- Increased electricity carbon factors due to the Ukraine war
- High Scope 3 emissions due to major construction and refurbishment projects
- Challenges with system problems and metering errors impacting energy and carbon data management
- Need to improve recycling rates and waste data collection
- Challenges meeting compliance with the Prompt Payment Code
CLS Holdings plc
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, CLS Holdings plc disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 104.6K tCO2e (Scope 1 2 & 3). By scope: Scope 1: 3.8K tCO2e; Scope 2: 3.5K tCO2e; Scope 3: 97.3K 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
104.6K tCO2e (Scope 1 2 & 3)
2023
Renewable Energy
99.5% (electricity)
of total energy
Water Usage
211.7K m3
2023
Waste
1.3K tons
2023
Energy Use
59.6M kWh
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). | 3.8K tCO2e |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 3.5K tCO2e |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 97.3K 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 | 104.6K tCO2e (Scope 1 2 & 3) |
| 2020-2030 | 66.3K tCO2e (2020) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- 5% like-for-like decrease in Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions
- 8% like-for-like decrease in landlord energy consumption
- 73 Net Zero Carbon Pathway projects completed, saving an estimated 741 tonnes CO2e annually
- 111 kWp solar PV capacity installed
- Over 50% of UK portfolio rated EPC A or B
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce carbon emissions and energy use in line with the Net Zero Carbon pathway model (3% like for like)
- Ensure completion of relevant planned NZC energy efficiency and PV projects for 2024
📅 Medium-term
- Net Zero Carbon by 2030
- EPC B rating ambition for 2030
- 50% of Group debt comprised of ESG-linked loans by 2030
🔭 Long-term
- Net Zero Carbon by 2030
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Energy & CarbonBiodiversityWasteSocial Value (focus on youth skills)Data Improvement