- Need to fully decarbonize existing homes heated by gas.
- Overheating in airtight new dwellings.
- Addressing lower-than-average satisfaction with ASB case management.
- Addressing under-representation of certain groups on the Board.
RHA Wales
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023-04-01 to 2024-03-31 reporting, RHA Wales disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 2.8K tCO2e (2020/21 Scope 1 & 2); Update planned for 2025. By scope: Scope 1: 2.8K tCO2e (2020/21); Scope 2: 1.4K tCO2e (2020/21). 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
2.8K tCO2e (2020/21 Scope 1 & 2); Update planned for 2025
2023-04-01 to 2024-03-31
Water Usage
1.6K m3 (2020/21 communal areas); Update planned for 2025
2023-04-01 to 2024-03-31
Waste
471 m3 (2020/21); Update planned for 2025
2023-04-01 to 2024-03-31
📊 Emissions by Scope (2023-04-01 to 2024-03-31)
| 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). | 2.8K tCO2e (2020/21) |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 1.4K tCO2e (2020/21) |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Installed Solar PV or Solar PV and battery storage to 61 homes (3% of housing stock), improving EPC ratings from high C/low B to high B/A.
- All new homes built achieve EPC rating A.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Complete stock assessment and target energy pathway requirements in line with Welsh Housing Quality Standard 2023.
📅 Medium-term
- Achieve decarbonisation goals outlined in RHA Optimise strategy by 2030.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate ChangeEcologyResource ManagementAffordability and SecurityBuilding Safety and QualityResident VoiceResident SupportPlacemakingStructure & GovernanceBoard & TrusteesStaff WellbeingSupply Chain Management