- Data limitations in accurately measuring tenant energy consumption (Scope 3).
- Difficulty obtaining complete service records for air conditioning assets, leading to estimated leakage rates for F-gas emissions.
- High employee turnover due to merger and restructure.
Shaftesbury Capital PLC
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, Shaftesbury Capital PLC disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 42.5K tCO2e (location-based); 41364.18 tCO2e (market-based). By scope: Scope 1: 625.93 tCO2e; Scope 2: 1.2K tCO2e (location-based); 83.75 tCO2e (market-based); Scope 3: 40.7K tCO2e. Figures are as stated in the company's own report and may use different boundaries, units or methods (for example market-based vs location-based Scope 2), so compare with care.
GHG Emissions
42.5K tCO2e (location-based); 41364.18 tCO2e (market-based)
2023
Renewable Energy
94% (electricity)
of total energy
Water Usage
56.0K m3
2023
Waste
5.8K tons
2023
Energy Use
9.0K MWh
2023
📊 Emissions by Scope (2023)
| Scope | What it covers | Reported value |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | Direct emissions from sources the company owns or controls (fuel combustion, company vehicles, process and fugitive emissions). | 625.93 tCO2e |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 1.2K tCO2e (location-based); 83.75 tCO2e (market-based) |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 40.7K tCO2e |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
📈 Emissions by Report Period
| Report period | Headline emissions figure reported |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 42.5K tCO2e (location-based); 41364.18 tCO2e (market-based) |
| 2021 | 492 tCO2e (Scope 1) |
| 2018-10 to 2019-09 | 1.5K tCO2e/year |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced total Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 10.3% compared to 2022 (location-based).
- Reduced total energy consumption by 9.5%
- 92% of timber purchased was sustainably sourced.
- 80% of properties are EPC grade A to C by ERV, representing a 12% increase from the prior year.
- Increased green space by 11% across the portfolio.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate ChangeBiodiversityCommunity InvestmentDiversity & InclusionEmployee Well-beingGovernance