- Data protection regulation makes gathering tenant energy and water consumption data challenging
- Missing or unreliable data for Grainger-obtained utility consumption
- Waste data is gathered only for properties where Grainger has waste management contracts in place
Grainger 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.
Renewable Energy
78-84%
of total energy
Waste
916 tonnes (2023)
2022-10 to 2023-09
📈 Emissions by Report Period
| Report period | Headline emissions figure reported |
|---|---|
| 2015 | 29.0K tonnes of CO2e (2014/15) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced total electricity consumption submetered to Grainger by its landlord by 18%
- Reduced Scope 2 emissions by 12%
- Decreased Scope 3 emissions from WTT and T&D by 5% year on year
- Reduced GHG emissions intensity per employee by 43%
- Increased proportion of electricity from renewable sources to 78% (PRS) and 84% (Regulated)
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Measure and deliver positive social value contribution to our customers and local communities by 2025
📅 Medium-term
- Achieve net zero carbon for the operation of our buildings by 2030
🔭 Long-term
- Ensure Grainger's workforce is reflective of society by 2025
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Energy, carbon & climate changeCommunity engagementDiversity & InclusionWaste and resource managementResident and employee health, safety and wellbeingAffordable housingCorporate governance