- Increasingly financially material consequences of inadequate adherence to regulatory standards and reputational risk of poor ESG practices.
- Complexity of the global energy transition.
- Evolving regulatory environment for ESG and sustainable investment.
- Political debate surrounding ESG.
- Supply chain risk in the global apparel industry.
Walter Scott & Partners Limited
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, Walter Scott & Partners Limited disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 1.1K tCO2e (2023). By scope: Scope 1: 67 tCO2e (2023); Scope 2: 51 tCO2e (location-based, 2023); Scope 3: 938 tCO2e (2023). 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
1.1K tCO2e (2023)
2023
Renewable Energy
100% (electricity)
of total energy
Waste
22.8 tons (2023)
2023
Energy Use
574.2K kWh (2023)
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). | 67 tCO2e (2023) |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 51 tCO2e (location-based, 2023) |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 938 tCO2e (2023) |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Attained ISO 14001 certification.
- Organized an employee tree-planting day.
- Reduced office printing by 87% relative to 2019.
- Reduced office electricity consumption by 5% versus 2022 and 31% compared to 2019.
- Reduced scope 1 emissions by 14% compared to 2019.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Maintain an average annual recycling rate of 70% of total Edinburgh office waste.
- Reduce total office waste by 5% by the end of 2024.
- Reduce office printing by 80%.
- Reduce business travel-related emissions by 5%.
- Reduce Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 5%.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate ChangeBiodiversityAI EthicsCorporate GovernanceHuman Capital ManagementSupply Chain StandardsCarbon Intensity