- Global economic instability, driven by high power prices, high inflation, rising interest rates and energy price volatility
- Higher risk-free rates, and higher costs of capital
- Higher labour costs impacting returns on certain investments
- Rising interest rates increased some project-level borrowing costs
- Operational challenges at some investments (SEEIT Oliva, Värtan Gas, Primary Energy, Onyx, Future Energy Solutions)
- Supply chain challenges
SDCL Energy Efficiency Income Trust plc
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, SDCL Energy Efficiency Income Trust plc disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 549.0K tCO2e (Scope 12 and 3). By scope: Scope 1: 180.8K tCO2e; Scope 2: 2.5K tCO2e; Scope 3: 361.6K 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
549.0K tCO2e (Scope 12 and 3)
2023
Energy Use
4.4M 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). | 180.8K tCO2e |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 2.5K tCO2e |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 361.6K 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 | 549.0K tCO2e (Scope 12 and 3) |
| 2021-04 to 2022-03 | 737.4K tCO2e (Scope 1 & 2) + 4862617 tCO2e (Scope 3) in 2021/22 |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Carbon Savings of 1,202,528 tCO2e (March 2022: 1,060,617 tCO2e) from Company’s portfolio
- Energy saved 387,868 MWh equivalent to removing 1,004,619 cars off the road equivalent to powering 26,031 homes in the UK
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Aiding the transition to a low-carbon economy by maximising energy efficiency through its investment strategy and operationsPro-actively minimising the environmental footprint of operations through managing negative impacts, such as waste, biodiversity loss and emissionsSecuring robust governance and business integrity including assessing resilience to physical climate risk and engaging as an active participant on ESG with its delivery partnersProviding a safe and healthy environment for all workers, contractors and members of the community who use or encounter its projects