- Balancing the cost of sustainability initiatives with client budgets.
- Encouraging client adoption of higher sustainability benchmarks.
- Limited data on the total energy performance of the live portfolio.
m3architecture
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2019-20 to 2024-25 reporting, m3architecture disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 165.4 tCO2e (2019/20); 61.2 tCO2e (2024/25 target). By scope: Scope 1: 3.5 tCO2e (2019/20); 8.1 tCO2e (2023/24 target); Scope 2: 41.1 tCO2e (2019/20); 63.1 tCO2e (2024/25 target); Scope 3: 120.8 tCO2e (2019/20); 43.1 tCO2e (2025-30 target). 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
165.4 tCO2e (2019/20); 61.2 tCO2e (2024/25 target)
2019-20 to 2024-25
📊 Emissions by Scope (2019-20 to 2024-25)
| 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). | 3.5 tCO2e (2019/20); 8.1 tCO2e (2023/24 target) |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 41.1 tCO2e (2019/20); 63.1 tCO2e (2024/25 target) |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 120.8 tCO2e (2019/20); 43.1 tCO2e (2025-30 target) |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Achieved Carbon Neutral certification by Climate Active since 2019.
- Reduced Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions by 62.9% from 2019/20 to 2024/25 (target).
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce electricity use by implementing remote switch on/off of PCs and changing PC updates to Tuesday mornings.
- Reduce paper use by defaulting to double-sided print settings.
📅 Medium-term
- Achieve a 40% reduction in total emissions by 2022/23.
- Achieve a 76.1% reduction in total emissions by 2025-30.
🔭 Long-term
- Net zero emissions by 2050 (aligned with Australian Government targets).
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate ChangeBiodiversitySocial EquitySustainable MaterialsFirst Nations Engagement