zero contribution by 2050.

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5. Supply Chain Responsibilities

All first-tier suppliers are required to:

  • accept the Company’s Supplier Code of Conduct, or demonstrate an equivalent code;

  • comply with applicable environmental, ethical, and sustainability requirements;

  • provide transparency regarding material sourcing and end-of-life processes;

  • support low-emission logistics options where available.

Suppliers who fail to meet the Company’s minimum standards may be phased out.

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6. Operational Measures

6.1 Energy-Efficient Offices

  • motion-controlled lighting;

  • power-saving policies applicable to all devices;

  • cloud solutions optimised for energy efficiency.

6.2 Travel and Mobility

  • preference for electric and hybrid vehicles;

  • carpooling for installation work where feasible;

  • an internal “virtual meeting first” policy;

  • air travel only where essential and formally approved.

6.3 Waste Management

  • strict recycling procedures for electronic waste;

  • certified partners for disposal;

  • reduction of packaging waste through shipment consolidation where possible.

GOVERNANCE, MONITORING, AND ACCOUNTABILITY

7. Monitoring and Reporting

COGITANS Technologies shall:

  • conduct an annual internal review of Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions;

  • estimate Scope 3 emissions using accepted methodologies;

  • update its reduction strategy on an annual basis;

  • maintain documentation in support of ESG, ISO 14064, and ISO 27001 audits;

  • track travel, fleet, electricity consumption, and supplier compliance.

Progress is evaluated by the Chief Executive Officer and recorded in the Company’s internal governance files.

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8. Offsetting Policy

Carbon offsets shall be used only in respect of residual, non-eliminable emissions remaining after all practicable reduction pathways have been implemented. Priority shall be given to certified EU-based offset programmes and high-integrity carbon removal projects. Offsetting does not replace, and shall not be treated as a substitute for, genuine operational emissions reduction.

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9. Roles and Responsibilities

CEO / Executive Team

  • sets reduction objectives;

  • approves annual reports and investments.

Operations Manager

  • implements office energy and equipment policies;

  • tracks utility usage.

CTO / Technical Leads

  • ensure energy-efficient hardware lifecycle management;

  • enforce remote-work and remote-diagnostic standards.

Procurement

  • enforces the Supplier Code of Conduct;

  • evaluates the sustainability performance of vendors.

All Employees

  • follow travel guidelines;

  • reduce unnecessary consumption;

  • support recycling and efficient working practices.

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10. Review and Continuous Improvement

This strategy shall be reviewed annually and refined in light of: operational performance; available technologies; new EU and ISO mandates; supplier performance; and internal audit outcomes.

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11. Conclusion

This document sets out a clear, actionable, and realistic roadmap toward full net-zero status by 2050. This commitment is embedded within the Company’s contracts, supplier onboarding processes, internal policies, and operational culture.

 

COGITANS Technologies regards sustainability not as a formality, but as a strategic requirement for long-term competitiveness and responsible operation.

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