- High levels of inflation and a steep rise in interest rates
- Structural changes impacting the office market, with sustainability criteria challenging older buildings
- Significant construction cost inflation
- Supply chain disruptions
Helical PLC
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
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.
Energy Use
129 kWh/m2 (average for like-for-like portfolio)
2023
📈 Emissions by Report Period
| Report period | Headline emissions figure reported |
|---|---|
| 2021-04 to 2022-03 | 1.0K tCO2e/year (Scope 1 & 2) |
| 2019-2020 | 1.1K tCO2e (2019-2020) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Energy intensity across like-for-like portfolio fell by 8% to an average of 129 kWh/m2
- The JJ Mack Building achieved an embodied carbon intensity of 741 kgCO2e/m2 (on track for 2030 target of 600 kgCO2e/m2)
- The JJ Mack Building received a BREEAM “Outstanding” rating at the design stage and an EPC A rating
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
📅 Medium-term
- Net zero carbon business by 2030 (90 kWh/m2 energy target, 600 kgCO2e/m2 embodied carbon target)
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Net Zero CarbonSustainability