July 2026
43 kg CO₂e lower market-based Location-based 569 kg CO₂e
Market-based 526 kg CO₂e
Our approach
Measure first. Improve with evidence.
Digital services have a physical footprint. The servers, electricity and day-to-day operation behind RecordMy all contribute to greenhouse gas emissions. Publishing this information helps us understand that impact, track it over time and make better-informed infrastructure decisions.
This report covers the dedicated server infrastructure used to deliver our service. We show both location-based and market-based figures because each offers a useful, distinct view of electricity emissions.
At a glance
Infrastructure emissions
Market-based reporting reflects the electricity purchasing arrangements associated with the infrastructure. Location-based reporting uses the average emissions intensity of the grids where electricity is consumed.
2026 to date
702 kg CO₂e lower market-based Location-based 5,143 kg CO₂e
Market-based 4,441 kg CO₂e
Market-based view July 2026 January–July 2026
Where emissions come from
Electricity is the largest part of the footprint. These charts show the market-based category mix for July and for 2026 to date.
526 kg CO₂e total
Manufacturing 24 kg 4.6%
Electricity 477 kg 90.7%
Operations 25 kg 4.7%
4,441 kg CO₂e hosting total
Manufacturing 210 kg 4.7%
Electricity 3,969 kg 89.4%
Operations 263 kg 5.9%
Full dataset
Category results
The full figures behind the charts, including both recognised reporting methods.
| Month | Manufacturing | Electricity (location) | Electricity (market) | Operations | Total (location) | Total (market) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 50 | 656 | 566 | 56 | 762 | 672 |
| February | 30 | 628 | 564 | 42 | 700 | 636 |
| March | 33 | 745 | 573 | 42 | 820 | 648 |
| April | 24 | 712 | 597 | 35 | 772 | 656 |
| May | 24 | 712 | 597 | 35 | 772 | 656 |
| June | 24 | 696 | 595 | 28 | 749 | 648 |
| July | 24 | 520 | 477 | 25 | 569 | 526 |
| Category | Location-based | Share | Market-based | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 210 | 4.1% | 210 | 4.7% |
| Electricity | 4,669 | 90.8% | 3,969 | 89.4% |
| Operations | 263 | 5.1% | 263 | 5.9% |
| Total CO₂e | 5,143 | 100.0% | 4,441 | 100.0% |
Values are rounded to the nearest kilogram, so displayed categories may differ from totals by 1 kg CO₂e.
Methodology
How to read the figures
Carbon dioxide equivalent (CO₂e) expresses the warming effect of different greenhouse gases as a single comparable measure. The assessment groups the infrastructure footprint into manufacturing, electricity and operations.
These figures relate to hosting infrastructure rather than every activity across our wider business. We will use future reporting periods to monitor changes and identify the areas where reductions can have the greatest effect.
Location-based
Calculates electricity emissions using the average grid emissions factor for the location where the energy is consumed.
Market-based
Calculates electricity emissions using the energy purchasing arrangements and contractual instruments associated with the supply.
Reporting categories
Manufacturing covers embodied emissions from producing the equipment. Electricity covers energy used to run it. Operations covers the supporting data-centre activity attributed to the service.