- Continued build cost inflation
- High interest rates
- Geopolitical instability
- Lack of market liquidity
- Third-party contractor liquidation
- Building safety remediation costs
Watkin Jones plc
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, Watkin Jones plc disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 2.0K tCO2e/year (location based); 1477 tCO2e/year (market based). By scope: Scope 1: 1.5K tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 528 tCO2e/year (location based); 289 tCO2e/year (market based). 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
2.0K tCO2e/year (location based); 1477 tCO2e/year (market based)
2023
Energy Use
9.0M kWh/year
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). | 1.5K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 528 tCO2e/year (location based); 289 tCO2e/year (market based) |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- 17% decrease in Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions on a market basis
- 98.8% waste diverted from landfill
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce water consumption by 10% on 2021 baseline
- Increase waste diversion from landfill to 97.5%
- Group employee engagement rating: 80%
- Voluntary staff turnover: below 20%
- Group investment in learning: 4.5 days per employee
📅 Medium-term
- Net zero scope 1 and 2 carbon emissions
- Submit science-based targets, including for Scope 3 carbon emissions
- ISO 14001 accreditation in supply chain: 100% of main suppliers and subcontractors
- Car fleet: full electric vehicle fleet by 2026
- Sustainable heating systems: in all development designs
🔭 Long-term
- Net zero emissions by 2050
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
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