- Limited oversight and direct control over utility purchase and management due to mixed ownership in portfolio
- Increased energy consumption (1%) due to Covid-19 lockdowns and residents working from home
- Impact of Covid-19 on waste generation
Irish Residential Properties REIT plc
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2021 reporting, Irish Residential Properties REIT plc disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 84 tCO2e/year (Scope 2). By scope: Scope 2: 84 tCO2e/year. 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
84 tCO2e/year (Scope 2)
2021
Renewable Energy
100% (common areas)
of total energy
Waste
475 tons/year
2021
Energy Use
283.6K kWh/year
2021
📊 Emissions by Scope (2021)
| Scope | What it covers | Reported value |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 84 tCO2e/year |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced landlord CO2 emissions from 92 tonnes in 2020 to 84 tonnes in 2021 (8% reduction)
- 100% renewable energy in all common areas
- 15% increase in recycling rates across the portfolio (from 14% to 29%)
- 94% of I-RES buildings have BER certificates between A-C grades
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Develop ESG strategy incorporating climate resilience (2022)
- Establish KPIs and report on resident programme (2022)
- Set carbon reduction targets (2022)
📅 Medium-term
- Implement Environmental Management System (EMS) and explore carbon offset initiatives
- Develop climate change policy & conduct climate change risk assessment including target setting (2022/2023)
🔭 Long-term
- Reduce carbon emissions in line with the Paris Climate Agreement
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate ChangeHealth, Safety & Well-beingBusiness Ethics & ComplianceResident/Tenant SatisfactionEnvironmental ManagementSustainability Governance & StrategyInvestment & DevelopmentAsset ManagementData Privacy & SecurityEmployee Attraction, Diversity & RetentionSustainable Supply Chain Practices