Hubexo UKI, incorporating NBS, Glenigan and CIS Ireland, has been awarded Carbon Neutral status for the fourth consecutive year, independently verified against the internationally recognised ISO 14068-1:2023 standard for Carbon Neutrality.
This achievement reflects not only the accuracy and transparency of the carbon reporting by Hubexo UKI, but also its commitment to meaningful emissions reduction and long-term decarbonisation.
The carbon neutrality verification covers all UK operations for 2025 across Scope 1, 2 and material Scope 3 emissions. The third-party assessors conducted a two-stage verification process, returning a 0% QA variance rate, confirming a high-level of data integrity, supported by robust, auditable evidence.
Image: New NBS headquarters in Newcastle, a move that will save around 60 tonnes of carbon annually.
Following verification of its emissions inventory, Hubexo retired 896 tonnes of CO₂e through independently verified Gold Standard carbon credits linked to renewable energy projects. The achievement extends beyond offsetting alone and is underpinned by operational changes. With the future in mind, NBS relocated its Newcastle headquarters to a modern BREEAM excellent-rated, fully electric office powered by 100% renewable electricity, projected to save approximately 60 tonnes of carbon per year, with the carbon reduction benefits of this switch being enabled from 2026 onwards.
These actions support Hubexo's broader objective of reducing emissions at source and lowering reliance on offsetting over time.
Although the business grew during the reporting period, emissions intensity fell from 13.14 tCO₂e per £m revenue in 2024 to 11.65 tCO₂e per £m revenue in 2025, an indicator that carbon emissions are becoming decoupled from business growth.
Alongside verified offsetting activities, Hubexo has funded planting 800 native UK trees local to its offices through environmental partner Carma Earth. The initiative supports biodiversity enhancement, community green spaces and programmes that help military veterans access nature-based therapy and employment pathways.
This milestone sits within a broader decarbonisation journey. Hubexo operates within a group-wide climate framework with targets to reduce emissions by 50% by 2030 and reach Net Zero by 2045, in line with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) for the IT and software sector.
Plans for 2026 include eliminating fossil fuel heating, deepening supplier engagement through new ESG technology and transitioning supply chain reporting from spend-based to activity-based methodologies.
Dr Lee Jones, Head of Sustainability, Hubexo UKI said: "Achieving independently verified carbon neutrality under ISO 14068 reflects our commitment to transparency, accountability and climate action, and whilst we acknowledge that this is merely a stepping stone to our long-term commitments, it gives our customers, partners and colleagues confidence that our environmental claims are backed by solid data and independent scrutiny.
“Sustainability is about more than carbon accounting alone. We're reducing emissions at source, investing in our communities and working toward a clear net zero pathway. Together, we're building a more sustainable future for the construction sector, and that's something the whole team can be proud of.”
Joanne Keit, Hubexo UKI President, added: “Building a sustainable future is at the heart of Hubexo’s mission. We are committed to driving innovation and empowering our customers to create a better, more sustainable world. That’s why we are delighted to have achieved carbon neutrality once again. This recognition reflects our ongoing commitment to sustainability and reducing our environmental impact. Our customers can be confident that we continue to take meaningful action to operate more responsibly and support a greener future.
“Not only have we maintained carbon neutrality for the fourth year, but during our largest-ever UK hub relocation, we also successfully reduced our overall emissions. This is a significant collective achievement, and one that we are incredibly proud of.”
