- Limited control over energy supply in multi-tenanted spaces
- Understanding and reducing Scope 3 emissions
Avison Young UK (Ltd)
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, Avison Young UK (Ltd) disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 16.3K tCO2e/year (2023). By scope: Scope 1: 4.41 tCO2e/year (2023); Scope 2: 445.94 tCO2e/year (2023); Scope 3: 15.9K tCO2e/year (2023). 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
16.3K tCO2e/year (2023)
2023
Renewable Energy
70% (of UK sites)
of total energy
📊 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). | 4.41 tCO2e/year (2023) |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 445.94 tCO2e/year (2023) |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 15.9K tCO2e/year (2023) |
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 | 16.3K tCO2e/year (2023) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced Scope 1 and 2 emissions significantly from 2019 to 2023 (though exact figures are not provided in a readily quantifiable format)
- 70% of UK sites are on 100% renewable energy tariffs
- Travelled by train to MIPIM in 2024, reducing CO2e by 411kg per person compared to flying
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Net-zero carbon emissions in all UK occupied buildings by 2030 (Scopes 1 & 2)
📅 Medium-term
- 50% reduction in global occupied office portfolio emissions by 2030
🔭 Long-term
- Net-zero carbon emissions in global occupied office portfolio by 2040
- Net-zero Scope 3 emissions by 2040
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate ChangeEnvironmental SustainabilitySocial ResponsibilityGovernance