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Proctorio Annual Report

Impact Report

Tracking, reducing, and offsetting:

Proctorio's path to carbon negativity

At Proctorio, sustainability has been a long-term commitment, not a recent initiative. We set out to become carbon-neutral within five years and achieved that goal in 2018. Since then, our focus has shifted toward continuous improvement and long-term impact. Our current goal is to become carbon negative by the end of 2026. That means not only reducing emissions across our operations, but also removing more carbon from the atmosphere than we produce.

Why it matters to
partner with Proctorio

When organizations choose Proctorio, they support a company working to lower its environmental footprint. This can strengthen their own efforts to reduce impact and meet sustainability goals.

Working with Proctorio shows a clear commitment to responsible practices. It can build trust with students, employees, and communities. As more people look for environmentally responsible partners, this shared focus can make a difference.

Quick question

What does Proctorio support to be carbon negative?

You got it! We do them all!

Actually... We do them all!

Carbon emissions reduction

In 2024, Proctorio reduced its carbon emissions by ~280,000 kg CO2

508,903

That is a decrease of...

55.2%

And a total reduction since 2022 of...

63%

Emissions by the year

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Emissions by category

Proctorio emissions by category in kilograms of CO2, 2022 to 2024
Category2022 (kg CO2)2023 (kg CO2)2024 (kg CO2)
Business travel107,91263,47345,118
Employee commuting162,88886,06670,383
Direct + office9,3337,232~6,000*
Other (energy, goods, upstream)344,466352,132106,757
Total624,599508,903228,258

*2024 Direct + office figure is an estimate based on available data.

2024 consolidated carbon footprint

In 2024, we moved to a more granular, location-based measurement approach, capturing emissions across three primary offices.

Scottsdale

151,515

kg CO2

Belgrade

75,579

kg CO2

Frankfurt

1,164

kg CO2

Emissions by scope (GHG Protocol)

We categorize emissions using the Greenhouse Gas Protocol, which groups emissions based on how directly they are controlled.

Scope 1 (direct)

<1%

On-site equipment

Scope 2 (energy)

~26-33%

Purchased electricity

Scope 3 (indirect)

~65-75%

Commuting, travel, vendors

Offset and
reforestation work

Proctorio also removes emissions through tree planting, partnering with Evertreen to support reforestation and provide local jobs.

Estimated carbon offset

601.5

tonnes of CO2

Local work supported

133.6

working hours

Trees planted

1,069

in Kenya and Madagascar

Proctorio's sustainability initiatives

We've made targeted improvements across our operations to reduce energy use and resource consumption at every location. These changes directly contributed to lower emissions, particularly in energy use and day-to-day operations.

Energy and
resource use

  • Solar panels powering office operations and AI systems

  • Automated HVAC and lighting systems

  • Water-saving infrastructure and real-time monitoring

  • Expanded recycling, composting, and paperless systems

Commuting
options

  • Public transit subsidies

  • Electric vehicle charging at all U.S. offices

  • Bike-to-work program

Local projects
and volunteering

  • Sponsorship of six highway cleanup zones

  • Support for employee-led environmental activities

Environmental projects beyond the office

In addition to reducing our own emissions, we invest in environmental initiatives that contribute to broader climate impact. These efforts help address emissions beyond our direct footprint while supporting environmental and community outcomes globally.

Matebe Hydroelectric Plant

Proctorio tracks its carbon footprint and supports projects that help offset emissions. One example is the Matebe Hydroelectric Plant in Virunga, Congo. This area is home to endangered mountain gorillas and Africa's oldest national park. The plant reduces nearly 50,000 tonnes of CO2 each year.

Ocean protection
through plastic collection

For every tonne of CO2 Proctorio offsets, 10 kilograms of plastic are removed from coastal areas. This helps prevent pollution from reaching the ocean and supports healthier marine ecosystems.

Tracking what matters

In 2024, we significantly improved how we track emissions. We transitioned from high-level reporting to location-specific carbon accounting, aligned reporting with GHG Protocol standards, and implemented real-time tracking for energy, water, and emissions. We identified key emission hotspots, including commuting, electricity, and travel, to guide future reductions. This shift enables more precise decision-making and ensures we can continue to reduce emissions in a targeted and measurable way.

What's next?

Building on a 63% emissions reduction since 2022, Proctorio is accelerating its path to carbon negativity with ambitious goals for 2025 and 2026.

01

Continue Scope 3 reductions: With indirect emissions (commuting, travel, vendors) making up 65-75% of our footprint, this represents our biggest opportunity. We're targeting further reductions through remote work optimization and sustainable travel policies.

02

Expand location-based tracking: Building on our 2024 location-specific carbon accounting, we'll deploy more granular monitoring across all offices, enabling real-time decisions that drive measurable reductions.

03

Achieve carbon negative by 2026: We're on track to remove more carbon than we produce. Combining aggressive emissions cuts with expanded offset and reforestation partnerships will get us there.

04

Deepen renewable energy investments: Maximizing solar output at U.S. offices, exploring grid feed-in options, and evaluating renewable energy procurement for all locations to reduce Scope 2 emissions further.

05

Grow reforestation partnerships: Expanding our work with Evertreen and exploring additional verified carbon removal projects to increase our positive environmental impact beyond our own operations.