Carbon Reduction Plan

    Recruitment Direct UK Limited

    Herkimer House

    Mill Road Industrial Estate

    Linlithgow

    EH49 7SF

    Scotland

    United Kingdom

    Document Owner:Recruitment Direct UK Ltd
    Version:1.0
    Effective Date:11 June 2026
    Review Date:11 June 2027

    1. Commitment to Carbon Reduction

    Recruitment Direct UK Limited (“RDUK”) is committed to reducing its environmental impact and supporting the transition to a lower-carbon economy.

    As a technology-enabled recruitment business, RDUK seeks to minimise carbon emissions through digital operations, remote working, efficient business practices and continuous improvement.

    2. Baseline Year

    Recruitment Direct UK Limited has adopted 2026 as its baseline year for carbon reduction activities.

    The company will review its environmental performance annually and identify opportunities to further reduce its carbon footprint.

    3. Current Carbon Reduction Activities

    RDUK currently supports carbon reduction through:

    • Home and hybrid working arrangements.
    • Remote meetings and video conferencing.
    • Electronic documentation and digital signatures.
    • Cloud-based recruitment and compliance systems.
    • AI-assisted recruitment and compliance processes.
    • Reduced printing and paper usage.
    • Digital communication and record management.
    • Responsible use of office resources and energy.

    These measures reduce commuting requirements, business travel and paper consumption.

    4. Carbon Reduction Objectives

    Recruitment Direct UK Limited is committed to:

    • Maintaining and expanding digital recruitment processes.
    • Continuing to reduce paper-based administration.
    • Minimising unnecessary travel.
    • Increasing the use of remote meetings and collaboration tools.
    • Reviewing opportunities to improve energy efficiency.
    • Promoting environmentally responsible working practices throughout the organisation.

    5. Technology and Sustainability

    Recruitment Direct UK Limited utilises artificial intelligence (“AI”), automation and cloud-based technologies to improve operational efficiency and support sustainability objectives.

    These technologies assist with:

    • Reducing paper consumption.
    • Automating administrative processes.
    • Supporting remote communication.
    • Maintaining digital records.
    • Improving workflow efficiency.
    • Reducing the environmental impact associated with manual and paper-based processes.

    6. Future Commitments

    During the next review period, Recruitment Direct UK Limited will:

    • Continue monitoring opportunities to reduce environmental impact.
    • Encourage responsible use of resources.
    • Maintain flexible working arrangements where operationally appropriate.
    • Further develop digital and automated business processes.
    • Review sustainability initiatives as part of annual business planning.

    7. Governance

    Responsibility for this Carbon Reduction Plan rests with the Director of Recruitment Direct UK Limited.

    The Director will review progress annually and approve any updates to this plan.

    Director Approval

    I confirm that this Carbon Reduction Plan has been reviewed and approved on behalf of Recruitment Direct UK Limited.

    Name:Steven Peddie
    Position:Director
    Date:11 June 2026
    Signature:
    Steven Peddie Signature__________________________________________

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